The Science Entrance Exam Calendar provides all the important exam dates you need to know to take your first step towards a successful academic and career path after completing Class 12. Candidates who want to pursue their interests in engineering, medicine, basic sciences, mathematics, data science and teacher education (and many other specialist pathways) must be thorough with eligibility criteria, exam patterns, key dates and the admission processes of the respective examinations.
Bringing together major undergraduate entrance exams, including IAT, NEST, CUET UG, NEET UG, JEE Main, CMI Entrance Exam, ISI Admission Test, and NCET, this blog covers everything you need to know about these examinations. It includes exam highlights, eligibility criteria, tentative exam dates, participating institutes, courses offered, exam patterns, application processes, and admission guidelines to help you compare your options and plan your preparation accordingly for your desired career.
Whether you are planning to take admission to IISERs, IISc, IITs, NITs, ISI, CMI, central universities, NISER, CEBS, medical colleges, or teacher education institutes for the 2027 academic session, this SciAstra blog will help you make informed choices and prepare effectively for your preferred entrance examination.
Science Entrance Exam Calendar 2027
Candidates can check out the list of top science entrance exams in India, their eligibility criteria and exam dates in the following section:
IISER Aptitude Test
The IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) is a national-level entrance examination conducted annually for admission to undergraduate science programmes. Candidates meeting the IAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria will get admission to the 5-year BS-MS dual degree programmes, 4-year BS programmes, and BTech programmes offered by IISERs, IISc Bengaluru, IIT Madras, IIT Guwahati, and other participating institutes.
IISER 2027 Exam Highlights
Before starting your IISER 2027 preparation, it is important to understand the key details of the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2027, including the exam mode, pattern, marking scheme, duration, subjects, and other essential information. Check out the complete IISER 2027 exam highlights below.
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2027 |
Exam Conducting Body | Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) |
Exam Level | National Level Undergraduate Entrance Exam |
Purpose | Admission to BS-MS/BS/BTech degree programmes offered by IISERs and participating institutes |
Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) / Online Mode |
Exam Frequency | Once a Year |
Duration | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
Medium of Exam | English and Hindi |
Courses Offered |
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Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with Single Correct Answer |
Total Questions | 60 Questions |
Subjects Covered | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology |
Questions per Subject | 15 Questions from each subject |
Maximum Marks | 240 Marks |
Marking Scheme | +4 for a correct answer, -1 for an incorrect answer, and 0 for unattempted questions. |
Official Website | Link will be provided once it's made live by the officials for the 2027-2028 session. |
Candidates who also want to explore the list of courses offered by IISc, IACS, IIEST Shibpur, IIT Madras and IIT Guwahati from here- IAT Courses Offered 2027
IAT Eligibility Criteria 2027
Before submitting the application form, candidates must carefully review the IAT 2027 eligibility criteria to ensure they meet all the admission requirements. Fulfilling the prescribed eligibility conditions is essential, as failure to do so may result in the cancellation of candidature at any stage of the admission process.
Criterion | Details |
Nationality | Applicants must be Indian nationals, OCI/PIO cardholders, or foreign nationals. |
Educational Qualification | Must have passed Class XII (or equivalent) in 2024, 2025, or 2026 with a science stream, from a board recognised by the Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE), India |
Subject Combination | Must have taken at least three subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics during Class XII. |
Mandatory Mathematics for Specific Programmes | For admission into certain programmes, Mathematics is mandatory at the Class XII level. These include: |
IAT Exam Calendar 2027
Candidates planning to appear for the IAT 2027 should stay updated with all the important dates related to the admission process, including the notification release, application form, correction window, examination, answer key, and result announcement. As the official IAT 2027 exam schedule has not yet been announced, the tentative dates below are based on the 2026 admission timeline.
Event Name | Tentative Dates |
IAT 2027 Notification | First Week of February 2027 |
IISER 2027 Application Form Start Date | First Week of March 2027 |
IISER 2027 Application Form End Date | Second Week of April 2027 |
IAT 2027 Application Correction Window | Second Week of April 2027 |
IAT 2027 Admit Card Release Date | Fourth Week of May 2027 |
IISER Aptitude Test 2027 | First Week of June 2027 |
IAT 2027 Provisional Answer Key | First Week of June 2027 (After the successful conduct of the exam) |
IAT 2027 Student Response Sheet | Second Week of June 2027 |
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NEST Entrance Exam
The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) is a national-level entrance examination conducted once every year for admission to 5-year integrated MSc programmes in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. The exam serves as the gateway to two premier science institutes in India—NISER Bhubaneswar and UM–DAE Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (CEBS), Mumbai, both of which function under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India.
