JEE Main 2027 Registration Expected In October, Check Eligibility And Documents Required

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to begin the registration process for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027 Session 1 by the end of October. Candidates seeking admission to undergraduate engineering programmes at institutions such as the National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) will be able to apply online through the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The exact registration dates have not yet been announced. Candidates should monitor the official portal for the application form, information bulletin, eligibility requirements and other examination-related instructions.

According to the announced examination calendar, JEE Main 2027 Session 1 is scheduled to be held on January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30, 2027. The examination will be conducted in two sessions, with Session 2 expected in April 2027.

As per the eligibility criteria followed in the previous examination cycle, candidates who passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination in 2025 or 2026, as well as those appearing for the qualifying examination in 2027, can apply for JEE Main 2027.

There is no age limit for appearing in JEE Main. However, candidates must meet the admission requirements prescribed by the institutions to which they seek admission.

For admission to NITs, IIITs and other participating institutions, candidates must also satisfy the applicable Class 12 marks or qualifying examination criteria. These requirements may differ according to the institution and category.

The final eligibility conditions for JEE Main 2027 should be checked against the official information bulletin once released.

Candidates should keep the necessary documents and details ready before starting the application process. These may include:

• Class 10 certificate or marksheet for date-of-birth details
• Class 12 marksheet or qualifying examination details, where applicable
• Recent passport-size photograph in the prescribed format
• Scanned signature
• Valid identity proof and Aadhaar-related details, as specified in the official instructions
• Category certificate for candidates applying under reserved categories, where applicable
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS) or Other Backward Classes–Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) certificate, if applicable
• Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) certificate or Unique Disability ID (UDID), where applicable
• Valid mobile number and email address

The file formats, image dimensions and other document specifications will be confirmed in the official notification. Candidates should avoid relying on previous-year instructions if the NTA announces any changes for the upcoming examination.

Once the application window opens, candidates can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
2. Open the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration link.
3. Complete the registration using the required personal details, mobile number and email address.
4. Log in using the credentials generated during registration.
5. Fill in the application form with personal, academic and examination-related details.
6. Upload the photograph, signature and other documents in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the application fee through the available online payment options.
8. Review the application carefully and submit the form.
9. Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates should verify all details before submitting the form and retain their application number and payment confirmation.

JEE Main is conducted in two sessions each year, generally in January and April. Candidates can appear in one or both sessions, subject to the examination rules. The better of the applicable session scores is considered in accordance with NTA's rules.

Registration dates for Session 2 are expected to be announced separately. Candidates should rely on the official NTA website for confirmed dates, fee details, application deadlines and any changes to the eligibility criteria.