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JEE Main 2027: Exam Date, Eligibility, Registration, Pattern, Syllabus & Result

  • Conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA)
  • Updated on 28 Oct 2026
82days left 22 - 30 Jan 2027 (Session 1)
Session 1
22 - 30 Jan 2027
Session 2
April 2027
Duration
3 hours
Questions
75
Total marks
300
Mode
Computer-based
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JEE Main 2027 Latest Updates

  • 24 October 2026NTA published the Session 1 application notice and opened registration.
  • 24 October 2026Official 2027 information bulletin and syllabus became available.
  • 28 October 2026Session 1 registration is open; confirm live notices before applying.

Quick Summary

  • JEE Main 2027 is on 22 - 30 Jan 2027 (Session 1), 82 days from today.
  • Status: Session 1 registration opened on 24 October 2026.
  • Result expected: February 2027 (Session 1).
  • Official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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Table of Contents (23)
  1. 1.What is JEE Main 2027?
  2. 2.JEE Main 2027 Highlights
  3. 3.JEE Main 2027 Important Dates
  4. 4.JEE Main 2027 Eligibility Criteria
  5. 5.How to Register for JEE Main 2027
  6. 6.Application fee
  7. 7.JEE Main 2027 Admit Card
  8. 8.JEE Main 2027 Exam Pattern
  9. 9.JEE Main 2027 Marking Scheme
  10. 10.Key Rules to Remember
  11. 11.JEE Main 2027 Exam Day Slots
  12. 12.JEE Main 2027 Syllabus
  13. 13.JEE Main 2027 Answer Key
  14. 14.JEE Main 2027 Result
  15. 15.JEE Main 2027 Marks vs Percentile
  16. 16.JEE Main 2027 Expected Cutoff
  17. 17.JEE Main 2027 Selection & Admission Process
  18. 18.Selection weightage
  19. 19.Colleges Accepting JEE Main 2027 Score
  20. 20.JEE Main 2027 Preparation Tips
  21. 21.JEE Main 2027 Previous Year Question Papers
  22. 22.JEE Main 2027 Latest News
  23. 23.JEE Main 2027 FAQs

What is JEE Main 2027?

JEE Main is conducted by NTA. Paper 1 is used for admission to B.E./B.Tech programmes at NITs, IIITs, other centrally funded technical institutions and participating institutions. It is also the qualifying examination for JEE Advanced, the route to IIT admission, subject to JEE Advanced eligibility rules. Paper 2A is for B.Arch and Paper 2B is for B.Planning. NTA conducts the exam; seat allocation is handled by JoSAA/CSAB or the relevant institution.

JEE Main 2027 Highlights

ParticularsDetails
ExamJEE Main 2027
AuthorityNTA
SessionsJanuary and April 2027
PapersPaper 1 B.E./B.Tech; Paper 2A B.Arch; Paper 2B B.Planning
ModeCBT; B.Arch drawing test on drawing sheet
AdmissionJoSAA/CSAB or institution-specific process

JEE Main 2027 Important Dates

Dates follow the official 2027 bulletin available on 28 October 2026. Any later NTA corrigendum takes precedence.

  1. Session 1 application opens
    24 Oct 2026
    Official NTA notice
    Announced
  2. Session 1 standard deadline
    22 Nov 2026, 11:50 PM
    Confirm portal time
    Announced
  3. Session 1 late-fee window
    23–26 Nov 2026
    Additional fee
    Announced
  4. Correction window
    27–29 Nov 2026
    Permitted fields only
    Announced
  5. Session 1 city slip
    30 Dec 2026
    Check for revisions
    Scheduled
  6. Session 1 admit card
    From 13 Jan 2027
    Official bulletin
    Scheduled
  7. Session 1 exam
    20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28 Jan 2027
    Selected dates
    Announced
  8. Session 1 result
    To be announced
    NTA notice
    Awaited
  9. Session 2 application
    5 Jan–3 Feb 2027
    Check portal
    Announced in bulletin
  10. Session 2 late-fee window
    4–7 Feb 2027
    Additional fee
    Announced in bulletin
  11. Session 2 correction
    8–10 Feb 2027
    Permitted fields only
    Announced in bulletin
  12. Session 2 city slip
    12 Mar 2027
    Check for revisions
    Scheduled
  13. Session 2 admit card
    From 25 Mar 2027
    Official bulletin
    Scheduled
  14. Session 2 exam
    2–7 Apr 2027
    Selected dates
    Announced
  15. Final rank/result
    After Session 2; exact date not announced
    Best total NTA score if both sessions taken
    Awaited

