JEE Main 2027: Registration, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Fees, Syllabus, Pattern, Cutoff, Results & Counselling

Examination Name

Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2027

Short Name

JEE Main 2027

Conducting Authority

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Examination Level

National

Frequency

Two Sessions

Session 1

January 2027

Session 2

April 2027

Application Mode

Online

Examination Mode

Computer-Based Test, except B.Arch Drawing Test

Paper 1

B.E./B.Tech.

Paper 2A

B.Arch.

Paper 2B

B.Planning

Paper 1 Subjects

Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics

Paper 1 Questions

75

Paper 1 Maximum Marks

300

Paper 1 Duration

3 Hours

Examination Languages

13

Session 1 Exam Dates

20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027

Session 2 Exam Dates

2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 April 2027

Official Website

jeemain.nta.nic.in

The National Testing Agency has announced the examination schedule for both sessions in its official JEE Main 2027 Information Bulletin.

JEE Main 2027 Session 1 – January

Registration, late-fee registration and correction-window deadlines are 11:50 PM IST on their respective closing dates.

JEE Main 2027 Session 2 – April

The closing time for registration, late-fee payment and corrections is 11:50 PM IST.

Candidates must satisfy the eligibility requirements prescribed by NTA to appear in JEE Main 2027. Eligibility to appear in the examination and eligibility to obtain admission to a particular institution are separate matters.

Class 12 Passing Year Eligibility

Candidates who have passed Class 12 or an equivalent qualifying examination in 2025 or 2026, or are appearing in 2027, are eligible for JEE Main 2027.

The year of passing is the year in which the candidate was first declared to have passed the qualifying examination.

Age Limit

There is no age limit for appearing in JEE Main 2027, provided the candidate satisfies the applicable qualifying examination year requirements.

However, candidates must independently satisfy any age-related admission criteria specified by their preferred institutions.

Improvement and Reappearing Candidates

Candidates who passed Class 12 in 2025 or 2026 and subsequently appeared or are appearing for improvement examinations may be eligible for JEE Main 2027.

An improvement attempt does not change the candidate's original Class 12 passing year.

For example, a candidate who first passed Class 12 in 2025 and appeared for improvement in 2026 will continue to have 2025 as the original passing year.

Candidates who first passed Class 12 in 2024 or earlier do not become eligible for JEE Main 2027 merely by appearing in an improvement examination.

Recognised Qualifying Examinations

NTA recognises several qualifying examinations, including:

• Class 12 examinations conducted by recognised Central or State Boards.
• Intermediate or two-year Pre-University examinations conducted by recognised Boards or Universities.
• National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) Senior Secondary examinations with at least five subjects.
• Board of Open Schooling and Skill Education (BOSSE), Sikkim.
• Recognised three-year diplomas awarded by AICTE-recognised institutions or State Boards of Technical Education.
• International Baccalaureate Diplomas and certain other internationally recognised equivalent qualifications.

Candidates with qualifications from foreign or unlisted examination boards may need an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Is 75% Required for JEE Main 2027?

A minimum of 75% in Class 12 is not required merely to appear in JEE Main 2027.

However, admission to NITs, IIITs and other institutions participating in centralised counselling may require minimum Class 12 performance.

Under the JoSAA 2026 admission rules, candidates seeking admission to the NIT+ system had to meet either of the following criteria:

• Secure at least 75% aggregate marks in Class 12, reduced to 65% for SC, ST and PwD candidates; or
• Fall within the category-wise top 20 percentile of successful candidates in their respective qualifying examination board.

Candidates must also satisfy the prescribed subject requirements.

For admission in 2027, the applicable JoSAA/CSAB 2027 business rules will be authoritative once released. Candidates should not assume that qualifying for JEE Main automatically guarantees eligibility for admission.

State Code of Eligibility

The State Code of Eligibility for JEE Main is generally determined by the state where a candidate passed or is appearing in the Class 12 qualifying examination.

It is not necessarily determined by the candidate's birthplace, domicile, Aadhaar address or current residential address.

Example: A student living in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, who completes Class 12 from a school in Delhi will generally have Delhi as the State Code of Eligibility.

For candidates appearing through NIOS or BOSSE, the state of the relevant study centre is used.

Students appearing for improvement from another state generally retain the state associated with their original qualifying examination.

The State Code of Eligibility should not be confused with the examination city preference.

The JEE Main 2027 application process is conducted online through the official NTA website.

Official Application Website: jeemain.nta.nic.in

How to Fill JEE Main 2027 Application Form

Important Registration Instructions

NTA advises candidates to use their own DigiLocker, JanParichay or e-Pramaan credentials through MeriPehchaan to minimise identity verification discrepancies.

