NTA opens JEE Main 2027 registration, applications close on Nov 22

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened registration for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027 Session 1, giving engineering aspirants until November 22 to submit their applications for the January examination.

According to the notification issued recently, candidates can apply online through the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, until 11:50 pm on November 22, 2026. Applicants must complete the form and pay the prescribed examination fee before the deadline to avoid additional charges.

JEE Main is a key gateway for admission to undergraduate engineering programmes at National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) and other participating institutions. Paper 1 also serves as the qualifying examination for JEE Advanced, which candidates must clear to compete for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

JEE Main 2027 Session 1 important dates

Candidates should keep track of the following deadlines and examination-related announcements.

• Registration begins: October 24, 2026
• Last date to submit the application form: November 22, 2026, by 11:50 pm
• Last date for fee payment without a late fee: November 22, 2026, by 11:50 pm
• Application window with late fee: November 23 to November 26, 2026
• Last date for fee payment with late fee: November 26, 2026, by 11:50 pm
• Application correction window: November 27 to November 29, 2026, by 11:50 pm
• Announcement of examination city: December 30, 2026
• Admit card release: January 13, 2027
• Examination dates: January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027

Applicants are advised to complete the registration process well before the deadline and regularly check the official website for updates.

JEE Main 2027 exam pattern and timings

The examination duration will depend on the paper selected by the candidate. The NTA has outlined the following durations:

• Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.): 3 hours
• Paper 2A (B.Arch.): 3 hours
• Paper 2B (B.Planning): 3 hours
• B.Arch. and B.Planning combined: 3 hours and 30 minutes

The examination will be conducted in two shifts. The morning shift will begin at 9 am, while the afternoon shift will start at 3 pm.

For papers lasting three hours, the morning shift will end at noon and the afternoon shift at 6 pm. Candidates taking the combined B.Arch. and B.Planning examination will finish at 12:30 pm in the morning shift or 6:30 pm in the afternoon shift.

How to apply for JEE Main 2027 Session 1

Candidates can complete the registration process by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
2. Click on the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration link.
3. Register by providing the required personal and contact details.
4. Log in using the application number and password generated during registration.
5. Fill in the application form with personal, academic and other required information.
6. Upload the photograph, signature and other documents in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the examination fee through the available online payment options.
8. Review the details carefully before submitting the form.
9. Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Direct application link: Click here to register for JEE Main 2027.

Important instructions for candidates

Candidates should verify all information before submitting the application form. The NTA has stated that each candidate must submit only one application. Multiple applications may lead to disqualification.

Aspirants should also retain their application number, payment details and confirmation page for future reference, and monitor the official website for further instructions concerning the examination.