JEE Main is a national-level entrance exam for undergraduate engineering programs. The National Testing Agency [NTA] will soon open the registration window for JEE Main 2027, Session 1. However, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has released tentative dates for the JEE Main 2027 Exam, i.e., 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, and 30, with 31 January 2027 as a buffer.  

 

JEE Main Tentative Dates

The National Testing Agency ( NTA ) has released the tentative dates for JEE Main 2027 Session 1. For more information, students can visit the official website nta.ac.in

Exam	Dates
JEE Main Session 1	22nd, 23rd, 24th, 28th, 29th, 30th January, 2027
Buffer Date	31st January, 2027

 

How To Apply For JEE Main 2027 Session 1

1. Visit the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in
2. Click on the JEE Main 2027 registration link.
3. Add Registration details and set a password. 
4. Then, the system will create an application number.
5. Log in with the application number.
6. Fill in all the details.
7. Upload a picture and signature. 
8. Pay the application fee. 
9. Download the confirmation page. 

Required Documents For Registration

• ID proof [Updated Aadhaar Card/ Pan Card]
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets.
• Students who are applying under the EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, or ST categories must have an updated and valid certificate. 
• Passport-size photograph and signature in the correct frame size

Eligibility Criteria For JEE Main Students

1. Age - NTA sets no age limit for appearing in JEE Main
2. Qualification - Students should have passed Class 12 or equivalent
3. Attempts limit - 6 Attempts over 3 consecutive years after passing Class 12
4. Minimum percentage - No minimum percentage is required just to attend the exam, but 75% marks for General, OBC-NCL, and EWS and 65% for SC/ST are required for admission in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs/ CFTIs

 

JEE Main Paper Type

JEE Main has three paper options. The details are given below : 

Paper	Course	Subjects
Paper 1	B.E/B.Tech	Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
Paper 2A	B.Arch [Bachelor of Architecture]	Mathematics, Aptitude Test and Drawing Test
Paper 2B	B.Planning [Bachelor of Planning]	Mathematics, Aptitude Test and Planning-based questions

 

Application Fees Structure

NTA didn't give any information about the JEE Main 2027 application fee. The following details show the JEE Main 2026 fee structure for future reference.

One Paper Fee

Category	Gender	Exam Fee in India	Exam Fee Outside India
General	Male	₹1000	₹5000
General	Female	₹800	₹4000
Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL	Male	₹900	₹4500
Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL	Female	₹800	₹4000
SC/ST/PwD/PwBD	Both Male and Female	₹500	₹2500
Third Gender	-	₹500	₹3000

 

Two or More Papers Fee

Category	Gender	Exam Fee in India	Exam Fee Outside India
General/Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL	Male	₹2,000	₹10,000
General/Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL	Female	₹1,600	₹8,000
SC/ST/PwD/PwBD	Both Male and Female	₹1,000	₹5,000
Third Gender	-	₹1,000	₹5,000

 

JEE Main Exam Important Details For Students

• The fee is non-refundable.
• Payment can be made only online.
• The fee is charged separately for each session.
• The student should download the admit card from the official website.  
• The exam mode is a computer-based test (CBT).