JEE Main 2027 Guide: National Testing Agency will soon announce JEE Mains 2027 exam date session 1. Notification will release in the month of October 2026. IIT Delhi is likely to conduct JEE Mains 2027 exam in third week of January 2027 in CBT mode.
As of now JEE Main 2027 countdown for exam has begun. Approx 6-7 months left to prepare, start early >>
Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains is an Engineering entrance exam which is conducted to offer admission in IIIT’s, NIT’s CFTI’s and other top Engineering institutions. It is conducted in two sessions – January & April.
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JEE Main 2027 Registration Exam Dates Preparation
Admission is offered into B.E/ B.Tech/ B.Arch/ B.Plan courses. Students need to qualify Paper 1 for B.E/ B.Tech and Paper 2 for B.Arch/ B.Plam admissions. It is conducted in two sessions – January & April.
Best of score in two sessions will be considered for admission. Those dreaming for admission in IITs, have to mandatorily qualify JEE Advanced after JEE Mains.
Overview of JEE Main 2027
Being India’s most respected Engineering entrance exam, JEE Main plays a crucial role in shaping career of lakhs of Engineering students every year.
| KEY HIGHLIGHTS | |
| Exam Name | Joint Entrance Exam – Mains 2027 (JEE Main 2027) |
| Conducting Body | National testing agency (NTA) |
| Level of Exam | National Level Exam |
| Courses Offered | B.Tech/ B.E, B.Arch, B.Plan, |
| Exam Mode | Online CBT mode |
| Number of Attempts | 2 (January & April) |
| Papers | Paper 1 (B.Tech/ B.E,) Paper 2 (B.Arch, B.Plan) |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Mode of Application | online mode |
| Website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
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JEE Main 2027 Exam Dates
We have provided complete JEE Main exam dates and events for 2027 session in below provided table:
Session 1 (January):
| Events | Dates 2027 (Tentative) |
| Release of notification | Last week of October 2026 |
| Start of registration process | Last week of October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 4th week of November 2026 |
| JEE main correction window opens | 1st week of December 2026 |
| Release of city intimation slip | 2nd week of January 2027 |
| Availability of admit card | 3rd week of January 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Exam Date | 3rd to 4th week of January 2027 |
| Release of exam analysis | 3rd to 4th week of January 2027 |
| Provisional answer key & response sheet | 1st week of February 2027 |
| Challenge window open until | 3 days of release of provisional keys |
| Declaration of results & release of final answer key | 3rd week of February 2027 |
| Start of counselling process (JoSAA) | May/ June 2027 |
Session 2 (April):
| Events | Dates 2027 (Tentative) |
| Start of registration process | 1st week of February 2027 |
| Last date to apply | 4th week of February 2027 |
| JEE main correction window opens | 4th week of February 2027 |
| Release of city intimation slip | 3rd week of March 2027 |
| Availability of admit card | 3 days before exam date |
| JEE Mains 2027 exam date session 2 | 1st- 2nd week of April 2027 |
| Release of exam analysis | 1st- 2nd week of April 2027 |
| Provisional answer key & response sheet | 2nd week of April 2027 |
| Challenge window open until | 2-3 days of entrance exam |
| Declaration of results & release of final answer key | 3rd week of April 2027 |
| Start of counselling process (JoSAA) | May/ June 2027 |
JEE Main 2027 Registration
Go through complete JEE Main 2027 registration details in the below section before applying for exam:
- JEE Main 2027 Registration date will be announced soon after release of notification in October 2026.
- National testing agency conducts JEE Mains every year in two sessions – January and April sessions.
- Registration for Session 1 will begin in last week of October 2026. Along with it, JEE Main 2027 information bulletin will be provided discussing complete information about entrance exam.
- For April session (2nd session), candidates can apply in 1st week of February 2027.
- Before proceeding to register for any session, candidates are recommended to go through eligibility criteria and other information to avoid any confusion later.
- While filling application form, students must be careful as submission of incorrect details may lead to cancellation of form.
- Multiple Application forms are not accepted and may lead to cancellation of result.
Documents/ Details Required for Registration:
Below we have provided the JEE Main document checklist which is required at the time of registration:
| Details | Documents |
| Valid Email id and mobile number Academic Details Address details Payment details | Valid photo Id proof (Aadhaar/ PAN/ DL/ Voter Id) Class 10th/ 12th certificate Class 10/12th marksheet Category certificate Domicile certificate |
JEE Mains 2027 Registration Fee
- Applicants can pay JEE Mains application fee via online mode.
