JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Application and Exam Dates Announced
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027 Session 1. This examination is crucial for admission to undergraduate engineering programs (B.E./B.Tech) at NITs, IIITs, and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs). It also serves as an eligibility test for JEE (Advanced), which leads to admissions in the prestigious IITs.
Online applications for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 began on October 24, 2026, and the last date to apply without a late fee is November 22, 2026. Candidates who miss this deadline can apply with a late fee until November 26, 2026. The correction window for application particulars will be open from November 27 to November 29, 2026.
The examination city will be announced on December 30, 2026, and admit cards will be available for download from the NTA website starting January 13, 2027. JEE Main 2027 Session 1 exams are scheduled to be held on multiple dates: January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28, 2027. The exam will be conducted in two shifts: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (IST) for most papers. For B.Arch & B.Planning (both), the duration will be 3 hours 30 minutes.
JEE Main 2027 will be conducted in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. Candidates should refer to the Information Bulletin on the official NTA website for detailed information regarding papers, scheme, timing, and eligibility criteria.