JEE Main 2027
Joint Entrance Exam Main
National levelOnline examArchitectureDesignEngineering
- Exam date
- 22 Jan 2027
- Application starts
- 02 Nov 2026
- Exam mode
- Online
- Application mode
- Online
- Level
- National
About JEE Main
JEE Main is the national level entrance test for admission to B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Planning programmes at NITs, IIITs and other centrally funded technical institutions, and many state and private colleges. It is also the first stage for JEE Advanced, the gateway to the IITs.
Conducted by: National Testing Agency (NTA)
JEE Main Important Dates
| Event | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | 01 Feb 2026 | Completed |
| Registration | 02 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
| Exam Date | 22 Jan 2027 | Upcoming |
| Exam Date | 24 Jan 2027 | Upcoming |
| Exam Date | 28 Jan 2027 | Upcoming |
| Exam Date | 30 Jan 2027 | Upcoming |
Dates are indicative and can change – confirm on the official exam website.
Courses accepting JEE Main
B.ScBSB.PlanningB.ArchB.Des
JEE Main Eligibility
- Passed (or appearing in) Class 12 or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics plus one more subject such as Chemistry, Biology or a technical vocational subject.
- There is no age limit, but a candidate can appear for the Class 12 qualifying year and the two years after it.
- Individual institutes (NITs, IIITs, GFTIs) set their own minimum Class 12 marks for admission.
JEE Main Exam Pattern
| Mode | Computer based test (B.Arch / B.Planning drawing part is pen and paper) |
| Papers | Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech; Paper 2A: B.Arch; Paper 2B: B.Planning |
| Subjects (Paper 1) | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| Question types | Multiple choice and numerical value questions |
| Total marks (Paper 1) | 300 |
| Marking | +4 for a correct answer; -1 for a wrong multiple choice answer; numerical answers carry no negative marking |
| Sessions | Held in two sessions a year – the best score is considered |
How to apply for JEE Main
- Register on the official NTA JEE Main website with your mobile number and email.
- Fill in personal, academic and exam-city details.
- Upload photograph, signature and required documents in the given size and format.
- Pay the application fee online and download the confirmation page.
JEE Main Preparation Tips
- Finish NCERT Class 11 and 12 thoroughly – most concept-based questions come from it.
- Practise numerical value questions separately; there is no guessing safety net.
- Solve previous year papers and full-length mock tests on a timer.
- Track weak chapters weekly and revise them before adding new topics.
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