JEE Main 2027 Registration Begins: Check Last Date, Fees, Exam Dates and How to Apply

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has activated the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application form on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The registration process commenced on October 24, 2026, for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate engineering, architecture and planning programmes.

Candidates can complete the JEE Main 2027 registration process online by entering their personal and academic details, selecting their examination paper and preferred cities, uploading the required documents and paying the prescribed application fee.

One of the important changes in the registration process this year is the digital identity authentication requirement through the MeriPehchaan platform. Candidates can use their own DigiLocker, JanParichay or e-Pramaan credentials to complete the authentication process. NTA has also advised applicants to complete Aadhaar re-KYC through DigiLocker before filling out the application form.

The last date to submit the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application without a late fee is November 22, 2026. Candidates who miss this deadline can use the additional application window from November 23 to 26 by paying a late fee of ₹500.

Candidates should complete the registration process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute payment, document upload or authentication issues.

JEE Main 2027 Registration: Overview

Candidates can check the important details of the JEE Main 2027 application process in the table below.

JEE Main 2027 Registration: Important Dates

NTA has announced the important dates for the January session along with the registration notification. Candidates should keep track of the following deadlines to avoid missing any stage of the application process.

All application and fee submission deadlines are up to 11:50 PM on the respective closing dates, as specified by NTA.

JEE Main 2027 Registration Link

The JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration link is available on the official examination website. Candidates must complete the application process through the NTA portal only.

Official website: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/

Candidates should select the online application form for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 and proceed with new candidate registration. Applicants should avoid unofficial websites or third-party links while submitting personal information and making payments.

JEE Main 2027 Application Fee

Candidates must pay the prescribed examination fee to complete their JEE Main 2027 registration. The application fee varies according to the candidate's category, gender, examination paper and examination centre location.

The following is the fee structure for candidates selecting one paper at an examination centre in India.

Candidates applying for multiple papers or choosing examination centres outside India will have to pay fees according to the applicable fee structure in the JEE Main 2027 Information Bulletin.

An additional late fee of ₹500 is applicable to candidates submitting their applications between November 23 and November 26, 2026.

The fee can be paid through available online payment methods, including credit card, debit card, net banking and UPI. Candidates should verify the payment status and download the confirmation page after successful submission.

JEE Main 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Before completing the application form, candidates should check whether they fulfil the eligibility conditions prescribed by NTA.

Educational Qualification: Candidates who have passed Class 12 or an equivalent qualifying examination in 2025 or 2026, or are appearing for the qualifying examination in 2027, can apply for JEE Main 2027.

Age Limit: NTA has not prescribed an age limit for appearing in JEE Main 2027. However, candidates must satisfy the admission eligibility requirements of the respective institutions.

Subject Requirements: The subject requirements vary according to the paper selected by the candidate.

• Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech): Physics and Mathematics are compulsory, along with one subject from Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or a Technical Vocational subject.

• Paper 2A (B.Arch): Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry are required.

• Paper 2B (B.Planning): Mathematics is required.

Class 12 Marks Requirement: There is no minimum Class 12 percentage requirement for appearing in JEE Main. However, candidates seeking admission to NITs, IIITs and other participating institutions must meet the applicable admission criteria, including the prescribed Class 12 marks or board examination percentile requirements, wherever applicable.

MeriPehchaan Login for JEE Main 2027 Registration: DigiLocker, JanParichay and e-Pramaan

For JEE Main 2027 registration, candidates must complete the digital identity authentication process through the MeriPehchaan platform. NTA has advised applicants to use their own DigiLocker, JanParichay or e-Pramaan credentials.

Candidates should not use another person's account for registration, as discrepancies in identity information may create difficulties during verification and biometric authentication at later stages.

NTA has also advised candidates to complete Aadhaar re-KYC through DigiLocker before filling out the application form. This helps ensure that the latest available identity details are retrieved during registration.

