JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Exam Date Announced – Check January Schedule
JEE Main 2027 aspirants finally have an official timeline to plan around. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has fixed the Session 1 examination window in its published examination calendar for 2027, ending months of speculation about when the January attempt will be held.
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Examination | Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2027 – Session 1 |
| Exam Dates | 22-01-2027, 23-01-2027, 24-01-2027, 28-01-2027, 29-01-2027, 30-01-2027 |
| Buffer Date | 31-01-2027 |
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NTA examination calendar published | 16-09-2026 |
| Session 1 exam dates | 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30-01-2027 |
| Buffer date | 31-01-2027 |
| Notification & information bulletin | Expected October 2026 |
| Registration window | Expected October–November 2026 (exact dates awaited) |
| Session 2 (tentative) | First week of April 2027 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who have passed or are appearing in the Class 12 (or equivalent) examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are eligible to apply. The detailed eligibility conditions, including year-of-passing rules and age criteria, will be confirmed in the official information bulletin when the notification is released.
Exam Pattern
JEE Main 2027 will be conducted in Computer Based Test mode. Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) is a fully computer-based paper, while the drawing section of Paper 2A (B.Arch) is conducted offline. Paper 2B covers B.Planning. The exact shift-wise schedule for each paper will be announced closer to the examination.
Application Fee
The application fee for JEE Main 2027 has not been announced yet. It will be notified in the information bulletin along with the registration schedule. Candidates should rely only on jeemain.nta.nic.in for the official fee structure.
How to Apply for JEE Main 2027
- Visit the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in once the registration window opens.
- Complete new registration with personal details, a valid mobile number and email ID.
- Log in and fill the application form with academic details and exam city preferences.
- Upload photograph, signature and applicable certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the fee online and download the confirmation page for future reference.
About NTA
The National Testing Agency is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, responsible for conducting national-level entrance examinations including JEE Main, NEET (UG), CUET and UGC-NET in a transparent and standardised manner.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| JEE Main official website | https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/ |
| NTA official website | https://nta.ac.in/ |
FAQs – JEE Main 2027 Session 1
Q1. What are the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 exam dates?
NTA will conduct Session 1 on 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30 January 2027, with 31 January 2027 kept as a buffer date.
Q2. Has JEE Main 2027 registration started?
No. The notification and information bulletin are expected in October 2026, and the registration window is expected during October–November 2026.
Q3. Where can I check official JEE Main 2027 updates?
Only on the official websites jeemain.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in.
Q4. When will JEE Main 2027 Session 2 be held?
Session 2 is tentatively scheduled for the first week of April 2027; exact dates will be announced separately.
Q5. What is the buffer date for?
31 January 2027 is reserved as a backup in case any scheduled session faces technical or administrative disruption.