JEE Main 2027 Session 1 at a glance
| Organization | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
|---|---|
| Examination | Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027 - Session 1 (January 2027) |
| Papers | Paper 1 (BE/BTech), Paper 2A (BArch), Paper 2B (BPlanning) |
| Qualification | Passed Class XII or equivalent in 2025 or 2026, or appearing in 2027 |
| Age limit | No age limit |
| Application fee | Rs 1,000 for General (male); Rs 900 for EWS/OBC-NCL (male); Rs 800 for female candidates; Rs 500 for SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender, for one paper |
| Exam cities in Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur |
| Application mode | Online |
| Advertisement date | 24 October 2026 |
| Last date | 22 November 2026 (11:50 PM) |
Important dates
Online application: 24 October 2026 to 22 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
Last date for fee payment: 22 November 2026 (11:50 PM)
Late application window (Rs 500 late fee): 23 November to 26 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
Correction window: 27 November to 29 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
Exam city intimation slip: 30 December 2026
Admit card: 13 January 2027
Session 1 exam dates: 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027
Session 2 (April 2027) application: 5 January to 3 February 2027
About the exam
JEE (Main) is held in two sessions - Session 1 in January and Session 2 in April - and candidates can appear in either or both. Session 1 is conducted in 13 languages, including Assamese, in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. Paper 1 (BE/BTech) is fully computer based. Paper 2A (BArch) is computer based except the drawing test, which is held in pen-and-paper mode on A4 sheets. Paper 2B (BPlanning) is fully computer based. The examination is held in two shifts, 9 AM to 12 noon and 3 PM to 6 PM.
Who can apply
- There is no age limit for appearing in JEE (Main) 2027.
- Candidates who passed the Class XII or equivalent examination in 2025 or 2026, or are appearing in 2027, can apply.
- Candidates who passed Class XII before 2025 are not eligible to appear in JEE (Main) 2027.
- The state of eligibility is the state from which the candidate passed or is appearing in the Class XII examination.
Application fee
For a single paper at centres in India, the fee is Rs 1,000 for General (male), Rs 900 for Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL (male), Rs 800 for female candidates (General/Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL), and Rs 500 for SC, ST, PwD/PwBD and Third Gender candidates. Applying for two papers costs more - see the fee table in the Information Bulletin. The fee is paid online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card or UPI, and the fee transaction must also be completed before the deadline. Applications made in the late window (23 to 26 November 2026) carry an additional late fee of Rs 500.
How to apply
- Open the official website https://jeemain.nta.nic.in or the direct application link in the official links section below.
- Register with your details and create your application login.
- Fill in the application form carefully; make sure the details match your official documents.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature as asked in the form.
- Pay the application fee online and make sure the fee transaction is completed before the deadline.
- Submit the form, download the confirmation page and keep a copy for your records.
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Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the last date to apply for JEE Main 2027 Session 1?
A. Online applications are open up to 22 November 2026 (11:50 PM), and the fee transaction must also be completed by then. A late application window runs from 23 to 26 November 2026 with a late fee of Rs 500.
Q. Who can apply for JEE Main 2027?
A. Candidates who passed Class XII or equivalent in 2025 or 2026, or are appearing in 2027, can apply. There is no age limit. Candidates who passed Class XII before 2025 are not eligible.
Q. How much is the application fee?
A. For one paper at centres in India: Rs 1,000 for General (male), Rs 900 for EWS/OBC-NCL (male), Rs 800 for female candidates (General/Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL), and Rs 500 for SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender. The fee for two papers is higher - see the Information Bulletin. The late window adds Rs 500.
Q. What are the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 exam dates?
A. Session 1 is held on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027, in two shifts from 9 AM to 12 noon and 3 PM to 6 PM. Session 2 (April 2027) applications open from 5 January to 3 February 2027.
Q. Which cities in Assam have JEE Main 2027 exam centres?
A. Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar and Tezpur.
Official links
- Official public notice (NTA, PDF): https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3f8e59f4b2fe7c5705bf878bbd494ccdf/uploads/2026/10/20261024390682350.pdf
- Information Bulletin (NTA, PDF): https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3f8e59f4b2fe7c5705bf878bbd494ccdf/uploads/2026/10/202610241890224107.pdf
- Online application portal: https://examinationservices.nic.in/JeeMaink2027/root/Home.aspx
- Official website: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in
Official Notification Online Application Form Official Website
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