New Delhi: Students planning to appear for JEE Main 2027 can now fill out the application form for the January session. The National Testing Agency (NTA) opened the registration process on October 24, and candidates have until November 22 to submit their applications through the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
The first session of the entrance examination is scheduled for January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027, according to the NTA’s official notice. The admit cards are scheduled to be available from January 13.
JEE Main is used for admission to undergraduate engineering programmes at institutions including NITs and IIITs. It is also the qualifying examination for JEE Advanced, which is required for admission to the IITs. The examination is conducted in two sessions, in January and April.
JEE Main 2027: Important Dates
Candidates should keep the following dates in mind while completing the application process:
- Registration begins: October 24, 2026
- Last date to apply: November 22, 2026
- Last date to pay the application fee: November 22, 2026
- Late application window: November 23 to 26, 2026
- Application correction window: November 27 to 29, 2026
- Exam city information: December 30, 2026
- Admit card: January 13, 2027
- JEE Main Session 1 exam dates: January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027
The NTA has set a late fee of Rs 500 for applications submitted during the late registration window. Candidates should check the official notice for the applicable fee and payment deadline before submitting their forms.
How to Apply for JEE Main January Session
The application process is online. Candidates can complete the following steps on the official JEE Main website:
- Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Open the link for the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application.
- Register and enter the details requested in the application form.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and other documents.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment options.
- Submit the form and save a copy of the confirmation page.
- Download the application form and keep a printout for future reference.
Candidates should check their details carefully before submitting the form. The NTA has stated that only one application form should be submitted by each candidate.
JEE Main 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who have completed or are appearing for a recognised Class 12 or equivalent examination should check the detailed eligibility rules in the official information bulletin before applying.
The recognised qualifying examinations listed in the supplied eligibility details include:
- The Class 12 examination conducted by a recognised central or state board, including CBSE and CISCE.
- An Intermediate or two-year Pre-University examination conducted by a recognised board or university.
- The final examination of the two-year course of the Joint Services Wing of the National Defence Academy.
- The Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling, with at least five subjects.
- A public school, board or university examination in India or abroad recognised as equivalent to the 10+2 system by the Association of Indian Universities.
- The Higher Secondary Certificate Vocational Examination.
Candidates should consult the official JEE Main 2027 information bulletin for the complete eligibility conditions and course-specific requirements.
Documents Required for Registration
Applicants should prepare the necessary documents before starting the form. These include:
- A recent passport-size photograph.
- The candidate’s signature.
- Class 10 or equivalent certificate or marksheet.
- A PwD/PwBD certificate, where applicable.
The supplied application instructions specify that the photograph should be in colour, with 80 per cent of the face visible, including the ears, against a white background. It should be uploaded in JPG/JPEG format and be between 10 KB and 300 KB.
The signature must also be in JPG/JPEG format, with a file size between 10 KB and 50 KB. The Class 10 certificate or marksheet should be uploaded as a legible PDF between 10 KB and 300 KB. The same stated PDF size range applies to the disability certificate, where required.
Candidates should follow the file-format, naming and size instructions displayed on the official application portal to avoid problems during submission.
For the latest instructions and updates, applicants can visit the official JEE Main website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.