The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main) 2027 in two sessions: in January 2027 and April 2027. The exam will be conducted for admission to UG engineering courses offered by IITs, NITs and CFTIs.
Many private institutes also accept JEE Main scores for admission to BTech and BE courses.
Candidates need to note that the JEE Main is the qualifying exam for the JEE Advanced through which admission to Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are offered.
If you are preparing for JEE Main 2027, you can find all the important details and updates, including application process, dates, eligibility to apply, pattern, syllabus and others related to the exam, on this SciAstra blog.
What is JEE Main?
The Joint Entrance Exam Main (JEE Main) is an entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency for admission to undergraduate engineering programmes offered by NITs, IITs, CFTIs, and institutions/universities funded or recognised by state governments in India.
The JEE Main consists of two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Paper 1 is held for undergraduate engineering programmes offered by NITs, IITs, CFTIs, and institutions/universities funded or recognised by state governments.
JEE Main Paper 2 is conducted for admission to the Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) and Bachelor of Planning (BPlan) courses in India.
Candidates need to note that JEE Main is the eligibility test for JEE Advanced, which is conducted for admission to IITs. Therefore, as we mentioned earlier, the JEE Main is also held for admission to IITs.
People often refer to both JEE Main Paper 1 and Paper 2 collectively as "JEE Mains".
JEE Main 2027: Overview
To understand the JEE Main 2027 exam quickly, candidates can check the following most important details related to it:
JEE Main 2026 Overview | |
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Exam conducting body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
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Exam level | National |
Exam frequency | Twice a year (in January and April) |
Exam mode | Computer-based Test (Online) |
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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 400 marks for Paper-2A for BArch 400 marks for Paper-2B for BPlan |
Marking scheme | Each correct response = +4 marks Each incorrect response = -1 mark Not attempted questions = 0 mark |
Total questions | BE/BTech: 75 questions in Paper 1 BArch: 77 questions in Paper 2A BPlan: 100 questions in Paper 2B |
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JEE Main 2027 Dates
JEE Main is conducted in two sessions every year: in January and April. The dates for the two sessions of the exam will be different. There will be multiple exam shifts for both sessions in 2027. Check out the complete schedule for JEE Main 2027 below.
JEE Main January 2027 Session Dates
Check out the tentative dates for the January session of the JEE Main 2027 below:
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Event | Tentative Date Range |
JEE Main 2027 Release of Notification (January Session) | November 2026 (1st week) |
JEE Main 2027 Application Form Start (January Session) | November 2026 (1st week) |
JEE Main 2027 Last Date to Apply (January Session) | December 2026 (1st week) |
JEE Main 2027 Correction Window (January Session) | December 2026 (2nd week) |
JEE Main 2027 Admit Card Release (January Session) | January 2027 (3rd week) |
JEE Main 2027 Exam Dates (January Session) | January 2027 (last week) |
JEE Main 2027 Answer Key Release (January Session) | February 2027 (1st week) |
JEE Main 2027 Result Declaration (January Session) | February 2027 (2nd week) |
JEE Main April 2027 Session Dates
The tentative dates for the JEE Main 2026 April sessions are mentioned below:
JEE Main 2027 Session 2 Dates | |
Event | Tentative Date Range |
JEE Main 2027 Application Form Start (April Session) | February 2027 (1st week) |
JEE Main 2027 Last Date to Apply (April Session) | March 2027 (1st week) |
JEE Main 2027 Correction Window (April Session) | March 2027 (2nd week) |
JEE Main 2027 Admit Card Release (April Session) | April 2027 (1st week) |
JEE Main 2027 Exam Dates (April Session) | April 2027 (2nd week) |
JEE Main 2027 Answer Key Release (April Session) | April 2027 (3rd week) |
JEE Main 2027 Result Declaration (April Session) | April 2027 (last week) |
JEE Main 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who cleared Class 12 in 2025 or 2026, or students appearing in Class 12 in 2027 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, can apply for JEE Main 2027. There are category-wise minimum qualifying marks criteria to fill out the application form for the exam. Check out the criteria below:
JEE Main 2027 Minimum Qualifying Marks In 12th/Equivalent Exam | |
Candidate Category | JEE Main Qualifying Marks |
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Click on the link below to check the complete details about the JEE Main 2027 eligibility criteria.
