JEE Main 2027 is a national-level entrance exam for students seeking admission to B.E. and B.Tech programmes. This article covers the important dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, application process and admission details based on the official information bulletin.
JEE Main 2027: Important Dates
The Information Bulletin provides the following schedule for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.).
| Event | Session 1: January 2027 | Session 2: April 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Online application | 24 October–22 November 2026 | 5 January–3 February 2027 |
| Application with late fee | 23–26 November 2026 | 4–7 February 2027 |
| Application correction window | 27–29 November 2026 | 8–10 February 2027 |
| City intimation slip | 30 December 2026 | 12 March 2027 |
| Admit card availability | 13 January 2027 | 25 March 2027 |
| Examination dates | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027 | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 April 2027 |
Candidates should check the official JEE Main website for updates and examination-related announcements.
Eligibility Criteria for JEE Main 2027
1. Age limit
There is no age limit for appearing in JEE Main 2027. However, candidates must satisfy the admission eligibility and age requirements, if any, prescribed by their chosen institutions.
2. Qualifying examination year
Candidates who passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination in 2025 or 2026, or who are appearing in Class 12 in 2027, are eligible to appear for JEE Main 2027.
Candidates who passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination in 2024 or earlier are not eligible to appear for JEE Main 2027 under the specified year-of-appearance criteria.
3. Accepted qualifying examinations
The bulletin recognises several qualifying examinations, including:
- Class 12 examinations conducted by recognised Central or State Boards.
- Intermediate or two-year Pre-University examinations conducted by recognised boards or universities.
- Senior Secondary School examinations conducted by NIOS with at least five subjects.
- Recognised three-year diplomas approved by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education.
- Other specified equivalent examinations recognised under the bulletin.
Candidates should check the complete list of qualifying examinations and the individual eligibility requirements of their preferred institutions before applying.
JEE Main 2027 Exam Pattern for B.Tech
Paper 1, which is conducted for B.E./B.Tech. admissions, takes place in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
The examination includes three subjects: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
| Subject | Section A (MCQs) | Section B (Numerical) | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 5 | 100 |
| Physics | 20 | 5 | 100 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 5 | 100 |
| Total | 60 | 15 | 300 |
The paper contains 75 questions in total, carrying 300 marks. Each subject contributes 100 marks.
Marking scheme
- Correct answer: +4 marks.
- Incorrect answer: −1 mark.
- Unanswered question: 0 marks.
Negative marking applies to both multiple-choice and numerical-value questions.
Examination duration: Paper 1 duration is 3 hours. Eligible PwD/PwBD candidates using a scribe get 4 hours.
Examination languages: JEE Main 2027 will be conducted in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu and others.
Reservation Policy
- General-EWS: 10%.
- OBC-NCL: 27%.
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 15%.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5%.
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 5% within each of the specified categories.
Students should refer to the official NTA JEE Main website for notifications and instructions: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/
Note: This article is based on the JEE Main 2027 Information Bulletin provided and covers only Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.), excluding B.Arch. and B.Planning.
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