Candidates are also advised to complete DigiLocker Re-KYC before registration so that their updated identity details can be retrieved.

The candidate's name and date of birth entered in the application form must match the details recorded in their Class 10 certificate or marksheet.

Candidates should carefully review all information before submission because only specified fields can be modified during the official correction period.

Can Candidates Submit a Fresh Application Form?

According to NTA's public notice dated 30 October 2026, candidates are permitted to submit a fresh application form for JEE Main 2027 Session 1, even if they have already generated an application number or paid the examination fee for an earlier form.

The following conditions apply:

• The latest application for which payment is completed and the Confirmation Page is generated will be considered valid.
• A new application number will be generated for the fresh form.
• The earlier application fee will not be refunded or adjusted against the fresh application.
• Candidates who only need to modify permitted details are advised to use the correction facility instead.
• A candidate cannot appear more than once in the same session using different application numbers.

This clarification is specifically related to Session 1 and should be read together with subsequent NTA instructions.

Candidates should keep their personal, academic and identification information ready before beginning the online application.

Document Upload Requirements

Live Photograph Requirements

JEE Main 2027 applicants must capture a live photograph during the application process, in addition to uploading a scanned passport-size photograph.

Candidates should ensure:

• A clear, properly illuminated face.
• A plain white background.
• Approximately 80% facial visibility, including ears.
• No face mask.
• A functioning webcam or compatible mobile-device camera.

Where the registration device lacks a webcam, NTA provides a QR-code-based process for capturing the live photograph using a compatible mobile device.

Candidates should also ensure that their Aadhaar details and photographs are accurate and updated.

Is a Category Certificate Required During Registration?

The standard document-upload list in the 2027 bulletin does not include a category certificate among the documents required from every applicant.

However, claiming GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC or ST reservation requires compliance with the applicable category rules, and supporting documents may be required during verification or admission.

Candidates must enter category details accurately and follow any additional NTA instructions applicable to their category.

The examination fee depends on the candidate's category, gender, examination centre location and number of papers selected.

Fee for a Single Paper

Applicable when a candidate selects only Paper 1, Paper 2A or Paper 2B.

Fee for Multiple Papers

Applicable when a candidate selects two or more eligible paper combinations.

Additional Information:

The examination fee is payable separately for each session. An additional late fee of ₹500 applies during the notified late-registration periods. Applicable payment-processing charges and GST are payable separately.

JEE Main 2027 comprises three papers:

• Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech.
• Paper 2A: B.Arch.
• Paper 2B: B.Planning

JEE Main Paper 1 Exam Pattern

Paper 1 is conducted for undergraduate engineering programmes and consists of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Total Questions: 75

Maximum Marks: 300

Examination Duration: 3 Hours

Mode: Computer-Based Test

All 25 questions in each subject form part of the examination. The bulletin does not provide optional numerical questions.

JEE Main 2027 Marking Scheme

Negative marking applies to both Section A and Section B.

For numerical questions, candidates must enter the required numerical answer using the on-screen keypad and follow the rounding instructions given by NTA.

Paper 2A – B.Arch Exam Pattern

Mathematics and Aptitude are conducted through CBT, while the Drawing Test is conducted offline on an A4 drawing sheet.

Paper 2B – B.Planning Exam Pattern

Paper 2B is conducted in Computer-Based Test mode.

Examination Duration and Shifts

Regular three-hour examinations are scheduled in the following shifts:

• Morning Shift: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
• Afternoon Shift: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

For combined Paper 2A and Paper 2B examinations, the scheduled shift timings are 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

Eligible candidates requiring a scribe or compensatory time receive additional time according to the prescribed disability guidelines.

The detailed JEE Main 2027 syllabus can be downloaded from the CollegeAlpha Resources section: collegealpha.in/resources

JEE Main 2027 will be conducted in 13 languages:

English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.

Language availability depends on the examination centre and applicable location conditions.

English is available at centres in India and outside India. Hindi is available at examination centres across India, while regional languages are subject to the centre-wise conditions published by NTA.

Candidates should select their preferred examination language carefully during registration. Any permitted modification must be completed within the correction period.

In the event of a discrepancy between different language versions of a question paper, the English version will prevail.

Reservation benefits at centrally governed participating institutions are subject to the applicable Government of India rules.

The JEE Main 2027 Information Bulletin specifies the following reservation proportions:

Candidates claiming OBC-NCL reservation must belong to a community included in the applicable Central OBC list and must satisfy the Non-Creamy Layer requirements.

A community appearing only in a State OBC list does not automatically qualify for Central OBC-NCL reservation.

