In the previous admission cycle, the JEE Main Session 1 registration began on October 31, 2025. Registration for JEE Main 2025 Session 1 opened on October 28, 2024. 

The duration of the exam is expected to be three hours for each paper, and 3 hours 30 minutes for BArch and BPlanning together. 

The exam conducting body has advised that the option of language for question paper should be exercised carefully while filling up the online application form and it  candidates must note that it cannot be changed at a later stage.

Drawing from the National Education Policy (NEP), the JEE Main 2027 is expected to be conducted in thirteen languages, i.e., English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu, based on last year's record. 

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched IIT Kanpur’s campaign to raise US$1 billion by March 2029, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. According to official information, the campaign will invest across three pillars: 

1. Foundation will build research facilities, new halls of residence, and a Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing.

2. Talent will support scholarships, fellowships, faculty recruitment, and initiatives to identify and nurture young minds.

3. Frontier will advance research in AI, quantum technologies, cybersecurity, semiconductors, drones, MedTech, and sustainability, taking breakthroughs from the lab to real-world applications.

The institute noted that the aim is to build an institution equipped to shape India’s next era of scientific discovery and technological leadership.

Entrepreneur and Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani has suggested creating "massive question banks" to curb exam paper leaks. He was speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2026. Questioning the need for traditional question papers, Nilekani suggested that the country needs to do away with question papers to combat leaks that have disrupted high-stakes exams taken by millions of students and job seekers. "If you start with a user in mind, technology is scalable," said Nilekani, who heads the high-powered task force on examination reforms for National Testing Agency (NTA).

Read full story | Nandan Nilekani Suggests Scrapping Traditional Exam Papers To Curb Leak

The National Testing Agency is expected to release the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application form soon for engineering admissions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre (SGBC) to the nation, marking a significant step in India’s neuroscience research journey, during his visit to IIT Madras.

The visit also saw the launch of the centre’s ambitious mission to create 3D atlases of over 100 human brains at cell resolution across the human lifespan, and the release of C-Stroke, the world’s first human ischemic stroke atlas.

During his visit to IIT Madras, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre (SGBC) to the nation, marking a significant milestone in India’s neuroscience research journey. The visit also saw the launch of the Centre’s ambitious mission to create 3D atlases of over 100 human brains at cell resolution across the human lifespan, and the release of C-STROKE, the world’s first human ischemic stroke atlas. Bringing together advanced brain imaging, computing and multidisciplinary scientific and technology expertise, the Centre makes these high-resolution brain maps accessible to researchers and medical professionals worldwide. These resources support deeper understanding of brain structure and disease while opening new avenues for neuroscience and neuromedicine. The occasion underscores IIT Madras’ commitment to advancing scientific research and contributing to global healthcare innovation. @iitmadras @narendramodi @PMOIndia @BraincentreIITM @kris_sg #IITMadras #SudhaGopalakrishnanBrainCentre #BrainScience #ScientificResearch #IndiaInnovation

— IIT Madras (@iitmadras) October 14, 2026

Aspirants waiting for JEE Main 2027 application forms can check the list of important abbreviations below. 

IIIT: Indian Institute of Information Technology
IIT: Indian Institute of Technology
JEE (Advanced): Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced)
JEE (Main): Joint Entrance Examination (Main)
JoSAA: Joint Seat Allocation Authority
MoE: Ministry of Education
NEP: National Education Policy
NIC: National Informatics Centre
NIOS: National Institute of Open Schooling
NIT: National Institute of Technology
NTA: National Testing Agency

While applying for the JEE Main exam, candidates can select up to a maximum of four cities of their choice within the states provided by them in their present and permanent address.

For appearing in the JEE Main exam, there is no age limit for the candidates. The candidates who have passed the class 12 or equivalent examination in 2025, 2026, or appearing in 2027 irrespective of their age can appear in the JEE Main 2027.

According to official information, JEE Main Paper 2A (BArch) comprises Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing Test.

The JEE Main Paper 1 (BE/BTech) comprises the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Candidates will have to upload his/her live photograph at the time of filling of the application form, as per official information.

According to NTA's official exam calendar, the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 examination will be conducted on January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30, 2027. January 31 has been kept as a buffer date by the testing agency.

Interested and eligible students will be able to register and access the application form from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

For the last examination cycle, the timings for the first shift was from 9 am to 12 pm. Meanwhile the second shift began at 3 pm and ended at 6 pm. It is also important to note that for the 3 hours and 30 minutes paper, the shift timings were 9 am to 12:30 pm and 3 pm to 6:30 pm, respectively. 

