JEE Main 2027 Registration: Dates, Fees and How to Apply
JEE Main 2027 registration for Session 1 is open on jeemain.nta.nic.in, and the last date to apply is 22 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM). The National Testing Agency (NTA) will hold the January session on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027. On 28 October, NTA also issued a notice asking candidates to complete a DigiLocker Re-KYC before filling in the form. Below are the dates, fees, documents and the mistakes that most often hold up an application, all taken from the official JEE (Main) 2027 Information Bulletin.
JEE Main 2027 important dates
Session 1 (January 2027)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application | 24 October to 22 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment | 22 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Application with late fee (₹500 extra) | 23 to 26 November 2026 |
| Correction window | 27 to 29 November 2026 |
| City intimation slip | 30 December 2026 |
| Admit card | 13 January 2027 |
| Exam dates | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027 |
Session 2 (April 2027)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application | 5 January to 3 February 2027 |
| Application with late fee | 4 to 7 February 2027 |
| Correction window | 8 to 10 February 2027 |
| City intimation slip | 12 March 2027 |
| Admit card | 25 March 2027 |
| Exam dates | 2 to 7 April 2027 |
The bulletin also has a late-fee window: after 22 November you can still apply until 26 November, but you’ll pay an extra ₹500 on top of your category fee. The ₹500 is the same for every category.
Do this first: DigiLocker Re-KYC
NTA’s public notice dated 28 October 2026 makes three points:
- Log in with your own DigiLocker, JanParichay or e-Pramaan (MeriPehchaan) credentials, so identity and biometric checks don’t throw up mismatches later.
- Complete Re-KYC through DigiLocker before you fill in the form, so your latest details are fetched.
- Your name and date of birth must match your Class 10 certificate or marksheet exactly.
MeriPehchaan is the government’s single sign-on platform, which supports eKYC through Aadhaar, PAN, driving licence or APAAR, according to the bulletin. Logging in through a parent’s or a cyber cafe’s account is the kind of shortcut NTA is warning against.
JEE Main 2027 application fee
The fee is per session and is paid only online, by net banking, credit or debit card, or UPI. For centres in India, the fee for one paper (B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch or B.Planning) is:
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹1,000 | ₹800 |
| Gen-EWS / OBC (NCL) | ₹900 | ₹800 |
| SC / ST / PwD / PwBD | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Third gender | ₹500 | ₹500 |
For two papers (for example, B.Tech and B.Arch), the fee in India is ₹2,000 for General, Gen-EWS and OBC male candidates, ₹1,600 for female candidates in those categories, and ₹1,000 for SC/ST/PwD/PwBD and third-gender candidates. Fees for centres outside India are higher; see the bulletin. Bank and payment gateway charges and GST are extra.
Who can apply
There is no age limit for JEE Main 2027. Candidates who passed Class 12 (or equivalent) in 2025 or 2026, or who are appearing in 2027, are eligible. Institutes may still apply their own age rules at admission. The bulletin also accepts other qualifying exams, including NIOS senior secondary with at least five subjects and a three-year AICTE-recognised diploma.
The exam is held in 13 languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. If you’re a Class 12 student in a CBSE school this year, read our explainer on CBSE’s biggest reform in years as you plan your board and entrance preparation together.
How to apply: step by step
- Read the Information Bulletin on jeemain.nta.nic.in. NTA says candidates who don’t follow its instructions can be disqualified.
- Register using MeriPehchaan (DigiLocker, JanParichay or e-Pramaan), after doing the DigiLocker Re-KYC.
- Fill in the form: personal details, paper choice, preferred exam cities and question paper language.
- Upload documents: a recent passport-size photograph (JPG, 10 kB to 200 kB), your signature (JPG, 10 kB to 100 kB), and category or PwD certificates if applicable. You’ll also need to capture a live photograph by webcam or phone camera.
- Pay the fee online and download the confirmation page. If no confirmation page appears, check with your bank first, then contact the NTA helpline at 011-40759000.
Only one form per candidate. NTA says anyone who submits more than one application can be treated as having used unfair means, even at a later stage.
Exam pattern at a glance
Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) is a three-hour computer-based test with 75 questions: 25 each in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, split into 20 multiple-choice and 5 numerical-answer questions per subject, for 300 marks in total. Each correct answer gets +4 and each wrong answer −1, in both sections. If you take both sessions, your best NTA score is used for the merit list. JEE Main is also the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced, the route to the IITs.
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- Funding your studies: our guide to NSP scholarship deadlines for 2026.
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- How study tools are changing: how AI is actually changing education in 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date for JEE Main 2027 registration?
For Session 1, it’s 22 November 2026 (11:50 PM). With a ₹500 late fee, you can apply until 26 November 2026.
When is the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 exam?
On 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027. The exact date and shift will be on your admit card, due on 13 January 2027.
Is DigiLocker mandatory for JEE Main 2027?
NTA’s 28 October notice advises all candidates to log in with their own DigiLocker, JanParichay or e-Pramaan credentials and to complete DigiLocker Re-KYC before applying.
Can I correct mistakes after submitting the form?
Yes, during the correction window from 27 to 29 November 2026. NTA won’t accept corrections by post, email, WhatsApp or in person.
What is the JEE Main 2027 fee for general category students?
₹1,000 for male and ₹800 for female candidates for one paper at a centre in India.
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