JEE Main 2027 Eligibility Criteria
JEE Main 2027 Application Process
The JEE Main 2027 application form for Session 1 is expected to be released in the first week of November 2026, at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
The application process for Session 2 of JEE Main 2027 is likely to be released in April 2027 on the same official website.
To fill out the form, candidates can use the following steps:
1. Fill out the JEE Mains Registration Form
Go to the official website of JEE Main - jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Click on the "Registration for JEE Main(2027) [Session I/Session II]” option.
Click on the “New Registration” option and read all the instructions related to the application process.
Fill out the required details, such as the candidate’s name, parents’/guardians’ names, gender, address for communication and present address.
Create a password to complete the registration.
After completing the registration, you will receive a system-generated Application Number via email and SMS.
2. Fill out the JEE Mains Application Form
To fill out the JEE Main Application Form, click on the “Already Registered Candidate” option.
Log in by using the provided “JEE Main Application Number” and the “Password” that you generated during registration.
Fill out personal details.
Choose exam cities (exam centres).
Upload your live photo and scanned copies of your passport-size photo, signature and Class X or Equivalent Certificate/Marks-sheet.
Upload PwD/PwBD Certificate (if applicable).
3. Pay Application Fee
Pay the JEE Main application fees as per your category. The category-wise application fees for the exam are mentioned on this page.
The fee must be paid online using Credit Card/ Debit Card/ UPI/ Net Banking.
Review all the entered details. Correct them if required.
Submit the form after reviewing it.
JEE Mains Application Fees 2027
The JEE Main application process will be completed successfully only if candidates pay the application fee. The category-wise JEE Main 2027 application fees are mentioned below:
Course(s) / Paper(s) | Category | Gender | Fee (India) in INR | Fee (Outside India) In INR |
Paper 1: BE/BTech OR Paper 2A: BArch OR Paper 2B: BPlanning | General | Male | 1000 | 5000 |
Female | 800 | 4000 | ||
Gen-EWS/OBC (NCL) | Male | 900 | 4500 | |
Female | 800 | 4000 | ||
SC/ST/PwD/PwBD | Male | 500 | 2500 | |
Female | 500 | 2500 | ||
Third Gender | 500 | 3000 | ||
Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech & Paper 2A: BArch OR Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech & Paper 2B: BPlanning OR Paper 1: BE/BTech, Paper 2A: BArch & Paper 2B: BPlanning OR Paper 2A: Arch & Paper 2B: BPlanning | General/Gen-EWS/OBC (NCL) | Male | 2000 | 10000 |
Female | 1600 | 8000 | ||
SC/ST/PwD/PwBD | Male | 1000 | 5000 | |
Female | 1000 | 5000 | ||
Third Gender | 1000 | 5000 | ||
Note: Service Charges & GST (as applicable) will be charged extra by the Bank. | ||||
Note: The details provided here about the JEE Main 2027 application fees are based on last year’s data. The fees are subject to change.
JEE Main 2027 Pattern
The question papers of JEE Main 2027 can be categorised into two categories: Paper 1 and Paper 2.
JEE Main Paper 1 is for candidates who aim to get admission to Bachelor of Engineering (BE) and Bachelor of Technology (BTech) courses.
JEE Main Paper 2 is of two types: Paper 2A and Paper 2B. Paper 2A is for candidates who want to get admission to Bachelor of Architecture (BArch), and Paper 2B is for candidates who want to get admission to Bachelor of Planning (BPlan) courses.
