JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Application Open. Check Eligibility, Exam Date, Fee, Exam Pattern and Syllabus

• Candidates must upload a live photograph during the application process.
• A recent scanned passport-size colour photograph must also be uploaded.
• The face should occupy approximately 80% of the photograph, including the ears.
• The photograph should have a white background, and the candidate should not wear a mask.
• File format: JPG/JPEG.
• File size: 10 KB to 200 KB.

• File format: JPG/JPEG.
• File size: 10 KB to 100 KB.
• The signature must be clear and legible.

• File format: PDF.
• File size: 50 KB to 300 KB.
• The document must be clearly legible.

• File format: PDF.
• File size: 50 KB to 300 KB.

• Required where applicable.
• File format: PDF.
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• Required for Foreign National candidates, including OCI candidates.
• File format: PDF.
• File size: 50 KB to 300 KB.

NTA provides a correction facility for candidates who need to modify permitted details in their submitted application forms.

Session 1 Correction Window

Session 2 Correction Window

Important instructions:

• Only fields enabled by NTA during the correction window can be modified.
• NTA will publish the list of permitted corrections when the correction facility becomes active.
• Requests sent through post, fax, WhatsApp, email or by hand will not be accepted.
• Candidates should verify all information before submitting the application form.
• After the correction window closes, no further claims relating to the application details or PwD/PwBD status will be entertained.

Candidates must select their preferred examination cities while filling out the online application form.

• Candidates can select up to four examination cities in order of preference.
• The selected cities are generally limited to the State of Permanent Address or Present Address.
• In certain cases, only one city option may be available depending on the address criteria.
• If fewer than four cities are available in the relevant State or States, candidates may be allowed to select cities in other States, subject to availability and administrative feasibility.
• Candidates with an address outside India must select at least one examination city in India.
• NTA will try to allot one of the preferred cities but may allot another city due to administrative or logistical reasons.
• NTA may merge examination cities if the number of candidates is very low.
• The final decision on examination city and centre allotment rests with NTA.

The JEE Main 2027 admit card will be available through the NTA website.

• Session 1 Admit Card: 13 January 2027.
• Session 2 Admit Card: 25 March 2027 (tentative schedule).
• Candidates must download the admit card from the official website.
• Admit cards will not be sent by post.
• Candidates should verify their name, photograph, examination paper, date, shift and examination centre.
• The admit card must be preserved in good condition.
• No duplicate admit card will be issued at the examination centre.
• Candidates with incomplete applications or those who do not fulfil the eligibility criteria will not receive an admit card.
• Issue of an admit card does not necessarily confirm final eligibility for admission.

Candidates should follow all examination-centre instructions to avoid difficulties on the examination day.

Reporting Time and Entry

• Candidates are advised to report to the examination centre at least two hours before the examination begins.
• Examination centre gates will close 30 minutes before the commencement of the examination.
• Late entry will not be permitted.
• Candidates must carry the admit card downloaded from the NTA website and an authorised photo ID.
• Candidates must occupy only the computer terminal allotted to them.
• The question paper displayed on the computer must match the paper selected in the application form.
• Candidates should immediately inform the invigilator if the displayed paper is incorrect.
• A re-test will not be conducted for candidates who fail to appear on the scheduled date for any reason.

Documents to Carry

• Printed copy of the JEE Main 2027 admit card.
• Valid original photo identity document.
• Required disability-related documents, wherever applicable.
• Additional documents required for identity or eligibility verification, if applicable.

Important Examination Instructions

• Candidates must follow the instructions given by the invigilators.
• Rough sheets will be provided at the examination centre.
• Candidates must write their name and roll number on the rough sheets.
• All rough sheets must be handed over to the invigilator after the examination.
• Candidates should not share their Application Number or password with others.
• Candidates must not appear in more than one shift or date for the same session using different application details.
• Diabetic candidates who declared their condition in the application form may be allowed sugar tablets and whole fruits such as bananas, apples or oranges.
• Candidates should update their Aadhaar details, including photograph, name, date of birth, gender and address, where necessary.

Candidates will undergo compulsory frisking before entering the examination centre. The following items are prohibited:

• Printed or handwritten study materials and loose papers.
• Geometry boxes, pencil boxes, plastic pouches and writing pads.
• Pens, pencils, erasers, scales and log tables, except items specifically permitted for the B.Arch Drawing Test.
• Calculators, slide rules, electronic pens and scanners.
• Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, earphones and microphones.
• Pagers, health bands and other communication devices.
• Smart glasses, goggles, handbags and wallets.
• Watches and electronic wristwatches.
• Bracelets, cameras and metallic ornaments.
• Food items, whether opened or packed, except permitted items for diabetic candidates.
• Non-transparent water bottles.
• Any other item that may be used for unfair means.

