JEE Main 2027
Joint Entrance Examination (Main)
JEE Main is the national engineering and architecture entrance conducted by NTA twice a year. Its rank decides admission to NITs, IIITs and other centrally funded institutes through JoSAA/CSAB, and its top scorers qualify for JEE Advanced.
- Conducted by
- National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Mode
- Computer Based Test (CBT); the Drawing Test of Paper 2A is on paper
- Frequency
- Twice a year (Session 1 in January, Session 2 in April); the better NTA score counts
- Duration
- 3 hours (3 hours 30 minutes if both B.Arch and B.Planning are taken)
JEE Main 2027 Counselling
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official National Testing Agency notices
JEE Main rank is accepted by JoSAA and CSAB for centrally funded institutes, and by many state counselling bodies.
Which counselling accepts the score
| Counselling | Institutes | Rank used |
|---|---|---|
| JoSAA | NITs, IIEST Shibpur, IIITs, other GFTIs (and IITs) | JEE Main AIR for NIT+; JEE Advanced rank for IITs |
| CSAB | Vacant seats in NIT+ institutes after JoSAA, including NEUT rounds | JEE Main AIR |
| State counselling | State engineering colleges and universities | Per state rules, often JEE Main rank or score |
| B.Arch / B.Planning | NITs, SPAs and other GFTIs | Paper 2A or 2B rank |
JoSAA process
- 1
Register
Register on josaa.nic.in with JEE Main details after the JEE Advanced result.
- 2
Fill and lock choices
List institute-branch choices in order of preference. Mock allotments help test your list before locking.
- 3
Seat allotment
Seats are allotted by rank, category, quota and choices in successive rounds.
- 4
Accept the seat
Pay the seat acceptance fee, upload documents and choose Freeze, Float or Slide as available.
- 5
Report
Report to the allotted institute for document verification. Withdraw before the deadline if you leave the process.
2026 JoSAA and CSAB timeline
| Event | Date (as reported) |
|---|---|
| JoSAA registration begins | 2 June 2026 |
| Round 1 allotment | 13 June 2026 |
| Round 2 | 30 June 2026 |
| Round 3 | 6 July 2026 |
| Round 4 | 10 July 2026 |
| Round 5 (final) | 16 July 2026 |
| CSAB Special Round 1 and 2 results | 6 August and 12 August 2026 |
Dates are from JoSAA and CSAB coverage; confirm them on josaa.nic.in and csab.nic.in. JoSAA and CSAB may revise rules each year.
Eligibility and key rules
- NIT+ eligibility: at least 75% aggregate in five Class XII subjects (65% for SC, ST and PwD) or being in the category-wise top 20 percentile of your board.
- Only the All India Rank is used for JoSAA/CSAB seat allotment.
- Original category (Gen-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST) and PwD certificates in the prescribed format must be produced at the allocation stage; a candidate who cannot do so may not be considered.
- Documents verified include proof of date of birth, qualifying examination, state of eligibility and category.
- A false or fake document leads to exclusion from all admission processes and cancellation of admission.
- Seat acceptance fee amounts and refund rules are set by JoSAA and CSAB each year; read the business rules before paying.
Documents to keep ready
- JEE Main scorecard and admit card, and JEE Advanced documents if applicable.
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, with the Class 12 aggregate for the 75% rule.
- Category and PwD certificates in the prescribed formats, and EWS or OBC-NCL certificates valid for the year.
- Identity and address proof, photographs and seat acceptance payment proof.
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Frequently asked questions
Which rank does JoSAA use for NITs?
The JEE Main All India Rank from Paper 1 (or Paper 2A/2B for B.Arch and B.Planning).
Is CSAB different from JoSAA?
CSAB runs special rounds after JoSAA for vacant NIT+ seats and needs its own registration.