National Testing Agency Opens Application Window

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially commenced the registration process for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027 Session 1. Aspiring engineering candidates can now submit their applications through the designated official web portal.

The regular application window will remain active, allowing candidates to complete their submissions. Following the close of the regular schedule, a late registration facility will be made available for applicants who miss the initial deadline, subject to an additional processing fee. Furthermore, the testing agency will open an application correction window to allow candidates to rectify any inadvertent errors in their submitted forms.

Examination Schedule and Format

The JEE Main 2027 examination will be conducted across two distinct sessions, with Session 1 scheduled for January and Session 2 slated for April.

For Session 1, the Computer-Based Test (CBT) is scheduled to take place on specific dates in January. To ensure maximum accessibility and comfort for test-takers nationwide, the examination will be administered in thirteen regional and international languages, including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

Comprehensive Eligibility Criteria

Before initiating the registration process, candidates are advised to verify that they meet all prescribed eligibility parameters set by the authorities:

- Educational Qualification: Candidates who have successfully cleared their Class 12 or equivalent qualifying examination in the years preceding the test, or those currently appearing for the qualifying examination, are eligible to apply. - Age Limit: The National Testing Agency has not prescribed any upper age limit for candidates appearing in the JEE Main examinations. - Attempt Limits: Eligible candidates are permitted to appear for the JEE Main examination for three consecutive years immediately following the passage of their qualifying examination.

Category-Wise Application Fee Structure

The application fee varies depending on the candidate's category and gender. Applicants must review the fee matrix prior to completing the final transaction:

- General (Male): Rs 1,000 - General (Female): Rs 800 - General-EWS / OBC-NCL (Male): Rs 900 - General-EWS / OBC-NCL (Female): Rs 800 - SC / ST / PwD / PwBD (All Genders): Rs 500

Essential Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documentation prepared in the prescribed digital formats before logging into the application portal:

- Recent passport-sized photograph - Scanned signature - Class 10 or equivalent pass certificate and marksheet - Disability or UDID certificate (if applicable) - Certificate for physical limitations to write (if applicable) - Non-Indian passport, including OCI documents for foreign nationals