NEW DELHI, Sep 18, 2026. JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Exam : The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the exam schedule for JEE Main 2027 Session 1. According to the provisional examination calendar released by NTA, the first attempt for the prestigious engineering entrance test will take place over six days in January 2027, starting from January 22, 2027.
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The release of the advance academic calendar aims to ensure transparency and help aspiring engineering students, coaching centers, and schools plan their preparation and academic activities well in advance.
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JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Exam Schedule
The National Testing Agency will conduct the January session of JEE Main 2027 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple exam centers across India and abroad.
| Event / Shift | Details / Dates |
| Exam Dates | January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, and 30, 2027 |
| Buffer Date | January 31, 2027 |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Official Portal |
Note: A buffer date is maintained as a backup in case tests face unforeseen technical, administrative, or logistical disruptions on any of the core exam days.
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Expected Registration Timeline & Notification: While the exam dates are out, NTA highlighted that the formal examination notification and Information Bulletin will be issued separately.
- Notification Release: Expected in October 2026.
- Application Window: Expected to open in the last week of October 2026 and remain active through late November 2026.
- JEE Main Session 2: Tentatively scheduled for the first week of April 2027.
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Highlights & Guidelines for Applicants
- Tentative Nature of Dates: NTA has clarified that while this schedule serves as a fixed reference point, dates remain tentative and subject to minor adjustments due to administrative or academic statutory requirements.
- Documents Keep Ready: Aspiring candidates are advised to keep their Class 10/12 certificates, recent passport-size photographs (10 KB to 200 KB), scanned signatures, and valid photo ID proofs (Aadhaar / DigiLocker) ready before the application link opens.
- Information Bulletin: Detailed eligibility criteria, exam pattern, marking scheme, reservation policies, and syllabus updates will be accessible once the official information bulletin goes live on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
