JEE Main 2027 Session 1: NTA says do DigiLocker Re-KYC before filling the form
NTA issued an advisory on 28 October 2026 about registration for JEE (Main) 2027 Session 1. It applies to candidates filling the online form for the January 2027 session.
What this means for you
If you are filling the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 form, do your DigiLocker Re-KYC first and log in with your own DigiLocker/JanParichay/e-Pramaan account. Write your name and date of birth exactly as they appear on your Class 10 certificate or mark sheet. Not doing so can cause problems in identity verification later.
Key facts
- JEE (Main) 2027 will be held in two sessions — Session 1 in January 2027 and Session 2 in April 2027.
- The online application form for Session 1 is available on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Candidates should log in using their own DigiLocker/JanParichay/e-Pramaan (MeriPehchaan) credentials.
- Candidates are advised to do Re-KYC through DigiLocker before filling the form.
- Name and date of birth in the form must match the Class 10 certificate/mark sheet.
- The advisory is dated 28 October 2026.
What has happened
On 28 October 2026, the National Testing Agency (NTA) issued a public notice for candidates registering for Joint Entrance Examination (Main) – 2027, Session 1. NTA said JEE (Main) 2027 will be conducted in two sessions — Session 1 in January 2027 and Session 2 in April 2027. The online application form for Session 1 is available on the NTA website https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/.
What NTA has advised
The notice says these clarifications are meant to make registration smooth and streamlined. Candidates are advised to log in using their own DigiLocker, JanParichay or e-Pramaan (MeriPehchaan) credentials. According to NTA, this helps avoid discrepancies in identity verification and biometric data at later stages of the application process.
Candidates are also advised to do Re-KYC through DigiLocker before filling out the JEE (Main) 2027 online application form. NTA says this ensures that their latest details are fetched. The notice includes a link for the Re-KYC process.
Care with name and date of birth
The notice states that a candidate’s name and date of birth in the application form must be the same as mentioned in the Class 10 certificate or mark sheet. In other words, there should be no difference between the form and the mark sheet.
What to do next
NTA has asked candidates to regularly visit the official NTA website for further updates, instructions or notices regarding JEE 2027. The contact details given in the notice are the website https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/ and the e-mail [email protected].
Who is affected
This advisory is for students who will fill the JEE (Main) 2027 Session 1 form. It does not directly affect the general public — it is information meant for exam candidates only.
Questions and answers
Where do I fill the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 form?
The online application form is available on the NTA website https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/. NTA has asked candidates to keep checking this website for updates and notices.
When will the two JEE Main 2027 sessions be held?
Session 1 will be held in January 2027 and Session 2 in April 2027. This is stated in NTA's notice dated 28 October 2026.
Why should I do DigiLocker Re-KYC?
According to NTA, Re-KYC helps fetch your latest details into the form. This helps avoid discrepancies in identity verification at later stages.
How should I write my name and date of birth in the form?
Write them exactly as they appear on your Class 10 certificate or mark sheet. NTA has clearly said the two must be the same.
Where will I get further JEE Main 2027 updates?
On NTA's official website. The notice asks candidates to regularly visit the website for updates, instructions and notices about JEE 2027.
Glossary
- LOC (List of Candidates)
- The official list of students who will sit a board exam, sent by the school to the board.
Source: NTA, "Advisory and Instructions regarding registration process for Joint Entrance Examination (Main) – 2027 (Session 1)", 28 October 2026. Read the original notice
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