NTA has released the JEE Main 2027 Information Bulletin. The exam runs in two sessions: Session 1 in January 2027 and Session 2 in April 2027. This page collects the official exam dates, shift timings, paper pattern and marking scheme, all taken from NTA's documents.
JEE Main 2027 Exam Dates
| Event | Session 1 (January 2027) | Session 2 (April 2027, tentative) |
|---|---|---|
| Application window | 24 Oct to 22 Nov 2026 | 5 Jan to 3 Feb 2027 |
| Late fee window (₹500) | 23 to 26 Nov 2026 | 4 to 7 Feb 2027 |
| Correction window | 27 to 29 Nov 2026 | 8 to 10 Feb 2027 |
| City intimation slip | 30 Dec 2026 | 12 Mar 2027 |
| Admit card | 13 Jan 2027 | 25 Mar 2027 |
| Exam dates | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 Jan 2027 | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Apr 2027 |
Source: NTA Public Notice dated 24.10.2026 and the Information Bulletin. Your exact date, shift and city appear on your admit card. Application steps and fees are in our JEE Main 2027 application form guide.
Shift Timings and Duration
| Paper length | First shift | Second shift |
|---|---|---|
| 3 hours (Paper 1, 2A or 2B alone) | 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| 3 hours 30 minutes (B.Arch and B.Planning both) | 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
Paper 1 (B.E. / B.Tech) Pattern
| Subject | Section A (MCQ) | Section B (numerical) | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 5 | 100 |
| Physics | 20 | 5 | 100 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 5 | 100 |
| Total | 60 | 15 | 300 |
Paper 1 is a computer based test only. In Section B you type an integer answer using the on-screen keypad, rounded to the nearest integer. The bulletin states that three subjects carry equal weightage.
Marking Scheme
| Outcome | MCQ (Section A) | Numerical (Section B) |
|---|---|---|
| Correct answer | +4 | +4 |
| Incorrect answer | -1 | -1 |
| Unanswered or marked for review without an answer | 0 | 0 |
Negative marking applies to numerical questions too
The 2027 bulletin says there is negative marking for incorrect answers in both Section A and Section B. Guess carefully in Section B.
Paper 2A (B.Arch) and 2B (B.Planning)
- Paper 2A: Mathematics (20 MCQ + 5 numerical), Aptitude Test (50) and Drawing Test (2), 77 questions. Drawing is on paper in offline mode on an A4 sheet; the rest is computer based.
- Paper 2B: Mathematics (20 + 5), Aptitude Test (50) and Planning-based questions (25), 100 questions, fully computer based.
Languages and Merit
The exam is offered in 13 languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. Raw scores are converted to NTA scores, and overall merit is prepared by merging NTA scores of all shifts of both sessions. Ties are broken first by NTA score in Mathematics, then Physics, then Chemistry. Our NTA score vs percentile explainer shows how this works in practice.
Syllabus
NTA published the JEE Main 2027 syllabus alongside the bulletin: official syllabus PDF. For chapter-wise practice, browse the JEE Main syllabus pages and previous-year questions, and estimate your standing with the JEE Main rank predictor.
Rehearse the 75-question paper
Free full-length JEE Main mocks with the same 20 + 5 per subject structure and +4/-1 marking.
Frequently asked questions
When is JEE Main 2027 Session 1?
Session 1 is on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027, in two shifts: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
When is JEE Main 2027 Session 2?
The bulletin lists 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 April 2027. The Session 2 application schedule in the bulletin is tentative and NTA will notify it separately.
Is there negative marking for numerical questions?
Yes. The JEE Main 2027 bulletin gives -1 for an incorrect answer in both Section A (MCQ) and Section B (numerical). Correct answers earn +4 and unanswered questions earn 0.
How many questions are in JEE Main 2027 Paper 1?
75 questions for 300 marks: 25 each in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, made of 20 MCQs and 5 numerical questions per subject.
When will the admit card for Session 1 be released?
NTA lists 13 January 2027 for admit card download. The city intimation slip is scheduled for 30 December 2026.
Official sources: Public Notice 24.10.2026, Information Bulletin, Syllabus. Confirm any change on jeemain.nta.nic.in.