
If you are preparing for JEE Main, the dates are finally here. NTA has released the Session 1 schedule, so you now have a clear target for your revision. Registration is expected to begin soon, and you can follow every update on the JEE Mains 2027 live updates page.
NTA has published the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 dates on its official website. The exam will run over six days in January, in two shifts each day, with one extra day kept aside in case any exam needs to be rescheduled.
Session 2 is planned for April 2027. NTA has not yet announced the exact dates, so we will update this page as soon as they come out.
Here is a quick look at both sessions.
| Session / Event | Exam Date | Mode | Status |
| Session 1 | January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30, 2027 | CBT | Confirmed |
| Session 1 Buffer Day | January 31, 2027 | CBT | Confirmed |
| Session 2 | April 2027 | CBT | Dates to be announced |
The JEE Main 2027 Session 1 exam date is January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30, 2027. January 31 is the buffer day. Your exact exam date, shift and centre will be printed on your admit card.
The JEE Main 2027 Session 2 exam will be held in April 2027. The exact dates will be shared by NTA later. You can appear in one session or both, and your best score is considered.
These dates are tentative and follow NTA’s usual pattern. They may change once the official notification is out.
| Event | Expected Date |
| Session 1 registration starts | October 2026 |
| Session 1 last date to apply | November 2026 |
| Session 1 form correction | December 2026 |
| Session 1 city intimation slip | January 2027 |
| Session 1 admit card | January 2027 |
| Session 1 exam | January 22 to 30, 2027 |
| Session 1 answer key | February 2027 |
| Session 1 result | February 2027 |
| Session 2 registration | February 2027 |
| Session 2 city slip and admit card | March 2027 |
| Session 2 exam | April 2027 |
| Session 2 result | April 2027 |
Registration for Session 1 is expected to start in October 2026 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. You will need a mobile number and an email ID to register. The JEE Main registration guide explains the process step by step.
It helps to get ready before the form opens:
Go through the list of documents required to apply for JEE Main and keep your scans ready.
Check the JEE Main fees structure, as the amount depends on your category and the papers you choose.
The exam is held in two shifts every day. Reach your centre during the entry window, because gates close after that.
| Detail | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
| Entry time | 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM | 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM |
| Exam timing | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
Exam duration: Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning) are each 3 hours long. If you are taking both B.Arch and B.Planning, you get 3 hours 30 minutes.
You can see the official schedule in a few steps:
Go to nta.ac.in or jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Look for the latest updates section on the homepage.
Click JEE (Main) 2027 – Examination Schedule.
Open the PDF and save a copy.
A look at earlier schedules shows how NTA usually plans the two sessions.
| Year | Session 1 | Session 2 |
| 2026 | January 21 to 24, 28 (Paper 2: January 29) | April 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 (Paper 2: April 7) |
| 2025 | January 22 to 24, 28 to 31 | April 1 to 4, 7, 8 |
With Session 1 just a few months away, here is how to use your time well:
Check the JEE Main deleted syllabus so you do not waste time on topics that have been removed.
Solve JEE Main previous year question papers to understand the pattern and difficulty level.
Keep JEE Main notes handy for quick revision of concepts and formulas.
