JEE Main 2027: Joint Entrance Examination
The Joint Entrance Examination (Main) is India’s largest engineering entrance assessment administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA). JEE Main governs admissions into 31 National Institutes of Technology (NITs), 26 Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and 38 Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs), and serves as the preliminary qualifying round for JEE Advanced.
Examination Highlights & Structure
| Exam Name | JEE Main 2027: Joint Entrance Examination |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Examination Level | National Level Undergraduate Engineering Entrance |
| Frequency & Mode | 2 Sessions per year (January & April) • Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration & Total Marks | 180 Minutes (3 Hours) • 300 Marks (Paper 1 B.Tech) |
| Official Convener Portal | https://jeemain.nta.nic.in |
Eligibility Criteria & Statutory Norms
Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours for Paper 1 B.E./B.Tech)
Total Questions: 90 Questions (Candidates attempt 75: 25 each in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
Marking Scheme: +4 for correct response, -1 for incorrect response (applicable to both MCQs and Numerical Value Questions).
| Section Name | Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics (20 MCQs + 5 NVQs out of 10) | 25 Attempted (30 Total) | 100 Marks |
| Chemistry (20 MCQs + 5 NVQs out of 10) | 25 Attempted (30 Total) | 100 Marks |
| Mathematics (20 MCQs + 5 NVQs out of 10) | 25 Attempted (30 Total) | 100 Marks |
JEE Main 2027 Exam Date & Crucial Schedule
When is the JEE Main 2027 exam date?
The JEE Main 2027 exam date is scheduled across two sessions: Session 1 in late January 2027 and Session 2 in early April 2027 by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The online registration window for Session 1 opens in November 2027 at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
| Milestone / Event | Expected / Notification Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 Online Application Begins | First Week of November 2026 | Upcoming |
| Session 1 Examination Window | Late January 2027 | Expected |
| Session 2 Application Window | First Week of February 2027 | Expected |
| Session 2 Examination Window | Early April 2027 | Expected |
| All India Rank (AIR) & Cutoff Declaration | Late April 2027 | Expected |
Syllabus Breakdown & Subject Highlights
Physics
- •Mechanics (Newtonian Laws, Rotational Motion, Work-Energy)
- •Electrodynamics & Magnetism
- •Modern Physics & Dual Nature
- •Thermodynamics & Kinetic Theory
- •Optics & Wave Motion
Chemistry
- •Physical Chemistry (Thermodynamics, Chemical Kinetics, Solutions, Equilibrium)
- •Inorganic Chemistry (Coordination Compounds, Chemical Bonding, Periodic Table)
- •Organic Chemistry (Reaction Mechanisms, Hydrocarbons, Carbonyl Compounds)
Mathematics
- •Calculus (Differential & Integral, Limits, Continuity)
- •Coordinate Geometry (Conic Sections, Straight Lines, Circles)
- •Vectors & 3D Geometry
- •Algebra (Matrices, Determinants, Probability, Complex Numbers)
Target Cutoffs & Participating Institutes
| Institution | Cutoff Benchmark | Fee Estimate | Median CTC / Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy (CSE) | 99.8+ Percentile (AIR < 1,500) | ₹6.0 Lakhs | ₹22.5 LPA |
| NIT Surathkal (CSE) | 99.7+ Percentile (AIR < 2,500) | ₹6.2 Lakhs | ₹20.8 LPA |
| IIIT Hyderabad (CSE via JEE Score) | 99.9+ Percentile (AIR < 1,000) | ₹16.0 Lakhs | ₹32.0 LPA |
| NIT Warangal (ECE) | 99.2+ Percentile (AIR < 6,000) | ₹6.0 Lakhs | ₹18.0 LPA |
| IIIT Allahabad (IT) | 99.4+ Percentile (AIR < 4,500) | ₹7.5 Lakhs | ₹28.0 LPA |
Topper Strategy & Preparation Roadmap
Master NCERT Chemistry line by line: direct theoretical and conceptual questions in Inorganic Chemistry originate verbatim from NCERT textbooks.
Solve previous 5 years (2020-2025) JEE Main official papers under timed conditions; practice 100+ shift papers to understand subtle difficulty variations.
Prioritize high-yield chapters in Physics: Modern Physics, Current Electricity, and Semiconductor Devices deliver 30-35% of total physics marks with high predictability.
Build speed in numerical value questions to avoid negative marking pitfalls.
Official Statutory Sources & Citations
Campus Gupshup editorial intelligence is compiled and verified against official gazette publications and statutory regulatory portals:
Autonomous testing organization under the Ministry of Education conducting JEE Main.
Centralized counseling portal regulating seat allocation across NITs, IIITs, and IITs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which score is considered if a candidate appears in both JEE Main sessions?
The better of the two NTA percentile scores obtained in Session 1 and Session 2 is automatically considered for preparing the final All India Rank (AIR).
What is the 75% eligibility criteria in JEE Main?
Candidates must score at least 75% aggregate marks in Class 12 board examination (65% for SC/ST) OR rank among the top 20 percentile of successful candidates in their respective state/central board to take admission in NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs.