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JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Registration Begins: How to Apply, Exam Dates, Eligibility and Paper Pattern
Published on
26 October 2026
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the registration process for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027 Session 1. Candidates seeking admission to undergraduate engineering, architecture and planning programmes can submit their applications online through the official JEE Main website.
The application window opened on October 24, 2026. Candidates must submit their forms and pay the applicable examination fee by November 22 to avoid the late fee. Those who miss the regular deadline can apply during the extended window from November 23 to November 26, subject to the additional charge. (Official NTA portal, The Indian Express)
JEE Main is an important entrance examination for students targeting institutions such as NITs, IIITs and other participating engineering colleges. It also serves as the qualifying examination for JEE Advanced, subject to the applicable eligibility conditions.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration begins | October 24, 2026 |
| Last date to apply without late fee | November 22, 2026, by 11:50 PM |
| Application window with late fee | November 23–26, 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment with late fee | November 26, 2026, by 11:50 PM |
| Application correction window | November 27–29, 2026 |
| Examination city information | Scheduled for December 30, 2026 |
| Admit card release | Scheduled for January 13, 2027 |
| JEE Main Session 1 examination | January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027 |
Candidates should check the official NTA portal for any revised dates or additional instructions before making travel arrangements. (The Indian Express)
The application process is online. Candidates should keep their personal information, academic details and required documents ready before beginning registration.
Follow these steps to complete the application:
Candidates should use the official application portal and follow the instructions in the information bulletin. The NTA advises applicants to submit only one application; multiple applications may lead to action under the examination rules. (Official application portal, NTA application system)
Candidates who make permitted errors while completing the application will have an opportunity to correct specified details during the November 27–29, 2026 correction window.
However, applicants should not deliberately postpone checking their information until this period. Not every field is necessarily open for modification, and corrections remain subject to NTA's instructions.
Before submitting the form, candidates should verify:
A carefully checked application can help prevent avoidable difficulties later in the admission process.
Candidates who have passed Class 12 or an equivalent qualifying examination in 2025 or 2026, or are appearing for the qualifying examination in 2027, can apply subject to the conditions specified by NTA.
There is no general upper-age limit for appearing in JEE Main. However, candidates must meet the separate admission requirements of the institutions and programmes they wish to enter.
For admission to NITs, IIITs and other participating institutions, candidates should also check the applicable Class 12 marks criteria, subject requirements and qualifying examination conditions. The requirements may differ according to the institution, programme and candidate category.
Candidates intending to pursue BArch or BPlanning should pay particular attention to the subject requirements for those courses rather than assuming that the BTech eligibility conditions apply to every paper.
For the definitive rules, applicants should consult the official JEE Main 2027 information bulletin.
JEE Main provides three paper options according to the programme a candidate intends to pursue.
Paper 1 is for admission to undergraduate Bachelor of Engineering (BE) and Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programmes.
It covers three subjects:
The paper contains 75 questions, with 25 questions in each subject.
Paper 2A is intended for candidates seeking admission to Bachelor of Architecture programmes.
It covers:
The paper contains 77 questions. The examination is primarily computer-based, while the Drawing Test is conducted offline using a drawing sheet.
Paper 2B is for candidates seeking admission to Bachelor of Planning programmes.
It covers:
The paper contains 100 questions.
Candidates should select their paper based on the programme they want to pursue and verify the relevant admission requirements before applying. (The Indian Express)
The examination is conducted in computer-based test mode, except for the Drawing Test in Paper 2A.
| Paper | Programme | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | BE/BTech | 75 | 3 hours |
| Paper 2A | BArch | 77 | 3 hours |
| Paper 2B | BPlanning | 100 | 3 hours |
| Combined Paper 2A and 2B | BArch and BPlanning | As prescribed for both components | 3 hours 30 minutes |
For Paper 1, the question paper includes multiple-choice questions and numerical-value questions. Negative marking applies to incorrect answers in both sections under the 2027 scheme.
Paper 2 has separate sections for mathematics, aptitude and drawing or planning, depending on the selected paper. Candidates should consult the official information bulletin for the precise question distribution and marking rules applicable to their examination.
Session 1 will be conducted across six dates in January 2027:
For the three-hour papers, the first shift is scheduled from 9 AM to 12 noon, while the second shift is scheduled from 3 PM to 6 PM.
For candidates appearing in the combined BArch and BPlanning examination, the scheduled duration is three hours and 30 minutes, with the corresponding shifts extending to 12:30 PM and 6:30 PM.
The date and shift allotted to an individual candidate will be specified in the examination-related documents released by NTA. (The Indian Express)
Candidates should check the information bulletin and application portal for the exact document specifications. Depending on their circumstances, they may need:
Candidates should ensure that the uploaded files meet the required size, format and image-quality conditions. They should also verify their personal information before submitting the application and retain a copy of the confirmation page.
JEE Main and JEE Advanced serve different purposes in the engineering admission process.
JEE Main is used for admission to BE/BTech programmes at NITs, IIITs and other participating institutions, as well as BArch and BPlanning programmes through the relevant papers. It also determines eligibility to appear for JEE Advanced.
JEE Advanced is the entrance examination used for admission to IIT undergraduate programmes. Candidates must meet the applicable JEE Advanced eligibility requirements, including the rules governing qualification through JEE Main.
Therefore, a strong JEE Main score can support admission opportunities across several institutions, but admission to an IIT requires candidates to qualify through the separate JEE Advanced process and meet the relevant admission criteria.
With the registration window open, candidates should prioritise completing their applications correctly rather than waiting until the final days.
Students should:
Candidates should also remember that Session 1 is only one part of the JEE Main admission cycle. They should follow official NTA announcements for the subsequent session and avoid relying on unofficial social media updates for changes to the schedule.
