JEE Main 2027 registration for Session 1 is now open on the official National Testing Agency (NTA) portal, and the last date to apply without a late fee is November 22, 2026. If you are in Class 12 this year, or you passed Class 12 in 2025 or 2026, this is the window you should not miss. In this guide we explain the dates, fees, eligibility, documents and the full step-by-step process in plain English, so that you can finish the form in one sitting without mistakes.
The JEE Main exam is the gateway to NITs, IIITs and other centrally funded technical institutes, and it is also the first stage for JEE Advanced and IIT admission. Many state engineering admission systems also look at JEE Main scores. That is why getting the application right matters as much as preparing for the exam.
JEE Main 2027 Registration: Quick Overview
Here is a one-glance summary of the JEE Main 2027 registration process for Session 1, based on the information released by NTA and reported widely. Always cross-check with the information bulletin on the official website before you pay the fee.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name | Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2027 |
| Conducting body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Session 1 registration opened | October 24, 2026 |
| Last date (without late fee) | November 22, 2026 |
| Late fee window | November 23 to 26, 2026 (extra Rs 500, as reported) |
| Session 1 exam dates | January 20 to 24 and January 28, 2027 (tentative) |
| Session 2 exam dates | April 2 to 7, 2027 (tentative) |
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Official website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
The Session 1 dates also appear in the revised NTA exam calendar for 2026-27. NTA calls these dates tentative, so the final schedule will come through the city intimation slip and admit card.
Important Dates for JEE Main 2027 Registration
The most common mistake students make is waiting for the last week. The server gets slow, OTPs get delayed and payment gateways fail. Plan to complete your JEE Main 2027 registration at least seven days before the deadline.
- October 24, 2026: Online application for Session 1 started.
- November 22, 2026: Last date to submit the form and pay the fee without a late fee.
- November 23 to 26, 2026: Late window with an additional fee, as reported by coaching and education portals.
- Late November 2026: Correction window (exact dates will be announced by NTA).
- Early January 2027: Advance city intimation slip, followed by the admit card a few days before the exam.
- January 20 to 28, 2027: Session 1 exam days.
- January 5 to February 3, 2027: Session 2 application window, as reported.
If you apply in Session 1, you can also add Session 2 later. Your better score of the two sessions is used for ranking, so many students appear in both.
Who Can Apply? JEE Main 2027 Eligibility
Before you begin the JEE Main 2027 registration, check that you meet the basic eligibility conditions. The rules are simple, but they are strict.
Year of passing Class 12
You can apply if you passed Class 12 (or an equivalent exam) in 2025 or 2026, or if you are appearing in Class 12 in 2027. Students who passed Class 12 in 2024 or earlier are not eligible for JEE Main 2027.
Subjects
For B.E./B.Tech (Paper 1), Physics and Mathematics are compulsory in Class 12, along with one of Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology or a technical vocational subject. For B.Arch and B.Planning (Paper 2), the subject rules are different, so read the bulletin carefully.
Age limit and marks
There is no age limit for JEE Main. You also do not need a minimum Class 12 percentage to write the exam. However, for admission to NITs, IIITs and CFTIs, you will generally need at least 75 percent in Class 12 (65 percent for SC/ST) or a place in the top 20 percentile of your board.
JEE Main 2027 Registration Fee
The fee depends on your category, gender and the number of papers you choose. The table below shows the fees for exam centres in India for a single paper, as listed in the reported figures for this cycle.
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | Rs 1,000 | Rs 800 |
| Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL | Rs 900 | Rs 800 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Transgender | Rs 500 | Rs 500 |
If you choose both Paper 1 and Paper 2, the fee is higher (for example, Rs 2,000 for General male candidates and Rs 1,000 for SC/ST/PwD candidates). Exam centres outside India also cost more. You can pay by debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Keep the payment receipt safe.
Documents Needed Before You Start
Keep these ready on your phone or computer before you open the JEE Main 2027 registration page. This saves a lot of time and prevents the session from timing out.
