NTA Releases JEE Main 2027 Exam Calendar for January Session

The National Testing Agency has officially announced the dates for the JEE Main 2027 January session. The examination is scheduled to take place over six days starting from January 22, 2027.

Updated Sep 16, 2026 | 09:17 PM IST

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the examination calendar for 2027, confirming the schedule for the first session of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main. Students preparing for undergraduate engineering admissions can now plan their preparation according to the newly announced timeline for the January session.

According to the official notification published on the NTA website, the JEE Main 2027 session 1 examination is set to be conducted over six days. The testing window will begin on January 22, 2027, and continue through January 24, with a brief break before resuming on January 28, 29, and 30, 2027. The agency has also designated January 31, 2027, as a buffer day to manage the examination schedule effectively.

Details Regarding JEE Main 2027 Session 1

The JEE Main serves as the primary national-level entrance examination for students seeking admission into B.E. and B.Tech programs, as well as B.Arch and B.Planning courses. The results and scores from this examination are utilized for admissions into prestigious institutions, including the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), and Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), among various other participating colleges across the country.

While the NTA has confirmed the dates for the January session, further comprehensive details regarding the examination process are expected to be released in due course. These forthcoming updates will likely include the complete information bulletin, which will outline specific eligibility criteria, the examination pattern, the detailed syllabus, and the registration process for candidates. The examination remains open to students who have either passed or are currently appearing for their Class 12 board examinations.

Candidates are advised to monitor the official NTA website regularly for the latest updates and the formal notification regarding the commencement of the application process. As the schedule is now public, students are encouraged to align their study plans with these confirmed dates to ensure adequate preparation for the upcoming national-level entrance test.

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