JEE Main 2027 Exam Date: Session 1 and 2, Eligibility
Updated 02 November 2026: Added NTA's 28 and 30 October notices, including the new option to submit a fresh form if you made a mistake.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced JEE Main 2027. In a public notice dated 24 October 2026, NTA opened applications for Session 1 and published the official Information Bulletin. Session 1 will be held on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027, and the last date to apply is 22 November 2026.
JEE Main is the exam for B.E./B.Tech seats at the NITs, IIITs and other centrally funded institutes, and the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced and the IITs. This guide puts everything NTA has published for 2027 in one place, for students and parents in Gujarat.
JEE Main 2027 dates
These dates are from NTA's public notice and the JEE Main 2027 Information Bulletin.
| Event | Session 1 (January 2027) | Session 2 (April 2027) |
|---|---|---|
| Online application | 24 October to 22 November 2026 | 5 January to 3 February 2027 |
| Last date to pay the fee | 22 November 2026 | 3 February 2027 |
| Late application (₹500 late fee) | 23 to 26 November 2026 | 4 to 7 February 2027 |
| Correction window | 27 to 29 November 2026 | 8 to 10 February 2027 |
| Exam city announced | 30 December 2026 | 12 March 2027 |
| Admit card | 13 January 2027 | 25 March 2027 |
| Exam dates | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027 | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 April 2027 |
The Session 2 dates are the tentative schedule in the Information Bulletin. NTA says it will confirm them in a separate public notice.
How to apply
Applications are online only, on jeemain.nta.nic.in. Our step-by-step guide, JEE Main 2027 Last Date to Apply: How to Fill the Form, walks through every screen. A few points from the bulletin and NTA's notices are worth knowing before you start:
- Sign-in is through MeriPehchaan, the government's single sign-on service. After registering, you get an Application Number and create a password, and the same Application Number is used for both sessions.
- Made a mistake? You can now submit a fresh form. NTA's 30 October notice allows a new Session 1 application before the deadline, even if you have already paid. Only the last form with the fee paid and the Confirmation Page generated is valid, and the earlier fee is not refunded. For small changes, NTA recommends the correction window instead. Appearing in the same session under two Application Numbers is treated as unfair means.
- Log in with your own DigiLocker, JanParichay or e-Pramaan account, and do a Re-KYC on DigiLocker first, as NTA's 28 October advisory asks. Your name and date of birth must match your Class 10 certificate exactly.
- A live photograph is taken while filling the form, using a webcam or a phone (by scanning a QR code). Use a white background and good lighting, with your face clearly visible, including ears, and no mask.
- Documents to upload: a recent passport-size photograph (JPG, 10 to 200 kB), signature (JPG, 10 to 100 kB) and the Class 10 certificate or marksheet (PDF, 50 to 300 kB). Students with disabilities also upload their UDID card or disability certificate.
- Choose the question paper language carefully. It cannot be changed after the correction window closes. Exam centres in Gujarat offer the paper in English and Gujarati.
- Applying for Session 2: students who applied for Session 1 can log in with the same Application Number and pay the Session 2 fee when that window opens. Students who want to take only Session 2 can register then.
NTA also advises students to update their Aadhaar card with a recent photograph and the correct name, date of birth, gender and address before applying.
Eligibility for JEE Main 2027
According to the 2027 Information Bulletin:
- There is no age limit.
- Students who passed Class 12 in 2025 or 2026, or are appearing in 2027, can take JEE Main 2027.
- Students who passed Class 12 in 2024 or earlier are not eligible.
- The top 2,50,000 candidates in the B.E./B.Tech paper, across all categories, will be eligible for JEE Advanced 2027.
Class 12 marks for NIT admission: last year's bulletin set a minimum of 75% in Class 12 (65% for SC, ST and PwD candidates), or a place in the top 20 percentile of the board, for admission through JoSAA. The 2027 bulletin does not restate this rule. It says admission eligibility will be set by JoSAA and CSAB, which publish their rules after the results. A strong board score is still the safe plan.
