JEE Main 2027 Dates Released: Check Session 1 Schedule and Exam Timings

JEE Main 2027 Exam Dates & Full Schedule (Session 1)

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the timeline for the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 examination. Candidates can access the complete notification and track all official updates directly on the portal at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Below is the tentative schedule outlining key registration windows, admit card releases, exam dates, and result declarations.

JEE Main 2027 Session 1: Important Dates

JEE Main 2027 Session 2 (April Attempt): Important Dates & Schedule

The National Testing Agency will conduct the second session of JEE Main 2027 in April. Candidates aiming to improve their scores or appearing for the first time in Phase 2 can register online at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Below is the tentative timeline for all major Session 2 milestones.

JEE Main 2027: Exam Timings & Duration Breakdown

The examination will be held in computer-based test (CBT) mode across two daily shifts (Morning and Afternoon). Total test duration varies depending on the chosen paper:

JEE Main 2027 Exam Timings & Reporting Hours

• Shift 1 (Morning): 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  • Entry Window: 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM (Gates close strictly at 8:30 AM)

  • Instructions & Login: 8:30 AM – 8:50 AM

  • Test Begins: 9:00 AM

• Shift 2 (Afternoon): 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

  • Entry Window: 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM (Gates close strictly at 2:30 PM)

  • Instructions & Login: 2:30 PM – 2:50 PM

  • Test Begins: 3:00 PM

(Note: Candidates opting for both B.Arch and B.Planning receive an additional 30 minutes, concluding at 12:30 PM and 6:30 PM respectively.)

JEE Main 2027: Key Highlights & Stage-Wise Timeline

Below is a detailed walkthrough of every critical stage of the JEE Main 2027 cycle, covering registration, hall tickets, exam sessions, evaluation, and central counselling.

• Application Form Window:

  NTA will release the online application forms in October 2026, with the submission window closing in November 2026. Eligible candidates can register at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The process involves basic registration, filling out personal and academic particulars, uploading scanned certificates/photos, and paying the non-refundable examination fee.

• Advance Exam City Intimation Slip:

  To assist students with travel logistics, NTA issues an advance city allotment slip roughly 7 to 10 days before the exam begins. The Session 1 city slips will go live in January 2027. Candidates can download their slip using their application number and password.

• Admit Card Release:

  Hall tickets will be published at jeemain.nta.nic.in in January 2027 for Session 1 and in March 2027 for Session 2. Candidates can access their admit cards using their application number and date of birth. The document specifies the allotted test center, exact date, shift timing, and reporting instructions; carrying a hard copy to the test center is strictly mandatory.

• Session 1 & Session 2 Exam Dates:

  Session 1 is scheduled for January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, and 30, 2027 (with January 31 as a buffer day). Session 2 will take place in April 2027. Tests will be conducted in multiple morning and afternoon shifts, and candidates can verify their exact slot on their hall ticket.

• Provisional Answer Key & Challenge Window:

  Shortly after test completion, NTA will upload the provisional answer keys online (Session 1 keys are slated for February 2027). Candidates can review the official solutions and raise objections via a dedicated portal by paying a nominal challenge fee per question.

• Candidate Response Sheet:

  Along with the answer key, NTA releases the individual recorded response sheets under the candidate login. Comparing recorded responses against the official answer key allows aspirants to calculate their estimated raw score and evaluate rank prospects ahead of the formal declaration.

• Scorecard & Result Declaration:

  Session 1 scores will be declared in February 2027, followed by the Session 2 results and All India Ranks (AIR) in April 2027. Scorecards can be accessed using login credentials.

• JoSAA Centralised Counselling:

  The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) will administer the joint counselling process via josaa.nic.in across five scheduled rounds. Qualifying candidates can participate through registration, academic branch/institute choice-filling, and online document verification to secure admissions into NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs (as well as IITs for JEE Advanced qualifiers).