JEE and NEET Exam Dates 2027: The Full Calendar
JEE Main 2027 is expected in late January and early April 2027, JEE Advanced in the second half of May 2027, and NEET UG 2027 on the first Sunday of May. No 2027 dates are official yet, so every date below is an expected window based on the 2025 and 2026 schedules, with the confirmed past dates beside it.
Expected dates · updated September 2026 · official sources linked
When is JEE Main 2027?
JEE Main 2027 is expected to run in two sessions, late January and early April 2027, as in 2026, and your better NTA score of the two is used for your rank. BrainStride is an AI tutor for JEE, NEET and Olympiad preparation that runs a 20-minute diagnostic, maps your weak chapters and writes a daily plan, with every solution checked by teachers — and keeps this calendar updated as official notices come out.
- Late Oct–Nov 2026
Registration opens (expected)
The Session 1 application window on jeemain.nta.nic.in. Have your Class 10 and Class 12 details and a photo ready.
- Before each session
Admit card
Released shortly before each session. NTA announces the date in a public notice.
- Late Jan 2027
Session 1 (expected)
Computer-based, multiple shifts. Scores are NTA percentiles, normalised per shift. Session 1 2026 was held in late January 2026.
- Early Apr 2027
Session 2 (expected)
Same pattern, second chance to improve. Session 2 2026 was held in early April 2026.
- Mid–late Apr 2027
Final result and all-India rank (expected)
Rank is based on the better of your two percentiles. The top 2,50,000 B.E./B.Tech candidates qualify for JEE Advanced.
Source: NTA. The JEE Main 2027 information bulletin has not been released yet.
When is JEE Advanced 2027?
JEE Advanced 2027 is expected in the second half of May 2027. It was held on 18 May 2025 (organised by IIT Kanpur) and 17 May 2026 (organised by IIT Roorkee).
- Mid–late Apr 2027
Qualify through JEE Main (expected)
Registration opens only to the top 2,50,000 B.E./B.Tech candidates in the JEE Main final result.
- After JEE Main result
JEE Advanced registration
On jeeadv.ac.in. The organising IIT for 2027 is announced by the Joint Admission Board.
- Mid–late May 2027
Exam day (expected)
Two compulsory 3-hour papers on the same day, computer-based. Both papers cover Physics, Chemistry and Maths.
- After the exam
Answer key, result and JoSAA
The organising IIT publishes the answer key and result. JoSAA counselling for IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs follows, with 5–6 rounds in recent years.
Source: jeeadv.ac.in and josaa.nic.in. Official 2027 dates are not out yet.
When is NEET UG 2027?
NEET UG 2027 is expected on the first Sunday of May 2027 — 2 May 2027, if the pattern holds. NEET UG 2025 was on 4 May 2025 and NEET UG 2026 on 3 May 2026, both the first Sunday of May.
- Feb 2027
Application opens (expected)
The NEET UG application usually opens in February on neet.nta.nic.in.
- Late Apr 2027
Admit card (expected)
Usually released about a week before the exam.
- First Sunday of May 2027
Exam day (expected)
Pen-and-paper, 180 compulsory questions, 720 marks, 3 hours, offered in 13 languages.
- Early Jun 2027
Provisional answer key (expected)
NTA publishes the provisional answer key on neet.nta.nic.in.
- Mid-Jun 2027
Result (expected)
MCC counselling for the All India Quota and state counselling follow the result.
Source: NTA. The NEET UG 2027 information bulletin has not been released yet.
When are the Olympiad exams?
Olympiad stages follow the same order every year. Exact 2026–27 dates are announced by IAPT and HBCSE, so we give the usual timing rather than guessing a date.
- Usually Sep
IOQM — maths stage 1
The Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics. Since 2020 it comes before RMO.
- After IOQM
RMO — maths stage 2
The regional round for IOQM qualifiers, then INMO, IMOTC and the IMO.
- Usually late Nov
NSEP, NSEC, NSEB, NSEA, NSEJS — science stage 1
The National Standard Examinations, run by IAPT.
- Early the next year
INPhO, INChO and other national Olympiads — stage 2
Run by HBCSE, followed by the orientation-cum-selection camp and pre-departure training.
Source: HBCSE Olympiad programme and IAPT.
When are the CBSE Class 12 board exams in 2027?
CBSE board exams usually run from February to April. For 2027 Class 12 students that means boards sit between JEE Main Session 1 and NEET UG.
- Before the exams
Date sheet
Published by CBSE on cbse.gov.in. Check it before fixing any mock or revision plan for February and March.