- Method of payment: Payment can be done using Debit card/ credit card/ net banking method/ UPI.
Check paper and category wise application fee for JEE main exam centres in India and outside India:
| Papers | Category | Application Fee | |
| Exam Centres in India | Exam Centres Outside India | ||
| B.E./ B.Tech or B.Arch or B.Planning | General | Boys – Rs. 1000 Girls – Rs. 800 | Boys – Rs. 5000 Girls – Rs. 4000 |
| Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL candidates | Boys – Rs. 900 Girls – Rs. 800 | Boys – Rs. 4500 Girls – Rs. 4000 | |
| SC/ ST/ PwD | Boys – Rs. 500 Girls – Rs. 500 | Boys – Rs. 2500 Girls – Rs. 2500 | |
| Third Gender | Rs. 500 | Rs. 3000 | |
| B.E./ B.Tech & B. Arch or B.E./ B.Tech & B. Planning or B.E./ B.Tech, B. Arch & B.Planning or B.Arch & B.Planning | Gen/ Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL candidates | Boys – Rs. 2000 Girls – Rs. 1600 | Boys – Rs. 10000 Girls – Rs. 8000 |
| SC/ ST/ PwD/ Transgender candidates | Boys – Rs. 1000 Girls – Rs. 1000 | Boys – Rs. 5000 Girls – Rs. 5000 | |
| Third Gender | Rs. 1000 | Rs. 5000 | |
How to Apply for NTA JEE Mains 2027?
Check complete step-by-step JEE Main registration procedure 2027 in below provided section:
- Visit the online website. (Direct Link will be given above)
- Register for online application by filling asked details and create password.
- Generate an application number, then login using the generated application number and password
- Fill application form by entering personal details, paper, choose exam cities, educational qualification detail, etc.
- Next upload live photograph during form filling. Student also have to upload scanned images of photograph, signature, class X certificate/ marksheet details, etc.
- Final step is fee payment. Students can pay fee online through various payment modes.
- Print the confirmation page and save it for any reference in future.
Check Here – How to Register for JEE Main 2027 (Step-by-Step) |
JEE Main Correction Window 2027
NTA provides one time opportunity to the registered candidates to edit/ modify details in online application form.
JEE Main correction window 2027 will open for 2-3 days during which candidates will be allowed to correct details in form. Additional fee wherever applicable shall be paid by students through credit card/ debit card/ net banking/ UPI.
TOP Query: What are the details allowed to edit in form? Check BELOW >>
| S.No | Actions | Fields |
For New candidates registering for JEE main for first time only | ||
| 1. | Candidates shall NOT be allowed to change: | Mobile Number Email Address Address (Permanent and Present) Emergency Contact Details LIVE / Uploaded Photograph of candidate |
| 2. | Candidate shall be allowed to change any one of the fields: | Candidate Name OR Father Name OR Mother Name |
| 3. | Candidates shall be allowed to change/ add all the fields: | Educational qualifications details (10th & 12th) Date of Birth State Code of Eligibility Category Gender Signature Sub-category / PWD Paper Signature |
| 4. | The examination authorities shall allow candidates to change examination cities based on their Permanent and Present addresses. | Examination City Selection Medium of the Examination |
| 5. | Candidates shall be allowed to change identity details (only for candidates who registered with identity other than Aadhaar): | Aadhaar details |
| For Already Registered candidates (Ones who have have already applied in JEE Main session 1 and now are applying for Session 2 also) | ||
(Note – These details can only be edited after payment of an additional fee, if any) | ||
JEE Main 2027 Eligibility
Check JEE Main eligibility criteria provided in below given section:
- Age Limit: There is no age limit for candidates to apply for JEE Mains. Those appeared XII/ equivalent exam in the year 2025, 2026 or appearing in 2027 can appear irrespective of their age. However, students must check with the institute they want admission as they may be required to fulfil the age criteria.
- Qualification: Students should have passed Class 12th level or its equivalent from a recognised board.
- Number of attempts: As the exam is conducted twice a year (January & April), students can appear for JEE main up to six times over three consecutive years.
