Hyderabad: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an important advisory for candidates preparing for JEE (Main) 2027, urging them to keep their DigiLocker credentials and essential documents ready before filling out the online application form.
The online application process for JEE (Main) 2027 opened on October 24, and candidates can submit their applications until November 22, 2026. The agency has advised aspirants to follow three key steps to avoid problems during registration.
In a post on X on Thursday, the NTA asked candidates to use their own DigiLocker or JanParichay credentials, complete DigiLocker re-KYC in advance, and ensure that their name and date of birth exactly match the details on their Class 10 certificate.
The agency has urged candidates to verify their details carefully before submitting the application.
JEE Main 2027 Exam Dates
According to the NTA schedule, the first session of JEE (Main) 2027 will be conducted on January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027, in multiple shifts.
The examination will be held in two sessions for the 2027–28 academic year. Session 1 is scheduled for January 2027, while Session 2 will take place in April 2027.
Important Application Deadlines
Candidates should keep the following dates in mind:
- Application process begins: October 24, 2026
- Last date to submit the application: November 22, 2026
- Last date for examination fee payment with late fee: November 26, 2026
- Announcement of examination city: December 30, 2026
- Admit card download deadline mentioned in the schedule: January 13, 2027
- JEE Main Session 1 examination: January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027
The NTA has stated that examination city details will be announced on December 30. Candidates should regularly visit the official website for updates and instructions regarding the examination.
JEE Main 2027: Papers and Eligibility
JEE (Main) consists of two papers. Paper 1 is conducted for admission to undergraduate engineering programmes, including B.E. and B.Tech courses, at National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), and participating institutions and universities.
Paper 1 also serves as the eligibility test for JEE (Advanced), which is conducted for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
Paper 2 is conducted for admission to undergraduate Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) and Bachelor of Planning (B.Planning) programmes in the country.
The NTA has advised aspirants to complete the application process carefully, verify all personal details and follow the official examination schedule to avoid last-minute difficulties.
Official website: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/
