JEE Main 2027
● 2027 — TO BE ANNOUNCED CONDUCTED BY NTALast updated — Oct 2026 · checked against the official National Testing Agency (NTA) notification
JEE Main is India's national entrance for B.E./B.Tech admission to NITs, IIITs and other centrally funded technical institutes (the NIT+ system), and it is also the qualifying test for JEE Advanced and the IITs. NTA has not published the JEE (Main) 2027 bulletin yet, so every 2027 date on this page is "To be announced". The pattern, eligibility and upload rules below are from the official JEE (Main) 2026 Information Bulletin — the latest official reference — and are labelled as the previous cycle wherever they are cycle-specific.
JEE Main 2027 — Key Dates
No 2027 date has been announced by NTA yet. The 2026 dates at the bottom show the usual schedule shape.
| JEE Main 2027 Information Bulletin | To be announced |
|---|---|
| Session 1 application (2027) | To be announced |
| Session 1 exam (2027) | To be announced |
| Session 2 application (2027) | To be announced |
| Session 2 exam (2027) | To be announced |
| Session 1 application (previous cycle — closed) | 31 Oct – 27 Nov 2025 — JEE Main 2026 |
| Session 1 exam (previous cycle — closed) | 21 – 30 Jan 2026 — JEE Main 2026 |
| Session 2 exam (previous cycle — closed) | 2 – 9 Apr 2026 — JEE Main 2026 |
2027 dates will be published in the JEE (Main) 2027 Information Bulletin on jeemain.nta.nic.in. Previous-cycle dates are from the official 2026 bulletin and are shown for reference only.
JEE Main Eligibility
In plain words — from the JEE Main 2026 bulletin. The 2027 bulletin will restate the passing-year window.
There is no age limit for appearing in JEE Main, and no minimum Class 12 percentage is needed just to sit the test. For the 2026 cycle, only candidates who passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025, or were appearing in 2026, could apply — the same three-year window will apply for 2027 with the years shifted.
The marks rule bites at admission, not at the exam: for a seat in the NIT+ system you must have passed Class 12 with at least five subjects and scored at least 75% aggregate (65% for SC, ST and PwD candidates), or be in the top 20 percentile of your board. For Paper 1 admission your Class 12 subjects must include Physics, Mathematics, a language, one of Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Technical Vocational subject, and one more subject.
- No age limit to appear
- No minimum Class 12 marks to appear — the 75% / top-20-percentile rule is for NIT+ admission
- Class 12 passing-year window: 2024, 2025 or appearing 2026 (for the 2026 cycle)
- Your Class 12 board/state decides your Home State quota in counselling
JEE Main Exam Pattern
Paper 1 is the B.E./B.Tech paper almost everyone takes. Pattern from the 2026 bulletin.
| Paper / section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 — Mathematics (20 MCQ + 5 numerical) | 25 | 100 |
| Paper 1 — Physics (20 MCQ + 5 numerical) | 25 | 100 |
| Paper 1 — Chemistry (20 MCQ + 5 numerical) | 25 | 100 |
| Paper 1 total | 75 | 300 |
| Paper 2A (B.Arch) total | 77 | 400 |
| Paper 2B (B.Planning) total | 100 | 400 |
Marking (Paper 1): +4 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong answer, 0 for unanswered — for MCQs and numerical-value questions alike. Duration 3 hours per paper; Paper 1 is fully computer-based.
JEE Main Syllabus — What to Study
Unit list from the official JEE (Main) 2026 syllabus published by NTA.
Mathematics
- Sets, Relations and Functions
- Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
- Matrices and Determinants
- Permutations and Combinations
- Binomial Theorem
- Sequence and Series
- Limit, Continuity and Differentiability
- Integral Calculus
- Differential Equations
- Co-ordinate Geometry
- Three Dimensional Geometry
- Vector Algebra
- Statistics and Probability
- Trigonometry
Physics
- Units and Measurements
- Kinematics
- Laws of Motion
- Work, Energy and Power
- Rotational Motion
- Gravitation
- Properties of Solids and Liquids
- Thermodynamics
- Kinetic Theory of Gases
- Oscillations and Waves
- Electrostatics
- Current Electricity
- Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
- Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
- Electromagnetic Waves
- Optics
- Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
- Atoms and Nuclei
- Electronic Devices
- Experimental Skills
Chemistry
- Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry
- Atomic Structure
- Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
- Chemical Thermodynamics
- Solutions
- Equilibrium
- Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry
- Chemical Kinetics
- Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
- p-Block Elements
- d- and f-Block Elements
- Coordination Compounds
- Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds
- Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
- Hydrocarbons
- Organic Compounds Containing Halogens
- Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen
- Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
- Biomolecules
- Principles Related to Practical Chemistry
Paper 2A / 2B use the same Mathematics units, plus an Aptitude Test and — for B.Arch — a Drawing Test on an A4 sheet.
