NTA JEE Mains Session I Online Form 2027 Apply Link
National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened online registration and released its official Information Bulletin for Joint Entrance Examination (Main) - 2027 Session 1 (January 2027). For undergraduate engineering programs (B.E. / B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Planning), JEE Main 2027 is the main national entrance examination for admission to NITs, IIITs, and Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs). It also serves as a qualifying test for JEE Advanced, which is used for admission to IITs. Candidates can apply through the official online portal from 24 October 2026 to 22 November 2026 if they passed Class 12 / equivalent in 2025 or 2026, or are appearing in 2027.
Important Dates
| Online Application Begin Date | 24 October 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply Online | 22 November 2026 (up to 09:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 22 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Advance Intimation of Exam City | By 2nd Week of January 2027 |
| Admit Card Download | 3 Days before Examination Date |
| Session 1 Exam Dates | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 & 28 January 2027 |
Application Fee (Per Session)
| Single Paper (B.E./B.Tech OR B.Arch OR B.Planning) | General / OBC (NCL) / EWS (Male): Rs. 1,000/- General / OBC (NCL) / EWS (Female): Rs. 800/- SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender: Rs. 500/- |
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| Both Papers (Paper 1 & Paper 2A/2B) | General / OBC / EWS (Male): Rs. 2,000/- | Female: Rs. 1,600/- SC / ST / PwD: Rs. 1,000/- |
| Payment Mode | Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI. |
Age Limit
- Minimum Age Limit: No Age Limit
- Maximum Age Limit: No Age Limit
- Candidates are eligible regardless of age if they passed Class 12 / equivalent in 2025, 2026 or are appearing in 2027.
- Candidates must meet the age limits set by their respective admitting institutes (NITs/IIITs/CFTIs).
Courses Offered & Participating Institutes
| B.E. / B.Tech | Paper 1 (Computer Based Test) |
|---|---|
| B.Arch | Paper 2A (Mathematics & Aptitude in CBT, Drawing in Offline) |
| B.Planning | Paper 2B (Mathematics, Aptitude & Planning in CBT) |
| Admission In | NITs, IIITs, CFTIs, State Govt. Engineering Colleges, and Qualifying Exam for JEE Advanced (IITs). |
NTA JEE Main 2027: Course-Wise Educational Qualification
- Must have passed the Intermediate 10+2 examination or its equivalent, with compulsory subjects Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry / Biology / Biotechnology / Technical Vocational subject.
- Must have passed in 2025, 2026 or be appearing in 2027.
- Must have passed the Intermediate 10+2 examination or its equivalent, with mandatory subjects Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
- Must meet the minimum aggregate marks prescribed by the Council of Architecture (CoA).
- Must have passed the Intermediate 10+2 examination or its equivalent, with Mathematics compulsory.
How to Apply Online for NTA JEE Main Session 1 2027
- Open jeemain.nta.nic.in, the official NTA JEE Main portal.
- Select the “JEE (Main) 2027 Registration / Application Form” link.
- Registration: Create your User ID and Password by registering with Aadhaar Card / DigiLocker / Academic Bank of Credits (ABC ID) or Passport.
- Provide complete personal details and choose your examination paper: Paper 1, Paper 2A, or Paper 2B. Choose the examination medium and 4 exam cities you prefer.
- Add your educational qualifications, including details for Class 10th and Class 12th.
- Upload Documents: Use JPG/JPEG format for your recent passport-size color photograph and signature. The photograph must show 80% of your face against a white background and be 10 KB to 200 KB. The signature must be 4 KB to 30 KB.
- Use Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI to pay the prescribed examination fee online.
- Check all the information you entered, then submit your application form.
- Download the Confirmation Page and print multiple copies for counseling and future reference. Candidates need not send physical copies to NTA.
Important Links
Before Applying
Before you submit the online application, check the official notification for full details about eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms.
Frequently asked questions
What are the important dates for NTA JEE Mains Session I Online Form 2027?
Online Application Begin Date: 24 October 2026; Last Date to Apply Online: 22 November 2026 (up to 09:00 PM); Last Date for Fee Payment: 22 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM); Advance Intimation of Exam City: By 2nd Week of January 2027.
What is the application fee for NTA JEE Mains Session I Online Form 2027?
Single Paper (B.E./B.Tech OR B.Arch OR B.Planning): General / OBC (NCL) / EWS (Male): Rs. 1,000/- General / OBC (NCL) / EWS (Female): Rs. 800/- SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender: Rs. 500/-; Both Papers (Paper 1 & Paper 2A/2B): General / OBC / EWS (Male): Rs. 2,000/- | Female: Rs. 1,600/- SC / ST / PwD: Rs. 1,000/-; Payment Mode: Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI.
What is the official website for NTA JEE Mains Session I Online Form 2027?
The official website is jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.