Dates marked "Expected" are estimates based on previous years. Please confirm on the official website.

JEE Main 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Age limit

The 2027 bulletin does not prescribe an age limit for appearing; individual admission rules may apply.

Qualifying exam

Candidates must have passed or be appearing in an eligible Class 12/equivalent examination listed in the bulletin.

Year of passing

Generally candidates passing Class 12/equivalent in 2025 or 2026, or appearing in 2027, are covered; verify the exact bulletin language.

B.E./B.Tech

Required Class 12 subject combination includes Physics and Mathematics plus one of the specified additional subjects.

B.Arch

Programme-specific Class 12 subject requirements, including Mathematics, apply.

B.Planning

Programme-specific qualifying examination and Mathematics requirements apply.

Admission eligibility

Institutions can require minimum marks, subjects or additional conditions; exam eligibility alone does not guarantee a seat.

Reservation

SC/ST/OBC-NCL/Gen-EWS/PwD/PwBD claims require accurate category details and valid supporting documents.

This is a summary. Read the current NTA bulletin and the relevant institution/counselling rules.

How to Register for JEE Main 2027

Status: Session 1 registration opened on 24 October 2026. Standard deadline: 22 November 2026; late-fee window follows.

Registration steps

  1. 1Open the official JEE Main website and choose the 2027 Session 1 application link.
  2. 2Read the information bulletin and instructions.
  3. 3Register using the identity/login options on the portal; use your own active email and mobile number.
  4. 4Enter personal, academic, category, address and paper-selection details carefully.
  5. 5Upload photograph/live image, signature and required certificates in the prescribed formats.
  6. 6Pay the fee online and confirm payment status.
  7. 7Submit and save the confirmation page and application number.

JEE Main 2027 Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS (male)₹1,000 (2026 rate)
General / OBC / EWS (female)₹800 (2026 rate)
SC / ST / PwD / transgender₹500 (2026 rate)

How many candidates registered?

Official JEE Main 2027 registration totals were not published as of 28 October 2026. Use NTA press releases for verified figures; do not label previous-year figures as 2027 statistics.

Read more: How to Register for JEE Main 2027

Application fee

Paper selectionCategory / genderCentres in IndiaCentres outside India
One paperGeneral male₹1,000₹5,000
One paperGeneral female₹800₹4,000
One paperGen-EWS/OBC-NCL male₹900₹4,500
One paperGen-EWS/OBC-NCL female₹800₹4,000
One paperSC/ST/PwD/PwBD, all genders₹500₹2,500
Two or more papersGeneral/Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL male₹2,000₹10,000
Two or more papersGeneral/Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL female₹1,600₹8,000
Two or more papersSC/ST/PwD/PwBD, all genders₹1,000₹5,000

JEE Main 2027 Admit Card

The bulletin lists admit-card downloads from 13 January 2027 for Session 1 and 25 March 2027 for Session 2, subject to official updates. The city-intimation slip is not the admit card.

How to download

  1. 1Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in/.
  2. 2Open the relevant JEE Main 2027 admit-card link.
  3. 3Log in using the credentials requested.
  4. 4Download and print the admit card clearly.
  5. 5Read the reporting time, centre address and instructions carefully.

