JEE Main 2027 Registration: Dates, Fees, Documents

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that JEE Main 2027 Session 1 will be held from 22 to 30 January 2027, and the registration form is expected to open by the end of October 2026. If you are in Class 12 (or passed Class 12 recently) and want a seat in an NIT, IIIT or other centrally funded institute, or want to qualify for JEE Advanced, this is the form to watch.

This guide covers the dates announced so far, what to keep ready before the form opens, the expected fees, and the mistakes that most often get forms rejected.

JEE Main 2027 key dates

Past cycles give a good sense of timing: Session 1 registration opened on 1 November 2023, 28 October 2024 and 31 October 2025. Check jeemain.nta.nic.in daily from 25 October, because the window is usually open for only about four weeks.

Who can apply

• Students who passed Class 12 (or equivalent) or are appearing in the 2027 board exams can apply.
• JEE Main itself has no minimum percentage. The well-known 75% rule (65% for SC/ST), or a top-20-percentile board score, applies only at admission to NITs, IIITs and CFTIs, not to sitting the exam.
• Age limits and the number of years since passing Class 12 are fixed in the official information bulletin, so read that section carefully when it is published.

Expected application fee

NTA has not yet released the 2027 fee. Last year’s fee for one paper in one session, for centres in India, was:

You can pay online by net banking, debit or credit card, or UPI. Keep the payment receipt; the form is not complete until the fee is paid.

Documents to keep ready now

Getting these ready before the window opens saves you from last-minute errors.

• Aadhaar card (the name and date of birth should match your Class 10 certificate exactly).
• Active mobile number and email that you will keep using until admissions are over. All OTPs and NTA notices go here.
• Class 10 certificate (for date of birth and name).
• Class 12 marksheet, or your Class 12 admit card or school ID if you are appearing in 2027.
• Category certificate (EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST) if applicable. OBC-NCL and EWS certificates must be valid for the current financial year, so apply for a fresh one now if yours is old.
• PwD certificate if applicable.

Last year’s upload specifications, likely to stay similar:

How to fill the JEE Main 2027 form, step by step

1. Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in and click the Session 1 registration link.
2. Register with your mobile number and email, and verify both with OTPs. Note down your application number and password.
3. Fill personal details: name, parents’ names, date of birth, category, and identity details, exactly as on your documents.
4. Fill academic details: Class 10 and Class 12 board, year and school.
5. Choose the paper (Paper 1 B.E./B.Tech, Paper 2A B.Arch, Paper 2B B.Planning) and the medium of the question paper.
6. Pick four exam cities in order of preference. Choose cities you can actually reach early on exam day.
7. Upload photo, signature and certificates in the right format and size.
8. Pay the fee and download the confirmation page. Save a PDF and print one copy.

Exam pattern to expect (Paper 1)

The 2026 cycle followed this pattern, and NTA will confirm the 2027 pattern in the bulletin.

• Duration: 3 hours.
• +4 for a correct answer and −1 for a wrong answer, in both multiple-choice and numerical-value questions. Unanswered questions score zero.
• Each subject has 20 multiple-choice and 5 numerical questions, all compulsory.

Common mistakes that cause trouble later

• Name or date of birth mismatch with Class 10 records. This can block your admission even after a good score.
• Wrong category, or a category certificate that is out of date at counselling time.
• Blurred or casual photos (selfies, caps, dark glasses). NTA can reject them.
• Using a parent’s or cyber café’s phone number that you won’t have later.
• Waiting for the last day. The site slows down near the deadline, and payments can fail.

Should you write both sessions?

Yes, if you can. NTA counts your better score of the two sessions for the rank list, so Session 2 in April is a free second chance. Many students use January as a real-exam rehearsal and improve noticeably by April. Register for Session 1 now; you can apply for Session 2 when its window opens in February.

Frequently asked questions

When will JEE Main 2027 registration start?
NTA has not announced the date yet. Based on past years, the Session 1 form is expected by the end of October 2026 on jeemain.nta.nic.in.

What are the JEE Main 2027 exam dates?
Session 1 is on 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30 January 2027, with 31 January as a buffer day. Session 2 is in April 2027.

Is 75% in Class 12 needed to apply for JEE Main 2027?
No. The 75% (65% for SC/ST) rule applies only for admission to NITs, IIITs and CFTIs, not for writing the exam.

What is the JEE Main 2027 application fee?
The 2027 fee is not out yet. Last year it was Rs 1,000 for General male candidates, Rs 800 for female candidates and Rs 500 for SC, ST and PwD candidates, for one paper.

Can I change my exam city after submitting the form?
NTA usually opens a short correction window after registration closes. Check the official notice for the dates.

Is there negative marking in JEE Main?
Yes. A wrong answer costs 1 mark and a correct answer earns 4.

Sources

• Official JEE Main website (NTA) (confirm every date here)
• Careers360: JEE Main 2027 live updates
• Shiksha: JEE Main 2027 exam date