JEE Main 2027 Session 1 form now live on NTA portal: fees, deadlines
By Kabir SethiEducation Correspondent, Peepals Yuva
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NTA opened JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration on 24 October 2026; apply on jeemain.nta.nic.in by 22 November, with a late window till 26 November.
What Happened
The National Testing Agency (NTA) opened registration for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 on Saturday, 24 October 2026. Students can apply online at jeemain.nta.nic.in until 22 November 2026 without a late fee, with a late window from 23 to 26 November and a correction window from 27 to 29 November. The first session of the engineering entrance test is scheduled for January 2027, and the second session in April.
Key Facts
- JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration opened on 24 October 2026 on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- The last date to apply and pay the regular fee is 22 November 2026, up to 11:50 pm.
- A late application window runs from 23 to 26 November 2026, with a late fee of Rs 500, as reported from the official notice.
- Candidates can correct their forms from 27 to 29 November 2026.
- The fee for one paper is Rs 1,000 for general-category male candidates, Rs 800 for female candidates in the general category and Rs 500 for SC, ST, PwD and transgender candidates.
- Session 1 papers are to be held in the second half of January 2027; Session 2 registration is reported to open on 5 January 2027, with exams in early April 2027.
Why It Matters
JEE Main is the gateway to engineering degrees at the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) and other centrally funded institutions. It is also the first step towards the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs): only the top scorers in JEE Main can sit JEE Advanced, the exam for IIT seats. Many state and private colleges also use JEE Main scores. For most Class 12 science students who want to study engineering, this registration window is the most important deadline of the year.
The test is held in two sessions, and a student may take one or both. If a candidate appears twice, the better score counts for the rankings. That is why many students register for Session 1 now, use January as a full rehearsal, and then decide whether to try again in April. Those who miss the November deadline can still apply in the Session 2 window, but they lose one of the two chances.
The fee structure differs by category and gender, so students should check their own fee before paying. Reported figures put the general male fee at Rs 1,000 for one paper, Rs 800 for general-category women, and Rs 500 for SC, ST, PwD and transgender candidates. Copies of the notice published by education portals do not fully agree on the fee for women in the OBC and EWS groups, and some list slightly different January exam days. The official information bulletin on the NTA website is the final authority, and students should read it before filling in the form.
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Session 1 registration opens | 24 October 2026 |
| Last date (regular fee) | 22 November 2026 |
| Late application window | 23 to 26 November 2026 |
| Correction window | 27 to 29 November 2026 |
| Session 1 exam | Second half of January 2027 |
What should students do next? Keep a scanned photograph, signature, Class 10 certificate and category certificate (if any) ready before starting. Use your own mobile number and email, because NTA sends all updates there. Choose exam cities carefully, check the fee for your category on the official bulletin, and do not wait for the last two days, when the portal is usually busiest.
Impact
Short-term: Over the next four weeks, lakhs of Class 12 students and repeaters will fill in forms, pay fees and pick exam cities. Coaching institutes and schools will run help desks around the 22 November deadline.
Long-term: Session 1 results in early 2027 will shape who takes JEE Advanced and who gets NIT and IIIT seats through counselling later in the year. Students who do well in January can focus on board exams; others get a second try in April.
Who is affected: Class 12 science students in India and abroad who want to study engineering or architecture, students who passed Class 12 earlier and are trying again, their parents, schools and coaching centres.
Key Takeaway
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration is open on jeemain.nta.nic.in from 24 October to 22 November 2026, with a Rs 500 late window until 26 November and exams in January 2027.
Questions and Answers
What is the last date for JEE Main 2027 registration for Session 1?
The last date to apply and pay the regular fee is 22 November 2026, up to 11:50 pm. A late window with a Rs 500 late fee is reported from 23 to 26 November 2026.
How much is the JEE Main 2027 application fee?
For one paper, the reported fee is Rs 1,000 for general-category male candidates, Rs 800 for general-category female candidates and Rs 500 for SC, ST, PwD and transgender candidates. Check the official bulletin for other categories.
When is the JEE Main 2027 exam?
Session 1 is scheduled for the second half of January 2027 and Session 2 for early April 2027. The exact paper-wise dates are in the NTA information bulletin and admit cards.
Can I correct mistakes in my JEE Main 2027 form?
Yes. The correction window for Session 1 forms is from 27 to 29 November 2026, according to the schedule published with the notice.
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