Latest Updates of IIT JEE 2027
The official notification and information brochure for JEE Main 2027 are expected to be released by NTA in November 2026. The registration process will tentatively begin in the first week of November 2026 on the official portal.
Computer Based Online Test
Computer Based Online Test
Top ~2.5 Lakh qualifiers in May 2027
Official Portal for Registration & Updates
https://jeemain.nta.ac.in
IIT JEE 2027 Will Be Conducted by Which IIT?
For IIT JEE 2027, the IIT JEE Main 2027 exam will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), as usual. However, for JEE Advanced 2027, IIT Delhi is tentatively expected to be the organizing institute.
Each year, one of the premier Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) takes turns organizing the JEE Advanced exam under the guidance of the Joint Admission Board (JAB). In 2027, IIT Delhi is set to take charge of formulating the exam papers, city allocation, and answer key releases.
Note: NTA handles JEE Main (Paper 1 & Paper 2) for entry to NITs, IIITs & CFTIs. Qualifying in JEE Main (top 2,50,000 rankers) makes students eligible to appear for JEE Advanced organized by IIT Delhi for admission into 23 IITs across India.
IIT JEE 2027 Highlights
IIT JEE 2027 is one of the most competitive engineering entrance exams in India. It evaluates students' knowledge in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics based on the syllabus of Classes 11 and 12.
IIT JEE Main 2027
Conducted by NTA in 2 Sessions (January & April). Entry to NITs, IIITs, CFTIs & gateway to JEE Advanced.
JEE Advanced 2027
Organized tentatively by IIT Delhi in May 2027 for top 2.5 lakh qualifiers for admission to top IITs.
IIT JEE Main 2027 Overview & Papers
Students can appear for both January & April sessions, and the best score across the two attempts will be considered for final merit list and rank allocation. JEE Main covers separate paper formats tailored for specific engineering & architecture courses:
Paper 1 (B.Tech / B.E.)
For engineering aspirants aiming for NITs, IIITs, & CFTIs.
Paper 2A (B.Arch)
For Architecture courses. Math & Aptitude online, Drawing offline.
Paper 2B (B.Plan)
For Planning courses. Math, Aptitude & Planning conducted entirely online.
IIT JEE Main 2027 Exam Dates
The National Testing Agency (NTA) releases the official exam schedule on their website jeemain.nta.ac.in. Below are the key tentative timelines for JEE Main 2027:
| Event Name | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| IIT JEE Main 2027 Registration Start Date | November 2026 (Tentative) |
| Last Date To Apply Online | December 2026 (Tentative) |
| IIT JEE Main 2027 Admit Card Release Date | 3-4 Days Before The Exam |
| IIT JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Exam Date | Last week of January 2027 |
| IIT JEE Main 2027 Session 2 Exam Date | First week of April 2027 |
| IIT JEE Main 2027 Result Announcement | Session 1: Feb 2027 | Session 2: Apr 2027 |
JEE Main 2027 Syllabus
The JEE Main syllabus is primarily extracted from NCERT textbooks for classes 11th & 12th in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. There is no reduction in the JEE Main 2027 syllabus compared to previous years. Download subject-wise PDFs below:
Physics
Complete Class 11 & 12 Physics coverage including Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Modern Physics, Waves & Optics.
Chemistry
Physical, Organic & Inorganic Chemistry topics based on NCERT standards with reaction mechanisms and numerical problems.
Mathematics
Algebra, Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, Vectors & 3D, Trigonometry, and Probability fundamentals.
IIT JEE Main 2027 Eligibility Criteria
| Eligibility Parameter | Detailed Criteria |
|---|---|
| Qualifying Exam | Passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized Board/University, or a 3-Year Diploma recognized by AICTE. |
| Nationality | Indian Citizens, NRIs, PIOs, and OCIs are eligible. |
| Age Limit | No specific age limit. Candidates who passed Class 12 in 2025/2026 or appearing in 2027 are eligible. |
| Number of Attempts | Candidates can attempt JEE Main twice in 2027 (January & April Sessions). |
| Marks Requirement (General) | Minimum 75% in Class 12 or Top 20 Percentile of respective board. |
| Marks Requirement (Reserved) | Minimum 65% in Class 12 for SC/ST candidates. |
| Subject Requirements | • BTech (Paper 1): Physics, Math & Chem/Bio/Technical. • BArch (Paper 2A): Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics. • BPlan (Paper 2B): Mathematics. |
JEE Main 2027 Reservation Criteria
NTA follows government reservation norms for seat allocation across NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs based on All India Category Ranks:
IIT JEE Main 2027 Exam Pattern
| Particulars | Paper 1 (B.Tech / B.E.) | Paper 2A (B.Arch) | Paper 2B (B.Plan) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Computer-based (Online) | Online (Math/Aptitude) & Offline (Drawing) | Computer-based (Online) |
| Duration | 3 Hours | 3 Hours | 3 Hours |
| Total Questions | 75 Questions | 77 Questions | 100 Questions |
| Total Marks | 300 Marks | 400 Marks | 400 Marks |
| Marking Scheme | +4 Correct, -1 Incorrect, 0 Unattempted | +4 Correct, -1 Incorrect (50 marks Drawing) | +4 Correct, -1 Incorrect |
| Languages | 13 Medium Languages (English, Hindi, Regional) | ||
What Happens After JEE Main?
- →Register for JEE Advanced 2027 on the official portal in May 2027.
- →Exam conducted tentatively by IIT Delhi in late May 2027.
- →Results declared in June 2027 followed immediately by JoSAA Counselling for IITs.
