JEE Main 2027 registration for NRIs: uploads by 22 Nov
NRIs holding an Indian passport register under the Indian Nationals option for JEE Main 2027 Session 1, until 22 November 2026, 11:50 PM. Upload a photo (10-200KB JPG), signature (10-100KB JPG) and Class 10 PDF (50-300KB). OCI and foreign nationals also upload a non-Indian passport PDF.
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Overseas Indians who hold an Indian passport register under the "Indian Nationals (including NRIs)" option for JEE Main 2027 Session 1, and the form closes on 22 November 2026 at 11:50 PM. Foreign nationals and OCI cardholders use the other option and upload one extra file: a scanned non-Indian passport.
News reports mention an Aadhaar-free registration route for NRI candidates. We could not find that route in the NTA information bulletin or on the JEE Main notice page, so treat it as unconfirmed and read the live registration page before you rely on it.
Which registration option should an NRI choose?
The bulletin's replica of the form shows two choices on the first screen. The first covers Indian citizens, including NRIs holding an Indian passport. The second covers people who are not Indian citizens, including OCI cardholders.
The sign-in page that follows (DigiLocker, JanParichay or e-Pramaan through Meri Pehchaan) is marked in the bulletin as applicable only to Indian candidates. NTA's 28 October notice also asks candidates to log in with their own credentials and to match name and date of birth to the Class 10 certificate.
Dates for Session 1
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Form and fee | 24 Oct to 22 Nov 2026 |
| Late fee window | 23 to 26 Nov 2026 |
| Correction window | 27 to 29 Nov 2026 |
| City intimation slip | 30 Dec 2026 |
| Admit card | 13 Jan 2027 |
| Exam days | 20-24 and 28 Jan 2027 |
Source: NTA Public Notice dated 24.10.2026 and Information Bulletin JEE (Main) 2027. The form, fee, late-fee and correction windows all run up to 11:50 PM, and the late window adds Rs 500 to the category fee.
What to upload, and the limits
| Document | Format | File size (KB) | Dimensions | Other rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG or JPEG | 10-200KB | Not stated | Colour, 80% face with ears, no mask, white background |
| Signature | JPG or JPEG | 10-100KB | Not stated | Clearly legible |
| Class 10 certificate or marksheet | 50-300KB | Not stated | Clearly legible | |
| Non-Indian passport | 50-300KB | Not stated | Foreign nationals including OCI only |
Source: Information Bulletin JEE (Main) 2027, Step 2 of the application procedure. Disability and UDID certificates follow the same 50-300KB PDF rule when they apply.
Bring the photo and signature inside these limits with the JEE Main photo and signature resizer. The Class 10 PDF can be brought down with Compress PDF to 200KB, but check that the result is still above 50KB.
JEE Main Photo & Signature Resize
Same settings as the full tool page.
Runs in your browser. Your file never leaves your device. Open the full JEE Main Photo & Signature Resize page
Steps for an overseas candidate
- Choose the right option. Pick the Indian Nationals option only if you hold an Indian passport.
- Prepare the files. Check each size against the table before you open the upload page.
- Capture the live photo. Use a webcam, or scan the QR code on screen with a phone, in plain light against a white wall.
- Pay and save the Confirmation Page. It appears only after the fee goes through.
Exam cities if you live abroad
Centres outside India are listed in Appendix II: Manama, Kuwait City, Kathmandu, Muscat, Doha, Riyadh, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. You choose up to four cities. If your present or permanent address is outside India, at least one of the four must be an Indian city.
The fee for centres outside India is Rs 5,000 for General male and Rs 4,000 for General female for one paper. SC, ST and PwD candidates pay Rs 2,500. Check the bulletin for the other categories and for two-paper combinations.
If the photo upload fails even when the size looks right
A file can sit inside 10-200KB and still be refused. The bulletin asks for a JPG or JPEG that is clearly legible, a colour photo with 80% of the face visible including ears, no mask, against a white background. A PDF or PNG in the photo box will not fit that rule, so check the format before the size.
The bulletin also asks for a live photograph during the form, taken with a webcam or through the QR code on a phone, and says NTA reserves the right to verify photographs. Keep the live photo and the uploaded photo clearly of the same person, in plain light against a white wall. Do not upload someone else's photo, signature or certificates, as that is treated as unfair means.
The bulletin says corrections to uploads are possible only in the notified correction window. Details on the face and background rule are in our JEE Main 2027 signature and live photo guide.
If you submitted a form with a wrong detail, NTA's 30 October notice lets you file a fresh form before 22 November, but photo, signature and documents must all be uploaded again. Our fresh form or correction post explains how to choose.
Checklist before you submit
- Your name and date of birth match the Class 10 certificate exactly.
- The email and mobile number are yours or a parent's, as NTA writes only to those.
- Photo is a JPG between 10 and 200KB, signature a JPG between 10 and 100KB, certificate a PDF between 50 and 300KB.
- One Indian exam city is in your four choices.
- You saved the Confirmation Page after paying.
For the full file sheet and the fee table, see the JEE Main photo and signature size post.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aadhaar mandatory for JEE Main 2027 registration for NRIs?
The bulletin describes sign-in through DigiLocker, JanParichay or e-Pramaan (Meri Pehchaan) for Indian candidates, and a user can verify there with Aadhaar, PAN, Driving Licence or APAAR. News reports mention an Aadhaar-free route for NRIs, but we could not find it in the NTA bulletin or notices, so check the live registration page.
JEE Main 2027 registration date kab tak hai?
Session 1 applications opened on 24 October 2026 and close, with fee payment, on 22 November 2026 at 11:50 PM. A late window with an extra Rs 500 runs from 23 to 26 November, and corrections run from 27 to 29 November 2026.
What are the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 exam dates?
Session 1 is on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027. The city slip is due on 30 December 2026 and the admit card on 13 January 2027.
What are the photo and signature sizes for JEE Main 2027?
The photo is a JPG or JPEG of 10-200KB, and the signature is a JPG or JPEG of 10-100KB. The Class 10 certificate is a PDF of 50-300KB. The bulletin gives no pixel size.
Can an OCI cardholder register as an NRI?
No. OCI cardholders use the foreign nationals option and upload a scanned non-Indian passport as a PDF of 50-300KB. The NRI route is for Indian citizens holding an Indian passport.
Will the JEE Main 2027 pattern change, and is the paper tougher?
NTA does not announce difficulty. The 24 October notice lists Paper 1 as 75 questions in a computer based test: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, each with 20 multiple choice and 5 numerical questions, with negative marking in both sections. Read the Information Bulletin for the full scheme.
Where is the JEE Main 2027 syllabus?
The bulletin says the detailed syllabus is available on jeemain.nta.nic.in. It is not printed in the bulletin itself, so use the NTA website for the latest version.
Sources
- NTA, Information Bulletin JEE (Main) 2027 (checked 2026-11)
- NTA, Public Notice dated 24.10.2026 (dates and fee) (checked 2026-11)
- NTA, Public Notice dated 28.10.2026 (registration advisory) (checked 2026-11)
- NTA, Public Notice dated 30.10.2026 (fresh application form) (checked 2026-11)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.