Joint Entrance Examination – The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the Joint Entrance Examination (Main), commonly known as JEE Main, for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate engineering, architecture and planning programmes. The examination includes Paper 1 for B.E./B.Tech, Paper 2A for B.Arch and Paper 2B for B.Planning. Joint Entrance Examination.
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2. Recruitment / examination overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination Name | Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2027 |
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Common Name | JEE Main 2027 |
| Exam Sessions | Session 1 (January) and Session 2 (April) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT), subject to paper-specific format |
| Papers | Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), Paper 2A (B.Arch), Paper 2B (B.Planning) |
| Age Limit | No age limit, as stated in the supplied details |
| Eligibility | Class 12 passed in 2025 or 2026, or appearing in 2027, according to the supplied details |
3. Important dates
Session 1 — January 2027
| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Notification / application start | 24 October 2026 |
| Last date without late fee | 22 November 2026, 11:50 PM |
| Last date with late fee | 26 November 2026, 11:50 PM |
| Correction window | 27–29 November 2026 |
| Exam dates | 20–24 and 28 January 2027 |
| Exam city information | 30 December 2026 |
| Admit card release | 13 January 2027 |
Session 2 — April 2027
| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Application start | 5 January 2027 |
| Last date without late fee | 3 February 2027, 11:50 PM |
| Last date with late fee | 7 February 2027, 11:50 PM |
| Correction window | 8–10 February 2027 |
| Exam dates | 2–6 and 7 April 2027 |
| Exam city information | 12 March 2027 |
| Admit card release | 25 March 2027 |
Editorial note: The dates in these tables come from the information you supplied. Confirm the exam schedule and admit-card dates against the current NTA notice before publishing, as these dates can be revised.
4. Application fee
Paper 1 only
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹1,000 | ₹800 |
| OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹900 | ₹800 |
| SC / ST | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| PwD (Divyang) / Third Gender | ₹500 | ₹500 |
Paper 1 and Paper 2 together
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 |
| SC / ST | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| PwD (Divyang) / Third Gender | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| Payment detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Payment mode | Online |
| Late fee | ₹500, as stated in the supplied details |
Important: Verify the fee table and whether the late fee applies per application or per selected paper/session using the official information bulletin. Avoid presenting the amounts as final until confirmed.
5. Age limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | No minimum age specified in the supplied details |
| Maximum age | No age limit |
| Eligibility note | Candidates must still meet the applicable Class 12 and admission requirements of the institution/course they choose |
6. Educational qualification
| Qualification | Eligibility details |
|---|---|
| Class 12 passed | Candidates who passed the Class 12 or equivalent examination in 2025 or 2026 are eligible, according to the supplied details |
| Class 12 appearing | Candidates appearing in Class 12 or equivalent in 2027 are eligible, according to the supplied details |
| Course options | Paper 1 for B.E./B.Tech; Paper 2A for B.Arch; Paper 2B for B.Planning |
| Other requirements | Course-specific subject combinations and admission requirements may apply |
Check the latest NTA information bulletin and the admission rules of the target institution before deciding which paper to select. The official JEE Main website also provides the examination syllabus.
7. JEE Main 2027 exam pattern
| Exam detail | Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech | Paper 2A: B.Arch | Paper 2B: B.Planning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 3 hours; PwD duration may differ under applicable rules | 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Exam mode | CBT | CBT with drawing component as prescribed | CBT |
| Total marks | 300 | 400 | 400 |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics | Mathematics, Aptitude, Drawing | Mathematics, Aptitude, Planning |
| Total questions | 75 | 77 | 100 |
| Question distribution | 25 each in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics | Mathematics: 25; Aptitude: 50; Drawing: 2 | Mathematics: 25; Aptitude: 50; Planning: 25 |
| Marking | +4 correct, −1 incorrect, 0 unattempted, as supplied | Verify paper-specific marking rules in the bulletin | Verify paper-specific marking rules in the bulletin |
Important exam-pattern note: The question counts and marking scheme above are transcribed from the details you supplied. Check them against the official 2027 information bulletin before publishing, particularly the duration accommodations, drawing section format and marking rules for Papers 2A and 2B.
8. Selection process / admission process
JEE Main is an entrance examination, not a recruitment process. A reader-friendly summary is:
- Online registration and application submission.
- Payment of the examination fee.
- Downloading the confirmation page.
- Appearing for the relevant JEE Main paper.
- Checking the result and NTA score.
- Participating in the applicable counselling or admission process, subject to eligibility and the rules of the institution.
The NTA application process generally involves registration, filling in the application form, paying the fee and downloading the confirmation page.
9. How to apply online
- Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Open the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application link.
- Complete candidate registration using the required details.
- Log in and fill in the online application form.
- Select the relevant paper and examination preferences.
- Upload the required documents, photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable examination fee online.
- Review the application details before final submission.
- Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
10. Important links
| Link description | Date | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Apply Online | 24/10/2026 | Apply Now |
| Full Notification PDF | 24/10/2026 | Download notification |
| Official Website | 24/10/2026 | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
| JEE Main 2027 Syllabus | 24/10/2026 | View syllabus |
12. FAQs – Joint Entrance Examination
Q1. What is the full form of JEE Main?
JEE Main stands for Joint Entrance Examination (Main).
Q2. Who conducts JEE Main 2027?
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the Joint Entrance Examination (Main). Joint Entrance Examination.
Q3. When did JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration start?
According to the supplied details, Session 1 registration started on 24 October 2026.
Q4. What is the eligibility for JEE Main 2027?
According to the supplied details, candidates who passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination in 2025 or 2026, or are appearing in 2027, are eligible to apply, subject to the official rules. Joint Entrance Examination.
Q5. Is there an age limit for JEE Main 2027?
The supplied details state that there is no age limit for appearing in JEE Main. Candidates should still check the applicable admission criteria. Joint Entrance Examination.
Q6. What are the papers in JEE Main 2027?
The examination includes Paper 1 for B.E./B.Tech, Paper 2A for B.Arch and Paper 2B for B.Planning. Joint Entrance Examination.
