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JEE Main 2027 Session 1: NTA opens applications, last date 22 November
NTA is accepting JEE Main 2027 Session 1 applications until 22 November 2026, 11:50 pm. The exam is on 20-24 and 28 January 2027.
By Dharaneesh R.A · Published
Key points
- Online applications for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 are open from 24 October 2026 to 22 November 2026 (up to 11:50 pm).
- Late applications with a late fee of Rs. 500 are allowed from 23 November to 26 November 2026.
- Candidates can correct form details from 27 November to 29 November 2026 (up to 11:50 pm).
- The Session 1 exam will be held on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027, and admit cards will be available on 13 January 2027.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened online applications for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027 Session 1. In a public notice dated 24 October 2026, NTA said candidates can apply from 24 October 2026 to 22 November 2026 (up to 11:50 pm). The Session 1 exam will be held in January 2027.
What the notice says
JEE Main 2027 will be held in two sessions: Session 1 (January 2027) and Session 2 (April 2027). Candidates can apply and pay the fee for Session 1 only now. NTA said it will give a separate chance to apply for Session 2 later, using the same application number, and will issue a notification for it. Candidates who only want to take Session 2 can register when that form opens.
The exam will be held in 13 languages. Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) has 75 questions in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Each subject has 20 questions in Section A (multiple-choice) and 5 in Section B (numerical value). Both sections have negative marking for wrong answers.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application | 24 October 2026 to 22 November 2026 (up to 11:50 pm) |
| Last date for fee payment | 22 November 2026 (up to 11:50 pm) |
| Late application with late fee of Rs. 500 | 23 November 2026 to 26 November 2026 |
| Last date for late fee payment | 26 November 2026 (up to 11:50 pm) |
| Correction in form details | 27 November 2026 to 29 November 2026 (up to 11:50 pm) |
| Exam city announcement | 30 December 2026 |
| Admit card download | 13 January 2027 |
| Exam dates | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027 |
Exam timing
- Each paper lasts 3 hours. Candidates taking both B.Arch and B.Planning get 3 hours 30 minutes.
- First shift: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon (to 12:30 pm for the 3 hours 30 minutes paper).
- Second shift: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm (to 6:30 pm for the 3 hours 30 minutes paper).
What candidates should do now
- Apply online only, on the JEE Main website. NTA will not accept forms sent any other way.
- Submit only one application form. NTA said it will take strict action against candidates who fill more than one form, even at a later stage.
- Give your own email address and mobile number or a parent's or guardian's, because NTA will send all updates to them.
- Read the Information Bulletin for full details on eligibility, papers and the marking scheme.
If you have trouble applying, NTA's helpline numbers are 011-40759000 and 011-69227700. You can also email jeemain@nta.ac.in.
Official source
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