Reservation policies of state-government institutions may differ from the central reservation policy.

All category and disability-related claims are subject to valid documentation and verification.

During registration, candidates may select up to four preferred examination cities from the list provided by NTA.

Examination city choices are generally restricted according to the candidate's permanent and present address states, subject to the available cities and exceptions specified in the bulletin.

NTA attempts to allot examination cities according to candidate preferences. However, the final allotment depends on administrative and logistical requirements.

Candidates should remember that:

• The State Code of Eligibility and examination city preferences are separate.
• Examination city preferences do not guarantee allotment.
• NTA may allocate a different city where necessary.
• The final date, shift and centre details will be displayed on the admit card.

NTA provides a correction facility for candidates to modify permitted information in their submitted application forms.

Official Correction Dates

Candidates must log in to the official application portal and make any allowed corrections before the relevant deadline.

Not all application fields are necessarily editable. The official list of correctable fields will be communicated by NTA for the relevant correction window.

Corrections sent through email, WhatsApp, post, fax or other unofficial methods are not accepted.

Students should review their name, date of birth, category, gender, photograph, signature, academic details and other information carefully before final submission.

NTA will issue the examination city intimation slip before the admit card.

The bulletin provides the following dates:

The city intimation slip helps candidates identify their allotted examination city and plan their travel arrangements.

The city intimation slip is not the admit card. Candidates must download the actual admit card separately to obtain their final examination centre, date, shift and reporting instructions.

The JEE Main 2027 admit card will be made available on the official NTA website.

How to Download the Admit Card

• 1.Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in.
• 2.Open the relevant JEE Main 2027 admit card link.
• 3.Log in using the required credentials.
• 4.Check the examination details and candidate information.
• 5.Download the admit card and print it clearly.

The admit card contains important details such as the candidate's examination date, time, allotted centre and examination-day instructions.

Candidates must preserve their admit cards for examination and subsequent admission-related requirements.

Candidates must follow the instructions published by NTA and printed on their individual admit cards.

Documents to Carry

Candidates should carry:

• A printed A4 copy of the admit card and completed self-declaration/undertaking.
• Two additional passport-size photographs matching the uploaded application photograph.
• One original, valid and non-expired authorised photo identity document.
• Applicable disability, UDID or scribe-related documents, wherever required.

Acceptable identification documents include eligible forms of Aadhaar, passport, PAN card, voter ID, driving licence and other photo-identification documents listed in the official bulletin.

Examination Centre Reporting

Candidates are advised to report approximately two hours before the examination begins.

The examination centre gates close 30 minutes before the scheduled start time. Late entry is not permitted after gate closure.

Prohibited Items

Candidates must not carry prohibited items such as mobile phones, electronic gadgets, calculators, smartwatches, written notes or unauthorised study materials inside the examination hall.

NTA provides rough sheets and a ballpoint pen at the examination centre.

A transparent water bottle is permitted.

Candidates taking the B.Arch Drawing Test should follow the separate stationery instructions, including bringing the permitted drawing materials.

NTA releases provisional answer keys and recorded candidate responses before declaring the results.

Candidates can use their recorded responses and the provisional answer key to estimate their raw examination marks.

How to Download the Answer Key

• 1.Visit the official JEE Main website.
• 2.Open the relevant provisional answer key and recorded response link.
• 3.Log in using the required credentials.
• 4.Download the available question paper and response details.
• 5.Compare the recorded answers with the published answer key.

Answer Key Challenge Fee

Candidates who identify a potential error in the provisional answer key may submit a challenge through NTA's official challenge portal.

Official Challenge Fee: ₹200 per question challenged.

The challenge fee is non-refundable.

Candidates must submit supporting justification or evidence within the officially notified period.

Subject experts review the challenges before finalising the answer key.

NTA declares JEE Main results through its official website.

The Paper 1 results include subject-wise and overall NTA scores. Final rankings are compiled after considering the applicable NTA score and tie-breaking rules.

How to Check JEE Main 2027 Result

• 1.Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in.
• 2.Select the relevant JEE Main 2027 result link.
• 3.Log in using the required candidate credentials.
• 4.View the NTA scorecard.
• 5.Download and save a copy for future reference.

Information on the Scorecard

The result may include:

• Candidate's name and identification details.
• Mathematics NTA score.
• Physics NTA score.
• Chemistry NTA score.
• Overall NTA score.
• Session-wise scores, where applicable.
• Common Rank List rank and category rank in the final result.
• JEE Advanced qualification status, subject to applicable eligibility rules.

The candidate's name on the official scorecard will be generated in accordance with the Class 10 certificate or marksheet details.