NEST 2027 Exam Highlights
Before beginning your NEST 2027 preparation, it is important to understand the key aspects of the examination, including the conducting body, exam mode, courses offered, marking scheme, and other essential details. Check out the NEST 2027 exam highlights in the table below.
NEST 2027 Highlights | |
Features | Details |
Exam Name | National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) |
Exam Conducting Body | National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar |
Exam Level | Undergraduate Level |
Courses Offered | 5-year MSc in Physics |
Exam Mode | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
Exam Frequency | Once a year |
Registration Fee | Female candidates (all categories) – INR 700 |
Type of Question | Multiple-Choice Question (80 questions) |
Marking Scheme | +3 marks for each correct answer; -1 mark for each incorrect answer |
Exam Medium (Language) | English and Hindi |
Exam Medium | Computer-Based Test Mode (CBT) / Online |
Exam Duration | 3 hours |
Sections | Physics (20 questions, 60 marks) |
Official Website | |
NEST 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates aspiring to appear for NEST 2027 must fulfil the prescribed NEST 2027 eligibility criteria to be considered for admission. It is important to verify all the eligibility requirements in advance, as only eligible candidates can secure admission to the 5-year Integrated MSc programmes offered through NEST.
NEST 2027 Eligibility | |
| Class 12 pass in the science stream from a recognised state or central board in 2025 or 2026. Candidates who are going to appear for the Class 12 final exam in 2027 can also apply for the exam. They need their final scorecard at the time of admission. |
Minimum Qualifying Marks | 60% marks in Class 12 board exam for general and OBC candidates. 55% marks in Class 12 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. |
Age Limit | No age limit |
NEST 2027 Exam Calendar
Candidates should keep track of the important NEST 2027 exam dates to stay updated on the notification, registration, admit card, exam, result, and other admission-related events. Check out the tentative NEST 2027 exam schedule below.
NEST 2027 Exam Schedule | |
Events | Dates (Tentative) |
NEST 2027 Notification | First Week of February 2027 |
NEST 2027 Registration Starts | First Week of February 2027 |
NEST 2027 Last Date for Registration | Second Week of May 2027 |
NEST 2027 Last Date to Submit Fee | Second Week of May 2027 |
NEST 2027 Application Correction Window | Third Week of May 2027 |
NEST 2027 Mock Test Opens | Third Week of May 2027 |
NEST 2027 Admit Card | Fourth Week of June 2027 |
NEST 2027 Exam | First Week of June 2027 |
NEST 2027 Provisional Answer Key | Second Week of June 2027 |
NEST 2027 Provisional Answer Objection Window | Third Week of June 2027 |
NEST 2027 Final Answer Key | First Week of July 2027 |
NEST 2027 Result | Fourth Week of July 2027 |
NEST UG 2027 Counselling Begins | Third Week of July 2027 |
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CUET UG Exam
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) is a national-level undergraduate entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) once every year for admission to undergraduate programmes offered by the University of Delhi, BHU, AMU, and other CUET participating institutions across India.
Qualifying the CUET UG allows candidates to apply for undergraduate programmes like BSc, BA, BCom, BFA and other UG courses at top participating universities based on their CUET scores and the admission criteria prescribed by each institution.
CUET UG 2027 Exam Highlights
Candidates planning to appear for the CUET UG 2027 examination should be familiar with its important details, including the conducting body, exam mode, subject choices, CUET exam pattern 2027, and marking scheme. Check out the CUET UG 2027 exam highlights below.
CUET 2027 Exam Highlights | |
Features | Details |
Exam Name | Common University Entrance Test |
Examination Level | Undergraduate admissions |
Conducting Body | National Testing Agency |
Admission Academic Year | 2027-2028 |
Exam Frequency | Once in a year |
Number of Subjects Offered | 13 languages |
CUET application process 2026 | Online |
Medium of Exam | 13 languages: English, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Odia, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Urdu |
Mode of examination | Computer-Based Test |
Number of CUET subject choice | Maximum five |
Number of questions in each test | 50 questions |
Nature of questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
Duration for each test | 60 minutes (compensatory 20 minutes for each hour will be provided to PwBD candidates) |
Marking for correct answer | 5 marks |
Marking from wrong answer | -1 mark |
CUET UG 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates aspiring to appear for CUET UG 2027 must satisfy the prescribed CUET UG 2027 eligibility criteria to be considered for admission to participating universities. While CUET does not prescribe an age limit, applicants must meet the eligibility requirements specified by their preferred university and programme.