Details on the admit card

  • Candidate name and application/roll details
  • Photograph and signature
  • Paper, date and shift
  • Exam-centre name/address
  • Reporting time and exam-day instructions

Carry on exam day

  • Printed admit card and documents expressly required by NTA
  • Original photo identity document specified in instructions
  • PwD/PwBD or scribe documents, if applicable
  • Only permitted items
Do not carry
  • Mobile phones, smart watches, calculators or unauthorised electronics
  • Books, notes, loose papers or unauthorised stationery
  • Bags and prohibited personal items
  • Any item banned in the current admit-card instructions

JEE Main 2027 Exam Pattern

Paper 1 is a 3-hour CBT with 75 questions and 300 marks. Paper 2A (B.Arch): Mathematics 25 questions/100 marks, Aptitude 50/200, Drawing 2/100; total 77 questions and 400 marks. Paper 2B (B.Planning): Mathematics 25/100, Aptitude 50/200, Planning 25/100; total 100 questions and 400 marks.

25
questions
Mathematics
Within 3 hours
25
questions
Physics
Within 3 hours
25
questions
Chemistry
Within 3 hours
SectionQuestionsMCQsNumericalTime
Mathematics25205Within 3 hours
Physics25205Within 3 hours
Chemistry25205Within 3 hours
Total756015180 minutes

JEE Main 2027 Marking Scheme

Question typeCorrectWrongUnattempted
MCQ+4−10
Numerical value+4−10
Drawing testEvaluated by drawing rubricNot standard MCQ markingNo marks for unattempted work

Key Rules to Remember

  • Paper 1 is CBT.
  • Each Paper 1 subject has 20 MCQs and 5 numerical-value questions.
  • Negative marking applies to MCQs and numerical-value questions under the 2027 bulletin.
  • If a candidate appears in both sessions, the best total NTA score is used for the combined result.
  • Tie-breaks and paper-specific rules are set out in the official bulletin.

JEE Main 2027 Exam Day Slots

SlotTypical timingReporting time
First shift9:00 AM–12:00 noonAs on admit card
Second shift3:00 PM–6:00 PMAs on admit card
3.5-hour paper, where scheduled9:00 AM–12:30 PM or 3:00 PM–6:30 PMAs on admit card

JEE Main 2027 Syllabus

NTA has published the JEE Main 2027 syllabus. The following topic groups summarise the official syllabus; use the PDF for full chapter-wise wording. Paper 2A/2B have separate Mathematics and Aptitude syllabi, plus Drawing (B.Arch) or Planning-Based Questions (B.Planning).

Syllabus

Mathematics
Algebra, functions, calculus, coordinate geometry, vectors3D geometry, probability and trigonometry.
Physics
Mechanics, thermal physics, electricity, magnetism, waves, optics, modern physics and experimental skills.
Chemistry
Physical, inorganic and organic chemistry, including practical chemistry.
Mathematics: algebra
Sets, relations/functions, complex numbers, quadratic equations, matrices/determinants, permutations/combinations, binomial theorem, sequences/series
Mathematics: calculus
Limits, continuity, differentiability, applications of derivatives, integrals, differential equations
Mathematics: geometry
Coordinate geometry, lines, circles/conics3D geometry, vectors, trigonometry
Mathematics: statistics
Statistics and probability
Physics: mechanics
Units/measurements, kinematics, laws of motion, work-energy-power, rotational motion, gravitation
Physics: thermal and waves
Properties of solids/liquids, thermodynamics, kinetic theory, oscillations and waves
Physics: electricity/magnetism
Electrostatics, current electricity, magnetic effects, induction, alternating current, electromagnetic waves
Physics: modern
Optics, dual nature, atoms/nuclei, electronic devices, experimental skills
Chemistry: physical
Basic concepts, atomic structure, bonding, thermodynamics, solutions, equilibrium, redox/electrochemistry, kinetics
Chemistry: inorganic
Periodicity, p-block, d/f-block, coordination compounds
Chemistry: organic
Purification, basic principles, hydrocarbons, halogen/oxygen/nitrogen compounds, biomolecules
Chemistry: practical
Principles related to practical chemistry and laboratory concepts

JEE Main 2027 Answer Key

NTA generally publishes provisional answer keys and recorded responses, followed by a challenge window and final key. Exact 2027 dates and fees must be checked in the official notice. A challenge does not guarantee that the answer key will be changed.

