JEE Main 2027: Exam Dates, Registration, Eligibility and Pattern
Session 1 registration is now open until 22 November 2026, and the exam starts on 20 January 2027. Here’s what every Class 12 student and parent needs to know, plus a realistic plan to balance JEE and board exams.
Apply by 22 Nov 2026 · Exam from 20 Jan 2027JEE Main 2027 is the gateway to India’s NITs, IIITs and government-funded technical institutes, and the first step towards the IITs through JEE Advanced. Competition keeps rising: about 14.1 lakh students registered for Session 1 in 2026, a record high.
For Class 12 students, the next four months are the toughest of school life: board preparation, practicals and JEE, all at once. This guide covers JEE Main 2027 dates, registration, eligibility and exam pattern, and gives parents a clear plan for the months ahead.
JEE Main 2027 Exam Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Session 1 registration opened | 24 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 22 November 2026 |
| Form correction window | 27 to 29 November 2026 |
| Exam city intimation slip | 30 December 2026 |
| Admit card | 13 January 2027 |
| Session 1 exam | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027 |
| Session 2 exam | April 2027 (dates awaited) |
| JEE Advanced 2027 (for IITs) | May 2027, organised by IIT Delhi |
JEE Main 2027 Registration: Step by Step
- Register on jeemain.nta.nic.in. Use the student’s own mobile number and an email they check often. All updates come here.
- Fill personal and academic details. Name, date of birth and parents’ names must match the Class 10 certificate exactly.
- Choose the paper. Paper 1 for B.E./B.Tech. Paper 2A for B.Arch and 2B for B.Planning, if your child is interested in those.
- Pick exam cities. Choose cities you can reach easily. Chennai students usually have several centre options.
- Upload documents. A recent photograph, signature, and category or PwD certificate if applicable.
- Pay the fee online and save the confirmation. The fee for general category male candidates was about ₹1,000 for one paper in 2026; check the 2027 bulletin for the final fee.
JEE Main 2027 Eligibility
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Age limit | No age limit to appear |
| Year of passing Class 12 | 2025, 2026, or appearing in 2027 |
| Number of attempts | Three consecutive years; up to two sessions per year |
| Subjects for B.Tech | Physics and Maths, plus Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or a technical vocational subject |
| Marks to appear | No minimum |
| Marks for NIT / IIIT / GFTI admission | 75% in Class 12 (65% for SC/ST), or top 20 percentile of your board |
JEE Main 2027 Exam Pattern (Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech)
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-based test |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| Questions | 75 in total: 20 MCQs + 5 numerical questions per subject, all compulsory |
| Total marks | 300 |
| Marking | +4 for correct, –1 for wrong, 0 for unattempted |
| Languages | 13, including English, Hindi and Tamil |
This is the 2026 pattern, which NTA is expected to continue. Since every question is compulsory and wrong answers cost marks, accuracy matters as much as speed.
What Does a JEE Main Score Get You?
- NITs, IIITs and GFTIs admit through JEE Main rank via JoSAA counselling, subject to the 75% board rule.
- IITs: the top 2.5 lakh JEE Main candidates qualify to write JEE Advanced 2027 in May 2027. JEE Advanced can be attempted only twice, in two consecutive years.
- Many private and state universities also accept JEE Main scores, alongside their own entrance tests.
Balancing JEE Main and Class 12 Boards: A 4-Month Plan
A Note for Parents
Not every Science student needs to write JEE, and not every JEE candidate needs to aim for an IIT. Engineering is one good path among many: design, architecture, pure sciences, data science and management are all strong options for students with a Maths background.
If your child is writing JEE only because “everyone in class is,” or seems drained rather than driven, it’s worth having an honest conversation now, before January. A clear direction often lifts both motivation and marks.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Waiting until the last week to register, then facing site slowdowns or payment errors.
- A mismatch between the name or date of birth in the form and the Class 10 certificate.
- Ignoring board preparation and missing the 75% rule for NITs.
- Taking mocks without analysing mistakes, so the same errors repeat.
- Guessing randomly on difficult questions, which costs marks through negative marking.
JEE Main 2027: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for JEE Main 2027?
Session 1 registration opened on 24 October 2026 on jeemain.nta.nic.in and closes on 22 November 2026. The exam will be held on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027.
How many times can I write JEE Main?
For three consecutive years, with up to two sessions each year. Your best score across sessions is used for ranking.
Is 75% in Class 12 compulsory for JEE Main?
Not to write the exam. But it is required for admission to NITs, IIITs and GFTIs (65% for SC/ST), unless you’re in the top 20 percentile of your board.
Do Tamil Nadu engineering colleges need JEE Main?
Anna University and TNEA colleges admit based on Class 12 marks. JEE Main is needed for NITs (including NIT Trichy), IIITs, and as the first step to IITs.
Is there negative marking in JEE Main 2027?
Yes. Each correct answer earns 4 marks, and each wrong answer loses 1 mark. Unattempted questions score zero.
Session 1 dates from the NTA JEE Main 2027 notice (24 October 2026) as reported by Careers360; pattern based on and JEE Main 2026 information as reported by Careers360 and Collegedunia; 2026 registration data via Allen; JEE Advanced 2027 details via Careers360. Always verify the latest updates at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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