Kerala's terrain and transport patterns can make exam-day travel particularly different across the state. A student from the Western Ghats or northern Kerala may have to plan for a longer road journey than someone based around the central districts, while candidates travelling from coastal areas may need to account for early-morning connectivity. Considering these local travel realities while selecting your city can help you reach the centre with enough time and less last-minute pressure.
NTA will announce the final JEE Main 2027 Kerala Exam Centres in the official Information Bulletin. The notification is expected in October 2026, followed by Session 1 and Session 2 in 2027, subject to the official schedule.
The JEE Main 2026 exam-centre information covered cities across different parts of Kerala, providing options for candidates from northern, central and southern districts. The table below lists the 2026 cities and their corresponding codes for reference until the 2027 centre list is announced.
|
Code |
State / UT |
Exam City |
|
KL01 |
Kerala |
Alappuzha/Chengannur |
|
KL04 |
Kerala |
Ernakulam/Moovattupuzha |
|
KL05 |
Kerala |
Idukki |
|
KL07 |
Kerala |
Kannur |
|
KL08 |
Kerala |
Kasaragod |
|
KL09 |
Kerala |
Kollam |
|
KL11 |
Kerala |
Kottayam |
|
KL12 |
Kerala |
Kozhikode/Calicut |
|
KL13 |
Kerala |
Malappuram |
|
KL15 |
Kerala |
Palakkad |
|
KL16 |
Kerala |
Pathanamthitta |
|
KL17 |
Kerala |
Thiruvananthapuram |
|
KL18 |
Kerala |
Thrissur |
|
KL19 |
Kerala |
Wayanad |
Note: The table is based on the JEE Main 2026 exam-centre information. NTA may revise the cities or codes for JEE Main 2027. Check the official Information Bulletin for the confirmed details.
Your exam-city preference is selected during the JEE Main application process. Follow the instructions given by NTA and complete each stage carefully:
Register on the JEE Main portal: Create your candidate account using the details requested during registration.
Fill in the application form: Enter your personal, academic and contact information accurately.
Provide address details: Check your present and permanent address before moving ahead with the form.
Select exam-city preferences: Choose the available Kerala cities according to the options and priority rules shown in the application.
Assess the journey: Consider the actual travel time and available transport instead of selecting a city based only on geographical proximity.
Check the complete form: Review your personal details, uploaded documents and city preferences before submission.
Pay the examination fee: Complete the payment through the available mode after verifying the form.
Save the confirmation page: Download the submitted application and retain your application details.
Check the City Intimation Slip: Look for the allotted examination city once NTA releases the slip for your session.
Refer to the admit card: Confirm the exact centre address, reporting time, shift and examination-day instructions.
Once your centre is confirmed, prepare the documents required for entry and check NTA's latest instructions before the examination:
Printed JEE Main Admit Card: Carry the admit card issued for your particular session.
Original photo ID: Bring a valid identity document accepted under NTA's instructions.
Recent photograph: Keep a passport-size photograph if it is required for the examination.
PwD/PwBD certificate: Carry the relevant certificate if you are appearing under applicable provisions.
Allowed items only: Review NTA's prohibited-items instructions before packing for the examination.
The final JEE Main 2027 Kerala Exam Centres will be known after NTA publishes the updated Information Bulletin. Once your city and centre are allotted, check the route and reporting requirements beforehand so that you can focus on the examination rather than figuring out the journey at the last moment.