JEE Mains 2027: Exam Date, Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility, Application Process, Preparation Tips, Previous Year Cutoff

Last Updated: Sep 7, 2026, 15:01 IST

JEE Main 2027 examination will be conducted in two sessions in January and April 2027. The complete schedule, application process and other details will be available on the official website soon. Candidates can check the exam details here. 

JEE Mains 2027: Exam Date, Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility, Application Process, Preparation Tips, Previous Year Cutoff
JEE Mains 2027: Exam Date, Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility, Application Process, Preparation Tips, Previous Year Cutoff

JEE Mains 2027: The National Testing Agency conducts the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main annually for admissions to undergraduate BE, BTech and BArch programmes. The scores of the JEE Main examinations are considered for admissions at engineering colleges across the country.

JEE Main examination is conducted twice a year. Session 1 of the exam is conducted in January, while Session 2 is conducted in April annually. Candidates preparing for the JEE Main examination this year can check here the expected schedule, application process, shifts and sessions and other examination details.

JEE Mains 2027 Important Dates

The JEE Mains Session 1 and Session 2 examinations will be conducted in January and April 2027. The complete schedule of the examination will be notified on the official website of NTA. Candidates preparing to appear in the JEE Main entrance exam can check the tentative schedule here

Activity

Session 1 (Tentative Schedule)

Session 2 (Tentative Schedule)

Online Submission of Application Form 

Last week of October 2026

First week of February 2027

Last date for successful transaction of prescribed Application Fee 

Last week of November 2026

Last week of February 2027

Correction in Particulars of the online Application Form 

First week of December 2026

Last week of February 2027

City Intimation Slip

Second week of January 2027

Third week of March 2027

Downloading Admit Cards from the NTA website 

Third week of January 2027

Last week of March 2027

Dates of Examination 

Fourth Week of January 2027

First week of April 2027

Display of Question Paper attempted by the Candidate and Answer Keys for inviting challenges 

First week of February 2027

Third week of April 027

Declaration of Result 

Last week of February 2027

Fourth week of April 2027

JEE Main 2027 Registration and Application Form

NTA will commence the JEE Mains registration and application process for session 1 and session 2 examinations in November and February 2027. A confirmed schedule will be available on the official website shortly. Once the registration link is active, candidates can visit the official website and enter a valid email ID and mobile number. 

After completing the registration process, students can fill out the application form, upload all required documents and submit the application fee. Before filling out the online application form, students are advised to have scanned copies of all relevant documents ready with them. Students are also advised to keep their fee payment mode ready before sitting down to fill out the online application form. 

JEE Mains 2027 Application Fee

The category-wise fee details for JEE Mains 2027 will be available along with the official notification. The previous year's category-wise fee details are provided below

  • General (Male): ₹1,000

  • Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL (Male): ₹900

  • Female (All Categories except reserved where applicable): ₹800

  • SC / ST / PwD / Transgender: ₹500

JEE Mains 2027 Exam City Slip

The JEE Mains 2027 exam city slip, also known as the city intimation slip, is released to provide candidates with the details of the city where they will be allotted a centre. The exam city intimation slip PDF will be available for download on the official website. The details of the centre will be given on the JEE Main admit card, which will be issued on a later date. 

With the help of the city intimation slip, candidates can make necessary travel arrangements to reach the exam centre well ahead. Candidates allotted cities far from their place of living can make necessary travel arrangements and reach the city well ahead. It also gives candidates the time to plan their travel so that they can report to the centre as required. The reporting time details will be specified in the admit card. 

JEE Mains 2027 Admit Card

The link for downloading the JEE Main admit card will be available on the official website soon. The admit card is a mandatory document to be carried by students to the exam centre. Once the admit card link is activated, candidates can visit the official website and log in with their application number and password to download the hall ticket PDF. Students are also advised to keep a copy of the JEE Mains admit card with them until the admission process.

Details Mentioned on the JEE Main 2027 Admit Card

When downloading the JEE Mains admit card, students need to cross-check the following details

  • Candidate name

  • Roll number

  • Candidate photograph and signature

  • Exam session

  • Name of exam

  • Exam centre details

  • Exam schedule

  • Reporting time

  • Instructions for candidates

JEE Main 2027 Syllabus

The syllabus for JEE Main 2027 will be specified for the exams in the official notification. Students are required to answer questions from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects. The topics will be from Class 11 and 12 NCERT textbooks. Students appearing for their Class 12 board exams and those taking a year to prepare for the examinations can refer to the syllabus here.

Subject-Wise Core Topics

  • Mathematics
      • Sets, Relations, and Functions
      • Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
      • Matrices and Determinants
      • Permutations and Combinations
  • Binomial Theorem, Sequence and Series
  • Integral Calculus, Limits, Continuity, and Differentiability, Differential Equations
  • Coordinate Geometry, Three-Dimensional Geometry, and Vector Algebra.

  • Physics
    • Mechanics (Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy, and Power)
    • Gravitation and Properties of Matter
    • Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory of Gases
    • Oscillations and Waves
    • Electrostatics and Current Electricity
    • Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
    • Optics (Ray and Wave Optics)
    • Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation, Atoms and Nuclei, and Electronic Devices (Semiconductors and Logic Gates).

