JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Registration Begins; Apply by November 22
The National Testing Agency (NTA) opened registration for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 on 24 October 2026. The January session is for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate engineering, architecture and planning programmes. Applications must be submitted online through the official JEE Main website. The regular application and fee-payment deadline is 22 November 2026 at 11:50 p.m. IST.
JEE Main 2027 Session 1: Important dates
| Event | Date or deadline |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | 24 October 2026 |
| Regular application and fee-payment deadline | 22 November 2026, 11:50 p.m. IST |
| Late application window | 23–26 November 2026 |
| Last date to pay with late fee | 26 November 2026, 11:50 p.m. IST |
| Application correction window | 27–29 November 2026, until 11:50 p.m. |
| Exam city intimation | 30 December 2026 |
| Admit card release | 13 January 2027 |
| Session 1 examination | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027 |
Application fee for one paper at an Indian exam centre
| Candidate category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹1,000 | ₹800 |
| Gen-EWS or OBC-NCL | ₹900 | ₹800 |
| SC, ST, PwD or PwBD | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Third gender | ₹500 | |
These amounts are for one selected paper and an exam centre in India. Fees differ for multiple papers and centres outside India. Applicable processing charges and GST are additional. A late fee of ₹500 applies to all categories.
How to apply
- Open the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application portal and register.
- Fill in the online application form and select the relevant paper or papers.
- Pay the examination fee using an available online payment method.
- Download and save the confirmation page after submission.
NTA says candidates must submit only one application form. Use an email address and mobile number belonging to the candidate or their parent or guardian, since NTA will send communications to the registered contacts. Check the 2027 Information Bulletin for eligibility conditions, exam-city choices, paper pattern and detailed instructions before applying.
JEE Main has two papers. Paper 1 is for B.E. and B.Tech College Admissions and also serves as the eligibility test for JEE Advanced. Paper 2A is for B.Arch, while Paper 2B is for B.Planning. The examination will be conducted in 13 languages. Session 1 candidates do not need to submit a separate form for Session 2 now; NTA will provide a separate opportunity to apply for the April 2027 session.