During online form filling, candidates will be required to choose a password and security question along with its answer. Applicants are advised to record or remember his or her password for all future logins.

Check the list of some important abbreviations for the JEE exam and application process.

AICTE: All India Council for Technical Education
AIU: Association of Indian Universities
BArch: Bachelor of Architecture
BE: Bachelor of Engineering
B Planning: Bachelor of Planning
BTech: Bachelor of Technology
CSAB: Central Seat Allocation Board
CFTI: Centrally Funded Technical Institute
CBT: Computer Based Test

The National Testing Agency is expected to release the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application form soon for engineering admissions.

Aspirants should keep scanned copies of their photograph and signature ready, along with identification details and academic information. 

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi is inviting applications for the Executive Programme for AI in Healthcare. According to the official information, the course will begin on December 12, 2026, with the completion set for May 30, 2027. Interested candidates must note that they can submit the application form till December 10, 2026. 

Check course details | IIT Delhi Opens Executive Programme Registration For AI In Healthcare, Check Course Details

The India Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has opened the registration portal for the Common Entrance Exam for Design (CEED) 2027. According to the official announcement, the online registration with regular fee will be held from October 1 to October 31, 2026. However, candidates who miss this deadline can submit their application form along with a late fee from November 1 to 6, 2026, till 5 pm.

Read more | IIT Bombay Invites Applications For Design Programme: PhD And Master's Degrees

For the last examination cycle, the timings for the first shift was from 9 am to 12 pm. Meanwhile the second shift began at 3 pm and ended at 6 pm. It is also important to note that for the 3 hours and 30 minutes paper, the shift timings were 9 am to 12:30 pm and 3 pm to 6:30 pm, respectively. 

Questioning the need for traditional question papers, Nilekani suggested that the country needs to do away with question papers to combat leaks that have disrupted high-stakes exams taken by millions of students and job seekers. "If you start with a user in mind, technology is scalable," said Nilekani, who heads the high-powered task force on examination reforms for National Testing Agency (NTA).

Read more | Nandan Nilekani Suggests Scrapping Traditional Exam Papers To Curb Leak

Several students get anxious when exams approach. Completing the syllabus and recalling everything that is read is a difficult task for many. One technique that comes to rescue during examinations is revision. Students can improve their retention capabilities, boost confidence, and reduce anxiety by following a structured revision plan for their exam. 

Read full article | Exam Revision Guide: Study Techniques Backed By Experts

Last year, the exam body announced the following list of examination cities in the state of Jharkhand to conduct the JEE Main exam. 

1. Bokaro
2. Dhanbad
3. Jamshedpur
4. Ranchi
5. Hazaribagh
6. Ramgarh

Read more | JEE Main 2027 Jharkhand Exam Centres: Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad Among Expected Cities

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi's Continuing Education Programme (CEP) has launched the fourth batch of the certificate programme in "Design Thinking for User Experience," inviting applications from interested and eligible candidates. As per the official announcement, the registration portal is open till November 26, 2026.

Check Details | IIT Delhi Launches Certificate Programme In 'Design Thinking For User Experience'

The duration of the exam is expected to be three hours for each paper, and 3 hours 30 minutes for BArch and BPlanning together. 

Students from Karnataka can check the list of expected exam cities below.

1. Ballari
2. Belagavi (Belgaum)
3. Bengaluru
4. Davangere
5. Gulbarga/Kalaburgi
6. Hassan
7. Dharwad

Check complete list | JEE Main 2027: 16 Expected Exam Cities For Karnataka Candidates

Candidates will have to upload his/her live photograph at the time of filling of the application form, as per official information.

• Paper 1 (BE/BTech)
• Paper 2A (B Arch)
• Paper 2B (B Planning)

According to NTA's official exam calendar, the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 examination will be conducted on January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30, 2027. January 31 has been kept as a buffer date by the testing agency.

Interested and eligible students will be able to register and access the application form from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

In the previous admission cycle, the JEE Main Session 1 registration began on October 31, 2025. Registration for JEE Main 2025 Session 1 opened on October 28, 2024. 

Aspirants should keep scanned copies of their photograph and signature ready, along with identification details and academic information. 

Although no official registration date has been announced by the exam body as of now, candidates can expect the application process to begin in the last week of October 2026, based on past years' trend. 

Once NTA activates the link, candidates must complete the given steps.

• Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in and open the JEE Main 2027 registration link.
• Register using a valid mobile number and email ID, then note the application number.
• Fill in personal, academic, category, paper-choice and examination-city details.
• Upload the required photograph, signature and other prescribed documents.
• Pay the application fee online and download the confirmation page for future reference.

The National Testing Agency is expected to release the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application form soon for engineering admissions.