The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to begin the registration process for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027 Session 1 next week. Students will be able to submit their application forms through the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, once the registration link is activated. More than 12 lakh candidates are expected to appear for the session 1 examination, with unique registrations across both sessions likely seeing more than 15 lakh students.
The JEE Main 2027 Session 1 examination is scheduled to be held on January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and January 30, 2027, while Session 2 is expected to take place in April.
How To Apply For JEE Main 2027?
- Visit the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- On the homepage, click on "JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Application Form," under "Candidate Activity Board."
- Fill your personal details, submit marksheets and pay the required fee, as per your category.
- Submit and you will be registered for the JEE Main session 1 2027 examination.
When Will JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Registration Start?
The JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration process is expected to begin next week or in the last week of October.
Looking at last year’s schedule, the NTA opened the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 application process on October 31, 2025. The registration window remained open until November 27, 2025. The examination was subsequently conducted in January 2026.
Based on this pattern, candidates can expect the application process for JEE Main 2027 to begin around the end of October 2026.
JEE Main 2027: Documents Required For Registration
Candidates should keep the following documents and details ready before filling out the application form. The final requirements and document specifications will be provided in the official information bulletin.
- Aadhaar card or valid identity details: Keep identity information ready as required by the NTA.
- Class 10 marksheet or certificate: Candidates may need their date of birth and academic details.
- Class 12 details: Keep board information, school details and passing year ready. Students appearing for Class 12 in 2027 should have their examination details available.
- Recent passport-size photograph: Prepare a scanned photograph according to the specifications mentioned in the notification.
- Scanned signature: Keep a digital copy in the prescribed format and size.
- Category certificate: Candidates applying under applicable reserved categories should check the requirements for their certificate.
- Active mobile number and email ID: These will be needed for registration and communication.
- Payment details: Keep a suitable online payment method ready for the application fee.
JEE Main 2027 Important Dates
The following dates are tentative and subject to confirmation by the NTA.
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Event |
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Expected date
Session 1 registration begins
Last week of October 2026
Session 1 registration closes
November 2026
Session 1 examination
January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and January 30, 2027 (Buffer date - January 31, 2027)
Session 2 registration
February 2027
Session 2 examination
April 2027
Candidates should check the official website for the confirmed schedule before making plans.
Over 12,000 Students Petition for a Third JEE Advanced Attempt
Separately, a petition seeking a third attempt at the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced has received more than 12,000 signatures. The demand has been submitted to the Joint Admission Board (JAB), the Ministry of Education and the IIT Council.
Students are seeking either three attempts or a system that allows them to use two attempts over three consecutive years. During a conversation with Jagran Josh team, they clarified that the change could help candidates whose preparation was affected by health problems, personal difficulties or limited access to coaching and study resources.
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