- A working email ID and mobile number (they will be used for every update)
- Aadhaar number, plus an active DigiLocker, JanParichay or e-Pramaan account
- Recent passport-size photo (JPG/JPEG, 10 KB to 200 KB, with a light background)
- Your signature on white paper (JPG/JPEG, 10 KB to 100 KB)
- Class 10 certificate details, and Class 12 details if you have passed
- Category certificate (EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST) if you are claiming reservation
- PwD or UDID certificate, if applicable
- Bank card, net banking or UPI for the fee
Since last year, NTA has used Aadhaar-based e-KYC to auto-fill personal details. If your name in Aadhaar is different from your Class 10 certificate, fix that first, because a mismatch can cause problems at the verification stage.
How to Complete JEE Main 2027 Registration: 7 Easy Steps
Follow these steps in order. The whole JEE Main 2027 registration takes about 30 to 45 minutes if your documents are ready.
Step 1: Visit the official website
Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in and click the Session 1 registration link. Do not use links shared on WhatsApp or random websites. Only the official portal can accept your form.
Step 2: Log in with DigiLocker, JanParichay or e-Pramaan
Choose one of the login options and complete the OTP verification. Your Aadhaar-linked details will be pulled automatically. Check every field on the screen, especially your name, date of birth and gender.
Step 3: Note your application number and set a password
After the first step, the system generates an application number. Write it down in a notebook and save a screenshot. You will need it to log in again, to download the confirmation page and later for the admit card.
Step 4: Fill in personal and academic details
Enter your parents’ names, address, category, PwD status, Class 10 details and Class 12 details (or “appearing” if you are in Class 12 now). Choose the paper you want to write: Paper 1 for B.E./B.Tech, Paper 2A for B.Arch, Paper 2B for B.Planning, or a combination.
Step 5: Choose four exam cities
Select four exam city preferences, ideally from the state where you live. For Kerala students, cities such as Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kochi, Kozhikode, Thrissur and Kannur are usually available. NTA tries to give one of your choices, but it can allot a different city if needed. NTA added more exam cities in recent cycles, so check the updated list during your JEE Main 2027 registration.
Step 6: Upload documents and complete the live photo
Upload your photo, signature and any certificates in the format and size given on screen. A live photo capture step was added in the last cycle, so sit in a well-lit place, look straight at the camera and remove caps or dark glasses.
Step 7: Pay the fee and download the confirmation page
Pay the fee online and wait for the “payment successful” message. Then download the confirmation page and take two printouts. Your JEE Main 2027 registration is complete only after the fee is paid and the confirmation page is generated.
Common Mistakes to Avoid in JEE Main 2027 Registration
Every year thousands of students face trouble because of small errors in the form. Here are the mistakes we see most often, and how you can avoid them.
- Wrong category: If you select OBC-NCL or EWS, you must have a valid certificate for the current year at the time of counselling. Do not select a category you cannot prove.
- Blurred photo: A dark or blurred photo can lead to rejection. Use a clear studio photo with a white or light background.
- Spelling mismatch: Your name must match your Aadhaar and Class 10 certificate exactly.
- Paying twice: If the payment is deducted but the status shows “pending”, wait 48 hours before paying again. Most pending payments update automatically.
- Using someone else’s mobile number: All OTPs and alerts go to this number, so use your own or a parent’s number.
- Not saving the confirmation page: Without it, you have no proof of a completed JEE Main 2027 registration.
What Happens After JEE Main 2027 Registration?
Once your form is submitted, the process moves in stages. Knowing these stages helps you stay calm and prepared.
Correction window
NTA usually opens a short correction window after the last date. You can change limited fields such as exam city, category or photo. Some fields, such as mobile number and email, may not be editable, so check carefully before final submission.
City intimation slip
About ten days before the exam, NTA releases an advance city intimation slip. It tells you the city of your centre, not the exact address. Use this time to plan travel and stay, especially if the city is far from home.
Admit card
The admit card usually comes three or four days before your exam date. It shows your exam centre, date, shift and reporting time. Carry a printed copy along with an original photo ID.
Answer key and result
After the exam, NTA publishes a provisional answer key and your recorded responses. You can raise objections by paying a fee per question. The Session 1 result, with NTA scores (percentile), normally comes out in February.
JEE Main 2027 Exam Pattern in Brief
Understanding the paper helps you plan the last few months well. For Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), the exam has three sections: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Each subject has 25 questions, giving a total of 75 questions and 300 marks. The duration is three hours.