Criteria | Details |
Educational Qualification | Candidates who have passed or are appearing for the Class 12 examination from a recognised board are eligible to apply for CUET UG 2027. |
Recognized Qualifying Examinations | Class 12 or an equivalent examination conducted by a recognised state board, central board, university, or other recognised educational authority in India or abroad, as accepted by the respective participating university. |
Age Limit | There is no age limit to apply for the CUET UG exam. However, candidates must satisfy the age requirements (if any) prescribed by the university to which they are seeking admission. |
CUET UG 2027 Exam Calendar
Candidates appearing for CUET UG 2027 should stay updated with the important dates related to the notification, registration, admit card, examination, answer key, and result. Check out the tentative CUET UG 2027 exam schedule below.
CUET Dates 2027 | |
Events | Dates (Tentative) |
CUET 2027 Official Notification Release | First Week of January 2027 |
CUET 2027 Registration Starts | First Week of January 2027 |
Last Date to Apply for CUET 2027 | Last Week of February 2027 |
CUET 2027 Last Date to Submit Fee | First Week of February 2027 |
CUET UG 2027 Application Correction Window | Second Week of February 2027 |
Release of CUET UG 2027 Datesheet | Third Week of April 2027 |
CUET UG 2027 City Intimation Slip | First Week of May 2027 |
Downloading of CUET UG 2027 Admit Card | Second Week of May 2027 |
CUET UG 2027 Exam | May–June 2027 |
CUET UG 2027 Provisional Answer Key | Third Week of June 2027 |
CUET 2027 Provisional Answer Objection Window | Third Week of June 2027 |
CUET UG 2027 Final Answer Key | First Week of July 2027 |
CUET UG 2027 Result Announcement | Fourth Week of July 2027 |
CUET UG 2027 Counselling Begins | To be announced by participating universities |
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NEET UG Exam
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) is a national-level undergraduate medical entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) once every year for admission to undergraduate medical and allied health science programmes across India.
NEET is conducted to provide admission to courses such as MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, BAMS, BUMS, BVSc & AH, and other allied programmes offered by medical, dental, AYUSH, veterinary, and participating institutions. Qualifying the NEET exam enables candidates to secure admission to these undergraduate programmes based on their NEET score and the admission criteria prescribed by the respective authorities.
NEET UG 2027 Exam Highlights
Candidates preparing for the NEET UG 2027 examination should be familiar with the key details related to the exam, including the conducting body, eligibility, exam pattern, marking scheme, and other important information. Check out the NEET UG 2027 exam highlights below.
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) |
Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Exam Purpose | Only pre-medical entrance test for admission to undergraduate medical and allied courses |
Courses Offered | MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BVSC & AH, BSc Nursing |
Exam Frequency | Once a year |
Total Registrations | 22.79 lakh (Approx. in NEET 2026) |
Exam Mode | Offline (Pen-and-Paper Based) |
Duration | 3 Hours/180 Minutes |
Exam Timings (tentative) | 2 PM to 5 PM |
Total Questions | 180 Questions |
Total Marks | 720 Marks |
Subjects Covered | Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology |
Questions per Subject | 45 Questions Each |
Subject-Wise Weightage | Physics (180 marks) |
Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Marking Scheme | +4 for each correct answer-1 for each incorrect answer0 for unattempted questions |
Negative Marking | –1 for Incorrect Answer |
Language Options | English, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Assamese, Odia, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam |
Exam Medium Choice | Selected during the Application Form |
Syllabus Basis | Class 11 & Class 12 NCERT Curriculum |
NEET Helpline Numbers | 011-69227700, 011-40759000 |
NEET Official Website | neetntanicin |
NEET UG 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates aspiring to appear for NEET UG 2027 must fulfil the prescribed NEET UG 2027 eligibility criteria to be considered for admission to undergraduate medical and allied courses. Check out the essential eligibility requirements in the table below.
