The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for the Joint Entrance Exam Main 2027 (JEE Main 2027), the country’s largest engineering entrance test. Registration opened on 24 October 2026 and will continue until 11:50 pm on 22 November 2026. Candidates can apply with a late fee until 11:59 pm on 26 November 2026.
The JEE Main 2027 exam will be conducted from 20 to 24 January 2027 and again on 28 January 2027, spanning six days in total. The exam will run in two shifts daily: morning shift from 9 am to 12 pm and afternoon shift from 3 pm to 6 pm. The test will be held entirely in computer-based mode (CBT).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Start | 24 October 2026 |
| Registration Close (Without Late Fee) | 22 November 2026 |
| Last Date with Late Fee | 26 November 2026 |
| Correction Window | 27 – 29 November 2026 |
| Exam City Intimation | 30 December 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 13 January 2027 |
| Exam Dates | 20 to 24 January 2027; 28 January 2027 |
Who is this for
Students seeking admission to undergraduate engineering courses like Bachelor of Engineering (BE) or Bachelor of Technology (BTech) can register and appear for JEE Main 2027. The exam also covers admission to Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) and Bachelor of Planning programs.
Step-by-step: what to do now
- Visit the official NTA JEE Main 2027 registration portal.
- Register with valid personal and academic details before 22 November 2026.
- Pay the application fee online via credit/debit card, net banking, or UPI.
- If applying after 22 November, pay the additional late fee by 26 November 2026.
- Make corrections, if necessary, in the form from 27 to 29 November 2026.
- Note your examination city once announced on 30 December 2026.
- Download your admit card from 13 January 2027 onwards.
- Appear for the exam on scheduled dates in computer-based mode.
Documents / things to keep ready
- Valid identity proof
- Scanned photograph and signature files as per specifications
- Academic records and certificates
- Credit/debit card, net banking credentials or UPI details for fee payment
What happens next
After the completion of the examination, NTA will process results and release them later according to their schedule. Successful candidates can use their JEE Main 2027 scores for admission to participating engineering and architecture colleges across India.
