Engineering entrance exam
JEE Main 2027: dates, fees and how to apply
Everything you need before you fill the form: registration window, exam dates, eligibility, fee and the steps to apply on the official site.
- Conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Session 1 · 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027
- Last updated 25 Oct 2026
Important dates
Session 1
Registration open-
Done
Registration starts
24 October 2026
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Next · 10 days left
Last date to apply
22 November 2026
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Session 1 exam
20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027
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Admit card and city slip
13 January 2027
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Result
To be announced
Late fee window: 23 to 26 November 2026 (extra ₹500). Correction window: 27 to 29 November 2026. City of examination announced on 30 December 2026.
Session 2
Upcoming-
Next
Registration starts
5 January 2027
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Last date to apply
3 February 2027
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Session 2 exam
To be announced
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Admit card and city slip
25 March 2027
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Result
To be announced
Exam dates will be added after the official notice. Correction window: 8 to 10 February 2027.
Application fee
| Category | Male candidates | Female candidates |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹1,000 | ₹800 |
| General-EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹900 | ₹800 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹500 | ₹500 |
Eligibility and exam pattern
You can apply if you passed Class 12 (or an equivalent exam) in 2025 or 2026, or if you are appearing in it in 2027.
Physics and Mathematics are compulsory, along with one of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or a technical vocational subject. There is no upper age limit, but you can attempt JEE Main for three consecutive years starting from the year you pass Class 12.
Read the final eligibility rules in the official information bulletin before you apply.
- Mode
- Computer-based test (drawing test of Paper 2A is on paper)
- Papers
- Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), Paper 2A (B.Arch), Paper 2B (B.Planning)
- Duration
- 3 hours (3 hours 30 minutes for B.Arch and B.Planning together)
- Shifts
- 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (IST)
- Paper 1 questions
- 75 (25 each in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry)
- Question types
- Section A: multiple choice. Section B: numerical answer
- Marking
- Negative marking for wrong answers in both sections
- Languages
- 13, including English and Hindi
How to apply
- Register on the official site with your own (or parent's) email and mobile number. All updates come there.
- Fill the application form with your personal and academic details.
- Upload documents in the size and format the notice asks for.
- Pay the fee online and keep the receipt.
- Submit and download the confirmation page for your records. Submit only one application form.
Keep these ready
- Photograph
- Signature
- Class 10 and 12 details
- Category certificate, if it applies
Frequently asked questions
When does JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration close?
The Session 1 application window runs from 24 October to 22 November 2026. A late-fee window of 23 to 26 November 2026 follows, with an extra fee of ₹500.
Which are the Session 1 exam dates?
Session 1 is scheduled for 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027. Confirm on the official site, because dates can be revised.
Where do I fill the JEE Main form?
Use the official JEE Main website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Do not pay a fee on any other site.
Can I apply for both sessions together?
No. The Session 1 form is for the January 2027 exam only. NTA will open a separate application for Session 2 (April 2027) later, and you can use the same application number if you applied for Session 1.
In which languages is JEE Main 2027 held?
In 13 languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
Who do I contact if I face a problem while applying?
Call NTA on 011-40759000 or 011-69227700, or write to jeemain@nta.ac.in.
What is the JEE Main fee for centres outside India?
Per paper: General ₹5,000 (male) and ₹4,000 (female), General-EWS / OBC-NCL ₹4,500 (male) and ₹4,000 (female), SC / ST / PwD ₹2,500. Bank service charges are extra.
What to do next
Dates and fees on this page are taken from the official notice of the exam body and written in our own words. They can change, so always confirm on jeemain.nta.nic.in before you apply. Last updated 25 Oct 2026.