JEE Main 2027 Paper 2A & 2B Exam Date, Session 1 & 2 Schedule Out
JEE Main 2027 Paper 2A & 2B Exam Date for Session 1 (January) has been officially released by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Online registrations run from October 24, 2026, to November 22, 2026, with the examination scheduled between January 20 and January 28, 2027.
JEE Main 2027 Paper 2A & 2B Exam Date: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the public notice announcing the JEE Main 2027 Paper 2A & 2B Exam Date along with the complete schedule for Session 1 (January 2027). Candidates preparing for undergraduate admissions in Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) and Bachelor of Planning (B.Planning) programs can now register online via the official NTA portal. The Session 1 registration window opened on October 24, 2026, and will close on November 22, 2026.
JEE Main 2027 Paper 2A & 2B Exam Date Out
The NTA, an autonomous organisation under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, conducts the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) for architecture and planning courses offered by NITs, IIITs, Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), and state-funded universities.
According to the official public notice (Dated 24.10.2026), here are the verified updates regarding the JEE Main 2027 Paper 2A & 2B Exam Date and Session 1 schedule:
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Official Notification Release Date: October 24, 2026
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Session 1 Registration Dates: October 24, 2026 to November 22, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
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Late Fee Application Window: November 23, 2026 to November 26, 2026 (with Rs. 500 late fee)
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Application Correction Window: November 27, 2026 to November 29, 2026
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City Intimation Slip Announcement: December 30, 2026
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Admit Card Download Date: January 13, 2027
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Session 1 Examination Window: January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28, 2027
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Official Website Portals: jeemain.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in
JEE Main 2027 Paper 2 Exam Schedule & Session 1 Important Dates
The NTA organises the Joint Entrance Examination in two sessions—Session 1 in January and Session 2 in April. Candidates have the flexibility to appear in one or both sessions. If a candidate appears in both sessions, the best of the two NTA percentile scores is considered for preparing the final All India Rank (AIR).
The official Session 1 (January 2027) Timeline is provided below
| Event | Key Dates |
| Online Application Submission | October 24, 2026 to November 22, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Fee Transaction Deadline (Normal) | November 22, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Late Application Window (with Rs. 500 late fee) | November 23, 2026 to November 26, 2026 |
| Fee Transaction Deadline (with Late Fee) | November 26, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Correction in Application Particulars | November 27, 2026 to November 29, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Announcement of Exam City | December 30, 2026 |
| Admit Card Downloading | January 13, 2027 |
| JEE Main January Session Exam Date 2027 | January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28, 2027 |
Note: The tentative schedule for the Session 2 (April 2027) application process will be made live separately on the official portal, allowing candidates to register using the same application number generated during Session 1.
JEE Main 2027 Paper 2 Exam Timing & Shift Schedule
The examination is conducted across multiple test centers in India and abroad in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, except for the Drawing test in Paper 2A, which is held offline on paper.
Shift timings and duration summary is provided below:
| Paper Type | Examination Duration | First Shift (Morning) | Second Shift (Afternoon) |
| Single Paper (Paper 1 OR Paper 2A OR Paper 2B) |
3 Hours (180 Minutes) | 09:00 AM to 12:00 Noon (IST) | 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM (IST) |
| Dual Paper (Both B.Arch & B.Planning) |
3 Hours 30 Minutes (210 Minutes) | 09:00 AM to 12:30 PM (IST) | 03:00 PM to 06:30 PM (IST) |
Candidates opting for both B.Arch and B.Planning in a single shift receive an additional 30 minutes to complete the combined test components.
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JEE Main Paper 2 Exam Pattern
Understanding the exact test structure is vital for scoring well in Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning). The examination evaluates logical reasoning, mathematical acumen, spatial ability, and drawing or planning awareness.
For detailed subject-wise analysis, candidates can review the JEE Main 2027 Paper 2 Exam Pattern guidelines.
Paper 2A: Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) Exam Pattern
Paper 2A consists of three distinct parts:
| Part | Subject | Section A (MCQs) | Section B (Numerical) | Mode of Test | Total Questions |
| Part I | Mathematics | 20 | 05 | Computer Based Test (CBT) | 25 |
| Part II | Aptitude Test | 50 | -- | Computer Based Test (CBT) | 50 |
| Part III | Drawing Test | -- | -- | Offline (Pen & Paper on A4 sheet) | 02 |
| Total | -- | -- | -- | -- | 77 Questions |
In Section B of Mathematics, candidates enter numerical values. Both Section A and Section B carry negative marking for incorrect choices.
Paper 2B: Bachelor of Planning (B.Planning) Exam Pattern
Paper 2B contains three parts, all conducted entirely in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode:
| Part | Subject | Section A (MCQs) | Section B (Numerical) | Mode of Test | Total Questions |
| Part I | Mathematics | 20 | 05 | Computer Based Test (CBT) | 25 |
| Part II | Aptitude Test | 50 | -- | Computer Based Test (CBT) | 50 |
| Part III | Planning Test | 25 | -- | Computer Based Test (CBT) | 25 |
| Total | -- | -- | -- | -- | 100 Questions |
Candidates can check the complete JEE Main 2027 Paper 2 Syllabus to align their prep strategy with official unit-wise topics.
JEE Main 2027 Paper 2 Medium of Examination
The test is held in 13 languages—
- English
- Hindi
- Assamese
- Bengali
- Gujarati
- Kannada
- Malayalam
- Marathi
- Odia
- Punjabi
- Tamil
- Telugu
- Urdu.
For comprehensive updates on institutional seat allocation and eligibility criteria, check out the main resource on JEE Main 2027 Paper 2 Overview.
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