JEE Main 2027 Registration: Application Checklist and Common Mistakes
NTA has opened JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration. Here is a complete guide to the application timeline, fees, required documents, eligibility, exam pattern and common mistakes.
Edurack Team
October 24, 2026 · Updated 10/29/2026
JEE Main 2027 Registration Begins: Everything Students Need to Know Before Applying
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the online application process for JEE Main 2027 Session 1. The official bulletin lists registration from 24 October to 22 November 2026. This is an important admission pathway for undergraduate engineering programmes at NITs, IIITs and other participating institutions. Paper 1 also serves as an eligibility examination for JEE Advanced, subject to its separate rules.
Apply only through NTA: Official Session 1 application announcement (opens in a new tab) or jeemain.nta.nic.in (opens in a new tab). This article is based on the uploaded 2027 Information Bulletin; check the NTA portal for later notices.
1. Important Dates: Session 1 (January 2027)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | 24 October 2026 |
| Regular application and fee deadline | 22 November 2026, 11:50 PM IST |
| Application with additional late fee | 23–26 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM IST |
| Correction window | 27–29 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM IST |
| City intimation slip | 30 December 2026 |
| Admit card | 13 January 2027 |
| Examination | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027 |
The late application window carries ₹500 extra, in addition to the applicable examination fee and any payment processing charges/GST. Apply during the regular window wherever possible.
Session 2 (April 2027)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | 5 January 2027 |
| Regular application and fee deadline | 3 February 2027, 11:50 PM IST |
| Application with late fee | 4–7 February 2027, up to 11:50 PM IST |
| Correction window | 8–10 February 2027, up to 11:50 PM IST |
| City intimation slip | 12 March 2027 |
| Admit card | 25 March 2027 |
| Examination | 2–7 April 2027 |
Students who register for Session 1 can apply for Session 2 later using the same application number, with the applicable fee. Those interested only in Session 2 can register during its application period. If a candidate appears in both sessions, the better applicable NTA score is considered for ranking.
2. How to Apply for JEE Main 2027
- Visit the official NTA website (opens in a new tab) and open the Session 1 online application.
- Register with the required details, create a password and save the system-generated application number. The bulletin also enables registration through the MeriPehchaan single sign-on service.
- Log in to complete personal, contact, category, educational qualification, paper, examination-city and question-paper-medium details.
- Capture your live photograph and upload the scanned photograph, signature, Class 10 certificate/marksheet and any other applicable documents.
- Pay through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Processing charges and GST may apply.
- Download, save and preferably print the confirmation page. Successful fee receipt is essential for confirmed submission.
Do not send printed forms or documents to NTA by post, WhatsApp or email. The application process is online.
3. Documents and File Specifications
| Document | Format | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Recent colour passport-size photograph | JPG/JPEG | 10–200 KB |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG | 10–100 KB |
| Class 10 or equivalent certificate/marksheet | 50–300 KB | |
| Disability/UDID certificate, if applicable | 50–300 KB | |
| Certificate regarding physical limitation to write, if applicable | 50–300 KB | |
| Non-Indian passport, where applicable including OCI | 50–300 KB |
The uploaded photograph should show approximately 80% of the face, including the ears, without a mask, against a white background. A live photograph is also required during form submission. Use a webcam or the portal's QR-code mobile/tablet capture option where needed. NTA advises candidates to keep Aadhaar details, including the photograph, updated.
Prepare the files beforehand, ensure they belong to the candidate, and check that all scans are legible.
4. Application Fee for One Paper
This applies when selecting only Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), Paper 2A (B.Arch) or Paper 2B (B.Planning).
| Category | Candidate | Centre in India | Centre outside India |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | Male | ₹1,000 | ₹5,000 |
| General | Female | ₹800 | ₹4,000 |
| GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL | Male | ₹900 | ₹4,500 |
| GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL | Female | ₹800 | ₹4,000 |
| SC/ST/PwD/PwBD | Male/Female | ₹500 | ₹2,500 |
| Third Gender | — | ₹500 | ₹2,500 |
Multiple-paper combinations
| Category | Candidate | Centre in India | Centre outside India |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL | Male | ₹2,000 | ₹10,000 |
| General/GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL | Female | ₹1,600 | ₹8,000 |
| SC/ST/PwD/PwBD | Male/Female | ₹1,000 | ₹5,000 |
| Third Gender | — | ₹1,000 | ₹5,000 |
The multiple-paper rate applies to the combinations listed in the NTA bulletin, including Paper 1 with 2A, Paper 1 with 2B, 2A with 2B, or all three papers. The late application period adds ₹500 irrespective of category. Payment-gateway processing charges and GST, where applicable, are extra.
5. Eligibility: Who Can Apply?
Age: NTA has not prescribed an age limit to appear in JEE Main 2027, although individual institutions may impose separate admission conditions.
