JEE Main 2027 registration date: Application process likely in October; keep these documents ready

The National Testing Agency (NTA) anticipates opening the application window for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027 Session 1 in October 2026. Prospective students aiming to enroll in undergraduate engineering programs at National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other participating institutions can complete the online registration via the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

However, the exact registration dates have not been officially announced by the NTA. Prospective candidates are advised to monitor the official website for the information bulletin, application deadlines, and updates related to the examination.

The tentative schedule suggests that the registration window for Session 1 will likely open towards the end of October and conclude in November 2026. The examination itself is projected to occur between January 22 and January 30, 2027. Registration for Session 2 is anticipated to commence in February 2027, with the exam possibly held in April.

To be eligible for JEE Main 2027, candidates must have completed Class 12 or an equivalent examination in 2025 or 2026, or be currently appearing for the qualifying examination in 2027, as per the official information bulletin.

Eligibility criteria for admission to NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded technical institutions require a minimum of 75 percent marks in Class 12 or a rank within the top 20 percentile of the respective board. For candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), the qualifying marks are set at 65 percent.

It is crucial for candidates to refer to the JEE Main 2027 information bulletin for the specific admission criteria. Required documents for JEE Main registration include a recent passport-size photograph, a scanned signature, the Class 10 certificate or marksheet for personal information and date-of-birth verification, and a valid identity proof.

Candidates applying under reserved categories should have the relevant category certificate or supporting documents at hand, as applicable. Candidates with disabilities should verify the PwD or UDID certificate requirements in accordance with the official guidelines.

The photograph, signature, and other documents must adhere to the specifications outlined in the NTA information bulletin. Applicants must thoroughly review the instructions before uploading files to prevent any errors that could impact their applications. The question arises whether candidates can apply without an Aadhaar card.

The NTA information bulletin should be consulted for the accepted identity-verification methods. Applicants must ensure that the identity details entered in the application form align with their supporting documents. If an alternative identity document is permitted, candidates should adhere to the verification instructions provided by the agency.

To complete the registration process, candidates must visit jeemain.nta.nic.in after registration opens, select the registration link for the relevant session, enter their basic details to generate an application number and password, log in to complete the application form, fill in personal, academic, and contact information, select examination preferences, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee using the available online payment options.

After submitting the form, candidates should download and preserve the confirmation page and payment receipt for future reference, keeping their application number and login credentials to access subsequent examination updates.