JEE Main 2027 Registration Started: Last Date, Exam Dates, DigiLocker Login and How to Apply
JEE Main 2027 registration for Session 1 is open on jeemain.nta.nic.in. The National Testing Agency (NTA) started the application on 24 October 2026, and the last date to apply without a late fee is 22 November 2026, 11:50 PM.
This year the form works a little differently. You can’t just open the site and start typing. You have to verify your identity through MeriPehchaan or DigiLocker first, and that is where many students get stuck. This guide covers the dates, the new login process, eligibility, fees, exam pattern and syllabus in one place.
JEE Main 2027 Registration: Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam | Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2027 |
| Conducted by | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Application mode | Online only |
| Session 1 registration | 24 October to 22 November 2026 |
| Session 1 exam | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027 |
| Session 2 exam | 2 to 7 April 2027 |
| Official website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
JEE Main 2027 Registration Date, Exam Date and Complete Schedule
| Event | Session 1 (January) | Session 2 (April) |
|---|---|---|
| Online registration | 24 Oct to 22 Nov 2026 | 5 Jan to 3 Feb 2027 |
| Late application (extra ₹500) | 23 to 26 Nov 2026 | 4 to 7 Feb 2027 |
| Correction window | 27 to 29 Nov 2026 | 8 to 10 Feb 2027 |
| Exam city intimation slip | End of December 2026 | 12 March 2027 |
| Admit card | 13 January 2027 | 25 March 2027 |
| Exam dates | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 Jan 2027 | 2 to 7 April 2027 |
| Result | February 2027 (tentative) | Late April or early May 2027 |
All the deadlines run until 11:50 PM on the last day. If you saw 22 to 30 January as the Session 1 exam date somewhere, that was the older calendar. NTA revised it, so the dates above are the ones to follow.
The Late Fee Window: Use It Only as a Backup
If you miss 22 November, you still get four more days (23 to 26 November) by paying an extra ₹500. The late fee is the same for every category.
After that comes the correction window from 27 to 29 November. NTA only accepts corrections through the portal, not by email, post or WhatsApp. And it won’t let you change everything, so get the form right the first time.
What Changed This Year: MeriPehchaan and DigiLocker Login
NTA has made MeriPehchaan, the government’s single sign-on service, part of the JEE Main 2027 registration. You verify your identity there, then you are sent back to the JEE Main website to fill the actual form. The form is not filled inside DigiLocker.
Here is how it goes:
- Fix DigiLocker first. Open your DigiLocker account and complete the Aadhaar re-KYC. Your name and date of birth should match your Class 10 marksheet exactly.
- Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in and click the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration link.
- You will land on the MeriPehchaan page. Sign in with DigiLocker, JanParichay or e-Pramaan.
- Verify with your Aadhaar OTP (PAN or APAAR also works) and give consent to share the data with NTA.
- After you return to the JEE Main site, create a password. Your application number is generated, so save both somewhere safe.
Please use your own account. Registering through a cyber cafe’s login can create problems with your identity details later.
If DigiLocker is giving you trouble: check that your mobile number is linked to your Aadhaar, clear the browser cache and try again. If it still fails, NTA’s helpline is 011-40759000 or 011-69227700, and the email is jeemain@nta.ac.in.
JEE Main 2027 Eligibility Criteria
- Class 12 year: You must have passed in 2025 or 2026, or be appearing in 2027. Those who passed in 2024 or earlier can’t apply.
- Age limit: None.
- Attempts: Maximum six attempts over three consecutive years.
- Minimum percentage to appear: None. But for admission to NITs, IIITs and other centrally funded institutes through JoSAA, you need 75% in Class 12 (65% for SC/ST/PwD) or a place in your board’s top 20 percentile.
- Subjects for B.Tech (Paper 1): Physics and Maths are compulsory, plus one of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or a Technical Vocational subject.
- B.Arch (Paper 2A): Physics, Chemistry and Maths.
- B.Planning (Paper 2B): Maths.
Which Paper Should You Choose?
| Paper | For | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | B.E. / B.Tech | Computer-based test |
| Paper 2A | B.Arch | Maths and Aptitude on computer, Drawing on paper |
| Paper 2B | B.Planning | Computer-based test |
You will also choose four exam cities, so pick the ones closest to your address.