- Correct answer: +4 marks
- Wrong answer: -1 mark (this applies to both MCQ and numerical questions under the recent pattern)
- Unattempted question: 0 marks
The exam is available in English, Hindi and several regional languages, including Malayalam. You choose the language at the time of JEE Main 2027 registration, so think about it before you submit.
Preparation Tips After JEE Main 2027 Registration
Finishing the form is only the first step. With less than three months to Session 1, here is a simple plan that works for most students.
- Finish the NCERT basics first. A large share of Chemistry questions comes straight from NCERT concepts.
- Take one full mock test every week now, and two per week from December. Use the NTA practice platform as well.
- Analyse every mock test. Write down why you got each question wrong: concept gap, calculation error or time pressure.
- Solve previous year papers from the last three years. Many patterns repeat.
- Balance board exam preparation. If you are in Class 12, do not ignore your board subjects. The 75 percent criterion matters for NIT admission.
- Sleep and health matter. A rested mind solves Mathematics faster than a tired one.
For other entrance exams in Kerala, such as KEAM, keep checking our Entrance Exams section for updates. Many Kerala students write both JEE Main and KEAM, so plan both timelines together.
JEE Main 2027 Registration for Kerala Students
Kerala sends a large number of candidates to JEE Main every year. A few tips specific to students from Kerala:
- If you are in a Kerala state syllabus (HSE) school, your Plus Two board exams will be in March. Plan your JEE Main revision so that January does not clash with your model exams.
- Choose a home-district exam city where possible to avoid long travel on exam day.
- If you want to choose Malayalam as the question paper language, select it during JEE Main 2027 registration itself.
- Keep your community certificate and non-creamy layer certificate updated, as you will need them for counselling (JoSAA) later.
Last-Minute JEE Main 2027 Registration Checklist
Before you click the final submit button, go through this short checklist. Parents can also use it to double-check the form with their child. It takes five minutes and can save you weeks of stress later.
- Name, date of birth and gender match the Class 10 certificate and Aadhaar.
- The correct paper (Paper 1, 2A or 2B) is selected.
- Your category and PwD status are correct and you have valid certificates.
- Four exam cities are chosen in the right order of preference.
- The question paper language is the one you are most comfortable with.
- The photo is clear, recent and taken against a light background.
- The fee is paid and the confirmation page is downloaded and printed.
If everything on this list is ticked, your JEE Main 2027 registration is in good shape. Save the confirmation page in your email, in Google Drive and as a printout, so that you can find it quickly when the admit card is released.
One more tip: write your application number and password on the first page of your exam diary. Students often forget their password just when the city slip or answer key is released, and resetting it during peak traffic can take time. A complete and correct JEE Main 2027 registration means one less thing to worry about, so you can focus fully on mock tests and revision.
Finally, keep an eye on your inbox and SMS. Every important update after JEE Main 2027 registration, including correction window alerts, will be sent to the email and mobile number you entered.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for JEE Main 2027 registration for Session 1?
The last date without a late fee is November 22, 2026, according to the schedule reported for this cycle. A short late window with an additional fee has also been reported. Check the official notice for the exact time limit on the final day.
Is Aadhaar compulsory for JEE Main 2027 registration?
NTA uses Aadhaar-based authentication through DigiLocker, JanParichay or e-Pramaan. Candidates who do not have Aadhaar (for example, some foreign or NRI candidates) can use other valid ID documents as described in the information bulletin.
Can I apply for both sessions in one go?
You apply for Session 1 now. When the Session 2 window opens in January, you can log in and opt for Session 2 by paying the fee for it. Students who skipped Session 1 can also apply fresh for Session 2.
Can I edit my JEE Main 2027 registration form after submission?
Yes, but only during the correction window announced by NTA, and only for certain fields. After the correction window closes, no changes are allowed.
Is there a limit on the number of attempts?
JEE Main can be taken in the year of passing Class 12 and the next two years, so effectively three consecutive years, with two sessions each year.
Final Word
The JEE Main 2027 registration window is open and the process is simple once you have your documents ready. Do it this week, save your confirmation page, and then put all your energy into preparation. We will update this page with the correction window, city slip and admit card dates as soon as NTA releases them. For more updates, read our entrance exam news and bookmark Zayan.
Disclaimer: Dates and fees in this article are based on official NTA information and reports available on October 31, 2026. Please confirm all details on the official JEE Main website before applying.