# JEE Main 2027 Session 1 applications open; apply by 22 November

URL: https://kasba.co.in/en/story/jee-main-2027-session-1-applications-open-apply-by-22-novemb
Language: en · Section: Jobs & Exams · Published: 2026-10-24
Last date: 2026-11-22 (Last date to apply and pay the fee for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 (up to 11:50 PM))
Source: NTA, "Inviting Online Application form for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)-2027 (Session 1) – Reg.", 2026-10-24, https://nta.ac.in/Download/Notice/Notice_20261024220013.pdf

NTA opened online applications for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 (January 2027) on 24 October 2026. It is for students seeking admission to B.E/B.Tech, B.Arch or B.Planning courses.

## What this means for you

If you want to study engineering, architecture or planning, this application is for you. Forms are accepted online only, and only one application per candidate is allowed. The last date is 22 November 2026, so complete the form and fee payment in time.

## Key facts

- Application window: 24 October 2026 to 22 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM).
- Last date for fee payment: 22 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM).
- Late application with ₹500 late fee: 23 to 26 November 2026.
- Correction in form particulars: 27 to 29 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM).
- Exam dates: 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027.
- The exam will be held in 13 languages, including Hindi and English.

## What has happened

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened online applications for the first session of JEE Main 2027, to be held in January 2027. The exam is for students seeking admission to engineering, architecture or planning courses. Applications can be submitted only online at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

## Who is it for

Paper 1 of JEE Main is for students seeking admission to B.E/B.Tech programmes at NITs, IIITs and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions, as well as institutions funded or recognised by participating State Governments. It is also an eligibility test for JEE Advanced, through which admission to IITs is done. Paper 2 is for admission to B.Arch and B.Planning courses.

## What are the dates

Applications can be submitted from 24 October 2026 to 22 November 2026. The fee must also be paid by 22 November 2026 up to 11:50 PM. Those who miss this can apply from 23 to 26 November 2026 with a late fee of ₹500. Corrections in the application form can be made from 27 to 29 November 2026. The city of examination will be announced on 30 December 2026, and admit cards can be downloaded from 13 January 2027.

## How the exam will be held

The exam will be held on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027. Paper 1, Paper 2A and Paper 2B are of 3 hours each, while those taking both B.Arch and B.Planning will have 3 hours 30 minutes. The exam will be conducted in 13 languages, including Hindi and English. Except for the Drawing Test in Paper 2A, the exam will be computer-based; the Drawing Test will be held in pen-and-paper mode on an A4-size drawing sheet.

## Points to remember

A candidate may submit only one application form. Strict action can be taken, even at a later stage, against those who fill more than one form. Candidates should give their own or their parents'/guardians' email address and mobile number in the form, as all communication from NTA will be sent there.

## Where to get more information

Full details of papers, scheme, timing, eligibility and other rules are in the JEE Main 2027 Information Bulletin available on the website. For help with the application, call 011-40759000 or 011-69227700, or email jeemain@nta.ac.in.

## Questions and answers

**What is the last date to apply for JEE Main 2027 Session 1?**
22 November 2026. Both the application and fee payment must be completed by 11:50 PM that day.

**Can I apply only for Session 2?**
Yes. A separate application window for Session 2 (April 2027) will open later, and a notification will be issued for it. The tentative schedule for Session 2 is given in the JEE Main 2027 Information Bulletin.

**In which languages will JEE Main 2027 be held?**
In 13 languages — English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.

**Can I submit more than one application form?**
No. Only one application is allowed per candidate. Strict action can be taken, even at a later stage, against those who fill more than one form.

**Whom should I contact if I face a problem while applying?**
Call NTA at 011-40759000 or 011-69227700, or email jeemain@nta.ac.in.

Kasba Desk, Kasba. This routine notice was drafted with AI from an official source and published automatically; an editor reviews it after publishing.