- Usually Feb–Apr 2027
Board exams
Theory papers plus practical or internal assessment, split 70/30 or 80/20 depending on the subject.
- After the exams
Result
Announced by CBSE. The Class 12 result matters for the 75% criterion (65% for SC/ST) or top-20-percentile rule for NIT, IIIT and CFTI admission through JoSAA.
Source: CBSE. Sample papers and marking schemes are on cbseacademic.nic.in.
Exam dates 2027 at a glance
Every exam on one page, with the last confirmed date beside each expected 2027 window. We update it as official notices come out.
| Exam | Registration (expected) | Exam (expected) | Result (expected) | Last confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEE Main Session 1 | Late Oct–Nov 2026 | Late Jan 2027 | After the session | Session 1 2026: late Jan 2026 |
| JEE Main Session 2 | Announced by NTA | Early Apr 2027 | Mid–late Apr 2027 (final rank) | Session 2 2026: early Apr 2026 |
| JEE Advanced | After the JEE Main final result | Mid–late May 2027 | Announced by the organising IIT | 17 May 2026 (IIT Roorkee) |
| NEET UG | Feb 2027 | First Sunday of May 2027 | Mid-June 2027 | 3 May 2026 |
| IOQM (maths stage 1) | Before the exam, via the organisers | Usually September | Before RMO | Check olympiads.hbcse.tifr.res.in |
| NSEP, NSEC and other NSEs | Through IAPT centres | Usually late November | Before stage 2 | Check iapt.org.in |
| CBSE Class 12 boards | Through your school | Usually Feb–Apr 2027 | Announced by CBSE | Check cbse.gov.in |
Expected windows, based on the 2025 and 2026 schedules. Official 2027 notifications are not out as of September 2026 — confirm every date on the official site before you plan around it.
Questions about JEE and NEET exam dates 2027
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When is JEE Main 2027 going to be held?
JEE Main 2027 is expected in two sessions: Session 1 in late January 2027 and Session 2 in early April 2027, following the 2026 schedule. Registration is expected to open around late October to November 2026. NTA has not released the JEE Main 2027 information bulletin yet, so confirm the dates on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
What is the NEET UG 2027 exam date?
NEET UG 2027 is expected on the first Sunday of May 2027, which would be 2 May 2027. NEET UG was held on 4 May 2025 and 3 May 2026, both the first Sunday of May. The application usually opens in February. NTA has not announced the official 2027 date yet, so check neet.nta.nic.in.
When is JEE Advanced 2027?
JEE Advanced 2027 is expected in the second half of May 2027. JEE Advanced was held on 18 May 2025, organised by IIT Kanpur, and on 17 May 2026, organised by IIT Roorkee. The organising IIT and official 2027 date are announced by the Joint Admission Board on jeeadv.ac.in.
Do the CBSE board exams clash with JEE Main or NEET in 2027?
CBSE board exams usually run from February to April, so in 2027 they are expected to fall between JEE Main Session 1 in late January and NEET UG in early May, with JEE Main Session 2 in early April near the end. Check the CBSE date sheet and the NTA notices when they are released before fixing a revision plan.
When are the Olympiad exams like IOQM and NSEP held?
IOQM, the first stage of the maths Olympiad, is usually held in September, followed by RMO for qualifiers. The National Standard Examinations, including NSEP and NSEC, are usually held in late November by IAPT. Stage 2 exams such as INPhO and INChO come early the next year at HBCSE. Exact dates are announced each cycle.
Are the 2027 exam dates on this calendar official?
No. As of September 2026, the 2027 dates on this calendar are expected windows based on the 2025 and 2026 schedules, not official announcements. Past dates are confirmed. We update the calendar when NTA, the Joint Admission Board, CBSE, IAPT or HBCSE publish official notices, but always check the official website before booking travel.
Official sources
- JEE Main — National Testing Agencyjeemain.nta.nic.in
- NEET UG — National Testing Agencyneet.nta.nic.in
- National Testing Agencynta.ac.in
- JEE Advanced — Joint Admission Boardjeeadv.ac.in
- JoSAAjosaa.nic.in
- Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)mcc.nic.in
- HBCSE Olympiad programmeolympiads.hbcse.tifr.res.in
- Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT)www.iapt.org.in
- Central Board of Secondary Educationwww.cbse.gov.in
Past dates are from official notices. 2027 dates are BrainStride estimates based on the 2025 and 2026 schedules until official notices are published.
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