Criteria | Details |
Educational Qualification | Candidates who have passed or are appearing for Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, Mathematics, and English are eligible to apply for NEET UG 2027. Candidates must select the appropriate qualifying examination code while filling out the application form. |
Minimum Age | Candidates must have completed 17 years of age on or before 31st December 2027. |
Upper Age Limit | There is no upper age limit for appearing in the NEET UG examination. |
Nationality | Indian citizens, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), and Foreign Nationals are eligible to apply. Indian Citizens and OCIs seeking admission to undergraduate medical or dental courses in foreign institutions are also required to qualify NEET (UG). |
NEET 2027 Exam Calendar
Candidates preparing for NEET UG 2027 should stay updated with the important dates related to the notification, registration, correction window, admit card, examination, and result. Based on the previous year's schedule, the tentative NEET 2027 exam dates are provided below.
Event | Dates (Tentative) |
NEET 2027 Information Bulletin | Second Week of February 2027 |
NEET 2027 Registration Starts | Second Week of February 2027 |
Last Date to Apply Online | Second Week of March 2027 |
NEET 2027 Fee Payment Last Date | Second Week of March 2027 |
Application Correction Window | Third Week of March 2027 |
City Intimation Slip | Third Week of April 2027 |
NEET 2027 Admit Card | Fourth Week of April 2027 |
NEET UG 2027 Exam Date | First Week of May 2027 |
NEET 2027 Result | Fourth Week of June 2027 |
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CMI Entrance Exam
The Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI) Entrance Exam is a national-level entrance examination conducted once every year by the Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI) for admission to its undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programmes. CMI conducts this entrance exam for admission to programmes in Mathematics, Computer Science, and Data Science.
CMI Entrance Exam 2027 Highlights
Candidates planning to appear for the CMI Entrance Exam 2027 should understand the key details of the examination before beginning their preparation. Check out the complete details here:
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | CMI Entrance Exam 2027 |
Exam Level | National Level Entrance Exam |
Exam Conducting Body | Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI) |
Purpose | Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, and related fields offered by Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI) |
Exam Mode | Offline Mode (Pen and Paper Based Test) |
Exam Frequency | Once a Year |
Duration | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
Medium of Exam | English |
Question Type | Part A: Numerical Answer Type (NAT), MCQs, True/False statements, and problems; Part B: Subjective Questions |
Total Questions | 27 Questions (Based on previous year pattern, for Bsc courses) |
Subjects Covered | Mathematics (UG Courses) and programme-specific subjects for PG courses |
Maximum Marks | 120 Marks |
Official Website | Link will be provided once it is made live by the officials for the session 2027-2028 |
CMI Entrance Exam 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who wish to sit for the CMI Entrance Exam 2027 need to meet the minimum eligibility criteria set by the exam authorities. Note that a candidate may be disallowed from moving to the next stage of admission if it is found that they are unable to meet the CMI 2027 eligibility criteria.
Criteria | Details |
Educational Qualification | Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised central or state board. |
Appearing Candidates | Candidates appearing for their Class 12 final examination in 2027 are also eligible to apply. They must produce their final marksheet or result at the time of admission. |
Olympiad Exemption | Students with exceptional performance in the National Olympiads in Mathematics and Physics conducted by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) or the Indian Computing Olympiad conducted by the Indian Association for Research in Computing Science (IARCS) may be exempted from the entrance examination at the discretion of the CMI Admissions Committee. |
CMI Entrance Exam Calendar 2027
As the exam conducting body has not announced the schedule for the CMI Entrance Exam 2027, we have mentioned below the tentative timeline based on the previous year's exam calendar CMI Entrance Exam Dates 2026 :
Event Name | Tentative Dates |
CMI Entrance Exam 2027 Notification | February 2027 |
CMI Entrance Exam 2027 Application Form Start Date | First Week of March 2027 |
CMI Entrance Exam 2027 Application Form End Date | First Week of April 2027 |
CMI Entrance Exam 2027 Admit Card Release Date | Fourth Week of April 2027 |
CMI Entrance Exam 2027 | First Week of May 2027 |
CMI Entrance Exam 2027 Answer Key | First Week of June 2027 |
CMI Entrance Exam 2027 Result Release Date | Second Week of June 2027 |
CMI Entrance Exam 2027 Interview Process | Mid-June 2027 |
CMI Academic Session Begins | First Week of August 2027 |
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ISI Admission Test
The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Admission Test serves as the gateway for admission to various UG and PG programmes offered by the institute. It is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode and assesses candidates through objective and subjective questions to evaluate their mathematical aptitude, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
ISI Exam Highlights 2027
Candidates preparing for the ISI Admission Test 2027 should be familiar with the important details of the examination, including the conducting body, exam mode, courses offered, test pattern, and duration. Check out the ISI Admission Test 2027 highlights below.
