JEE (Main) 2027 Admission Notification and Application Details
The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the JEE (Main) 2027 notification on 24 October 2026. The examination is for admission to B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Planning courses at NITs, IIITs and other CFTIs, and also determines eligibility for JEE Advanced.
JEE (Main) 2027: Application Dates, Eligibility, Fees and Exam Pattern
Session 1 Schedule
Session 1 registration is open. The regular application and fee-payment deadline is 22 November 2026 at 11:50 PM, followed by a separate late-fee window.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | 24 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay the fee | 22 November 2026, 11:50 PM |
| Application with late fee | 23–26 November 2026 |
| Correction window | 27–29 November 2026 |
| City intimation slip | 30 December 2026 |
| Admit card | 13 January 2027 |
| Examination | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027 |
Session 2 Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application window | 5 January–3 February 2027 |
| Application with late fee | 4–7 February 2027 |
| Correction window | 8–10 February 2027 |
| City intimation slip | 12 March 2027 |
| Admit card | 25 March 2027 |
| Examination | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 April 2027 |
Who Can Apply?
- There is no age limit.
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent qualification in 2025 or 2026, or be appearing in 2027.
- The equivalent qualifications include a three-year diploma recognized by AICTE or a State Board.
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Application Fees
The fee depends on the candidate’s category, gender and number of papers selected.
| Applicant category | One paper | Two or three papers |
|---|---|---|
| General — Male | Rs. 1,000 | Rs. 2,000 |
| EWS / OBC-NCL — Male | Rs. 900 | Rs. 2,000 |
| General / EWS / OBC-NCL — Female | Rs. 800 | Rs. 1,600 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | Rs. 500 | Rs. 1,000 |
An additional late fee of Rs. 500 applies to all categories during the late-fee application windows.
Exam Pattern and Admission Process
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 — B.E./B.Tech | 75 | 300 | 3 hours |
| Paper 2A — B.Arch | 77 | 400 | 3 hours |
| Paper 2B — B.Planning | 100 | 400 | 3 hours |
The examination includes computer-based testing for Paper 1, Paper 2A and Paper 2B. The B.Arch drawing test is conducted in pen-and-paper mode. The admission process includes the NTA Score (percentile), All India Rank and counselling through JoSAA, CSAB or States.
How to Apply for Session 1
- Visit the JEE Main website and select the JEE (Main) 2027 Session 1 registration link.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number to generate an application number.
- Enter personal and academic details, then select the paper, examination language and four examination cities.
- Upload a photograph, signature and category/PwD certificate, if applicable.
- Pay the applicable fee online using a Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI within the relevant application window.
- Download and retain the confirmation page.