JEE Main 2027

Everything you need to know before you start: who conducts JEE Main, whether you are eligible, what the paper looks like, and what happens after your result.

Official source: jeemain.nta.nic.in — always confirm dates and eligibility there before you act on them.

JEE Main key facts

Conducted by: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Used for admission to: NITs, IIITs and GFTIs, plus many state and private colleges
Also used for: Qualifying for JEE Advanced (the IITs)
Mode: Computer-based test (the B.Arch drawing paper is pen and paper)
Sessions: Two per year — candidates may attempt both, and the better score counts
Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech): 75 questions · 300 marks · Physics, Chemistry, Maths
Duration: 3 hours
Marking: +4 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong one

JEE Main 2027 schedule

NTA has not released the JEE Main 2027 calendar yet. The table below is the pattern NTA has followed in recent years — treat it as a planning guide only, and confirm every date against the official information bulletin when it is published.

Stage	When	Status
Session 1 registration	Usually opens around November	Usual pattern
Session 1 exam	Usually late January	Usual pattern
Session 2 registration	Usually opens around February	Usual pattern
Session 2 exam	Usually early April	Usual pattern
JoSAA counseling	Usually begins in June	Usual pattern

Who can apply

Class 12: Passed in 2025 or 2026, or appearing in 2027. There is no restriction on the board.
Subjects: Physics and Mathematics are compulsory, plus one of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or a technical vocational subject.
Age: No age limit to sit the exam. Individual institutes may still apply their own criteria.
Attempts: Candidates are generally permitted to appear across three consecutive years, with both sessions in a year counting as one year.
For NIT, IIIT and GFTI admission: You need 75% in Class 12 or a place in the top 20 percentile of your board (65% for SC/ST candidates).

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What the paper looks like

There are no optional questions — every topic is examinable, and wrong answers cost marks.

Subject	Questions	Marks
Mathematics	20 MCQs + 5 numerical	100
Physics	20 MCQs + 5 numerical	100
Chemistry	20 MCQs + 5 numerical	100
Total	75 questions	300

Duration: 3 hours
Correct answer: +4
Wrong answer: −1
Unattempted: 0
All questions are compulsory

What to cover

A high-level checklist. Work through it with previous-year papers rather than reading it end to end.

Physics

Mechanics
Heat and Thermodynamics
Waves and Optics
Electricity and Magnetism
Modern Physics

Chemistry

Physical Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry

Mathematics

Algebra
Calculus
Coordinate Geometry
Trigonometry
Vectors and 3D
Statistics and Probability

Counseling, step by step

JoSAA handles admissions to the IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs through one common process. Your choice order matters more than most students realise — a seat is allotted to your highest-ranked choice you qualify for, not your best one.

1
Register on the JoSAA portal once results are out
2
Fill in your college and branch choices, then lock them
3
Check the mock allotments and adjust your order
4
Seat allotment runs over several rounds
5
Report, pay the fee and complete document verification

Official portal: josaa.nic.in

JEE Main 2027 — frequently asked questions

Who conducts JEE Main?

The National Testing Agency (NTA), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education. NTA sets the paper, conducts the exam and publishes the result.

Is there an age limit for JEE Main?

No. There is no age limit to appear for JEE Main. Individual institutes may apply their own criteria at admission, so check the institute's rules if you are unsure.

How many times can I attempt JEE Main?

The exam is held in two sessions each year, and you may sit both — the better of the two scores is used. Candidates are generally permitted to appear across three consecutive years.

Do both sessions count, or only the second?

Your best NTA score across the sessions you attempt is what counts. Sitting Session 1 costs you nothing beyond the fee and gives you a real attempt under exam conditions.

What percentile do I need for a good NIT?

It varies every year by branch, category and home state, so treat any specific number with suspicion. Broadly, the older NITs need a very high percentile for popular branches. Use the previous year's opening and closing ranks on the JoSAA portal as your reference rather than a coaching estimate.

Where do I check official updates?

Always at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Dates, eligibility and pattern are set by NTA and can change; this page is a summary, not an official publication.

This guide is a summary prepared by QuestPix for students and is not an official publication. Exam dates, eligibility and patterns are decided by the conducting body and can change — always confirm against jeemain.nta.nic.in before making a decision. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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