How to challenge the answer key

  1. 1Visit the official website after the answer-key notice appears.
  2. 2Open the key and recorded-response link for the correct session/paper.
  3. 3Log in with the credentials requested.
  4. 4Compare responses with the provisional key.
  5. 5Submit a challenge within the stated deadline and pay the prescribed fee if needed.
  6. 6Save confirmation and check the final key/result notice.

JEE Main 2027 Result

NTA publishes session-wise NTA scores and prepares the combined merit/rank after Session 2. For candidates appearing in both sessions, the best total NTA score is used. Exact 2027 result dates are not announced.

How the score is calculated

  • Raw marks follow the final answer key and official marking scheme.
  • NTA applies normalisation/percentile procedures across shifts.
  • For candidates taking both sessions, the best total NTA score is used, not the best score from each individual subject combined.
  • Merit and tie-breaks follow the information bulletin.

How to download the scorecard

  1. 1Open the official website when the result link is active.
  2. 2Select the relevant session/result link.
  3. 3Log in with requested credentials.
  4. 4Download and check subject scores, total NTA score, rank and qualification status.
  5. 5Save copies for counselling and admission.

JEE Main 2027 Marks vs Percentile

Expected scaled scoreExpected percentileRangeWhat it can mean
200–300No fixed conversionOften a strong score band; actual percentile varies.
150–199No fixed conversionCompetitiveness depends on shift, rank, category and year.
100–149No fixed conversionWide range of outcomes; use official NTA score.
Below 100No fixed conversionPercentile cannot be inferred from raw marks alone.

Marks-to-percentile varies by shift difficulty, candidate distribution and normalisation; there is no guaranteed fixed conversion. These are illustrative mark bands, not official percentile predictions.

JEE Main 2027 Expected Cutoff

JEE Main 2027 cutoffs have not been released. The JEE Advanced qualifying cutoff is category-wise and published after results; college/branch cutoffs are typically expressed as opening and closing ranks in JoSAA/CSAB or other admission rounds. Historical cutoffs can guide planning only; do not reuse them as the 2027 cutoff.

CollegeExpected percentile (General)Range (60-100)
General / OPENNot announced
Gen-EWSNot announced
OBC-NCLNot announced
SCNot announced
STNot announced
PwD/PwBDUse official category/subcategory notice

Sectional cutoff

College groupSectional percentile
JEE Advanced eligibilityDo not assume a separate fixed subject-wise qualifying percentile; follow the official notice.
NITs/IIITs/GFTIsAdmission depends on rank, category, programme, quota and counselling round.
Other institutionsInstitution/state-specific requirements may apply.

JEE Main 2027 Selection & Admission Process

  1. 1
    Application

    Register, select paper/session and pay.

  2. 2
    Examination

    Attend at assigned date, shift and centre.

  3. 3
    Answer key

    Review provisional key and challenge if appropriate.

  4. 4
    Result/rank

    NTA publishes scores and combined rank after Session 2.

  5. 5
    JEE Advanced

    Eligible candidates may apply if they meet separate requirements.

  6. 6
    Counselling

    Register for JoSAA/CSAB or relevant admission process.

  7. 7
    Seat allotment

    Choices, rank, category, seats and rules determine allotment.

  8. 8
    Admission

    Complete verification, fees and reporting deadlines.

Typical selection weightage

FactorTypical weightage
JEE Main rank/scoreCentral factor in JoSAA/CSAB admissions.
Candidate choicesChoice order affects allotment outcomes.
Category/reservationApplied under current rules with valid documents.
Class 12 eligibilityMinimum marks/subject rules may apply separately.
Institute-specific rulesMay apply outside central counselling.