- Eligibility for NITs, IIITs & CFTIs: Applying students participating via CSAB, should have passed 12th level with atleast 75% marks (65% for ST/SC), or be in the top 20 percentile in 12th conducted by respective boards.
- Eligibility for JEE Advanced: Only the top 2,50,000 qualifiers of NTA JEE Main exam will be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced.
Also, check below subject combinations required for B.E/ B.Tech & B.Arch/ B.Plan in IITs, NITs & CFTIs:
| Courses | Required Criteria based on 12th |
| B.Tech/ B.E | Passed 12th with Physics & Mathematics subjects along with Chemistry/ Biology/ Biotechnology/ technical vocational subjects |
| B.Arch | Passed 12th with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics as compulsory subjects |
| B.Plan | Passed 12th with Mathematics as a compulsory subject |
JEE Main 2027 Exam Pattern
Check JEE Main exam pattern details in the below provided section:
- Exam mode: JEE Mains is conducted in online computer based test mode.
- Type of Questions: There will be multiple choice questions (MCQs).
- Duration: Paper will be of 3 hours. However, for PWD 4 hours will be provided.
- Paper Medium: It will be available in 13 languages – English, Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Assamese, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Malayalam, Odia, Telugu, Tamil & Urdu.
- Subject Wise Questions: There will be total 75 questions. In B.E/ B.Tech paper, there will be 25 questions in each subject. To know more about paper and subject wise questions, check below provided table.
- Marks Distribution: Paper 1 will be of total 300 marks – 100 marks each in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
- Negative marking: 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. 4 marks will be awarded to every correct response.
Subject Wise distribution of questions is mentioned below:
Paper 1 (B.E/ B.Tech):
| Subjects | Section wise Questions | Marks | |
| Section A | Section B | ||
| Physics | 20 | 5 | 100 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 5 | 100 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 5 | 100 |
| Total | 75 | 300 | |
For Paper – 2A (B.Arch):
| Subjects | Section wise Questions | Marks |
| Part 1: Mathematics | 20 (Section A) & 5(Section B) | 100 |
| Part 2: Aptitude Test | 50 | 200 |
| Part 3: Drawing Test | 02 | 100 |
| Total | 77 | 400 |
Paper 2B (B.Plan):
| Subjects | Section wise Questions | Marks |
| Part 1: Mathematics | 20 (Section A) & 5 (Section B) | 100 |
| Part 2: Aptitude Test | 50 | 200 |
| Part 3: Planning | 25 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | 400 |
JEE Main 2027 Syllabus
Students should know JEE Mains 2027 syllabus and weightage subject and chapter wise high priority topics.
JEE Mains Syllabus PDF: Download Here
Few important topics are discussed below for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects:
| Physics | Chemistry | Mathematics |
| Modern Physics Electrostatics Current Electricity & Capacitance Laws of Motion (NLM) & Work-Energy-Power Rotational Motion Ray Optics & Wave Optics Kinematics Oscillations & Waves Thermodynamics & Kinetic Theory of Gases Units, Dimensions, & Measurement Electromagnetic Induction (EMI) & AC Circuits Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism Semiconductor Electronics | Organic & Inorganic chemistry Physical chemistry Hydrocarbons General Organic Chemistry Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids Biomolecules & Polymers Coordination Compounds Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure d- and f-Block Elements p-Block Elements Periodic Table & Periodicity Chemical Thermodynamics Chemical & Ionic Equilibrium Chemical Kinetics Electrochemistry Solutions & Colligative Properties | Vectors & 3D Geometry Integral Calculus Application of Derivatives Matrices & Determinants Limits, Continuity & Differentiability Complex Numbers & Quadratic Equations Coordinate Geometry Sequences & Series Probability & Statistics Binomial Theorem Trigonometry Sets, Relations & Functions Permutations & Combinations |
TOP QUERY: Will there be any changes in JEE Main 2027 Syllabus? |
JEE Main 2027 Preparation
Aspirants appearing for JEE Main 2027, must be thinking about how to start their preparation. To secure admission in top Engineering colleges, qualifying in JEE main with a good score is important.
Checkout below provided JEE Main preparation tips which one must follow:
- One of the most recommended tip by toppers and experts is to prioritize NCERT textbooks.
- Solve previous year question papers (PYQs).
- Attempt mock test for accuracy and speed.
