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JEE Main 2027: NTA Permits Candidates to Submit Fresh Application Form
· Source: Amar Ujala
The National Testing Agency has allowed candidates who made mistakes in their JEE Main 2027 Session-1 form to submit a fresh application. Candidates submitting a new form will receive a new application number and must pay the examination fee again.
Option to Fill a New Application Form
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an advisory dated 30 October 2026 for JEE Main 2027 Session-1 candidates who made mistakes while filling their details. Candidates who have already applied or paid the examination fee are permitted to fill out a new application form. Upon submission, a new application number will be allotted. However, the fee paid for the previous application will neither be refunded nor adjusted against the new application.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date to submit fresh application | 22 November 2026 |
| Correction window opens | 27 November 2026 |
| Correction window closes | 29 November 2026 |
Which Application Will Be Considered Valid?
According to the NTA, only the latest application for which the examination fee has been paid and a confirmation page has been generated will be considered valid.
How to Fill the New Application Form
Candidates choosing to submit a new application instead of using the correction window must complete the entire process again. During the fresh application, candidates must:
- Enter all required personal and educational details again.
- Upload their photograph again.
- Upload their signature again.
- Upload any other required documents afresh.
- Pay the examination fee for the new application.
NTA Warning on Multiple Application Numbers
The NTA has warned candidates against appearing for the examination using more than one application number. Appearing in the exam using multiple application numbers will be treated as Unfair Means (UFM), and action can be taken against such candidates. Applicants submitting a fresh form must use the details of their latest valid application only.
Correction Window Details
If there are only minor mistakes in the form, candidates do not need to fill out a new form each time. They can use the correction window provided by the NTA to make necessary changes according to the permitted corrections.
Meri Pehchaan Login Mandatory
The NTA has stated that Meri Pehchaan login is mandatory for the JEE Main 2027 registration process. Candidates can log in via Meri Pehchaan using the following options:
- DigiLocker
- e-Pramaan
- JanParichay
Questions
Will the fee paid for the earlier JEE Main 2027 form be refunded?
No, the fee paid for the previous application will not be refunded or adjusted towards the new application fee.
Which application will be considered valid if a candidate submits a new form?
Only the latest application for which the examination fee has been paid and the confirmation page has been generated will be considered valid.
When does the JEE Main 2027 correction window open and close?
The correction window opens on 27 November 2026 and closes on 29 November 2026.
What happens if a student attempts to appear in the exam using more than one application number?
Using more than one application number to appear for the exam will be treated as Unfair Means (UFM), and action can be taken against the candidate.
Written in English by Disha Stars from the Amar Ujala report (read the original in Hindi). Check dates and links on the official website before you act.
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