How to Complete DigiLocker Re-KYC for JEE Main 2027

Candidates can follow these general steps to refresh their Aadhaar information through DigiLocker:

1. Visit the DigiLocker website or open the DigiLocker application.

2. Log in using the registered credentials.

3. Navigate to the Issued Documents section.

4. Locate the Aadhaar document and select the refresh option, wherever available.

5. Review and provide the required consent for Aadhaar authentication.

6. Complete the OTP verification using the mobile number registered with Aadhaar.

7. Check whether the updated Aadhaar details are available in DigiLocker.

Candidates should ensure that their personal information is updated before proceeding with the JEE Main application.

Important NTA Guidelines for JEE Main 2027 Registration

NTA has issued specific instructions to help candidates avoid identity verification issues during the application process.

• Candidates should use their own DigiLocker, JanParichay or e-Pramaan credentials.

• Applicants are advised to complete Aadhaar re-KYC through DigiLocker before filling out the application form.

• The candidate's name and date of birth must match the details mentioned in their Class 10 certificate or marksheet.

• Candidates should carefully verify their personal and academic information before submitting the application.

• Applicants should use their own or their parents' or guardians' active email address and mobile number for official communication.

Documents Required for JEE Main 2027 Registration

Candidates should keep the required documents and personal information ready before starting the JEE Main 2027 application process. The documents must be uploaded in the format and size prescribed in the official information bulletin.

The important documents and details include:

• Aadhaar card or other accepted identity details for authentication.

• Class 10 certificate or marksheet.

• Class 12 marksheet or admit card, wherever applicable.

• Recent passport-size photograph and signature.

• Category certificate for Gen-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC and ST candidates, wherever applicable.

• PwD/PwBD or UDID certificate, wherever applicable.

• Certificate regarding physical limitations to write, if applicable.

• Non-Indian passport details for candidates applying under the relevant foreign national category.

• Active email address and mobile number.

• Online payment facility for the application fee.

Candidates should refer to the official JEE Main 2027 Information Bulletin for the exact document upload specifications, file sizes and other requirements.

How to Fill JEE Main 2027 Application Form?

Candidates can complete their JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration by following the steps below.

1. Visit the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

2. Click on the Online Application Form for JEE (Main) 2027 – Session 1 link.

3. Select the New Candidate Registration option.

4. Read the instructions carefully and proceed to the registration page.

5. Complete digital identity authentication through the available MeriPehchaan login options, such as DigiLocker, JanParichay or e-Pramaan.

6. Enter the required personal information, including name, date of birth, contact details and address.

7. Fill in academic qualification details and select the examination paper.

8. Choose the preferred examination cities according to the available options.

9. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.

10. Review all the information entered in the application form.

11. Pay the prescribed JEE Main 2027 application fee through an available online payment method.

12. Submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates should retain their application number, password, fee payment receipt and confirmation page until the completion of the admission process.

JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Examination Dates

The National Testing Agency will conduct JEE Main 2027 in two sessions: January and April. The Session 1 examination will take place on January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027.

The examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The exam will be available in 13 languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.

For Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), the examination will have two shifts:

• First Shift: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

• Second Shift: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Candidates appearing for Paper 2 should check the prescribed examination duration and schedule in the official information bulletin.

JEE Main 2027 Session 2 Registration

NTA will conduct the second session of JEE Main 2027 in April. Candidates will receive a separate opportunity to apply for Session 2 and pay the applicable examination fee.

Candidates who have already registered for Session 1 can use the same application number while applying for Session 2. Those who wish to appear only for the April session can register when the separate application window opens.

As per the tentative schedule provided in the information bulletin, Session 2 registration is scheduled from January 5 to February 3, 2027. The examination is scheduled for April 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2027. Candidates should check the official NTA website for the Session 2 application notification.

What to Do After Submitting the JEE Main 2027 Application Form?

After completing the registration process, candidates should verify whether their application has been successfully submitted.

The following steps can help candidates keep track of their application:

• Log in to the candidate portal to check the application status.

• Verify that the examination fee has been successfully paid.

• Download and save the confirmation page.

• Keep the application number and login credentials safe.

• Check the official website for updates regarding the correction window.

• Download the examination city intimation slip when released.

• Download the admit card before the examination.

Candidates should remember that successful fee payment alone should not be treated as confirmation of a successfully submitted application. They should check for the confirmation