JEE Main 2027: NRI candidates can use their passport as proof of identity; NTA grants permission..

JEE Main 2027: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has provided a concession for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) candidates registering for the JEE Main 2027 Session 1. NRI candidates can now use their passports as proof of identity during the application process. This clarification was issued after a candidate inquired how those who do not possess an Aadhaar card, PAN card, or driving license could complete the registration process.

Responding to this query on its official X account, the NTA confirmed that candidates may use their passports to complete the application process. This clarification is specifically intended for NRI candidates who do not have other forms of identification documents.

The registration process for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 commenced on October 24. Candidates can submit their application forms via the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, until November 22, 2026. According to the NTA, the facility for submitting applications and paying the application fee will remain open until 11:50 PM on the respective deadline.

How to register for JEE Main 2027 using a passport?
Visit the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Click on the ‘JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Registration’ link.
Select the ‘New Registration’ or ‘Sign Up’ option.
Enter the required details, including your name, date of birth, and gender.
Provide your mobile number and complete the OTP verification.
Enter the necessary identification details. NRI candidates may use their passports instead of an Aadhaar card, PAN card, or driving license.
Fill in the remaining details and upload the required documents.
Pay the application fee and submit the form.
Download the confirmation page for future reference.

What did the NTA say regarding the use of a passport? In response to a candidate's query on its official X account, the NTA confirmed that a passport can be used for registration. The candidate had asked whether an NRI applicant—who does not possess an Aadhaar card, PAN card, or driving license—could use their passport to register.

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