JEE Main 2027 exam dates: what to expect and when

When will JEE Main 2027 registration open?

JEE Main 2027 registration is expected to open around late October to November 2026, when NTA publishes the information bulletin on jeemain.nta.nic.in. The registration window usually stays open for a few weeks; don't wait for the last day, when the site is slowest.

What happened in the 2026 cycle?

For JEE Main 2026, Session 1 was held in late January 2026 and Session 2 in early April 2026. The 2027 dates above assume NTA keeps that rhythm. For exact 2026 notice dates, see the archived notices on nta.ac.in.

What should you keep ready before registering?

Have a working email address and mobile number you'll keep for the whole cycle, your Class 10 and Class 12 details, a recent photograph and signature in the format the bulletin asks for, and your category certificate if you're claiming a reservation. The bulletin lists the exact documents and file sizes.

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. Registration is a good moment to take stock: it falls roughly two to three months before Session 1.

Should you write both JEE Main 2027 sessions?

For most students, yes. NTA uses the better of your two NTA scores, so Session 2 can only help your rank. Session 1 also works as a full dress rehearsal: you learn the centre, the interface and how your nerves behave under a real clock.

The case for skipping Session 1 is narrow — usually a Class 12 student whose board practicals and pre-boards clash badly with late January. Even then, the cost of sitting it is one day; the benefit is a real attempt on record.

What happens between Session 2 and JEE Advanced?

After the final JEE Main result in mid-to-late April, the top 2,50,000 B.E./B.Tech qualifiers across categories become eligible to register for JEE Advanced 2027. JEE Advanced has been held in mid-to-late May in recent years (18 May in 2025, 17 May in 2026), which leaves only a few weeks. See the JEE Advanced hub and the exam calendar for the full year.

When does JoSAA counselling start?

JoSAA counselling for IITs, NITs, IIITs and other institutes typically begins after the JEE Advanced result. Our JoSAA counselling guide explains rounds and seat options.

What if JEE Main 2027 clashes with board exams?

For Class 12 students, the hardest stretch of 2027 is February to early April. CBSE board exams usually run from February into April, which sits between the two JEE Main sessions and can run close to Session 2. NTA generally schedules around major board exams, but check both date sheets as soon as they are published.

A few rules of thumb that work for most students:

• Before Session 1: keep board preparation ticking over with an hour a day. Pre-boards in December and January are practice, not the exam.
• Between sessions: boards come first while they're on. On a free day between papers, do one timed JEE section rather than a full mock.
• After the last board paper: switch fully to Session 2 mocks and the chapters your Session 1 response sheet flagged.

The CBSE Class 11–12 hub covers board preparation alongside entrance exams, and the study timetable generator builds a week-by-week plan around both.

What if you miss a date?

Missed the Session 1 registration window? You can usually still register for Session 2 when that window opens. Missed a correction window? Read the NTA notice for any late correction facility before contacting the helpline. Dates can shift, so bookmark jeemain.nta.nic.in and check the "Latest News" notices weekly from October.