JEE Main 2027 registration is open. NTA published its official notice on 24 October 2026, and the Session 1 form closes on 22 November 2026 (11:50 pm). Here are the dates, the fee for your category, the exact steps — and one correction: the January exam days are 20–24 and 28 January, not the 22–30 January shown in the September calendar.
Session 1 dates at a glance
Fee for JEE Main 2027 Session 1
| Category | Gender | Centre in India | Centre outside India |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | Male | ₹1,000 | ₹5,000 |
| General | Female | ₹800 | ₹4,000 |
| Gen-EWS / OBC (NCL) | Male | ₹900 | ₹4,500 |
| Gen-EWS / OBC (NCL) | Female | ₹800 | ₹4,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD | Male & Female | ₹500 | ₹2,500 |
| Third Gender | — | ₹500 | ₹2,500 |
These are the fees for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), per session. Paying for B.Arch or B.Planning papers as well costs more; see the bulletin’s combined-paper table. The bank or payment gateway adds processing charges and GST on top.
How to apply: step by step
- Go to the official site — jeemain.nta.nic.in — and open the JEE (Main) 2027 Session 1 application link.
- Register. Registration works through the government’s single sign-on, MeriPehchaan. Enter your details, create a password, and note the Application Number. You’ll use it for every later step, and for Session 2 as well.
- Fill the form. Add personal details, choose Paper 1, pick your exam cities and enter your education details.
- Upload photo and documents. Take a live photo, then upload the scans listed below.
- Pay the fee by card, net banking or UPI. Keep the payment proof.
- Download the confirmation page once payment is successful. If it doesn’t appear, check the payment with your bank first, then contact the NTA helpline (011-40759000).
| Upload | Format | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG/JPEG, colour, white background, about 80% face, no mask | 10–200 KB |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG | 10–100 KB |
| Class 10 certificate / marksheet | 50–300 KB | |
| Disability / UDID certificate (if applicable) | 50–300 KB |
Who can apply
- No age limit. Colleges may set their own age rules.
- Class 12 passed in 2025 or 2026, or appearing in 2027 is eligible.
- Passed Class 12 in 2024 or earlier: not eligible for JEE Main 2027.
- The “passing year” is the year you first passed Class 12; an improvement attempt does not reset it.
Exam pattern: Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech)
- 75 questions, 300 marks. +4 for a correct answer, −1 for an incorrect one, in both MCQs and numerical questions.
- 3 hours, computer-based test, two shifts: 9:00 am–12:00 noon and 3:00 pm–6:00 pm.
- 13 languages, including English, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil and Telugu.
- B.Arch and B.Planning papers run 3 hours 30 minutes.
Session 2 is already scheduled
There are two sessions. You apply for Session 1 now; Session 2 has a separate application window, using the same Application Number.
| Session 1 (January) | Session 2 (April) | |
|---|---|---|
| Application | 24 Oct – 22 Nov 2026 | 5 Jan – 3 Feb 2027 |
| City slip | 30 Dec 2026 | 12 Mar 2027 |
| Admit card | 13 Jan 2027 | 25 Mar 2027 |
| Exam | 20–24 & 28 Jan 2027 | 2–7 Apr 2027 |
If you sit both sessions, the better of your two NTA scores is used for the rank list. The top 2,50,000 candidates (all categories) in Paper 1 become eligible for JEE Advanced.
Your next 12 weeks
- This week: register, upload documents and pay. Don’t wait for 22 Nov; portals slow down near deadlines.
- Weeks 2–6: finish the syllabus; the NTA has published the 2027 syllabus on its site.
- Weeks 7–11: full-length timed tests, with careful review of every wrong answer. Negative marking makes guessing expensive.
- Last week: download the admit card (13 Jan), check your centre, revise formulas, sleep.
Planning the bigger picture? Read JEE Main vs JEE Advanced and see the earlier dates post (updated with the official notice).
Quick answers
What is the last date for JEE Main 2027 Session 1?
22 November 2026, up to 11:50 pm. With an additional ₹500 late fee you can still apply until 26 November 2026.
When is the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 exam?
20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027. Your exact date and shift are on the admit card, released 13 January 2027.
How much is the JEE Main 2027 fee?
For centres in India: ₹1,000 (General male), ₹800 (General female and EWS/OBC-NCL female), ₹900 (EWS/OBC-NCL male), ₹500 (SC/ST/PwD and third gender).
Can I correct mistakes after submitting?
Yes, during the correction window of 27–29 November 2026, on the website only. NTA does not accept corrections by email, post or WhatsApp.
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