New Delhi: The registration process for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027 Session 1 is currently underway, witnessing a massive turnout of engineering aspirants across the country. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released an official update stating that as of November 10, over 5.72 lakh candidates have registered for the highly competitive entrance exam.
Of these, more than 4.07 lakh applicants have successfully completed their fee payment. The NTA strongly advised all aspirants to ensure they do not leave their application forms incomplete. “Don’t leave your application halfway; submit your form, pay the fee, and download your confirmation page today,” the testing agency posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle.
The last date to apply without incurring a late fee is November 22, 2026. Students who miss this primary deadline can still register by paying a late fee between November 23 and 26. Following the closure of the registration window, an application correction facility will be available from November 27 to November 29.
In a significant update, the NTA has also revised the examination schedule for the upcoming Session 1. The computer-based test (CBT) was initially proposed to run from January 22, but according to the modified exam calendar, the tests will now be conducted on January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28, 2027. Aspirants can expect to receive their advanced city intimation slips by December 30, 2026, while the final admit cards will be issued on January 13, 2027.
To ensure regional inclusivity, the crucial entrance test will be administered in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
The application fee for general category male candidates is set at Rs 1,000, while female candidates are required to pay Rs 800. For General-EWS and OBC-NCL categories, the fee is Rs 900 for men and Rs 800 for women. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwD, and PwBD categories, across all genders, have a subsidised application fee of Rs 500.
Applicants are instructed to visit the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, to complete their registration. The process requires uploading essential documents, including recent passport-size photographs, scanned signatures, Class 10 mark sheets, and disability certificates where applicable.