JEE Main 2027 Exam Date
Big update for every JEE aspirant: NTA has finally confirmed the JEE Main exam date for 2027. On 16 September 2026, the National Testing Agency released its official Examination Calendar (Public Notice Ref No. NTA/Exam-Cal/2026-27), covering all major exams from December 2026 to March 2027 — and the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 exam date is officially out.
Here’s everything currently confirmed about the JEE Main exam date, plus what’s still pending.
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Exam Date
| Detail | Date |
|---|---|
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Session 1 Exam Days |
January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 2027 |
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Buffer Date |
January 31, 2027
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Total Exam Days |
6 (+1 buffer) |
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Papers Covered |
Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), Paper 2A (B.Arch), Paper 2B (B.Planning)
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This is the first official confirmation of the JEE Main exam date for 2027 from NTA — earlier reports were only estimates based on past-year patterns. That said, NTA itself has labelled this calendar tentative, meaning these dates could still shift slightly once the full Information Bulletin is released. Treat this as a reliable planning reference, not a 100% final schedule, until the dedicated JEE Main 2027 notification confirms it.
JEE Main 2027 Exam Day Shift Timings
NTA typically conducts JEE Main in two shifts per day:
| Shift | Timing |
|---|---|
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Shift 1 |
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
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Shift 2 |
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
- Paper 1 and Paper 2B candidates get 3 hours per shift
- Candidates appearing for both Paper 2A and Paper 2B get 3 hours 30 minutes
- Extra time is granted to eligible PwD candidates as per NTA norms
JEE Main 2027 Session 2 — Still Awaited
The September 16 calendar covers only December 2026 to March 2027, so the JEE Main exam date for Session 2 is not yet announced. Based on the pattern followed every year (including JEE Main 2026, where Session 2 ran in early April), Session 2 is expected in the first week of April 2027, with a separate notification to follow closer to that time.
Remember: your best score across both sessions is used for the final rank, so most serious aspirants appear for both.
Full Expected JEE Main 2027 Calendar
| Event | Status | Expected/Confirmed Date |
|---|---|---|
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NTA Exam Calendar Release |
Confirmed |
September 16, 2026
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Session 1 Exam Dates |
Confirmed |
Jan 22-24, 28-30, 2027 (buffer: Jan 31) |
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Application Form (Session 1) |
Expected |
Last week of October / early November 2026 |
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Registration Closes |
Expected |
Late November 2026 |
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City Intimation Slip |
Expected |
Early January 2027 |
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Admit Card (Session 1) |
Expected |
Mid-to-late January 2027 |
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Session 1 Result |
Expected |
Mid-to-late February 2027 |
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Session 2 Exam Dates |
Awaited |
First week of April 2027 (tentative) |
How This Compares to JEE Main 2026
For context, the JEE Main exam date for 2026 Session 1 was January 21 to 30, 2026, with registration open from October 31 to November 27, 2025. The 2027 calendar follows an almost identical window — just shifted by roughly a day — which suggests NTA is keeping its usual pre-board-exam scheduling strategy, giving students a gap before Class 12 board exams (which typically start mid-February).
What Should You Do Right Now?
With the JEE Main exam date now confirmed for Session 1, this is the right moment to convert “I’ll start seriously soon” into an actual study plan:
- Map your remaining months against the syllabus: with the exam starting January 22, you have a fixed number of weeks left for new topics plus revision
- Prioritize high-weightage chapters first: Calculus, Algebra, and Coordinate Geometry in Maths carry the most marks and deserve early, thorough attention
- Start full-length mock tests: at least 8-10 weeks before January 22 to build exam-day stamina and timing
- Keep documents ready: in advance so the registration window in October doesn’t become a scramble
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This page will be updated the moment NTA releases the final JEE Main exam date via the 2027 Information Bulletin or the Session 2 notification. Meanwhile.
Frequenlty Asked Questions
Yes, for Session 1. NTA’s exam calendar released on September 16, 2026, confirms Session 1 on January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, and 30, 2027, with January 31 as a buffer date. These dates are still labelled tentative and may see minor changes in the final bulletin.
Not officially announced yet. Based on past years, it’s expected in the first week of April 2027.
Expected in the last week of October or early November 2026, based on the pattern followed for JEE Main 2026.
They’re officially confirmed as part of NTA’s exam calendar but still marked “tentative” by NTA itself. The detailed Information Bulletin, expected closer to the application window, will carry the final confirmation.
To leave a gap before Class 12 board examinations, which typically begin in mid-February for most boards.
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