The National Testing Agency (NTA) has commenced the application process for the first session of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027. Students planning to appear for the January examination can register through the official portal, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The registration facility became available on October 24, 2026. Applicants must submit their forms and complete the applicable fee payment by November 22, 2026, within the notified deadline. A separate window will subsequently be available for candidates who need to make corrections to their submitted applications.

JEE Main is a national-level entrance test used for admission to undergraduate engineering courses at institutions such as the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other participating colleges. Performance in Paper 1 also determines eligibility for JEE Advanced, the entrance examination associated with admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

JEE Main 2027 Session 1: Complete Examination Calendar

Candidates should keep the following schedule handy while preparing their applications and planning for the examination.

Candidates are encouraged to apply well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical difficulties. They should also monitor the official website for any updates or changes to the published schedule.

How Long Will the JEE Main 2027 Examination Last?

The examination duration depends on the paper chosen by the candidate. The scheduled timings for the different examination options are outlined below.

The examination will take place in two sessions each day:

• Morning session: 9 am to 12 noon for three-hour papers.
• Afternoon session: 3 pm to 6 pm for three-hour papers.

Candidates appearing for the combined B.Arch. and B.Planning examination will receive an additional 30 minutes. Accordingly, the morning session will finish at 12:30 pm, while the afternoon session will end at 6:30 pm.

Applicants should check their admit cards carefully for their assigned examination date, shift and centre details.

Online Registration: A Step-by-Step Guide

Students can complete the application process by following the procedure below.

1. Open the official JEE Main website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
2. Locate the registration option for the January 2027 session.
3. Register as a new applicant by providing the requested personal and contact information.
4. Use the application credentials generated during registration to access the candidate portal.
5. Enter the required personal, educational and other relevant information in the application form.
6. Upload the photograph, signature and supporting documents according to the prescribed specifications.
7. Pay the examination fee using one of the available online payment options.
8. Check the completed form for errors before submitting it.
9. Save a copy of the final confirmation page for future reference.

Important Instructions for Applicants

Before completing the process, candidates should verify that all information entered in the application form is accurate and consistent with their supporting documents.

The NTA has specified that applicants must submit only one application form each. Submitting multiple forms may result in disqualification. Candidates should therefore avoid duplicate registrations and retain their confirmation page and application credentials for subsequent examination-related activities.

Applicants are also advised to follow official announcements regarding the correction period, examination city details, admit cards and other important instructions for JEE Main 2027 Session 1.