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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official JEE Main 2027 Information Bulletin along with the public notice for the January 2027 Session. The NTA public notice is dated 24 October 2026, and the Session 1 application process has started on the official JEE Main website.

JEE Main 2027 will be conducted in two sessions — January 2027 and April 2027. Candidates can appear in either one or both sessions. If a candidate appears in both sessions, the best of the two total NTA Scores will be considered for the preparation of the overall merit list/ranking.

The JEE Main 2027 examination will be conducted for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning). Paper 1 is used for admission to undergraduate engineering programmes at NITs, IIITs and other participating institutions and is also an eligibility test for JEE Advanced. Paper 2 covers B.Arch and B.Planning admissions.

In this article, you will find the latest JEE Main 2027 registration dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus information, application process, fees, exam dates, shift timings, examination city rules and other important instructions based on the official NTA Information Bulletin.

JEE Main 2027: What's New and Important?

Before going through the detailed information, here are the most important JEE Main 2027 updates:

• JEE Main 2027 will be conducted in two sessions.
• Session 1 will be held in January 2027.
• Session 2 will be held in April 2027.
• Session 1 registration is open from 24 October to 22 November 2026.
• Candidates can submit the Session 1 form with a late fee from 23 to 26 November 2026.
• The additional late fee is ₹500, irrespective of category.
• Session 1 correction window: 27 to 29 November 2026.
• Session 1 city intimation: 30 December 2026.
• Session 1 admit card: 13 January 2027.
• Session 1 examination: 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027.
• Session 2 registration: 5 January to 3 February 2027.
• Session 2 correction window: 8 to 10 February 2027.
• Session 2 city intimation: 12 March 2027.
• Session 2 admit card: 25 March 2027.
• Session 2 examination: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 April 2027.
• There is no age limit for appearing in JEE Main 2027.
• Candidates who passed Class 12/equivalent in 2025 or 2026, or are appearing in 2027, can appear.
• Candidates who passed Class 12/equivalent in 2024 or earlier are not eligible.
• Candidates can select up to four examination cities, subject to NTA's address and availability conditions.
• JEE Main 2027 will be conducted in 13 languages.
• The application form can be submitted online only.
• A candidate must submit only one application form.

The official bulletin clearly states that JEE Main 2027 will be conducted in two sessions and that candidates appearing in both sessions will have their best total NTA Score considered for ranking.

JEE Main 2027 Exam Overview

The NTA bulletin states that Paper 1 is conducted in CBT mode, Paper 2A combines CBT and an offline Drawing Test, and Paper 2B is conducted completely in CBT mode.

JEE Main 2027 Important Dates

The official Information Bulletin provides separate schedules for Session 1 and Session 2.

JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Dates

JEE Main 2027 Session 2 Dates

The Session 2 dates are also specifically listed in the official bulletin.

Important Note About Session 2 Registration

Candidates do not need to submit a completely new application number for Session 2 if they have already applied for Session 1.

The same application number can be used when applying for Session 2. Candidates who wish to appear only in Session 2 can register when the Session 2 application window becomes active.

JEE Main 2027 Registration

The JEE Main 2027 application form is available through online mode only.

Candidates should carefully read the Information Bulletin before filling out the form. NTA has specifically stated that only one application form should be submitted by a candidate. Multiple applications can lead to cancellation or action under the unfair means provisions.

How to Apply for JEE Main 2027

The application process broadly consists of the following steps:

JEE Main 2027 Application Fee

The examination fee is payable for each session.

Fee for Centres in India

For candidates appearing at examination centres outside India, the fee is higher. The detailed category-wise fee structure is given in the Information Bulletin.

Late Fee

Candidates submitting the application during the late-fee window must pay an additional ₹500, irrespective of category.

JEE Main 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Is there an age limit for JEE Main 2027? There is no age limit for appearing in JEE Main 2027.

However, individual institutes may have their own age requirements for admission. Candidates should therefore check the admission requirements of the institute they wish to join.

Which Class 12 passing years are eligible for JEE Main 2027?

Candidates who:

• Passed Class 12/equivalent in 2025
• Passed Class 12/equivalent in 2026
• Are appearing in Class 12/equivalent in 2027

are eligible to appear in JEE Main 2027.

Who is NOT eligible?

Candidates who passed Class 12/equivalent in 2024 or earlier are not eligible for JEE Main 2027.

The bulletin also clarifies that the passing year means the year in which the candidate was first declared “pass” in the Class 12/equivalent examination. An improvement attempt does not change the original passing year.

Example

Suppose a candidate first passed Class 12 in 2025 and subsequently appeared for improvement in 2026.

The candidate's passing year will still be treated as 2025, not 2026.

