On this page · 10 sections
- JEE Main 2027 dates at a glance
- Check eligibility before you start
- What to keep ready
- Step-by-step: how to fill the JEE Main 2027 form
- JEE Main 2027 application fee by category
- Photo, signature and document specifications
- Common mistakes and how to fix them
- For schools, coaching centres and IT teams
- How eCorpIT can help
- References
Summary. The JEE Main 2027 Session 1 form is open on jeemain.nta.nic.in until 22 November 2026 at 11:50 pm, which is also the last moment to pay. You sign in through MeriPehchaan (DigiLocker, JanParichay or e-Pramaan) and complete four steps: registration, the application form with a live photo and uploads, fee payment, and the confirmation page. One paper at a centre in India costs ₹500 to ₹1,000 depending on category and gender, plus gateway charges and GST. Late forms are accepted from 23 to 26 November 2026 for an extra ₹500, and the one-time correction window runs from 27 to 29 November 2026. You need a colour photo of 10 to 200 kB, a signature of 10 to 100 kB and a Class 10 certificate PDF of 50 to 300 kB, and your name and date of birth must match that certificate. Session 1 exams fall on 20 to 24 and 28 January 2027. NTA had changed none of these dates as of 12 November 2026.
About this article. For Class 12 students, parents, and the schools and coaching centres that help them. Every date, fee, file size and rule was checked on 12 November 2026 against the JEE (Main) 2027 Information Bulletin, NTA's public notices of 24, 28 and 30 October 2026 and the live form portal. This is not official NTA guidance; NTA can change dates by public notice, so check its site before you pay. No coaching institute or vendor paid for inclusion. Researched with AI assistance and reviewed by our editorial team.
JEE Main 2027 dates at a glance
NTA will hold JEE (Main) 2027 in two sessions, in January and April 2027, in 13 languages. These are the bulletin's dates; every form deadline ends at 11:50 pm.
| Event | Session 1 (January 2027) | Session 2 (April 2027) |
|---|---|---|
| Apply online | 24 Oct to 22 Nov 2026 | 5 Jan to 3 Feb 2027 |
| Last date to pay the fee | 22 Nov 2026 | 3 Feb 2027 |
| Late submission (extra ₹500) | 23 to 26 Nov 2026 | 4 to 7 Feb 2027 |
| Correction window | 27 to 29 Nov 2026 | 8 to 10 Feb 2027 |
| City intimation slip | 30 Dec 2026 | 12 Mar 2027 |
| Admit card download | 13 Jan 2027 | 25 Mar 2027 |
| Exam dates | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 Jan 2027 | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Apr 2027 |
Shifts run from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm IST; B.Arch and B.Planning taken together make a 3 hour 30 minute paper. The Session 1 notice puts Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) in both shifts and Papers 2A and 2B in the morning. Paper 1 has 75 questions: 20 multiple-choice and 5 numerical-value questions in each of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, with negative marking in both sections.
You can apply for Session 1 now and add Session 2 later with the same application number, paying the Session 2 fee in that window. If you only want Session 2, register between 5 January and 3 February 2027.
Check eligibility before you start
The 2027 bulletin sets no age limit. You can apply if you passed Class 12 (or an equivalent exam) in 2025 or 2026, or are appearing for it in 2027. If you first passed in 2024 or earlier, you are not eligible, and an improvement attempt does not count as a new first pass. Institutes may still apply their own admission criteria, such as age.
What to keep ready
- Your own mobile number and email address, or a parent's. NTA sends every update there, and each number and email can be used for only one application.
- A MeriPehchaan login through DigiLocker, JanParichay or e-Pramaan. NTA's advisory of 28 October 2026 asks you to use your own credentials and to complete Re-KYC in DigiLocker first.
- Class 10 certificate or marksheet as a PDF. Your name and date of birth must match it exactly.
- A recent colour passport-size photo, a signature, and any certificates that apply to you.
- A device with a webcam, or a phone that can scan a QR code, for the live photo.
- Four exam cities in order of preference from Appendix II of the bulletin. Choices are limited to the states of your permanent and present address unless fewer than four cities are available there.
- A payment method: net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI.
Step-by-step: how to fill the JEE Main 2027 form
Step 1: Open the official form
Type jeemain.nta.nic.in yourself rather than tapping a forwarded link, and select the Session 1 application form link under Latest News or Candidate Activity. The form opens on examinationservices.nic.in, a portal built by the National Informatics Centre.
Step 2: Register and create a password
Sign in through MeriPehchaan, enter your personal, contact and address details, and create a password of 8 to 13 characters with at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one special character from ! @ # $ % ^ & * -. Note the system-generated application number: you use it for both sessions, every later login and all correspondence with NTA.
