JEE Main 2027 Exam Date: January Session Schedule Released, Exams from January 20 to 28

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main 2027 exam schedule. According to the official notice, the January session will be held on January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027. Students can submit their online applications from October 24 to November 22, 2026.

The complete schedule for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 has been announced by NTA. The examination will take place on six dates in January 2027, and the last date to submit the regular application form is November 22, 2026.

Students preparing for JEE Main 2027 should keep track of the registration deadline, exam dates, city intimation slip and admit card release. Here are the important dates and details candidates need to know.

JEE Main 2027 Exam Date

The National Testing Agency has announced the January session schedule for JEE Main 2027 for the 2027–28 academic session. The official notification was released on October 24, 2026.

JEE Main is conducted for admission to undergraduate engineering, architecture and planning courses at participating institutions across India.

Candidates planning to appear for the January session can check the important examination details below.

Particulars	Details
Examination Name	Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027
Conducting Authority	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Academic Session	2027–28
Examination Session	January Session (Session 1)
Official Notification Date	October 24, 2026
Exam City Intimation Slip	December 30, 2026
Admit Card Release Date	January 13, 2027
Official Website	jeemain.nta.nic.in

JEE Main 2027 January Session Exam Dates

According to the schedule released by NTA, the first session of JEE Main 2027 will be conducted on six days in January.

The examination is scheduled for January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027.

Students should note that these are the overall examination dates. Their individual exam date, reporting time and shift will be mentioned on the admit card.

Particulars	Exam Schedule
JEE Main 2027 Exam Dates	January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027
Total Examination Days	6 Days
Individual Exam Date and Shift	As mentioned on the admit card

Candidates are advised to check their admit cards carefully once they become available. The admit card will contain important information about the examination centre, allotted shift and reporting time.

JEE Main 2027 Registration Dates

The online application process for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 started on October 24, 2026.

Candidates who wish to appear for the January examination can fill out the application form until November 22, 2026, at 11:50 PM.

NTA has also provided an additional application period with a late fee for students who miss the regular registration deadline.

Here is the registration schedule mentioned in the notification.

Registration Event	Date
Online Registration Begins	October 24, 2026
Last Date to Apply	November 22, 2026, up to 11:50 PM
Last Date for Fee Payment	November 22, 2026, up to 11:50 PM
Application with Late Fee	November 23 to 26, 2026
Last Date for Late Fee Payment	November 26, 2026, up to 11:50 PM
Application Correction Window	November 27 to 29, 2026

Students should enter their personal information, educational qualifications and other required details carefully while completing the form.

Before submitting the application, check every section once again. A mistake in your name, date of birth, category or academic information may create problems later.

Also Read : JEE Main 2027

JEE Main 2027 City Intimation Slip

The JEE Main 2027 city intimation slip for the January session is scheduled to be released on December 30, 2026.

This slip will help candidates find out which city has been allotted for their examination.

Students travelling to another city for the exam can use this information to make their travel arrangements in advance.

However, the city intimation slip is not the same as the admit card. The complete examination centre details and other important instructions will be available on the admit card.

JEE Main 2027 Exam Timing

JEE Main 2027 will have different examination durations depending on the paper selected by the candidate.

Students appearing for Paper 1, Paper 2A or Paper 2B individually will have three hours to complete their examination.

Candidates appearing for both B.Arch and B.Planning papers will be given three hours and thirty minutes.

The examination timings are provided below.

Exam Duration	First Shift	Second Shift
3 Hours	9:00 AM to 12:00 PM	3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
3 Hours 30 Minutes	9:00 AM to 12:30 PM	3:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Note: The examination timings for Paper 2A and Paper 2B may vary depending on the paper and official instructions. Candidates should follow the timings printed on their admit cards.

JEE Main 2027 Exam Languages

JEE Main 2027 will be conducted in 13 languages. Candidates can select their preferred examination language while filling out the application form, subject to the options and conditions specified by NTA.

The available languages are:

1. English

2. Hindi

3. Assamese

4. Bengali

5. Gujarati

6. Kannada

7. Malayalam

8. Marathi

9. Odia

10. Punjabi

11. Tamil

12. Telugu

13. Urdu

Students should choose their examination language carefully during registration.

Before submitting the form, make sure the selected language and other application details are correct.

How to Apply for JEE Main 2027 Session 1?

Candidates planning to appear for the January session can complete their registration through the official JEE Main website.

Follow the steps below to submit the application form.

Step 1: Visit the official JEE Main website at https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/.

Step 2: On the homepage, find the link for the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application form.

Step 3: Complete the registration process by entering the required information.

Step 4: Fill in your personal details, educational qualifications and other information requested in the form.

Step 5: Upload the necessary documents and provide any additional details according to the instructions.

Step 6: Pay the application fee using one of the available online payment methods.

Step 7: Review the completed application form carefully before submitting it.

Step 8: After successful submission, download the confirmation page and payment receipt for future reference.

Candidates should read the official information bulletin before applying. It contains details about eligibility, required documents, application fees and other examination instructions.

Also Read : JEE Main 2027 Documents Required for Registration

FAQs

Q1. When will the JEE Main 2027 January session examination be held?

JEE Main 2027 Session 1 will be conducted on January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027, according to the announced examination schedule.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for JEE Main 2027?

The last date to submit the regular JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application form is November 22, 2026, until 11:50 PM. The schedule also provides an additional application period with a late fee from November 23 to 26, 2026.

Q3. When will the JEE Main 2027 city intimation slip be released?

The JEE Main 2027 Session 1 city intimation slip is scheduled for release on December 30, 2026. Candidates will be able to check their allotted examination city through the official website.

Q4. When will the JEE Main 2027 admit card be released?

According to the schedule, the JEE Main 2027 January session admit card will be available for download from January 13, 2027. Students should visit the official JEE Main website for admit card updates and download instructions.