- Go through high weightage topics. Apply 70-20-10 rule to divide time (70% time for high weightage topics; 20% time for medium weightage and 10% to low weightage topics).
- Practise time management and maintaining positive focused mindset.
Also Check: JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers Year Wise – All PDF
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Best Books for JEE Mains 2027: By Toppers
Students can below list to know recommended and popular books for JEE Main preparation. Before referring books, must go through NCERT material, PYQ booklets, to clear basic concepts:
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Click here for NTA Official JEE Main FAQs PDF (Last year). |
JEE Main 2027 City Intimation Slip
NTA will release JEE Main 2027 city intimation slip in second week of January 2027 for Session 1. Students will be able to download it online through login. They will release it before the admit card to notify students about the city allotted to them for exam.
JEE Main 2027 Admit Card
The admit card of JEE Main 2027 will be available for downloading three to four days before the exam date. The admit card will display complete details about the appearing candidate as well as the exam and venue of exam.
Instructions for the exam day will be also provided which have to be strictly followed by students. To download admit card, students need to enter their application number and password online on the website. In case of problem in downloading it, students need to contact officials.
Also Check: JEE Main Dress Code Guidelines
Complete rules and regulations mentioned on hall ticket must be followed on the exam day to avoid disqualification risks. Along with admit card, students need to bring their Id proof for verification in exam centre.
JEE Main 2027 Answer Key
The provisional answer key along with recorded response sheet will be available in first week of February 2027 for Session 1.
Last year, NTA also released JEE Main Question Papers on the website for transparency of students, so candidates can expect it to released for current session too.
JEE Main 2027 Result
After the release of final answer key, NTA will declare JEE Main 2027 results for Session 1 in 3rd week of February 2027. Students can check result and download scorecards online after login. The scorecard of JEE Main mentions details such as candidates name, marks, NTA score and All India rank.
NTA will also display JEE main 2027 toppers in the result pdf. For Session 2, you can check the result in the 3rd week of April 2027. Those attending both the sessions will have the best of two session scores considered for final AIR calculation.
JEE Main 2027 Counselling
The counselling process of JEE Main 2027 will be organised by JoSAA and CSAB in April/ May 2027 tentatively.
What is JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority): JOSAA is the primary counselling organised for admission in IIT /NITs /GFTIs /IIITs. It is conducted based on JEE Main and Advanced ranks.
Document Required for Verification:
- JEE Main allotment letter issued by JoSAA
- Id proof (Aadhaar/ PAN/ Voter Id, etc.)
- JEE main scorecard
- Three passport size photographs
- Proof of fee payment of seat acceptance
- Date of Birth Proof
- Class 10th/ 12th certificates
- Category certificate (if required), etc.
JEE Main 2027 Cut Off
Check expected cut off details in the below provided table:
| Category | JEE Main 2027 Expected Cut Off Percentile |
| General (UR) | 93.0 – 95.0+ |
| General EWS | 80.0 – 85.0+ |
| SC | 60 – 65.0+ |
| ST | 45.0 – 50.0+ |
| OBC NCL | 79.0 – 84.0+ |
JEE Main Reservation Criteria
Check below category wise reservation percentage in JEE Main. The reservation percentage discussed below applies to allocation of seats and counselling for top institutions like NITs, IIITs & CFTIs via JEE Mains scores.
Students must understand this criteria to know their chances of admission and eligibility for seats reserved.
| Category | Reservation Percentage |
| General EWS | 10% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| SC | 15% |
| OBC NCL | 27% |
| PWD | 5% |
JEE Main Participating Institutions
Various universities of the country accept the scores of JEE Main. Top Engineering institutions are IITs, NITs, CFTIs, GFTIs, IIITs and others.
Students can check complete list of JEE Main participating institutions on the website.
JEE Main Top Colleges In India
There are numerous top central /private and state Engineering colleges which provide admission into B.Tech programmes based on JEE Main marks/ percentile.
List of Top Engineering Institutions and their total seat intake across all campuses are as follows:
| Top Engineering Colleges | Total Seats Intake (Approx.) |
| Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) | 18000-19000 |
| Government-Funded Technical Institutes (GFTI) | 9000-10000 |
| National Institute of Technology (NIT) | 24000-25000 |
| Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIIT) | 9000-10000 |
| Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTI) | Around 9000+ |
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