When will registration for JEE Main begin? Keep these documents ready

Registration for JEE Main is expected to commence in late October; the NTA will release the schedule soon. Candidates should prepare the necessary documents and certificates in advance to avoid any errors.

There is important news for students preparing for JEE Main 2027, the country's largest and most prestigious engineering entrance examination. The NTA will soon begin the online registration process for JEE Main 2027. According to media reports and past trends, the application forms will be released on the official website in the last week of October or early November. Students aspiring for admission to IITs, NITs, and other top engineering colleges should ensure that all their required documents are ready well in advance to prevent any mistakes while filling out the form.

Exam Dates

In its preliminary calendar, the NTA has already indicated that the first session of the JEE Main 2027 examination will be held between January 22 and January 30, 2027. The examination will be conducted entirely in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Once the registration link becomes active, students will be given approximately 28 to 30 days to complete the application form and pay the examination fee.

Documents Required for Application

Class 10 Mark Sheet: The candidate's name, parents' names, and date of birth must be entered in the application form exactly as they appear on the Class 10 mark sheet.

Class 12 Details: Students who are appearing for or have already passed their Class 12 examinations must have their board roll number and school address ready.

Passport-sized Photograph: Candidates must provide a recent color or black-and-white photograph, with the face occupying at least 80% of the frame and a white background. The file size of the photograph should be between 10 KB and 200 KB.

Scanned Signature: A signature, made using black ink on a blank white sheet of paper, must be scanned and kept ready.

The file size must be between 4 KB and 30 KB.

Valid ID Proof – For registration, an Aadhaar card is the most essential and preferred form of identification. Alternatively, students may also use a PAN card, passport, or voter ID. Please ensure that your name and date of birth are correctly recorded on your Aadhaar card.

Category Certificate – If you belong to the EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, or ST category, please keep your certificate number and the date of issuance ready.

Disability Certificate (PwD) – Students applying under the category for persons with disabilities (PwD) must upload a valid UDID card or disability certificate in PDF format.

Important points to keep in mind while filling out the form:

Applications for JEE Main will be accepted only in online mode; no hard copies should be sent to the NTA. Candidates must provide an active mobile number and email ID while filling out the form, as all exam-related OTPs and important updates will be sent to these. Additionally, the application fee can be paid online via net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI.