The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started online applications for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 (January 2027). Apply on jeemain.nta.nic.in from 24 October to 22 November 2026 (11:50 PM). The exam will be held on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027 in computer-based mode.
JEE Main is the entrance test for B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Planning at NITs, IIITs and other centrally funded institutes, and the top 2,50,000 Paper 1 candidates become eligible for JEE Advanced (IIT admission). There is no age limit. This year registration is through the government's MeriPehchaan single sign-on. Everything below is from the official NTA public notice and Information Bulletin dated 24 October 2026.
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 — Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|
| Conducting body | National Testing Agency (NTA), Ministry of Education |
| Exam | JEE (Main) 2027 — Session 1 (January) and Session 2 (April) |
| Papers | Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech • Paper 2A: B.Arch • Paper 2B: B.Planning |
| Apply online | 24 October – 22 November 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Exam dates | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027 |
| Eligibility | Class 12 passed in 2025 or 2026, or appearing in 2027 • no age limit |
| Fee (Paper 1, General) | ₹1,000 (boys), ₹800 (girls); SC/ST/PwD ₹500 |
| Uttarakhand centres | Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee, Almora, Pauri Garhwal |
| Official website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
Important Dates — Session 1 (January 2027)
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Online application | 24 October – 22 November 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment | 22 November 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Late application (₹500 extra) | 23 – 26 November 2026 |
| Correction window | 27 – 29 November 2026 |
| Exam city slip | 30 December 2026 |
| Admit card | 13 January 2027 |
| Exam | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027 |
Session 2 (April 2027): apply 5 January – 3 February 2027; exam on 2–7 April 2027. You can apply for Session 2 later with the same application number. Your better score of the two sessions counts.
Exam Timing
| Paper | Duration and shifts |
|---|
| Paper 1, 2A or 2B | 3 hours — 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon, or 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| B.Arch + B.Planning (both) | 3½ hours — 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM, or 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
Application Fee (per session, centres in India)
| Category | One paper (Paper 1, 2A or 2B) |
|---|
| General | Boys ₹1,000 • Girls ₹800 |
| Gen-EWS / OBC (NCL) | Boys ₹900 • Girls ₹800 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third gender | ₹500 |
For two papers (e.g. Paper 1 + B.Arch): General/EWS/OBC boys ₹2,000, girls ₹1,600; SC/ST/PwD and third gender ₹1,000. Pay online by card, net banking or UPI. Late applications cost ₹500 extra.
Eligibility
- No age limit for JEE Main. Institutes may have their own age rules for admission.
- Class 12 year: passed in 2025 or 2026, or appearing in 2027. If you passed Class 12 in 2024 or earlier, you cannot apply. Improvement attempts do not change your passing year.
- Qualifying exams include any recognised 10+2 board, NIOS (5 subjects), a 3-year AICTE/state diploma and others listed in the bulletin.
- State code of eligibility is the state from where you passed Class 12, not where you live. For example, a student from Uttarakhand who passed Class 12 in Delhi gets Delhi's code.
Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions (Section A + B) / marks |
|---|
| Mathematics | 20 MCQ + 5 numerical = 25 / 100 |
| Physics | 20 MCQ + 5 numerical = 25 / 100 |
| Chemistry | 20 MCQ + 5 numerical = 25 / 100 |
| Total | 75 questions, 300 marks, 3 hours |
- Marking: +4 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong answer in both Section A and Section B, 0 if unanswered.
- Numerical answers are entered as integers (rounded off) on an on-screen keypad.
- Raw scores are converted to NTA scores (percentile), and merit merges all shifts of both sessions.
- Question paper medium: English, or English + Hindi at every centre in India (other regional languages in their states).
How to Apply
- Open jeemain.nta.nic.in → JEE (Main) 2027 Session 1 registration. Sign in through MeriPehchaan (verify with Aadhaar, PAN, driving licence or APAAR).
- Fill the registration form, create a password and note the application number. You will use it for both sessions.
- Complete the form: paper, four exam cities in order of choice (from your permanent or present address), and education details.
- Capture a live photo with your webcam or by scanning the QR code on your phone. Then upload a photo (10–200 KB, JPG), a signature (10–100 KB) and your Class 10 certificate (PDF, 50–300 KB).
- Pay the fee online and download the confirmation page. Fill only one form — more than one is treated as unfair means.
Make sure your Aadhaar has your latest photo and correct name and date of birth before you apply.
JEE Main Exam Centres in Uttarakhand
| City | Code |
|---|
| Dehradun | UK01 |
| Haldwani | UK02 |
| Roorkee | UK06 |
| Pauri Garhwal | UK08 |
| Almora | UK09 |
After JEE Main
- JEE Advanced: the top 2,50,000 Paper 1 candidates (all categories) can take JEE Advanced for IIT admission.
- Counselling: NIT, IIIT and other CFTI seats are allotted through JoSAA / CSAB, which set their own admission rules.
- Uttarakhand state engineering colleges may also use JEE Main ranks in their own counselling.
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