  • Chemistry
    • Physical Chemistry: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, Chemical Thermodynamics, Solutions, Equilibrium, Redox Reactions & Electrochemistry, and Chemical Kinetics.
    • Organic Chemistry: Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds, Hydrocarbons, Organic Compounds Containing Halogens/Oxygen/Nitrogen, and Biomolecules.
    • Inorganic Chemistry: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties, Chemical Bonding, Coordination Compounds, and Block Elements (p-block, d-block, and f-block).

JEE Main Syllabus - Click Here

JEE Main 2027 Exam Pattern

The JEE Main exam pattern includes the marking scheme, total number of questions and mode of examination. The detailed exam pattern for JEE Main 2027 is provided below

Exam Pattern of JEE Main 2027 Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech)

Check JEE Main 2027 Paper 1 BE, BTech examination 

Particulars

Details

Exam Mode

Computer-based examination

JEE Main exam duration

3 hours

Language of Examination

English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

Type of Questions

  • Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)

  • Questions with numerical values as answers

No. of Sections

There are three sections:

  • Mathematics

  • Physics

  • Chemistry

JEE Main Total questions

  • Mathematics: 25 (20+5) 5 Questions with answers as a numerical value. All 5 questions are compulsory.

  • Physics: 25 (20+5) 5 Questions with answers as numerical values. All 5 questions are compulsory.

  • Chemistry: 25 (20+5) 5 Questions with answers as a numerical value. All 5 questions are compulsory.

Total: 75 Questions (25 questions each)

How many marks in JEE Main

300 Marks (100 marks for each section)

JEE Mains negative marking

MCQs: Four marks will be awarded for each correct answer, and there will be a negative marking of one mark on each wrong answer.

Questions with numerical value answers: Candidates will be given four marks for each correct answer, and there will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer.

JEE Main 2027 Exam Pattern Paper 2

Check the paper pattern for JEE Main Paper 2 - BArch and BPlanning

Particulars

Details

Mode of Exam

Computer-based examination except for Drawing section in B.Arch (Pen & Paper based mode)

Language

English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

Exam Duration

Three hours

No. of Sections

B.Arch (Paper 2A):

  • Part 1 - Mathematics

  • Part 2 - Aptitude test

  • Part 3 - Drawing test

B.Plan (Paper 2B):

  • Mathematics

  • Aptitude test

  • Planning tests (MCQs)

Type of Questions

B.Arch -

  • Mathematics: MCQs and questions with numerical value as answers

  • Aptitude- Multiple- choice questions

  • Drawing- Drawing aptitude

B.Planning-

  • Mathematics- MCQs, and questions with numerical value as answers

  • Aptitude- MCQs (Multiple choice questions)

  • Planning- MCQs (Multiple choice questions)

JEE Mains total questions

  • B.Arch: 75+2 (Drawing test) Questions

  • B.Plan: 100 Questions

Total Marks in JEE Mains 2026 paper 2A

400 Marks

JEE Mains Marking Scheme

  • MCQs: +4 marks for each correct answer and -1 mark for each wrong answer.

  • Questions with numerical value answers: +4 marks for each correct answer and -1 for each wrong answer.

  • Drawing Test: Two questions are evaluated out of 100 marks.


JEE Main 2027 Answer Key, Response Sheet, Question Paper

The JEE Mains 2027 Session 1 and Session 2 provisional answer key, response sheet and question papers will be issued shortly after the examinations are conducted. The response sheet, provisional answer key and question paper will be issued as per shifts and each question paper set. Students will also be provided with a window to challenge the provisional answer key. The challenges will be considered when preparing the final answer key. 

JEE Main 2027 Result

The JEE Mains 2027 Result will be announced a month after the conduct of each session. The official schedule will contain the dates for the announcement of the results. Once announced, students are required to visit the official website and log in with their application number and password. Candidates are advised to download a copy of the JEE Main 2027 scorecard for further admission requirements. Those who have appeared for the Session 1 and Session 2 exams must note that the best of both scores will be considered when applying for the admission process.

JEE Mains 2027: What After Results

After the JEE Main Session 1 and Session 2 Results are announced, candidates who have cleared the exams will be eligible to participate in the online counselling process. Students who fall under the Top 2,50,000 Candidates will be eligible to appear for the JEE Advanced 2027 exams. The schedule for JEE Advanced will be announced around the time of the Session 2 JEE Main exams. Candidates clearing the JEE Advanced exam will be eligible for admission to IITs, NITs and other institutions. Candidates clearing the JEE Main exam can also apply for state-wise admissions through individual counselling portals with their JEE Main scores.


Sherin Tressa Tomy
Sherin Tressa Tomy

Assistant Manager - Editorial

Sherin is an education journalist with over 7 years of experience. Over her tenure of working with top media houses like Careers 360 and then Jagran Josh, Sherin has covered various entrance examinations liek JEE Main, NEET, CUET, GATE, etc. as well as various state board and CBSE results. Her understanding of the education ecosystem coupled with her own experience of teaching as an Assistant Professor of nearly 2 years helps her provide a comprehensive perspective to students. She has a Masters Degree in Communication from Madras Christian College. Apart from covering education news, Sherin also enjoys reading and cooking. 

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