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JEE Main 2027
JEE Main 2027 is conducted by the National Testing Agency. An entrance route for engineering, architecture and planning. Different papers serve different courses. It is used for admission to B.E. and B.Tech through Paper 1; B.Arch through Paper 2A; B.Planning through Paper 2B. Next cycle (2027): NTA's tentative calendar (public notice, 16 September 2026) lists JEE (Main) Session 1 on 22 to 24 and 28 to 30 January 2027. Format: computer and paper stages; 180 minutes.
National Testing Agency / Checked on 2 October 2026
What this route opens
An entrance route for engineering, architecture and planning. Different papers serve different courses.
- B.E. and B.Tech through Paper 1; B.Arch through Paper 2A; B.Planning through Paper 2B
Requirements to check
For the 2026 exam: passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025, or appearing in 2026. No exam age limit; institutions may set admission conditions.
Official source checked / 2026-10-02
NIT+ admission has separate subject and board-marks rules. The 2026 bulletin specifies 75% or category-wise top 20 percentile; the percentage is 65% for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Check the programme-specific subject rules.
Official source checked / 2026-10-02
Exam format
Computer and paper stages / 180 minutes
- Paper 1: Mathematics
25 questions / 100 marks
- Paper 1: Physics
25 questions / 100 marks
- Paper 1: Chemistry
25 questions / 100 marks
- Paper 2A: Mathematics, aptitude and drawing
77 questions / 400 marks
- Paper 2B: Mathematics, aptitude and planning
100 questions / 400 marks
Paper 1: +4 for a correct answer and -1 for an incorrect answer, including numerical answers. Drawing follows a separate assessment.
Format note: Each paper is separate. Paper 1 has 75 questions and 300 marks. Drawing is on paper; the other listed parts use a computer. Taking Paper 2A and 2B together takes 210 minutes.
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What is JEE Main used for?
An entrance route for engineering, architecture and planning. Different papers serve different courses.
- B.E. and B.Tech through Paper 1; B.Arch through Paper 2A; B.Planning through Paper 2B
- Conducted by
- National Testing Agency
- Course areas
- Engineering, Architecture and planning
Who can take JEE Main?
For the 2026 exam: passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025, or appearing in 2026. No exam age limit; institutions may set admission conditions.
Official source checked. Last checked .
Source: National Testing Agency
NIT+ admission has separate subject and board-marks rules. The 2026 bulletin specifies 75% or category-wise top 20 percentile; the percentage is 65% for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Check the programme-specific subject rules.
Official source checked. Last checked .
Source: National Testing Agency
What is the JEE Main exam pattern?
- Mode
- Computer and paper stages
- Duration
- 180 minutes
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Mathematics | 25 | 100 |
| Paper 1: Physics | 25 | 100 |
| Paper 1: Chemistry | 25 | 100 |
| Paper 2A: Mathematics, aptitude and drawing | 77 | 400 |
| Paper 2B: Mathematics, aptitude and planning | 100 | 400 |
Marking: Paper 1: +4 for a correct answer and -1 for an incorrect answer, including numerical answers. Drawing follows a separate assessment.
Format note: Each paper is separate. Paper 1 has 75 questions and 300 marks. Drawing is on paper; the other listed parts use a computer. Taking Paper 2A and 2B together takes 210 minutes.
Official source checked. Last checked .
Source: National Testing Agency
What is the JEE Main syllabus?
Mathematics
- Sets, relations and functions
- Complex numbers and quadratic equations
- Matrices and determinants
- Permutations, combinations and binomial theorem
- Sequences and series
- Limits, continuity and differentiation
- Integrals and differential equations
- Coordinate geometry
- Vectors and three-dimensional geometry
- Statistics and probability
- Trigonometry
Physics
- Units, measurements and experimental skills
- Kinematics and laws of motion
- Work, energy, power and rotational motion
- Gravitation and properties of matter
- Thermodynamics and kinetic theory
- Oscillations and waves
- Electrostatics and current electricity
- Magnetism, induction and alternating current
- Electromagnetic waves and optics
- Dual nature, atoms and nuclei
- Electronic devices
Chemistry
- Mole concept and atomic structure
- Chemical bonding and periodicity
- Thermodynamics, solutions and equilibrium
- Redox reactions, electrochemistry and kinetics
- s-, p-, d- and f-block elements and coordination compounds
- Purification, characterisation and organic principles
- Hydrocarbons and compounds containing halogens, oxygen or nitrogen
- Biomolecules and practical chemistry
Architecture and planning aptitude
- Visualisation, mental ability and spatial reasoning
- Drawing for B.Arch; planning awareness for B.Planning
When are the JEE Main 2027 dates?
| Step | Date or window | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Next cycle | Next cycle (2027): NTA's tentative calendar (public notice, 16 September 2026) lists JEE (Main) Session 1 on 22 to 24 and 28 to 30 January 2027. Registration dates will be announced in the 2027 information bulletin. For reference, Session 1 registration in the last cycle ran from 31 October to 27 November 2025. | Official source checked, checked 6 October 2026 |
Each date comes from the official notice linked in its row. A date that has passed belongs to the last cycle.
Which careers and board syllabi connect to JEE Main?
Careers whose routes use this exam
- AI and machine learning engineer
Build and test computer systems that learn patterns from data, and check where they make mistakes.
- Architect
Design spaces around people, context and technical constraints.
- Civil engineer
Plan and check infrastructure such as buildings, roads and water systems.
- Cybersecurity analyst
Protect an organisation's computers, accounts and data by watching for threats, investigating incidents with permission and reducing risk.
- Electrical engineer
Plan, design, test and maintain systems that generate, distribute and use electricity, working within documented safety procedures.
- Electronics engineer
Design, build and test circuits, sensors and embedded devices that turn physical signals into useful information or control.
- Mechanical engineer
Design, test, make and maintain machines and mechanical systems, using physics, maths and careful evidence.
- Software Engineer
Turn a user’s need into reliable software, then test and maintain it.
Class 12 board syllabi for the same subjects
Where can I find official JEE Main papers?
- B Tech 2nd Apr 2026 Shift 1, 2026: Previous exam paper, checked 2 October 2026
- B Tech 2nd Apr 2026 Shift 2, 2026: Previous exam paper, checked 2 October 2026
- B Tech 4th Apr 2026 Shift 1, 2026: Previous exam paper, checked 2 October 2026
- B Tech 4th Apr 2026 Shift 2, 2026: Previous exam paper, checked 2 October 2026
- B Tech 5th Apr 2026 Shift 1, 2026: Previous exam paper, checked 2 October 2026
- B Tech 5th Apr 2026 Shift 2, 2026: Previous exam paper, checked 2 October 2026
- B Tech 6th Apr 2026 Shift 1, 2026: Previous exam paper, checked 2 October 2026
- B Tech 6th Apr 2026 Shift 2, 2026: Previous exam paper, checked 2 October 2026
- B Tech 8th Apr 2026 Shift 2, 2026: Previous exam paper, checked 2 October 2026
Where does this information come from?
Needs verification. Last checked .
- JEE Main 2026 information bulletin, National Testing Agency, accessed
- NTA public notice: examination calendar up to March 2027 (16 September 2026), National Testing Agency, accessed
Prepared by the Disha Stars team from the sources listed here. Check the latest official notice before you apply.