The details of the exam pattern for these papers are as follows:
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2027 for Paper 1 (BE/BTech)
Check out the JEE Main exam pattern for BE/Tech:
JEE Main 2027 Exam Pattern for Paper 1: BE/BTech | |
Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
Type of Questions | Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
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Total Number of Questions | 75 questions |
Total Marks | 100 marks |
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Marking Scheme for Section B |
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JEE Main Exam Pattern 2027 for Paper 2A (BArch)
The JEE Main exam pattern 2027 for Paper 2A (BArch) is as follows:
JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern for Paper 2A: BArch | |
Exam Mode | Part I: Mathematics Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT) Part II: Aptitude Test Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT) Part II: Drawing Test Exam Mode: Pen and Paper Based (Offline) |
Type of Questions | Part I: Mathematics: Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Part II: Aptitude Test: Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Part II: Drawing Test Exam Mode: Questions to test drawing aptitude |
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Total Number of Questions | 77 questions |
Total Marks | 400 marks |
Marking Scheme for Section A of Mathematics |
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Marking Scheme for Section B of Mathematics |
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Marking Scheme for Aptitude Test |
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JEE Main Exam Pattern 2027 for Paper 2B (BPlanning)
The JEE Main 2027 exam pattern for Paper 2B (BPlanning) has been provided below:
JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern for Paper 2A: BArch | |
Exam Mode | Part I: Mathematics Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT) Part II: Aptitude Test Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT) Part II: Planning-Based Questions Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
Type of Questions | Part I: Mathematics: Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Part II: Aptitude Test: Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Part II: Drawing Test Exam Mode: Questions to test drawing aptitude |
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Total Number of Questions | 100 questions |
Total Marks | 400 marks |
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Marking Scheme for Section B of Mathematics |
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Marking Scheme for Aptitude Test |
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JEE Main 2027 Syllabus by NTA
The JEE Main 2027 will be based on the NCERT Class 11 and Class 12 curricula for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM).
The syllabus will be released along with the JEE Main 2027 Notification tentatively in the first week of November 2026 at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
The official syllabus PDF for PCM will be available below once it is released by NTA. Meanwhile, candidates can download the PDF of the latest JEE Main syllabus here.
JEE Main 2027 Syllabus PDF | |
JEE Main 2027 Syllabus PDF (Official) | To be released |
JEE Main 2026 Syllabus PDF (Official) | JEE Main Syllabus 2026 |
JEE Main 2027 Admit Card
The JEE Main 2027 hall ticket for the January session will tentatively be released in the third week of January 2027 at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
The admit card for the April 2027 session is expected to be released in the first week of April on the official JEE Main website. To download the admit card/hall ticket, candidates can use the following steps:
Visit the JEE Main 2026 website – jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Click on the admit card link.
Enter your JEE application number and password.
The admit card will appear on the screen. Save it as a PDF.
JEE Main 2027 Answer Key
To help candidates know the answers to the questions in JEE Main 2027 Session 1/Session 2, NTA will release the JEE Main 2027 provisional answer key at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Candidates will be allowed to raise objections against the provisional answer key online by paying a fee decided by NTA.
After considering all the objections, the exam authority will release the JEE Main 2027 final answer key.
The steps to download the answer keys are as follows:
Visit the official website of JEE Main – jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Click on the "Answer Key for JEE (Main)-2027 [Session-I] [Paper-1 (B.E/B.Tech)]" or Answer Key for JEE (Main)-2027 [Session-I] [Paper-2 (B.Arch/B.Planning)].
Enter your JEE Main 2027 application number and password.
Enter the provided CAPTCHA code.
The scorecard will appear on the screen. Save it as a PDF.
JEE Main 2027 Result
The results for both sessions of JEE Main 2027 will be released 15-20 days after the completion of the exam.
To download the JEE Main 2027 scorecard, use the steps mentioned below:
Visit the official website of JEE Main – jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Click on the "Results for JEE(Main)-2027 [Session-I] [Paper-1 (B.E/B.Tech)]" or Results for JEE(Main)-2027 [Session-I] [Paper-2 (B.Arch/B.Planning)].
Enter your JEE Main 2027 application number and password.
Enter the provided CAPTCHA code.
The scorecard will appear on the screen. Save it as a PDF.
