Entrance exams13 Nov 2026

JEE Main 2027 Registration: NTA Clarifies Category Selection and Deadlines

NTA has explained which category JEE Main 2027 applicants should choose, including Indian Nationals, foreign nationals and NRIs without Aadhaar. Complete registration by November 22, 2026, or use the late-fee window after that.

What has NTA clarified

Applicants with Indian citizenship can choose the Indian Nationals category. This includes NRIs who have an Aadhaar card. Foreign citizens and OCI card holders should select the foreign nationals category.

NRIs who hold an Indian passport but do not have Aadhaar should use the NRI Having No Aadhaar option. NTA has specifically asked such candidates to complete their forms through this option.

Important JEE Main 2027 dates

The registration deadline is November 22, 2026. Candidates who miss it can submit the form with a late fee from November 23 to November 26, 2026.

The correction facility will be available from November 27 to November 29, 2026. The city intimation slip is scheduled for December 30, 2026, while admit card downloads are scheduled to begin on January 13, 2027.

How to complete the application

Applicants should open the official NTA JEE application page and choose the JEE Main 2027 registration link. They must create an account, enter the requested details, pay the examination fee and submit the form.

After submission, download the confirmation page and keep a printed copy for future use. The examination will be offered in English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.

The report lists Session 1 examination dates as January 22 to 24 and January 28 to 30, 2026. Since these dates do not match the 2027 examination cycle described in the advisory, candidates should verify the final schedule in the official notice.

What you should do now

Select the category that matches your citizenship, passport and Aadhaar status.
Submit the JEE Main 2027 application by November 22, 2026.
If needed, use the late-fee application window from November 23 to November 26, 2026.
Check the submitted details during the correction window and download the confirmation page.
Verify the examination schedule in the official notice, especially the Session 1 dates listed in the report.

Questions students ask

Which category should an NRI with Aadhaar select for JEE Main 2027?

An NRI who has an Aadhaar card can select the Indian Nationals category.

Which category is meant for an NRI without Aadhaar?

An NRI holding an Indian passport without Aadhaar should apply through the NRI Having No Aadhaar option.

When does JEE Main 2027 registration close?

The registration deadline is November 22, 2026. Applications with a late fee can be submitted from November 23 to November 26, 2026.

When can candidates correct the JEE Main application?

The correction window is scheduled from November 27 to November 29, 2026.

When will the JEE Main 2027 admit card be available?

The report says the admit card will be available for download from January 13, 2027.

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