JEE Main Photo & Signature Size
Exactly as prescribed in the JEE Main 2026 Information Bulletin.
NTA does not prescribe pixel dimensions for the photo or signature in the bulletin — only the format and the KB ranges above. The resizer below prepares the standard 350 × 450 px frame inside the official KB range.
How to Apply for JEE Main
Applications open on jeemain.nta.nic.in when NTA announces the 2027 session. The 2026 process was:
- 1Register on jeemain.nta.nic.in and note the system-generated Application Number — the same number is used for both sessions.
- 2Log in and fill the application form: personal details, paper(s), exam cities and educational qualifications.
- 3Capture the live photograph and upload the scanned photograph, signature and certificates at the sizes above.
- 4Pay the fee online (Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI). The Confirmation Page is generated only after successful payment.
2026 fee per session, Indian centres, one paper: General male ₹1,000 · General female ₹800 · Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL male ₹900, female ₹800 · SC/ST/PwD/PwBD ₹500 · Third Gender ₹500. The 2027 fee is To be announced.
Documents Required — With Sizes
Upload sizes are exactly as prescribed in the JEE Main 2026 Information Bulletin. Category certificates are required as per the bulletin's reservation chapter.
- Live photograph Captured in the form
- Scanned photograph JPG/JPEG · 10–200 KB
- Scanned signature JPG/JPEG · 10–100 KB
- Class X certificate / marksheet PDF · 50–300 KB
- Identity proof (only if not verifying via Aadhaar / DigiLocker) JPG/JPEG · 10–200 KB
- Disability / UDID certificate (PwD/PwBD, where applicable) PDF · 50–300 KB
JEE Main 2026 Cut-off — To Qualify for JEE Advanced
The category-wise NTA Score (percentile) cut-offs NTA published with the 2026 Paper 1 result. NTA does not publish NIT/IIIT admission cut-offs — those come out in JoSAA/CSAB counselling.
| Category | Cut-off percentile (2026) | Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 93.4123549 | 96,873 |
| EWS | 82.4164528 | 25,009 |
| OBC | 80.9232583 | 67,597 |
| SC | 63.9172792 | 37,522 |
| ST | 52.0174712 | 18,790 |
| UR-PwBD | 0.0023186 | 4,391 |
Previous cycle (JEE Main 2026) — shown for reference until JEE Main 2027 is held.
JEE Main — Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts JEE Main and what is the official website?
The National Testing Agency (NTA). The official website is jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Has JEE Main 2027 been announced?
No. As of 23 Oct 2026, NTA had published no 2027 Information Bulletin or dates on the official sites — every 2027 date is To be announced. The details on this page are from the official 2026 bulletin.
Is there an age limit or a minimum Class 12 percentage to appear?
In the 2026 bulletin there was no age limit and no minimum Class 12 percentage to appear. The 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD) or top-20-percentile rule applies to admission to the NIT+ system, not to sitting the test.
How many sessions are there, and which score counts?
Two sessions a year in the 2026 cycle (January and April). Appearing in both was optional; if a candidate appeared in both, the best of the two NTA Scores was used for the merit list.
What is the marking scheme of JEE Main Paper 1?
+4 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong answer and 0 for unanswered — for both the MCQ section and the numerical-value section. Paper 1 has 75 questions and 300 marks in total.
Do I have to capture a live photograph for JEE Main?
Yes — in the 2026 cycle the form required a live photograph captured during filling (webcam, or QR code with a mobile device), plus a scanned JPG/JPEG photograph of 10–200 KB with 80% face visible against a white background, and a signature of 10–100 KB.
What was the JEE Main application fee?
For one paper at an Indian centre in 2026: ₹1,000 (General male), ₹800 (General female), ₹900/₹800 (Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL male/female) and ₹500 for SC/ST/PwD/PwBD and Third Gender candidates. The 2027 fee is To be announced.