Best of Two Sessions Policy

For candidates appearing in both January and April sessions, NTA considers the higher overall Total NTA score for final merit preparation.

Subject-wise best scores from different sessions are not independently combined to create a new overall score.

Official 2027 result declaration dates have not yet been announced in the referenced bulletin.

One of the most important concepts for JEE Main aspirants is the difference between raw marks, percentage and percentile.

What Is JEE Main Percentile?

The JEE Main percentile represents a candidate's relative performance compared with other candidates appearing in the same examination shift.

NTA uses a percentile-based normalisation system to account for differences in question paper difficulty across examination shifts.

Percentile Calculation Formula

Percentile Score = 100 × (Number of candidates in the shift scoring equal to or less than the candidate's raw score) ÷ (Total candidates appearing in that shift)

Percentile scores are calculated up to seven decimal places.

Example

Suppose 50,000 candidates appear in a particular shift, and 49,500 candidates score equal to or less than a candidate's marks.

The candidate's percentile would be:

100 × (49,500 ÷ 50,000) = 99.0000000 percentile

This example is illustrative and not a prediction of any marks-to-percentile relationship.

Is 99 Percentile Equal to 99% Marks?

No.

A percentile indicates relative performance, whereas the percentage of marks indicates the proportion of total raw marks obtained.

Therefore, securing 99 percentile does not mean that the candidate scored 99% of the maximum examination marks.

JEE Main Marks vs Percentile 2027

The marks required to achieve a particular percentile can vary between examination shifts.

Students can use the CollegeAlpha JEE Main Marks vs Percentile Predictor to explore estimated percentile ranges based on marks and examination-shift difficulty.

The JEE Main All India Rank is used by participating admission authorities to evaluate candidates for various undergraduate programmes.

The final rank is determined after the relevant NTA scores from both examination sessions have been processed.

Difference Between CRL and Category Rank

Common Rank List (CRL): The overall rank assigned to a candidate in the relevant JEE Main ranking system.

Category Rank: A rank indicating the candidate's position within an applicable reserved-category rank list.

A candidate's rank, category, seat quota and admission eligibility may all influence admission possibilities.

JEE Main 2027 Rank Predictor

CollegeAlpha's JEE Main Rank Predictor can help students estimate their probable All India Rank using their expected or declared percentile.

These estimates are intended for preliminary planning. The officially declared NTA rank remains authoritative for admission.

JEE Main cutoffs are commonly discussed in two different contexts:

JEE Main Qualifying Cutoff for JEE Advanced

The qualifying cutoff determines eligibility for the next stage of examination, subject to the other JEE Advanced eligibility conditions.

The qualifying percentile can differ across categories and years.

The final JEE Main 2027 qualifying cutoffs have not yet been declared.

JEE Main Admission Cutoff

Admission cutoffs refer to the ranks at which seats are allocated to specific programmes, institutions, categories and quotas through the applicable counselling process.

These cutoffs depend on several factors, including:

• The number of available seats.
• Candidate ranks.
• Category and seat type.
• Home State, Other State or applicable All India quotas.
• Gender-related seat categories.
• Programme and institution preferences.
• Seat allocation round.

For example, admission cutoffs for Computer Science and Engineering at one NIT may differ significantly from the cutoffs for Mechanical Engineering at the same institute.

Previous-Year JEE Main Cutoffs

Previous-year opening and closing ranks can help candidates understand historical admission trends.

However, historical cutoff ranks do not guarantee admission in subsequent years.

Students should use the latest officially available JoSAA and CSAB cutoff information while preparing their college preference lists.

JEE Main scores are used for admission to several types of undergraduate institutions in India.

National Institutes of Technology (NITs)

NITs are centrally supported technical institutions offering undergraduate engineering and other academic programmes.

Their seat allocation processes may include Home State and Other State quotas, subject to the applicable counselling rules.

Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs)

IIITs focus on engineering, information technology and related disciplines.

Many participating IIITs offer programmes such as Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering and specialised computing-related branches.

Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs)

Participating GFTIs offer a range of undergraduate programmes through the applicable admission system.

Other State and Participating Institutions

JEE Main scores are also considered for admission by several state-level counselling authorities and universities.

Admission through these institutions depends on the respective state's or institution's eligibility rules, application procedures and seat allocation policies.

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Students can use CollegeAlpha to compare participating institutions on the basis of courses, previous-year cutoffs, available seat categories, fees, placement information and admission requirements.

JEE Main 2027 scores will be used by participating institutions and admission authorities according to their applicable admission procedures.

For centralised admissions to the NIT+ system, candidates should follow notifications issued by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) and Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB).

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