Exam pattern for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech)
| Subject | Section A (MCQs) | Section B (numerical) | Total questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 5 | 25 |
| Physics | 20 | 5 | 25 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 5 | 25 |
| Total | 75 questions, 300 marks |
- Marking: +4 for a correct answer and −1 for a wrong answer, in both sections. Unanswered questions get 0.
- Duration: 3 hours, in two shifts: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Candidates eligible for a scribe get 4 hours.
- Mode: computer-based test. Numerical answers are entered with an on-screen keypad.
- Calculators: not allowed, including watches with calculator functions.
- Languages: 13, including Gujarati.
If a student appears in both sessions, the better of the two total NTA scores is used for the merit list. NTA compares the total score, not individual subjects.
Application fee
The fee for each session is unchanged from last year. For Paper 1 at exam centres in India:
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹1,000 | ₹800 |
| Gen-EWS / OBC (NCL) | ₹900 | ₹800 |
| SC / ST / PwD / PwBD | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Third gender | ₹500 | ₹500 |
The late fee is an extra ₹500 for every category. Bank and payment gateway charges are extra.
Exam cities in Gujarat
The bulletin lists 15 exam cities in Gujarat: Ahmedabad, Anand, Bardoli, Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Gandhinagar, Godhra, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Mehsana, Navsari, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara and Vapi. You choose your preferred cities in the application form, and NTA announces the allotted city on 30 December for Session 1.
How to use the weeks before Session 1
Session 1 begins on 20 January, about 12 weeks away. For students also preparing for Class 12 boards:
- Apply early. Do not leave the form for the last week of November, when the portal is busiest.
- Finish the syllabus by December. Keep January for full-length tests and revision, not new chapters.
- Take one full mock test a week, in the same 3-hour shift you are likely to get, and review every wrong answer.
- Be careful with numerical questions. Wrong answers lose a mark in Section B too, so skip a question you cannot solve with confidence.
- Keep board preparation going. For GSEB students, the board exams start on 25 February 2027, between the two JEE sessions. Our guide to the GSEB board exam 2027 dates has the full school calendar.
Our posts on JEE Main vs JEE Advanced vs GUJCET and when to start JEE or NEET preparation explain how these exams fit together for students in Gujarat.
At Keystone Science Horizon, Class 11 and 12 students prepare through dedicated Boards, JEE and NEET tracks, with regular tests and their own Mera Personal Mentor WhatsApp group so parents see results as they happen. Speak to the team at your nearest Keystone branch to know more.
Frequently asked questions
When is JEE Main 2027?
Session 1 is on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027. Session 2 is tentatively scheduled for 2 to 7 April 2027.
What is the last date to apply for JEE Main 2027 Session 1?
22 November 2026, up to 11:50 pm. Late applications with a ₹500 late fee are accepted from 23 to 26 November 2026.
When will the JEE Main 2027 admit card be released?
NTA plans to release Session 1 admit cards on 13 January 2027, and to announce exam cities on 30 December 2026.
Who can apply for JEE Main 2027?
Students who passed Class 12 in 2025 or 2026, or are appearing in 2027. There is no age limit. Students who passed Class 12 in 2024 or earlier are not eligible.
Is it compulsory to appear in both sessions?
No. Students can take one session or both. If they take both, the better of the two total NTA scores counts.
Is there negative marking in JEE Main 2027?
Yes. A wrong answer loses 1 mark in both the multiple-choice and the numerical sections.
Can I write JEE Main 2027 in Gujarati?
Yes. At exam centres in Gujarat, the paper is offered in English and Gujarati. Choose the language carefully, because it cannot be changed after the correction window.
How many students qualify for JEE Advanced 2027?
The top 2,50,000 candidates in the B.E./B.Tech paper of JEE Main 2027, across all categories.
Where should I check official updates?
On jeemain.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in. Rely on official notices rather than social media posts or forwarded messages.
