New Delhi, November 13: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a fresh advisory for candidates applying for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027, clarifying the selection of nationality categories based on citizenship and Aadhaar status. The clarification aims to simplify the registration process and help Indian citizens, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), and foreign applicants select the appropriate category while submitting their online applications.
In a message posted on X on Friday, the NTA explained which category candidates should select during registration. According to the agency, Indian citizens, including NRIs possessing an Aadhaar card, must select the ‘Indian Nationals’ category. Foreign citizens and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders should choose ‘Foreign Nationals’. NRIs holding an Indian passport but not possessing an Aadhaar card must select the ‘NRIs Having No Aadhaar’ category.
The clarification is particularly important for applicants residing abroad, as selecting an incorrect nationality or Aadhaar-related category could lead to discrepancies during the application and identity verification processes.
NTA Issues Guidelines on DigiLocker and Aadhaar Verification
The NTA has also advised candidates to use their personal DigiLocker, JanParichay or e-Pramaan (MeriPehchaan) login credentials while registering for JEE Main 2027.
Candidates have been advised not to use another person’s login credentials, as doing so could create discrepancies in identity verification and biometric authentication at subsequent stages of the examination process.
The agency has further recommended completing the Aadhaar Re-KYC process through DigiLocker before filling out the JEE Main 2027 application form. This will help ensure that the latest personal information is fetched during registration and reduce the possibility of errors.
Another important instruction concerns the candidate’s name and date of birth. The NTA has clearly stated that these details entered in the online application form must match the information mentioned in the candidate’s Class 10 certificate or marksheet.
Applicants are advised to carefully verify their personal information and uploaded documents before submitting the application.
JEE Main 2027 Registration: November 22 Is the Last Date
Meanwhile, the NTA has reminded candidates that the deadline for submitting applications for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 is November 22, 2026.
In its latest update on X, the agency revealed that more than 5.72 lakh candidates had registered for the examination, while over 4.07 lakh applicants had successfully completed their examination fee payments.
The NTA has urged candidates who have started the registration process but have not completed it to submit their applications, pay the prescribed examination fee and download the confirmation page before the deadline.
Candidates can complete their registration through the official website:
The confirmation page is an important document and candidates should download and preserve it for future reference.
NTA Allows Fresh Applications to Correct Registration Errors
In another significant decision, the NTA has relaxed the application submission rules to help candidates who made mistakes while filling out their JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application forms.
According to an official notice, the agency received several representations from applicants regarding errors in their online application forms. Considering the difficulties faced by candidates, the NTA has decided to allow them to submit fresh application forms even if they have already generated an Application Number or paid the examination fee.
However, the facility comes with specific conditions.
The NTA has clarified that only the last application form for which the examination fee has been successfully paid and the confirmation page has been generated will be treated as valid.
If a candidate submits a fresh application but fails to complete the fee payment and generate the confirmation page, the earlier application for which both requirements were fulfilled will continue to remain valid.
The agency has also clarified that a new Application Number will be generated whenever a candidate submits a fresh application form. Applicants must enter all the required details again and upload their photograph, signature and supporting documents.
Candidates should therefore exercise caution while submitting another application and ensure that the final form contains accurate information.
Important Instructions for JEE Main 2027 Applicants
The NTA has advised all candidates to regularly visit the official JEE Main website for further announcements, instructions and updates concerning the examination.
Applicants should carefully verify their nationality category, Aadhaar status, personal details and educational information before completing registration. They should also ensure that the name and date of birth entered in the application match their Class 10 educational records.
With the November 22 deadline approaching, candidates who have not completed their applications are advised to finish the registration and fee payment process without delay.
The latest clarifications are intended to make the JEE Main 2027 registration process smoother, reduce application-related errors and improve identity verification for candidates appearing for the national-level engineering entrance examination.