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | Indian Statistical Institute Admission Test (ISI Admission Test) |
Conducting Body | Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata |
Institute Website | isical.ac.in/ |
Official Exam Website | wwwisicalacin/~admission |
Exam Level | Undergraduate and Undergraduate |
Exam Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper-based Test) |
Courses Offered through the Exam | 3-year Bachelor of Statistics (Hons) |
Test Medium | English |
Total Questions | Three Sections (All Subject-Specific): |
Section-Wise Duration | Section 1: 120 minutes |
ISI Admission Test 2027 Eligibility Criteria
The ISI Admission Test 2027 eligibility criteria vary depending on the programme selected by the candidate. Check the course-wise eligibility requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes below.
ISI Admission Test 2027 Eligibility Criteria (UG Courses)
Candidates applying for undergraduate programmes must fulfil the following eligibility requirements.
Course | Eligibility Criteria |
Bachelor of Statistics (Hons) | A candidate must complete their 10+2 Higher Secondary Education (or its equivalent) with Mathematics and English as subjects. |
Bachelor of Mathematics (Hons) | There should be a successful completion of 10+2 years of Higher Secondary Education (or its equivalent) with Mathematics and English as subjects. (Course offered at Bengaluru) |
ISI Admission Test 2027Exam Calendar
Candidates planning to appear for the ISI Admission Test 2027 should stay updated with the important events related to the admission process. Check out the tentative ISI Admission Test 2027 exam dates that are based on the previous year's timeline below.
ISI Admission Test 2027 Schedule | |
Events | Date |
ISI Admission Test Application Form 2027 Release Date | Second week of February 2027 |
ISI Admission Test Application Form 2027 End Date | Fourth week of March 2027 |
ISI Admission Test Admit Card 2027 | Third week of April 2027 |
ISI Admission Test 2027 | Second week of May 2027 |
ISI Admission Test Results 2027 | Second week of June 2027 |
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NCET Exam
The National Common Entrance Test (NCET) is a national-level entrance examination conducted for candidates seeking admission to the 4-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP). The programme integrates an undergraduate degree (such as BA, BSc, or BCom) with a Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree, preparing students for careers as qualified teachers.
NCET is conducted to provide admission to Central and State Universities, IITs, NITs, Regional Institutes of Education (RIEs), and Government Colleges offering the ITEP programme. The examination is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which aims to strengthen teacher education and improve the quality of school education in India.
NCET 2027: Exam Highlights
Candidates preparing for the NCET 2027 examination should be familiar with the important details related to the exam, including the conducting body, exam mode, duration, languages, and other key information. Check out the NCET 2027 exam highlights below.
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | National Common Entrance Test (NCET) |
Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Exam Level | National |
Frequency | Once a year |
Mode of Exam | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Languages | 13 languages (Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu) |
Official Website | exams.nta.ac.in/NCET |
NCET 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates aspiring to appear for NCET 2027 must fulfil the prescribed NCET 2027 eligibility criteria to be considered for admission to the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP). Check out the essential eligibility requirements below.
Eligibility Criteria | Details |
| There is no age limit for the candidates. Candidates who have passed the Class 12/equivalent examination or are appearing in 2027, irrespective of their age, can appear for the NCET 2027 examination. |
Educational Qualifications | Candidates who have passed or are appearing for the Class 12 (10+2) examination or its equivalent from a recognised Central Board, State Board, University, or any other recognised educational authority in India or abroad are eligible to apply. |
NCET 2027 Exam Calendar
Candidates appearing for NCET 2027 should stay updated with the important dates related to the notification, registration, admit card, examination, answer key, and result. Check out the tentative NCET 2027 exam dates below.
Exam Events | Tentative Dates |
NCET 2027 Notification | Second Week of February 2027 |
NCET 2027 Registration Date | Second Week of February 2027 to Second Week of March 2027 |
NCET 2027 Last Date to Submit Registration Fee | Second Week of March 2027 |
NCET 2027 Admit Card | Third Week of April 2027 |
NCET 2027 Exam Date | Third Week of April 2027 |
NCET 2027 Provisional Answer Key | Third Week of May 2027 |
NCET 2027 Final Answer Key | Second Week of June 2027 |
NCET 2027 Result | Third Week of June 2027 |
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JEE Main Exam
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is a national-level engineering entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) twice every year for admission to undergraduate engineering, architecture, and planning programmes across India.