Qualifying Examinations for JEE Main 2027

The Information Bulletin recognizes several qualifying examinations, including:

• Final examination of the 10+2 system conducted by a recognized Central or State Board
• Intermediate or two-year Pre-University examination
• Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by NIOS with at least five subjects
• Recognized equivalent examinations
• Higher Secondary Certificate Vocational Examination
• AICTE/State Board-recognized diploma of at least three years
• GCE Advanced level examination
• Cambridge University High School Certificate
• International Baccalaureate Diploma
• BOSSE, Sikkim
• Certain other equivalent examinations recognized by AIU

Candidates who completed Class 12/equivalent outside India or through a board not specified in the bulletin may be required to obtain an equivalence certificate from AIU.

JEE Main 2027 State of Eligibility

The State Code of Eligibility is based on the state from which the candidate passed the Class 12/equivalent qualifying examination.

It does not depend on the candidate's native place or current residential address.

For example, if a candidate lives in Noida but passes Class 12 from an institution in Delhi, the State Code of Eligibility will be Delhi, not Uttar Pradesh.

For candidates who passed/are appearing through NIOS or BOSSE, the state code is based on the state where the study centre is located.

JEE Main 2027 Exam Languages

JEE Main 2027 will be conducted in 13 languages:

1. English
2. Hindi
3. Assamese
4. Bengali
5. Gujarati
6. Kannada
7. Malayalam
8. Marathi
9. Odia
10. Punjabi
11. Tamil
12. Telugu
13. Urdu

For West Bengal, the question paper option includes English and Bengali.

Candidates should select the language carefully while filling out the application form because the language option cannot be changed after the correction window closes. The English version will prevail in case of any discrepancy between the English and selected-language versions.

JEE Main 2027: One Application Number for Both Sessions

Candidates who apply for Session 1 will receive a system-generated Application Number.

The same Application Number will be used for both JEE Main 2027 sessions. Candidates applying for Session 2 will use the same application number when the Session 2 application window becomes active.

Candidates should therefore save their:

• Application Number
• Password
• Registered mobile number
• Registered email ID
• Confirmation Page

carefully.

Important Mistakes to Avoid While Filling JEE Main 2027 Form

Candidates should take particular care while completing the application because NTA states that information entered in the application form is treated as final subject to the fields permitted during the correction window.

Common mistakes to avoid include:

• Creating more than one application form
• Entering an incorrect date of birth
• Entering incorrect academic details
• Selecting the wrong category
• Uploading an incorrect photograph
• Uploading an incorrect signature
• Selecting the wrong examination paper
• Choosing the wrong examination language
• Selecting examination cities carelessly
• Using an email ID or mobile number that the candidate cannot access
• Failing to complete fee payment
• Not downloading the Confirmation Page

NTA specifically advises candidates to provide their own accessible email address and mobile number because important communication will be sent through registered email/SMS.

JEE Main 2027 Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates should remember the following:

• Apply only through the official online application system.
• Submit only one application form.
• Keep the Application Number and password safe.
• Check all personal and academic details before final submission.
• Upload photographs and documents in the prescribed format and size.
• Select the examination language carefully.
• Select examination cities carefully.
• Keep a copy of the Confirmation Page.
• Regularly check the official JEE Main website and registered email/mobile number for updates.

The NTA Public Notice also states that candidates must strictly follow the instructions contained in the Information Bulletin and on the NTA website.

JEE Main 2027 Information Bulletin PDF

Candidates should download and save the official JEE Main 2027 Information Bulletin because it contains detailed information about the exam.

The bulletin itself runs to 93 pages and includes the application form replica and other appendices. Its table of contents shows that the examination scheme is covered in Chapters 2, eligibility in Chapter 3, examination cities in Chapter 5, the schedule in Chapter 7 and answer keys/results in Chapter 11.

JEE Main 2027 Information Bulletin PDF: Click Here

JEE Main 2027 Official Public Notice

NTA issued the public notice for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 on 24 October 2026.

The notice confirms that:

• Session 1 applications are open from 24 October to 22 November 2026.
• Late applications can be submitted from 23 to 26 November 2026.
• The correction window is 27 to 29 November 2026.
• City intimation is scheduled for 30 December 2026.
• Admit cards are scheduled from 13 January 2027.
• Session 1 examinations are scheduled for 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027.

JEE Main 2027 Public Notice PDF: Click Here

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Final Words

The JEE Main 2027 examination cycle has officially begun, with the NTA opening the Session 1 application process on 24 October 2026.

Students planning to appear in JEE Main 2027 should first check their eligibility, understand the two-session system, and complete the application form carefully before the deadline. Session 1 applications are open until 22 November 2026, while the examination will be conducted in January 2027. The Session 2 application window is scheduled for January-February 2027, followed by the April 2027 examination.

One of the most important points for students is that candidates appearing in both sessions do not need to worry about choosing the better session in advance. NTA will consider the best total NTA Score from the two sessions for the overall merit list/ranking.

Candidates should download the official Information Bulletin, keep their documents ready, use only the official NTA application portal, and regularly check the JEE Main website for subsequent notices, answer-key updates, admit cards and results.

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