You can still secure admissions into top engineering colleges based solely on JEE Main scores:
- NITs (National Institutes of Technology)
- IIITs (Indian Institutes of Information Technology)
- GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institutes)
JoSAA 2027 Counselling Process
JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) handles centralized seat allocation for all IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Official portal: https://josaa.nic.in.
Registration & Choice Filling
Starts June 2027 on JoSAA portal.
Mock Seat Allotment
Helps gauge rank probability.
6-7 Allocation Rounds
Seat allocation based on choices.
Document Verification
Reporting & online verification.
Interactive Documents Checklist for JoSAA
Check off documents as you prepare them for your admission file:
IIT JEE 2027 Preparation Tips
Focus on NCERT First
Especially for Chemistry, NCERT builds a rock-solid foundation for direct inorganic & organic questions.
Follow a Realistic Timetable
Create a daily schedule matching your natural energy levels with built-in revision slots.
Understand Exam Difference
JEE Main tests speed and accuracy; JEE Advanced tests deep conceptual clarity and problem-solving.
Weekly Mock Test Practice
Attempt timed mock tests weekly and perform detailed error analysis to minimize negative marking.
Stick to Limited Resources
Avoid overloading books. Master one standard reference book per subject thoroughly.
Solve Previous Year Papers (PYQs)
Practicing 10+ years of PYQs reveals topic weightage and recurring question trends.
Clear Doubts Promptly
Resolve conceptual doubts immediately with mentors, teachers, or peer discussion groups.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
JEE Main 2026 Marks vs Percentile Analysis
Comprehensive analysis of percentile trends and shift-wise scores for January & April 2026 sessions.
Key Insight: The April session shows a slightly higher average score for 99 percentile (183) compared to January (176), indicating increased competition or variation in paper difficulty. The score range is also narrower in April (30 points) compared to January (52 points), suggesting more consistency across shifts. Evening shifts consistently require higher scores than morning shifts to secure the same percentile.
| Percentile | 22S1 | 22S2 | 23S1 | 23S2 | 24S1 | 24S2 | 28S1 | 28S2 | 29S1 | 29S2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | 158 | 186 | 178 | 188 | 183 | 200 | 148 | 170 | 174 | 176 |
| 98.5% | 143 | 173 | 167 | 175 | 168 | 186 | 136 | 158 | 162 | 165 |
| 98% | 133 | 163 | 154 | 165 | 158 | 177 | 126 | 149 | 153 | 154 |
| 97.5% | 128 | 155 | 145 | 158 | 150 | 166 | 120 | 142 | 145 | 149 |
| 97% | 120 | 149 | 140 | 152 | 144 | 162 | 114 | 136 | 140 | 144 |
| 96.5% | 115 | 143 | 134 | 147 | 137 | 156 | 110 | 131 | 135 | 140 |
| 96% | 110 | 138 | 129 | 140 | 131 | 151 | 105 | 127 | 130 | 136 |
| 95.5% | 105 | 134 | 124 | 136 | 126 | 148 | 100 | 121 | 126 | 129 |
| 95% | 101 | 129 | 120 | 132 | 121 | 142 | 96 | 118 | 123 | 127 |
| 94% | 94 | 122 | 112 | 124 | 111 | 133 | 90 | 111 | 116 | 120 |
| 93% | 88 | 115 | 106 | 120 | 104 | 127 | 85 | 105 | 110 | 115 |
| 92% | 85 | 108 | 101 | 111 | 97 | 121 | 85 | 104 | 109 | 113 |
| 91% | 78 | 102 | 95 | 104 | 91 | 115 | 76 | 99 | 95 | 109 |
| 90% | 74 | 98 | 89 | 101 | 85 | 112 | 70 | 90 | 94 | 101 |
JEE Main 2027 Qualifying Cut-off
These percentiles represent the minimum marks required to qualify for JEE Advanced 2027. Only candidates who also rank in the top 2.5 lakh overall (across all categories) can register for JEE Advanced.
| Category | Cut-off Percentile |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 93.1023262 |
| EWS | 80.3830119 |
| OBC-NCL | 79.4313582 |
| SC | 61.1526933 |
| ST | 47.9026465 |
| PwD | 0.0079349 |
Scholarship Criteria Based On JEE Result
AcadXL rewards meritorious JEE Main rankers with up to 100% course fee scholarship based on percentile performance across all categories:
| S.No. | Percentile Score Tiers | Scholarship (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gen / OBC-NCL / EWS / SC / ST: ≥ 99.00 | 100% |
| 2 | Gen / OBC-NCL / EWS / SC / ST: < 99.00 upto ≥ 98.00 | 90% |
| 3 | Gen / OBC-NCL / EWS / SC / ST: < 98.00 upto ≥ 97.00 | 80% |
| 4 | Gen / OBC-NCL / EWS / SC / ST: < 97.00 upto ≥ 95.00 | 70% |
| 5 | Gen: < 95.00 upto ≥ 85.00 | OBC/EWS: < 95.00 upto ≥ 80.00 | SC: < 95.00 upto ≥ 70.00 | ST: < 95.00 upto ≥ 60.00 | 60% |
| 6 | Gen: < 85.00 upto ≥ 75.00 | OBC/EWS: < 80.00 upto ≥ 65.00 | SC: < 70.00 upto ≥ 45.00 | ST: < 60.00 upto ≥ 35.00 | 40% |
| 7 | Gen: < 75.00 upto ≥ 65.00 | OBC/EWS: < 65.00 upto ≥ 50.00 | SC: < 45.00 upto ≥ 30.00 | ST: < 35.00 upto ≥ 20.00 | 25% |
| 8 | PwD on JEE (Main) Qualification | 25% |