The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the online registration process for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027 January session. Eligible candidates can submit their application forms through the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, till November 22, 2026.According to the official notice, candidates must complete their applications and pay the examination fee by November 22, 2026, up to 11:50 PM. Those who miss the regular deadline will get an additional opportunity to apply by paying a late fee.The NTA will conduct JEE Main 2027 in two sessions. The first session is scheduled for January 2027, while the second session will take place in April 2027. The examination is used for admission to undergraduate engineering, architecture and planning programmes at participating institutions across India.
JEE Main 2027 January session: Important dates
Candidates can check the registration and examination schedule below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration begins | October 24, 2026 |
| Last date to apply without late fee | November 22, 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
| Application with late fee | November 23 to 26, 2026 |
| Last date to pay late fee | November 26, 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
| Application correction window | November 27 to 29, 2026 |
| Announcement of examination city | December 30, 2026 |
| Admit card release | January 13, 2027 |
| JEE Main January session examination | January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027 |
JEE Main 2027 application fee deadline and correction window
Candidates must complete the application process through the official website. The notice states that applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.Candidates who miss the November 22 deadline can submit their forms between November 23 and November 26 by paying a late fee of Rs 500. The last date for successful payment of the late fee is November 26, 2026, up to 11:50 PM.The NTA will also open the application correction window from November 27 to November 29, 2026. Candidates will be able to make corrections to their application details through the official website during this period.The agency has instructed candidates to submit only one application form. Multiple applications are not permitted, and candidates who submit more than one form may face action.
JEE Main 2027 exam pattern and duration
JEE Main 2027 will have three paper options. Paper 1 is for admission to Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) and Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) courses. Paper 2A is for Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), while Paper 2B is for Bachelor of Planning (B.Planning).Paper 1 will cover Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, with a total of 75 questions. Paper 2A will have 77 questions, while Paper 2B will have 100 questions.The examination will be conducted in computer-based test mode, except for the Drawing Test in Paper 2A, which will be held offline on an A4-size drawing sheet.The duration of Paper 1, Paper 2A and Paper 2B will be three hours. Candidates appearing for both B.Arch and B.Planning papers will get three hours and 30 minutes.For three-hour papers, the first shift will run from 9 AM to 12 noon, while the second shift will be held from 3 PM to 6 PM. For the three-hour-and-30-minute examination, the first shift will run from 9 AM to 12:30 PM, and the second shift from 3 PM to 6:30 PM.The notification also states that negative marking will apply to incorrect answers in Sections A and B of Paper 1 and Part I of Paper 2.
JEE Main 2027 to be held in 13 languages
The NTA will conduct JEE Main 2027 in 13 languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.Candidates should check the official information bulletin for details about eligibility, the examination scheme, timings and other instructions before applying.
Can candidates apply for both JEE Main 2027 sessions?
Candidates can apply for the January session first and pay the examination fee accordingly. The NTA will provide a separate opportunity to apply for the April 2027 session through a later notification.Candidates who apply for the January session can use the same application number when applying for the April session. Those who wish to appear only for the April session can register when the application window for that session opens.
How to apply for JEE Main 2027
Candidates can follow these steps to submit their application forms:
- Visit the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Open the
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration link. - Complete the registration process and enter the required details.
- Fill out the online application form carefully.
- Upload the required documents as instructed.
- Pay the examination fee through the available online payment options.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates must provide their own email address and mobile number, or those of their parents or guardians, as the NTA will send important information through the registered email address and mobile number.For assistance with the application process, candidates can contact the NTA at 011-40759000 or 011-69227700, or email jeemain@nta.ac.in.For the latest updates, candidates should visit the official websites of the NTA and JEE Main.