Qualifying examination year: Candidates who first passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination in 2025 or 2026, or are appearing in 2027, can apply. Those who first passed in 2024 or earlier are not eligible under this passing-year condition. An improvement attempt does not reset the original passing year.
Recognised qualifications include examinations from recognised Central/State Boards and other equivalent routes listed in Chapter 3 of the bulletin. Eligibility to sit JEE Main is not automatically eligibility for admission to every institution; check the relevant institution's rules separately.
State Code of Eligibility
This generally depends on the state from which the student first passed the qualifying Class 12 examination, not the state of residence or birthplace. For example, a Noida resident who passed Class 12 from a New Delhi institution generally has Delhi as the state of eligibility. Special provisions exist for NIOS/BOSSE and certain overseas cases; refer to the bulletin.
6. Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
| Paper | Programme | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | B.E./B.Tech | CBT |
| Paper 2A | B.Arch | CBT for Mathematics/Aptitude and offline Drawing Test |
| Paper 2B | B.Planning | CBT |
Paper 1: 75 Questions, 300 Marks
| Subject | Section A MCQs | Section B numerical | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 20 | 5 | 100 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 5 | 100 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 5 | 100 |
| Total | 60 | 15 | 300 |
Marking: +4 for a correct response, −1 for an incorrect response and 0 for an unanswered question. Negative marking applies to numerical-value questions as well as MCQs. Numerical answers must follow the bulletin's nearest-integer instructions. Paper 1 is three hours for candidates without applicable compensatory-time provisions.
Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning) carry 400 marks each. The combined B.Arch and B.Planning examination lasts three hours thirty minutes for candidates without applicable compensatory-time provisions.
Examination Shifts
Three-hour papers: 9 AM–12 noon or 3 PM–6 PM IST. Three-and-a-half-hour papers: 9 AM–12:30 PM or 3 PM–6:30 PM IST. The specific date, shift and centre are conveyed through the admit card.
Languages
The bulletin lists 13 languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. Availability depends on examination-centre provisions. The English version prevails in case of a discrepancy between language versions.
7. Correction Window: What Can Be Edited?
Session 1 correction is scheduled for 27–29 November 2026. Only fields enabled by NTA during that window may be edited. Do not assume every detail can be changed. Carefully verify the category, disability status, paper selection, personal details, educational qualifications and other entries before submission. NTA does not accept corrections by post, WhatsApp, email or hand delivery.
8. Ten Common Registration Mistakes to Avoid
- Creating more than one application number instead of resolving an incomplete or payment-pending application through NTA.
- Entering a name or date of birth inconsistent with supporting records.
- Using an inaccessible email address or mobile number.
- Uploading an incorrect photograph, signature or unreadable document.
- Claiming a category or disability status without meeting the applicable conditions.
- Confusing permanent residence with state code of eligibility.
- Selecting the wrong examination paper or question-paper medium.
- Waiting until the last few minutes of registration.
- Assuming a bank debit is proof of successful submission without checking the confirmation page.
- Relying on unofficial websites instead of the NTA portal and Information Bulletin.
9. Payment Deducted but No Confirmation Page?
Check transaction status with the bank/payment gateway. If the bank confirms the payment failed, make a fresh payment before the deadline. If it succeeded but no confirmation page appears, contact NTA with the transaction reference, bank details, date/time and proof. Verified duplicate payments arising during resolution are handled through NTA's reconciliation/refund process. Do not create a second application number merely because payment is pending.
10. Frequently Asked Questions
When did registration open? 24 October 2026.
What is the regular Session 1 deadline? 22 November 2026, 11:50 PM IST.
Is late registration possible? The bulletin lists 23–26 November 2026 with an additional ₹500 fee.
Can 2027 Class 12 appearing students apply? Yes, subject to the other eligibility conditions.
Is there an age limit? No NTA age limit to appear; institution-specific conditions may apply.
Can I take both sessions? Yes. Use the same application number for Session 2 if you already registered for Session 1.
Is a live photo required? Yes, in addition to the scanned photo.
Do numerical questions have negative marking? Yes, −1 for an incorrect answer.
When is the admit card scheduled? 13 January 2027 for Session 1, according to the bulletin.
Do I need to mail the confirmation page? No. Retain it for your records.
11. Official NTA Helpdesk
- Website: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/
- Email: jeemain@nta.ac.in
- Telephone: 011-40759000 / 011-69227700
12. What to Do After Registering
Registration is the starting point, not the end of preparation. Continue revising concepts, practising available questions and reviewing mistakes. Explore Edurack's JEE Main 2027 resource hub (opens in a new tab) for available chapter notes and practice material. Edurack's JEE question bank is still being expanded; do not assume it has complete shift-wise coverage.
Editorial note: This independent Edurack guide summarises the user-provided NTA JEE Main 2027 Information Bulletin. It is not an official NTA publication. Always check jeemain.nta.nic.in (opens in a new tab) for subsequent notices or changes.