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 Dates
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official National Testing Agency notices
The 2026 dates below come from the official Information Bulletin and widely reported NTA notices. The 2027 dates are not official: only a tentative Session 1 schedule has been reported.
JEE Main 2026 (completed) and 2027 (expected)
2026 Session 1 registration
Completed31 October to 27 November 2025
Form closed at 9:00 PM on 27 November; fee payment allowed until 11:50 PM that day (official bulletin).
2026 Session 1 correction window
Completed1-2 December 2025
Reported by media; the bulletin only said the window would be notified.
2026 Session 1 exam
Completed21-30 January 2026 (bulletin window)
Media reports put the papers on 21 to 29 January.
2026 Session 1 result
Completed16-17 February 2026
The bulletin had said by 12 February 2026; the result date is as reported by news sites.
2026 Session 2 exam
Completed2-9 April 2026 (bulletin window)
Registration for Session 2 opened separately, using the same application number.
2026 Session 2 result and JEE Advanced qualifying cutoff
Completed20 April 2026
All India Rank was compiled after Session 2.
JEE Advanced 2026 exam and result
Completed17 May 2026 and 1 June 2026
JoSAA 2026 counselling
CompletedRegistration from 2 June; Round 1 on 13 June; Round 5 on 16 July 2026
Dates as reported by JoSAA coverage; confirm on josaa.nic.in.
2027 notification and Session 1 registration
ExpectedNot announced; late October to November 2026 expected
Based on the 2025 cycle (opened 28 Oct 2024) and the 2026 cycle (opened 31 Oct 2025). This is a pattern, not an NTA announcement.
2027 Session 1 exam
Tentative22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30 January 2027; 31 January as buffer
Reported by education news sites from an NTA tentative exam calendar dated 16 September 2026. Dates may change; the Information Bulletin will confirm.
2027 Session 1 result
ExpectedFebruary 2027 expected
Based on earlier cycles; not announced.
2027 Session 2 registration and exam
ExpectedRegistration around February, exam in early April 2027 expected
Based on the last cycles; no 2027 Session 2 date has been published.
Shift timings and exam-day schedule
The 2026 bulletin fixed two shifts a day. Your date, shift and centre are allotted by computer and printed on the admit card; you cannot choose or change them.
| Item | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3-hour papers | 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| 3 hr 30 min paper (2A and 2B both) | 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Entry, frisking, biometric and document check | 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM | 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM |
| Invigilator instructions | 8:30 AM to 8:50 AM | 2:30 PM to 2:50 PM |
| Candidates log in to read instructions | 8:50 AM | 2:50 PM |
| Test starts | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
Timings are from the 2026 bulletin (para 5.3). Check the 2027 bulletin and your admit card.
How the two-session calendar usually runs
- Registration opens around the end of October and stays open for roughly four weeks.
- A short correction window follows the closing date, for selected fields only.
- The exam city intimation slip comes first, then the admit card three to four days before your exam date.
- Session 1 results come within about two to three weeks of the last paper; Session 2 results within about ten to twelve days.
- A candidate may apply for Session 2 using the same application number, or apply only for Session 2 when that window opens.
Do not treat 2027 dates as final
The January 2027 schedule is a reported tentative calendar. Keep the whole 22-31 January window free, avoid booking travel until the admit card is out, and verify everything on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
More JEE Main dates guides
- JEE Main 2027 Exam Dates: Reported Session 1 & 2 ScheduleReported tentative JEE Main 2027 dates: Session 1 on 22-30 January 2027, Session 2 expected in April. Past-cycle dates, shifts and what to do now.Read guide
- JEE Main 2027 Information Bulletin: What It ContainsThe JEE Main 2027 bulletin is not out yet. Learn what the NTA bulletin contains, where to download it and which sections to read first.Read guide
- JEE Main 2027 Notification – Expected Date & What to ExpectWhen will NTA release the JEE Main 2027 notification? Expected timeline based on past bulletin release patterns, what the notification will contain, and how to track it.Read guide
- JEE Main Exam Dates: 2027 Schedule & 2026 RecordReported tentative JEE Main 2027 dates (Session 1: 22-30 Jan 2027) plus the 2026 Session 1 and 2 schedule and result dates. Verify on NTA.Read guide
Frequently asked questions
When does JEE Main 2027 registration start?
NTA has not announced it. The last two cycles opened on 28 October 2024 and 31 October 2025, so late October or November 2026 is the reasonable expectation, but only the official website can confirm it.
Can I get a re-test if I miss my shift?
No. The 2026 bulletin says no re-test is provided under any circumstances for candidates who cannot appear on their scheduled date and shift.