Step 3: Fill in the application form
Log back in with the application number and password. Choose your paper (Paper 1 B.E./B.Tech, Paper 2A B.Arch, Paper 2B B.Planning, or a combination), the question-paper language and four exam cities, and add your Class 10 and Class 12 details. The paper comes in English plus your chosen language. Hindi and Urdu are offered at every centre in India, other regional languages only in particular states, and the choice is fixed once the correction window closes. Fill category and PwD/PwBD status carefully, because what you enter is carried into JEE (Advanced).
Step 4: Take the live photo and upload files
Switch on your webcam when prompted. NTA wants a white background, proper lighting and 80% of your face visible, including ears, with no mask. Without a webcam, scan the QR code with a phone or tablet. Then upload the scanned photo, signature and Class 10 PDF in the sizes below.
Step 5: Pay the fee
Pay by net banking, card or UPI through the Union Bank of India, SBI or Canara Bank gateway. Appendix I of the bulletin lists UPI as free of processing charges on all three; card and net-banking charges vary by gateway. Keep proof of payment, such as a screenshot of the payment page.
Step 6: Download the confirmation page
Your candidature is confirmed only once the fee goes through, and only then can you download the confirmation page. Save a copy and print one. You do not need to post, email or hand anything to NTA.
JEE Main 2027 application fee by category
Fees are charged per session. Two or more papers means Paper 1 with 2A or 2B, all three, or 2A with 2B.
| Category | One paper, India | One paper, outside India | Two or more papers, India | Two or more papers, outside India |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General, male | ₹1,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Gen-EWS or OBC (NCL), male | ₹900 | ₹4,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹10,000 |
| General, Gen-EWS or OBC (NCL), female | ₹800 | ₹4,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹8,000 |
| SC, ST, PwD/PwBD (any gender) or third gender | ₹500 | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹5,000 |
The late fee is a flat ₹500 on top of the normal fee for every category. A worked example: a General female candidate taking only Paper 1 in both sessions pays ₹800 + ₹800 = ₹1,600, plus any gateway charges. If she applies late on 25 November, Session 1 costs her ₹800 + ₹500 = ₹1,300. NTA does not refund a successfully paid fee.
Photo, signature and document specifications
The bulletin sets these formats and sizes, and every file must be clearly legible.
| File | Format | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Scanned photograph (colour, white background, 80% face with ears, no mask) | JPG or JPEG | 10 kB to 200 kB |
| Signature | JPG or JPEG | 10 kB to 100 kB |
| Class 10 certificate or marksheet | 50 kB to 300 kB | |
| If applicable: disability or UDID certificate, certificate of physical limitation to write, non-Indian passport (foreign nationals, including OCI) | 50 kB to 300 kB each |
The live photo is captured inside the form. Check each file's size before uploading; most phone gallery apps can export a smaller JPG. Upload only your own photo, signature and certificates, because NTA treats someone else's as unfair means.
Common mistakes and how to fix them
You spotted an error after paying. Use the one-time correction window from 27 to 29 November 2026; only the fields NTA enables, listed when the window opens, can be edited. NTA's notice of 30 October 2026 also allows a fresh form up to 22 November (26 November with the late fee). Only the last form with a paid fee and a confirmation page counts, you must upload everything again, and the earlier fee is neither refunded nor adjusted, so NTA suggests the correction window for small fixes.
Money was debited but no confirmation page appeared. Check the status with your bank or the gateway helpline in Appendix I. If the payment failed, pay again before the deadline; if it succeeded, contact the NTA helpline to regenerate the page. Keep the bank name, date and time, transaction number, bank reference number and a screenshot ready. Duplicate payments are refunded to the same payment mode after reconciliation.
You created two application numbers by mistake. Holding two numbers is not unfair means, but appearing, or trying to appear, with both is. The bulletin asks you to call the NTA helpline straight away to cancel the extra one.
The live photo will not capture. Allow camera access in the browser's site settings, close other apps using the camera, or switch to the QR code on your phone. If the page still misbehaves, a hard refresh or clearing that site's data in Chrome often helps.
You forgot the password. Reset it with a code sent by SMS to your registered mobile number, or a link sent to your registered email.
PwD details do not match the UDID portal. NTA checks UDID cards against the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities portal. A mismatch can be fixed only in the correction window, and NTA accepts no PwD claims after it closes.
For anything else, the NTA help desk is on 011-40759000 or 011-69227700, or jeemain@nta.ac.in by email.
For schools, coaching centres and IT teams
Each candidate needs their own (or a parent's) mobile number and email, since one of each serves only one application. Never record students' passwords, and sign out and clear downloads on shared computers. NTA accepts no corrections by post, fax, WhatsApp, email or in person, so any offer to fix a form for a fee is a scam. The bulletin also says NTA may use candidate data for training, research and analysis in line with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. If you keep student records yourself, our DPDP Rules checklist explains what the Act's rules require.
How eCorpIT can help
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Last updated: 12 November 2026.
