Important update for JEE aspirants preparing for JEE Main 2027. National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to conduct the Joint Entrance Examination JEE (Main) Session 1 examination by the third week of January. Candidates appearing for the JEE Main 2027 online examination are advised to boost their studies for better results.
What is JEE Main Examination?
Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is an online entrance test conducted by the National Testing Agency twice in a year. Qualified candidates get the chance to complete their engineering courses from the top institutions like Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Government-Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs), etc.
JEE Main exam consists of two papers: Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) and Paper 2 (B.Arch./B.Planning). Paper 1 is for students who want to take admission to B.E. or B.Tech. engineering programmes, while Paper 2 is for students seeking admission to Architecture (B.Arch.) or Planning (B.Planning) programmes.
NTA JEE Main Examinations 2027 Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Post Regarding | JEE Main 2027 Exam Date |
| Exam Name | Joint Entrance Examination JEE (Main) 2027 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Date | Third Week of January 2027 (Expected) |
| Exam Mode | Online (computer-based test) |
| Total Papers | Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) & Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning) |
| Registrations Date | Start soon; expected by early October 2026 |
| Exam Marks | Paper 1: 300 marks; Paper 2A (B.Arch.): 400 marks; Paper 2B (B.Planning): 400 marks |
| Admit Card Release Date | 3/4 days before the exam date |
| Exam Centres | Available on the Admit Card |
| Official Website | https://jeemain.nta.nic.in |
JEE Main 2027 Exam Date (Session 1 & Session 2)
Aspirants waiting for the JEE Main 2027 CBT examinations are informed that NTA is expected to conduct the online examinations by January (Third Week). The exam will be conducted in multiple shifts and at exam centres across the country.
| Papper | Exam Date | Exam Timing |
| Paper 1 & Paper 2A/2B (Session 1) | Januery 2027 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM or 3:00 PM–6:00 PM (Morning & Evening Shifts) |
| B.Arch. & B.Planning Combined (Session 1) | Januery 2027 | 9:00 AM–12:30 PM or 3:00 PM–6:30 PM (Morning & Evening Shifts) |
| Paper 1 & Paper 2A/2B (Session 2) | April 2027 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM or 3:00 PM–6:00 PM (Morning & Evening Shifts) |
| B.Arch. & B.Planning Combined (Session 2) | April 2027 | 9:00 AM–12:30 PM or 3:00 PM–6:30 PM (Morning & Evening Shifts) |
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NTA JEE Main 2027 Exam Pattern
The JEE Main 2027 question paper consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs), in which candidates have to choose the correct answer from four options. Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) will be a total of 75 questions, with each question carrying 4 marks. Candidates will get +4 marks for a correct answer, -1 mark for an incorrect answer, and 0 marks for an unanswered question. Paper 2A (B.Arch.) will have 77 questions covering Mathematics, Aptitude Test and Drawing Test, for a total of 400 marks. Paper 2B (B.Planning) will consist of 100 questions, with each question carrying 4 marks.
| Paper | Subject/Section | Total Question | Total Marks |
| Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) | Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics | 75 Questions | 300 Marks |
| Paper 2A (B.Arch.) | Mathematics | 25 Questions | 100 Marks |
| Aptitude Test | 50 Questions | 200 Marks | |
| Drawing Test | 2 Questions | 100 Marks | |
| Total | 77 Questions | 400 Marks | |
| Paper 2B (B.Planning) | Mathematics, Aptitude & Planning | 100 Questions | 400 Marks |
When Will JEE Main 2027 Admit Card be Released?
Usually, NTA releases the JEE Main admit card 3 to 4 days before the exam date. JEE Main hall tickets are released online on the NTA official website. Individuals can obtain their document easily by entering the required details. Candidates are suggested to download their JEE Main 2027 admit card as soon as it is uploaded and make the corrections if required. However, it is expected that by the second week of January 2027, the JEE Main Session 1 admit card will be officially released.
Conclusion
National Testing Agency is all set to conduct JEE Main Session 1 examinations by the third week of January 2027. JEE aspirants interested in appearing for the January session written examinations are advised to complete their registration process before the last date. The exam will be organised in multiple exam centres. Once the exam date is officially announced, it will be updated here on this page.
FAQs
NTA is likely to conduct the JEE Main 2027 examinations by the third week of January 2027.
National Testing Agency (NTA) organises the JEE Main examinations.
JEE Main examinations are conducted twice in a Year. Session One in January and Session Two in April.
JEE Main examination is conducted through Online Mode.
