It is necessary to complete the JEE Mains 2027 application form properly for the students who wish to participate in the engineering entrance exam. This includes verifying one’s identity, providing all personal information, choosing the exam paper, uploading documents and paying the exam fees.
NTA has developed the ‘MeriPehchaan’ single sign-on system for JEE Main 2027 registration, where options for identity verification are the ‘DigiLocker’ facility and others. Applicants must complete all the steps, as shown on the website.
In this article, the detailed process of filling the JEE Mains Form for Sessions 1 & 2, preparation of required documents, payment of application fees and correction of errors have been described.
Important links:
NTA has made it clear that there will be different application windows for both the sessions of JEE Main 2027. It is advised to fill up the application forms and pay the fees during the stipulated time period.
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Event |
Session 1: January 2027 |
Session 2: April 2027 |
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Registration starts |
24 October 2026 |
5 January 2027 |
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Regular application deadline |
22 November 2026 |
3 February 2027 |
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Application with late fee |
23–26 November 2026 |
4–7 February 2027 |
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Correction window |
27–29 November 2026 |
8–10 February 2027 |
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Examination dates |
20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027 |
2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 April 2027 |
Dates are based on the published JEE Main 2027 schedule. Check the official NTA website for any revised dates or additional notices before applying.
The registration procedure for the JEE Main 2027 includes the MeriPehchaan single sign-on (SSO) feature that links to the supported identity service providers like DigiLocker, JanParichay, and e-Pramaan.
Using this feature, candidates will be able to perform the required task of logging in and verifying their identity prior to filling up the application form.
If you don’t have a DigiLocker account, refer to the other ways of identity verification provided by NTA. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that just having a DigiLocker account is enough for JEE Main registration.
Important: Identity verification is only one part of registration. You must complete the application form, pay the applicable fee and save the confirmation page.
Session 1 is intended for the January 2027 examination. Follow these steps to submit your application.
Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in and select the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application link.
Please note the examination year and session prior to moving on. Do not use any unofficial websites requiring your personal and financial information.
Refer to the portal’s guidelines for verification through MeriPehchaan or any other method that is available. Ensure you enter your information accurately and register yourself.
Take note of your application number and credentials received upon completion of the registration procedure. You might require these at a later stage.
Enter the requested details, which may include:
Make sure that the information provided corresponds with your relevant official documents as well as information bulletin.
Give all your details regarding your Class 10 and Class 12 examinations or their equivalents as required by the National Testing Agency.
If you will be taking Class 12 exams in 2027, check the appearing status accordingly. If you have already passed, then give the relevant year of your qualifying exam.
Choose the paper you intend to take:
Check the paper combination and applicable fee before continuing.
Please choose your relevant category and give all necessary details asked by the NTA. If you are applying for any reservation/disability benefits, please verify the eligibility criteria and document requirements.
Upload the required photo, signature, and other documents as specified in the formats and file sizes. Any instructions that you receive regarding live photo or ID verification should be followed as indicated in the portal.
Preview the uploaded documents and make sure that they can be seen clearly.
Select your preferred examination centers in accordance with the application form. However, remember that final allocation of centers is done by NTA and may not be in compliance with your preferences.
Pay the required amount in accordance with the modes of payment provided by the portal.
Make sure that all data has been filled properly. Submit the form and get the confirmation page.
Session 2 will take place in April 2027. Aspirants who wish to give Session 2 must apply through the window separately declared by NTA.
Remember that applying for Session 1 does not automatically make you apply for Session 2.
Yes. The eligible candidates may apply for both the sessions. The candidates who will apply for Session 1 can apply for Session 2 through a different application window by using the same application number according to NTA’s guidelines.
The candidates can also apply for Session 2 alone when its application window becomes available.
Before filling out the form, check whether you meet the eligibility requirements.
Notwithstanding eligibility to write the JEE Main, admission to the engineering colleges cannot be guaranteed. Ensure that you go through the official bulletin and admission requirements of the colleges of your choice.
Make sure you have the following documents and information ready prior to filling out the form:
All the above requirements may vary as per the individual’s case and instructions available during the 2027 application process.
Prepare the files according to the specifications in the official information bulletin.
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Document |
File format |
File size |
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Recent photograph |
JPG/JPEG |
10–200 KB |
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Signature |
JPG/JPEG |
10–100 KB |
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Class 10 certificate or marksheet |
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50–300 KB |
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Disability/UDID certificate, where applicable |
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50–300 KB |
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Certificate regarding physical limitation to write, where applicable |
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50–300 KB |
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Non-Indian passport, where applicable |
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50–300 KB |
The NTA also lays down the conditions for providing a live photograph while making an application. You need to follow the guidelines provided on the website portal along with the official bulletin in respect of photograph, identity, and other documentation.
Do not upload blurred and incomplete documents in the application form.
Correction Window NTAs offers correction windows for particular application details. The correction window issued by NTA for session 1 is from 27-29 November 2026 while the correction window for session 2 is from 8-10 February 2027.
Note that not all fields can be edited and some modifications will cost extra. Refer to the official notice regarding the correction process and allowed fields. The correction facility should not be used to correct errors that were supposed to be corrected at the time of filling the application itself.
Keep these points in mind while filling out the form:
The last date depends on the session.
These dates are according to the published schedule. Visit the official website to verify any updates before filling in your form.
JEE Main application form charges differ depending on the category, gender, choice of exam paper or papers, and location of the exam center.
For a single exam paper in an exam center in India, the fee structure is as follows:
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Candidate category |
Male |
Female |
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General |
₹1,000 |
₹800 |
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Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL |
₹900 |
₹800 |
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SC / ST / PwD / PwBD |
₹500 |
₹500 |
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Third gender |
₹500 |
₹500 |
The late fee box charges an extra ₹500 on top of the examination fees based on the category-wise fees. Charges for various subjects' combinations or centers other than Indian centers may vary. Additional processing fees and taxes may also be applicable.
Ensure that you check the amount reflected on the official online payment gateway.
Before final submission, check the following:
In case you discover any error after submission, check the correction note to know if the particular field can be modified.
After your application is completed, make a preparation schedule that includes the entire JEE Main syllabus along with time to revise and take mock tests.
Useful study resources include:
Select those sources which comply with the official syllabus and your present level of preparation. Refrain from collecting many materials without a study timetable.
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Before sending the application form, ensure that you have cross-checked all details regarding your identity and academic documents.
Ensure that you have followed the instructions of NTA while providing your identity information. In case of using an identity verification website approved by the NTA, follow the procedure as advised.
If you are a candidate who falls under the category of EWS, SC, ST or OBC-NCL, make sure that the certificate information is appropriate. Also, ensure that the information provided by you matches the certificate.
Make sure that you have the document or marksheet for class 10 at hand. The candidates appearing in the class 12 examination in 2027 should opt for appearing status.
Use your mobile number and email address which you can access regularly. The notifications and OTPs will be sent to your contacts.
NTA will release JEE Main 2027 results via the official website after the completion of the respective session examination.
The result declaration dates should be confirmed through official notices. Candidates who appear in both sessions should check the published scorecard and applicable ranking rules.
Each year the number of candidates applying for JEE Main differs. The National Testing Agency provides the registration and attendance figures either through notices or press releases.
While verifying the figures, one must differentiate among distinct applicants registered per session, total registrations per session, and the number of candidates attending the exam.
For knowing the exact figure of the candidates applying for JEE Main 2027, look up the NTA updates once the data is released.