JEE (Main) 2027 Session 1 Recruitment

Short Information: JEE (Main) 2027 Session 1 is an entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency for admission to undergraduate engineering, architecture, and planning programmes across India. The online application window opens on 24 October 2026 and closes on 22 November 2026. The examination will be held on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28 January 2027.

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JEE Main 2027 : Short Details

Authority

NTA

Apply From

24 October 2026

Last Date

22 November 2026 (11:50 PM)

Exam Date

Notify Later

Fee

To Be Announced

Qualification

12th Pass

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JEE Main 2027 : Overview

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JEE Main 2027 : Application Fee

About this recruitment

JEE (Main) 2027 Session 1 is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India. Paper 1 is designed for candidates seeking admission to Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) and Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) programmes at National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), and institutions recognised by participating State Governments. Paper 1 also serves as the eligibility test for JEE (Advanced), which grants admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Paper 2 caters to candidates applying for Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) and Bachelor of Planning (B.Planning) courses across the country. The examination will be conducted in 13 languages including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

Examination Structure

Examination Timing

What is the selection process?

• You must submit your application form online through the NTA website between 24th October 2026 and 22nd November 2026 up to 11:50 P.M.
• You must pay the examination fee through Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI by 22nd November 2026 up to 11:50 P.M.
• If you miss the main deadline, you can submit your application form late between 23rd November 2026 and 26th November 2026 up to 11:50 P.M. with an additional late fee of Rs. 500/-.
• You must complete the late fee payment through Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI by 26th November 2026 up to 11:50 P.M.
• You can make corrections to your application form particulars on the website between 27th November 2026 and 29th November 2026 up to 11:50 P.M.
• The city of examination will be announced on 30th December 2026.
• You must download your admit card from the NTA website from 13th January 2027 onwards.
• The examination will be held on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027.

Paper Details and Question Pattern

Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech) comprises three subjects: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Each subject contains 20 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) in Section A and 5 numerical value-based questions in Section B, totalling 75 questions. Paper 2A (B.Arch) includes Mathematics (20 MCQs + 5 numerical), Aptitude Test (50 questions), and Drawing Test (2 questions), totalling 77 questions. Paper 2B (B.Planning) contains Mathematics (20 MCQs + 5 numerical), Aptitude Test (50 questions), and Planning (25 questions), totalling 100 questions. Negative marking applies to incorrect answers in both Section A and Section B of all papers.

How to apply online?

• Visit the official website https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/
• Click on the application form link for JEE (Main) 2027 Session 1
• Fill in all required personal and educational details accurately
• Upload scanned copies of photograph and signature as per specifications
• Select Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech) or Paper 2A (B.Arch) or Paper 2B (B.Planning) as required
• Pay the application fee through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI
• Submit the completed application form before the deadline
• Save the application number and password for future reference

Important instructions for applicants

• Only online mode of application through https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/ is accepted; no other mode will be entertained
• Each candidate must submit only one application form; multiple applications will result in strict action and disqualification
• Candidates must use their own or parent/guardian's email address and mobile number for registration as all communications will be sent through these channels
• Strictly follow all instructions provided in the Information Bulletin and on the NTA website; non-compliance will lead to summary disqualification
• Candidates applying for Session 1 can use the same Application Number to apply for Session 2 (April 2027) when the application window opens
• A separate notification will be issued for Session 2 application details

Session 1 and Session 2 opportunity

Candidates can apply for JEE (Main) 2027 Session 1 (January 2027) and pay the examination fee accordingly. A separate opportunity will be provided to apply for Session 2 (April 2027) using the same Application Number if the candidate applied for Session 1. Candidates wishing to apply for Session 2 only may register later when the application form becomes available for that session. The tentative schedule for Session 2 online application is available in the Information Bulletin of JEE (Main) 2027.

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