Latest update (30 Oct 2026)
NTA now allows a fresh Session 1 application even if you already have an Application Number or have paid the fee. Only the last form with a successful fee payment and a generated Confirmation Page counts. Read the official notice (PDF).
NTA opened the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application on 24 October 2026. This guide follows the official Public Notice and Information Bulletin line by line: dates, fees, who can apply, how to fill the form, and what to do if you made a mistake. Every date and fee below comes from NTA's documents, linked at the end of each section.
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Application 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 submission with ₹500 late fee | 23 November 2026 to 26 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Correction window | 27 November 2026 to 29 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| City intimation slip | 30 December 2026 |
| Admit card download | 13 January 2027 |
| Session 1 exam dates | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027 |
Source: NTA Public Notice dated 24.10.2026 and the JEE Main 2027 Information Bulletin. The late fee of ₹500 is added to the category fee and is the same for every category.
Session 2 Application Dates
The bulletin gives the tentative Session 2 (April 2027) schedule: applications from 5 January 2027 to 3 February 2027, late fee window 4 to 7 February 2027, correction 8 to 10 February 2027, city slip on 12 March 2027 and admit card on 25 March 2027. You can apply for Session 2 using the same Application Number if you applied for Session 1; NTA will issue a separate notification when that window opens.
Application Fee for JEE Main 2027
Fee per session for one paper, centres in India (centres outside India are ₹5,000 for General male):
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹1,000 | ₹800 |
| Gen-EWS / OBC (NCL) | ₹900 | ₹800 |
| SC / ST / PwD / PwBD | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Third Gender | ₹500 | ₹500 |
Applying for two papers (for example B.Tech plus B.Arch) costs more; the full table, including centres outside India, is in the bulletin. Payment is online only: credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI. Fee already paid is not refunded.
Who Can Apply
- There is no age limit for JEE Main 2027.
- Candidates who passed Class 12 or equivalent in 2025 or 2026, or who appear in 2027, are eligible. Those who passed in 2024 or earlier are not eligible.
- The qualifying examination can be any recognised board exam listed in the bulletin; check your institute's own rules for admission.
How to Fill the JEE Main 2027 Form
- Register on jeemain.nta.nic.in using the Session 1 application link. Use your own mobile number and email: all communication goes there, and one number or email works for one form only.
- Log in with your own DigiLocker, JanParichay or e-Pramaan credentials. NTA advises doing Re-KYC through DigiLocker first so your latest details are fetched (see the 28 Oct advisory).
- Check name and date of birth. They must match your Class 10 certificate or mark sheet.
- Choose paper, medium and cities, then upload photograph and signature as specified in the bulletin.
- Pay the fee online and download the Confirmation Page. It is generated only after successful payment.
Made a Mistake? Correction vs Fresh Form
NTA advises using the correction window (27 to 29 November 2026) if you only need to amend certain details. If you prefer, the 30 October notice lets you submit a fresh form. Rules from that notice:
- A new Application Number is generated and all details and uploads must be entered again.
- Only the last form with successful payment and a generated Confirmation Page is valid.
- The fee paid on the earlier form is neither refunded nor adjusted.
- Appearing, or trying to appear, with more than one Application Number is treated as Unfair Means. Merely holding two numbers is not.
Do not wait for the last day
Payment gateways slow down near the deadline. Fill the form early and keep a copy of the Confirmation Page.
After You Apply
Use the weeks before the 20 January exam on timed practice. Work chapter by chapter through the JEE Main previous-year questions, and see where you stand with the JEE Main rank predictor. The exam format is covered in the JEE Main 2027 exam dates and pattern guide.
Practise in the real exam format
Free full-length JEE Main mock tests with 75 questions, +4/-1 marking and detailed analysis.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for JEE Main 2027 Session 1?
22 November 2026 up to 11:50 PM, including fee payment. With a ₹500 late fee you can submit until 26 November 2026.
Is there an age limit for JEE Main 2027?
No. Candidates who passed Class 12 in 2025 or 2026, or appear in 2027, can apply regardless of age. Institutes may have their own age criteria for admission.
Can I submit a new form if I made an error?
Yes. NTA's 30 October 2026 notice allows a fresh Session 1 form even after paying. The last form with paid fee and Confirmation Page is the valid one, and the earlier fee is not refunded. For small changes, use the correction window on 27 to 29 November 2026 instead.
Do I apply separately for Session 2?
Yes. Session 1 fee covers Session 1 only. Session 2 applications are tentatively scheduled for 5 January to 3 February 2027, and NTA will notify when the window opens.
Which login should I use?
NTA advises logging in with your own DigiLocker, JanParichay or e-Pramaan credentials and doing Re-KYC on DigiLocker first, so that identity and biometric details match at later stages.
Official sources: Public Notice 24.10.2026, Information Bulletin, Advisory 28.10.2026, Clarification 30.10.2026. Always confirm on jeemain.nta.nic.in.