JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration likely to begin this week

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the application form for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 this week. The notification and registration link will be activated on the official website — jeemain.nta.nic.in. While NTA has already announced the exam dates, the detailed information bulletin and form fill-up date are awaited. 

Candidates planning to appear for the engineering entrance exam are advised to keep their documents ready and ensure their Aadhaar and DigiLocker details are updated. Once released, candidates will first have to complete the online registration through Aadhaar/DigiLocker verification and then fill the application form.

JEE Main 2027: Important Session 1 Dates

As per the schedule announced earlier, JEE Main 2027 Session 1 will be conducted on January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30, 2027. January 31, 2027 has been kept as a buffer day. 

The exam will be held in two shifts —first shift from 9 am to 12 noon and second shift from 3 pm to 6 pm. Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) will be held across multiple days and shifts, while Paper 2A (B.Arch) and 2B (B.Planning) will be conducted separately. 

JEE Main 2027 Session 2 is expected to be held in the first week of April 2027. The second session will give candidates another opportunity to improve their score. The best score of the two sessions will be considered for the final ranking. 

How to Apply

Step 1: Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in

Step 2: Complete registration using Aadhaar/DigiLockerFill personal, educational and exam-related details including paper and exam city preference

Step 3: Upload scanned photograph and signature in prescribed format

Step 4: Pay the application fee online

Step 5: Candidates under PwD/PwBD category will also be required to upload their UDID card.

Documents Required for JEE Main 2027 Registration

–Class 10 marksheet/certificate for date of birth proof

–Aadhaar Card (with updated details)

–Class 12 details (for passed candidates)

–Scanned photograph and signature as per NTA specifications

Officials have advised aspirants to create a DigiLocker account in advance to ensure smooth verification. Candidates who do not have an Aadhaar card can apply using PAN Card, Voter ID or Driving License, but will have to undergo additional verification at the exam centre on the day of the exam. 

NTA is expected to release the detailed information bulletin along with eligibility, fee structure and exam city list along with the registration form this week.