JEE Main 2027 Exam Pattern for Paper 1
Paper 1 has 75 questions for 300 marks, split equally between Physics, Chemistry and Maths. Each subject has Section A with 20 multiple-choice questions and Section B with 5 numerical-value questions.
Section B has no choice anymore, so all five numerical questions must be attempted. Every correct answer gives +4 and every wrong answer takes away 1 mark. The paper runs for three hours, in a morning (9 AM to 12 PM) or afternoon (3 PM to 6 PM) shift, in 13 languages.
Documents You Should Keep Ready
- Your own DigiLocker or MeriPehchaan account, verified
- Class 10 certificate (for name and date of birth)
- A recent colour photograph with a white background and your signature
- A live photograph, which you take during the application
- Category or PwD certificate, if you are claiming a reservation
- A mobile number and email that only you can access
- UPI, card or net banking for the fee
The file size and format limits for the photo and signature are in the information bulletin. Check them before you scan anything, because the portal rejects wrong sizes.
JEE Main 2027 Application Fee
For one paper with a centre in India, the fee is:
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹1,000 | ₹800 |
| General-EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹900 | ₹800 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | ₹500 | ₹500 |
Applying for more than one paper costs more, and so does choosing a centre outside India. GST and bank processing charges are added on top. Once you pay, download the confirmation page. Without it, your application is treated as incomplete.
JEE Main 2027 Syllabus
The syllabus for JEE Main 2027 follows the NCERT curriculum of Class 11 and 12, and there are no changes in Physics, Chemistry or Maths this year.
- Maths: Sets and functions, complex numbers, matrices and determinants, permutations and combinations, binomial theorem, sequences and series, limits, continuity and differentiability, integral calculus, differential equations, coordinate geometry, 3D geometry, vectors, statistics and probability, trigonometry.
- Physics: Units and measurements, kinematics, laws of motion, work and energy, rotational motion, gravitation, thermodynamics, oscillations and waves, electrostatics, current electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, optics, modern physics, electronic devices and experimental skills.
- Chemistry: Physical chemistry (atomic structure, bonding, thermodynamics, equilibrium, electrochemistry, kinetics), inorganic chemistry (periodic table, p-block, d- and f-block, coordination compounds) and organic chemistry (basic principles, hydrocarbons, compounds with halogens, oxygen and nitrogen, biomolecules).
The official PDF is available on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
How to Apply: The Short Version
- Fix your DigiLocker (re-KYC, name and date of birth match).
- Open jeemain.nta.nic.in and log in through MeriPehchaan.
- Create your password and note the application number.
- Fill in personal and academic details, choose your paper and four cities.
- Upload the photo, signature and documents.
- Pay the fee and download the confirmation page.
Mistakes That Get Applications Into Trouble
- Submitting more than one application. NTA treats this as unfair means, and your candidature can be cancelled.
- A name or date of birth that doesn’t match between Aadhaar, DigiLocker and your Class 10 marksheet.
- Waiting until 22 November. The OTP and payment systems are busiest in the last two days. Finish by mid-November if you can.
- Skipping the information bulletin. It answers most of the doubts students ask in WhatsApp groups.
JEE Main 2027 Registration FAQs
When did JEE Main 2027 registration start?
On 24 October 2026.
What is the last date to apply?
22 November 2026 till 11:50 PM. With a ₹500 late fee, you can apply until 26 November 2026.
What is the JEE Main 2027 exam date?
Session 1 is on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027, and Session 2 is from 2 to 7 April 2027.
Is DigiLocker mandatory for JEE Main 2027?
Yes. You need to verify through MeriPehchaan, using DigiLocker, JanParichay or e-Pramaan. It is free.
Is there negative marking in the numerical questions?
Yes. All five numerical questions are compulsory, and a wrong answer carries negative marking.
Is there a minimum percentage to appear in JEE Main?
No. The 75% rule applies to admission in NITs, IIITs and similar institutes, not to appearing in the exam.
Can I appear in both sessions?
Yes, and the better of your scores is used for the final rank.
Final Words
The window is open and you have about three weeks. Sort your DigiLocker today, fill the form without rushing, and keep the confirmation page safe. Then go back to your books, because January will be here sooner than it feels.