Selection weightage

There is no single universal percentage weightage for all JEE Main admissions. NTA conducts the exam but does not allocate seats.

Colleges Accepting JEE Main 2027 Score

Examples below are institution groups and selected colleges; confirm programme availability and the current seat matrix. IITs do not admit through JEE Main alone. Candidates must qualify for and take JEE Advanced and meet the separate IIT admission criteria.

All 9 IIMs

Other top B-schools

CollegeLocationApprox. percentile
NITs/IIITs/GFTIsIndiaNo single cutoff; rank/category/branch/round dependent
State colleges using JEE MainState-specificVaries by state counselling
Private universities accepting JEE MainAcross IndiaVaries by institution/programme

JEE Main 2027 Preparation Tips

Finish the NCERT syllabus by November and spend the last two months on full tests and revision.

Physics
  • Build concepts and practise numerical questions from each official unit.
  • Keep a formula notebook and review mistakes.
  • Practise graphs, units and experimental skills.
Chemistry
  • Use the official syllabus as a checklist.
  • Revise foundational/NCERT concepts, reactions and periodic trends.
  • Practise numerical problems and reaction mechanisms.
Mathematics
  • Practise daily with emphasis on accuracy and speed.
  • Track progress across algebra, calculus, geometry and probability.
  • Redo incorrect problems without viewing the solution.
Mock tests and revision
  • Take timed CBT mocks and analyse each error.
  • Use official previous-year papers where available.
  • Maintain a weekly revision plan and sleep schedule.

JEE Main 2027 Previous Year Question Papers

Use publicly released papers and keys. Some recorded responses may be candidate-login only.

  • JEE Main 2027 syllabusPDF · PDF on official site Download
  • JEE Main 2026 archivePDF · Varies by paper/shift Download
  • Official JEE Main website/question papersPDF · Varies by paper Download
  • NTA public notices and answer keysPDF · Varies by notice Download
View all 4 papers year-wise Read more: JEE Main 2027 Previous Year Question Papers

JEE Main 2027 Latest News

View all JEE Main news →

JEE Main 2027 FAQs

Who conducts JEE Main 2027?+

National Testing Agency (NTA).

When is Session 1?+

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

When is Session 2?+

2–7 April 2027 on dates listed in the bulletin.

Can I take both sessions?+

Yes; the best total NTA score is used for combined result if both sessions are taken.

How many Paper 1 questions?+

75 questions, 300 marks.

Is there negative marking?+

Yes, +4 correct and −1 incorrect for MCQ and numerical-value questions.

Does JEE Main directly give IIT admission?+

No; it is the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced, subject to eligibility.

When will 2027 cutoffs be released?+

After the relevant result and counselling notices.

Where are updates posted?+

Official JEE Main website and NTA notices.

Are 2027 registration statistics available?+

Not as of 28 October 2026.

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Source & Disclaimer

Official source: jeemain.nta.nic.in · Updated on 28 Oct 2026

This document follows the field-based structure of the uploaded overview.docx and is an exam-page draft. Dates, fees, eligibility, syllabus, pattern and procedures were checked against official NTA JEE Main 2027 material available on 28 October 2026. Information may change through corrigenda. Official NTA bulletins, admit cards, scorecards, JoSAA/CSAB notices and institution rules take precedence. Cutoffs and percentile estimates are not guarantees. The document does not claim that 2027 registration statistics or result cutoffs have been released. Official sources used for verification JEE Main official website: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/ 2027 information bulletin: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/document/information-bulletin/ 2027 syllabus: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/document/syllabus-2027/ Session 1 application page: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/online-application-form-for-jee-main-2027-session-1/ NTA: https://nta.ac.in/ JoSAA: https://josaa.nic.in/ JEE Advanced: https://jeeadv.ac.in/

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