Permitted exceptions:

• Transparent water bottles are allowed.
• Diabetic candidates may carry sugar tablets and whole unpacked fruits, subject to the bulletin's instructions.
• For the B.Arch Drawing Test, candidates must bring their own Geometry Box Set, pencils, erasers and colour pencils or crayons. Watercolours are not allowed.
• Candidates wearing religious or customary articles should report at least two hours before the examination for the necessary screening.
• Sikh candidates are permitted to wear religious articles such as Kara and Kirpan.

NTA treats activities that provide an unfair advantage or compromise examination integrity as Unfair Means Practices (UFM).

Examples include:

• Possessing or using prohibited electronic devices or study materials.
• Impersonation or arranging for another person to write the examination.
• Giving or receiving assistance during the examination.
• Communicating with other candidates during the test.
• Copying, peeping at another candidate's screen or exchanging answers.
• Forging or manipulating admit cards, certificates, identity documents or scorecards.
• Forcefully entering or leaving the examination centre outside the permitted time.
• Hacking or attempting to interfere with the examination software or computer system.
• Using screen recording, taking photographs or screenshots of examination content.
• Logging in using another person's credentials.
• Tampering with the examination timer.
• Submitting manipulated disability or medical certificates.
• Appearing in the same session more than once using multiple application numbers.

Punishment for Unfair Means

• Candidates found using unfair means may be booked under the UFM provisions.
• NTA may cancel the candidate's result.
• Candidates may be debarred from future examinations for up to three years.
• Criminal action or other appropriate action may also be taken, depending on the nature of the offence.
• The provisions of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 may also apply to relevant offences.

NTA will publish the provisional answer keys and recorded responses on the official JEE Main website after the examination.

Provisional Answer Key

• Candidates will be able to check the provisional answer key through the NTA website.
• NTA will provide an opportunity to challenge the provisional answer key.
• The provisional answer key is likely to remain available for two to three days.
• Candidates must submit challenges through the prescribed online link.
• The challenge processing fee is ₹200 per question.
• The challenge fee is non-refundable.
• Challenges without supporting justification or evidence will not be considered.
• Subject experts will examine the challenges.
• The final answer key will be published after reviewing the submitted challenges.
• The result will be prepared using the final answer key.
• NTA's decision on the challenges will be final.

Recorded Responses and Question Paper

• NTA will display the question paper attempted by the candidate and the recorded responses before the result declaration.
• Candidates should download and retain their response sheets.
• The recorded responses are likely to be available for two to three days.
• The response sheet will not be provided again at a later stage.

The JEE Main 2027 result will be published on the official NTA website after the examination and answer-key challenge process.

• NTA will calculate scores using the final answer keys.
• Raw marks obtained in different shifts and sessions will be converted into NTA Scores for multi-shift papers.
• The normalisation procedure based on percentile scores will be used to account for differences in question paper difficulty across shifts.
• Percentile scores indicate the percentage of candidates who obtained equal to or lower scores in the same shift.
• Percentile scores are not the same as the percentage of marks obtained.
• Percentile scores will be calculated up to seven decimal places.
• The overall merit list will be prepared by merging the NTA Scores of all shifts and both sessions, as applicable.

Best Score for Candidates Appearing in Both Sessions

• Candidates can appear in Session 1, Session 2 or both.
• Candidates do not have to appear in both sessions.
• If a candidate appears in both sessions, the best of the two JEE Main 2027 NTA Scores will be considered for preparation of the merit list and ranking.
• The same Application Number is used for both sessions.

Tie-Breaking Criteria

For Paper 1, candidates obtaining equal total NTA Scores will be ranked using the following criteria:

• Higher NTA Score in Mathematics.
• Higher NTA Score in Physics.
• Higher NTA Score in Chemistry.
• Lower proportion of attempted incorrect answers compared with correct answers across all subjects.
• Lower proportion of attempted incorrect answers compared with correct answers in Mathematics.
• Lower proportion of attempted incorrect answers compared with correct answers in Physics.
• Lower proportion of attempted incorrect answers compared with correct answers in Chemistry.
• If the tie remains, candidates will be assigned the same rank.

NTA is responsible for conducting JEE Main, processing the answer keys and declaring the examination results. Admission and seat allocation are handled by the respective counselling authorities and institutions.

• Seat allocation for participating NITs, IIITs and other CFTIs is conducted through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) and Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB), according to the applicable procedures.
• Candidates should check the official JoSAA and CSAB websites for counselling registration, seat matrix, choice filling and allotment updates.
• Admission policies announced by the respective institutions will apply.
• Candidates must produce original certificates and documents during seat allocation and admission.
• GEN-EWS, SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwD/PwBD candidates must produce the relevant category certificates in the required formats.
• NTA does not handle admission-related grievances or seat allocation queries.