JEE Main is conducted to provide admission to BE/BTech, BArch, and BPlanning programmes offered by NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and other participating institutions. It also serves as the qualifying examination for JEE Advanced, which is required for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Qualifying candidates can secure admission based on their JEE Main score and the eligibility criteria prescribed by the participating institutes.
JEE Main 2027 Exam Highlights
Candidates preparing for JEE Main 2027 should be familiar with the important details of the examination, including the conducting body, exam mode, courses offered, marking scheme, and participating institutes. Check out the JEE Main 2027 exam highlights below.
JEE Main 2027 Highlights | |
Exam Name | Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main), also known as “JEE Mains” |
Exam conducting body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Official website | jeemainntanicin |
Exam level | National |
Exam frequency | Twice a year (in January and April) |
Exam mode | Computer-based Test (Online) |
Offered courses | BTechBArchBPlan |
Exam duration | 3 hours |
Exam medium | Conducted in 13 languages – English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu |
Total marks | 300 marks for Paper-1 for BE/BTech |
Marking scheme | Each correct response = +4 marksEach incorrect response = -1 markNot attempted questions = 0 mark |
Total questions | BE/BTech: 75 questions in Paper 1 |
Colleges accepting the exam scores | National Institutes of Technology (NITs) |
JEE Main 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates aspiring to appear for JEE Main 2027 must fulfil the prescribed JEE Main 2027 eligibility criteria to be considered for admission to participating institutes. Check out the essential eligibility requirements below.
Criteria | Details |
Educational Qualification | Candidates who have passed or are appearing for the Class 12 (10+2) examination or its equivalent from a recognised board are eligible to apply for JEE Main 2027. |
Recognized Qualifying Examinations | Class 12 or equivalent examination conducted by a recognised Central Board, State Board, University, AICTE-recognised diploma board, or any other recognised educational authority in India or abroad, as accepted by the participating institutes. |
Year of Passing | Candidates who have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) in 2025 or 2026, or are appearing in 2027, are eligible to apply for JEE Main 2027. |
Age Limit | There is no age limit for appearing in JEE Main 2027. However, candidates must fulfil the age criteria (if any) prescribed by the institute(s) to which they are seeking admission. |
JEE Main 2027 Exam Calendar
JEE Main is conducted in two sessions every year, in January and April. Check out the tentative schedule for JEE Main 2027 Exam Dates for both sessions below.
JEE Main 2027 January Session Dates
The tentative schedule for the JEE Main 2027 January Session is provided below.
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Dates | |
Event | Tentative Date Range |
JEE Main 2027 Release of Notification (January Session) | First Week of November 2026 |
JEE Main 2027 Application Form Start (January Session) | First Week of November 2026 |
JEE Main 2027 Last Date to Apply (January Session) | First Week of December 2026 |
JEE Main 2027 Correction Window (January Session) | Second Week of December 2026 |
JEE Main 2027 Admit Card Release (January Session) | Third Week of January 2027 |
JEE Main 2027 Exam Dates (January Session) | Last Week of January 2027 |
JEE Main 2027 Answer Key Release (January Session) | First Week of February 2027 |
JEE Main 2027 Result Declaration (January Session) | Second Week of February 2027 |
JEE Main 2027 April Session Dates
The tentative schedule for the JEE Main 2027 April Session is provided below.
JEE Main 2027 Session 2 Dates | |
Event | Tentative Date Range |
JEE Main 2027 Application Form Start (April Session) | First Week of February 2027 |
JEE Main 2027 Last Date to Apply (April Session) | First Week of March 2027 |
JEE Main 2027 Correction Window (April Session) | Second Week of March 2027 |
JEE Main 2027 Admit Card Release (April Session) | First Week of April 2027 |
JEE Main 2027 Exam Dates (April Session) | Second Week of April 2027 |
JEE Main 2027 Answer Key Release (April Session) | Third Week of April 2027 |
JEE Main 2027 Result Declaration (April Session) | Last Week of April 2027 |
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Conclusion
It is not just about getting admission but about choosing the right entrance examination that will match you with a suitable academic path that fits your interests, career goals and future plans. Each exam offered presents its own possibilities: whether you dream of an education within engineering, medicine, basic sciences, mathematics, data science or teacher education (or even interdisciplinary programmes) at some of India's top institutions.
It is always good to know all about the eligibility, exam pattern, important dates, participating institutes and the admissions process beforehand so that you can make better decisions and get prepared with greater confidence.
