The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially updated its national examination calendar, locking in the definitive schedule for the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2027 Session 1.
Millions of engineering aspirants eyeing admission to premium Indian institutes, including the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs), can now structure their final revision timelines around the newly released calendar.
Aspirants are advised to keep an active eye out on the primary official websites-jeemain.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in-to access the direct portal registration link the moment it drops.
Key Highlights: JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Schedule
| Event | Confirmed / Expected Dates |
| JEE Main 2027 Registration Start Date | Last week of October 2026 (Expected) |
| Application Deadline & Fee Payment | November 2026 (Tentative) |
| JEE Main 2027 Exam Date (Session 1) | January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, and 30, 2027 |
| Reserve / Buffer Date | January 31, 2027 |
| Session 2 Exam Timeline | April 2027 (Dates to be announced) |
Online Application Process and Eligibility
While the core exam days are set, the comprehensive JEE Main 2027 official notification detailing specific form correction windows and category-wise fees is expected to go live alongside the registration link. Eligible candidates include students who passed their Class 12 board examinations in 2025 or 2026, as well as those appearing for their finals in 2027.
Once activated, candidates can complete the step-by-step JEE Main application form 2027 by registering their active email IDs, filling in academic records, selecting exam center cities, and completing the application fee payment via digital gateways.
The NTA will administer the test in a completely Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across various centers within India and selected international cities.
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 is scheduled to be conducted in January 2027.
NTA is expected to begin the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration process soon.
Candidates can apply through the official JEE Main website once registration opens.
