JEE Main 2027 registration for Session 1 is now open, and the reported last date to apply without a late fee is November 22, 2026. NTA’s JEE Main website lists a public notice inviting online applications for Session 1. The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE (Main) comprises two papers. Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) is conducted for admission to Undergraduate Engineering Programs (B.E/B. Tech) at NITs, IIITs, other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), Institutions/Universities funded/recognized by participating State Governments. It is also an eligibility test for JEE (Advanced), which is conducted for admission to IITs. Paper 2 is conducted for admission to B. Arch and B. Planning Courses in the Country. If you are in Class 12 or have passed it and want an engineering seat, this is the form to fill.
JEE (Main) 2027 will be conducted in two Sessions i.e. Session 1 (January 2027) and Session 2 (April 2027). The details for the Session 1 (January 2027) are given below.
Key Facts
- The official site, jeemain.nta.nic.in, carries the public notice, Information Bulletin and syllabus for JEE Main 2027 Session 1, all uploaded in October 24, 2026.
- Registration opened on October 24, 2026.
- The last date without late fee is November 22, 2026, up to 11:50 PM.
- The late window is November 23 to 26, with an extra Rs 500 on top of the category fee.
- The correction window will be available from November 27 to 29, 2026.
- Session 1 exams is scheduled for January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027.
When Is the JEE Main 2027 Registration Last Date?
The deadline for JEE (Main) 2027 is November 22, 2026, 11:50 PM, for both the form and the fee payment. That gives roughly four weeks from the opening on October 24. Do not leave it to the last evening. Payment gateways slow down when thousands of candidates log in together.
Late submission of online application form with Late Fee of Rs. 500/- is November 23 to 26. The correction window will open on November 27 and close on November 29, so you can fix mistakes in your details (if any) in the application.
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Exam Dates
Session 1 exam will be held on January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027. NTA’s tentative calendar, published on September 16, 2026, had pointed to January 22 to 30 with a buffer day on January 31.
Session 2 is reported for April 2 to 7, 2027, with registration from January 5 to February 3, 2027. You can appear in either session or both, and the better score is usually considered. Check the bulletin for the exact rule.
JEE Main 2027 Application Fee
Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech OR Paper 2A: B. Arch OR Paper 2B: B.Planning
- Male (In India) : Rs. 1000/ – (General / Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL)
- Female (In India) : Rs. 800/ – (General / Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL)
- Male & Female (In India) : Rs. 500/ – (SC / ST / PwD/Third Gender)
- Male (Outside India) : Rs. 5000/ – (General / Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL)
- Female (Outside India) : Rs. 4000/ – (General / Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL)
- Male & Female (Outside India) : Rs. 2500/ – (SC / ST / PwD)
- Third Gender (Outside India) : Rs. 3000/ –
Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech & Paper 2A: B. Arch OR Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech & Paper 2B: B. Planning OR Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech, Paper 2A: B. Arch & Paper 2B: B.Planning OR Paper 2A: B. Arch & Paper 2B: B.Planning
- Male (In India) : Rs. 2000/ – (General / Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL)
- Female (In India) : Rs. 1600/ – (General / Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL)
- Male & Female (In India) : Rs. 1000/ – (SC / ST / PwD/Third Gender)
- Male (Outside India) : Rs. 10000/ – (General / Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL)
- Female (Outside India) : Rs. 8000/ – (General / Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL)
- Male & Female (Outside India) : Rs. 5000/ – (SC / ST / PwD/Third Gender)
Mode of Payment
- Through Credit Card/Debit Card (except Master/Visa Card)/Net Banking/UPI):
- Processing charges and Goods & Service Taxes (GST) are to be paid by the candidate, as applicable.
Who Can Apply and What You Need
Those candidates who have passed the Class XII / Equivalent Examination in 2025, 2026 or those who are
appearing in the Class XII / Equivalent Examination in 2027, are eligible to appear in JEE Main 2027.
- A recent passport-size photo in JPG/JPEG (Also the candidate will have to upload his/her live photograph at the time of filling of the application form.
- Signature in JPG/JPEG
- Class 10 certificate or marksheet as a PDF
- Category, PwD or UDID documents, if they apply to you
- Aadhaar details, where applicable
Note:
- Size of the photograph should be between 10 kB to 200 kB and in JPG/JPEG format (clearly
legible) - Signature file should be JPG/JPEG format (clearly legible) between 10 kB to 100 kB.
- Scanned copy of Class 10 or Equivalent Certificate/Marks-sheet should be a pdf between 50 kB to
300 kB (clearly legible).
How to Apply for JEE Main 2027
Candidates can apply for JEE (Main) – 2027 Session 1 through the “Online” mode only from the website https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/. The Application Form in any other mode will not be accepted
Steps to Apply
- Open jeemain.nta.nic.in and click the Session 1 application link.
- Register with your mobile number and email, then log in.
- Fill in personal, academic and exam-centre details.
- Upload photo, signature and documents.
- Pay the fee online and download the confirmation page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the last date for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration?
Ans. November 22, 2026, up to 11:50 PM without a late fee and with late fee of Rs. 500 from November 23 to 26
Q. When is the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 exam?
Ans. The exam is scheduled for January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027. These dates were revised from an earlier tentative schedule, so check the official notice.
Q. What is the JEE Main 2027 application fee?
Ans. Rs 1,000 for unreserved male candidates, Rs 900 for Gen-EWS/OBC male, Rs 800 for female candidates and Rs 500 for SC, ST, PwD and Third Gender candidates.
Q. Can Class 12 students appearing in 2027 apply for JEE Main?
Ans. Yes. Candidates who have passed Class 12 or are appearing in it can apply.
Q. Where do I fill the JEE Main 2027 application form?
Ans. On the official NTA JEE Main website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Next Steps
Read the Information Bulletin on jeemain.nta.nic.in, gather your documents and submit the JEE Main 2027 form well before November 22. Check back here for city slip, admit card and Session 2 updates.