JEE Main 2027 exam date: Session 1 from 22 January
NTA's exam calendar lists JEE Main 2027 Session 1 on 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30 January 2027, with 31 January as the buffer day. The dates are tentative and the 2027 bulletin is not out. Keep a photo, signature and Class 10 PDF ready using the 2026 limits until it is.
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The NTA exam calendar lists JEE (Main) 2027 Session 1 on 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30 January 2027, with 31 January kept as a buffer day. The dates are marked tentative, and the 2027 information bulletin and registration dates are not published yet.
What the NTA calendar actually lists
| Event | Date in the NTA calendar |
|---|---|
| JEE Main Session 1 | 22-24 and 28-30 Jan 2027 |
| Buffer day | 31 Jan 2027 |
| Days of examination | 6 days |
| Registration and bulletin | Not announced yet |
| Session 2 (April) | Not in this calendar |
The calendar skips 25 to 27 January: the six days are 22-24 and 28-30 January. Source: NTA Examination Calendar, December 2026 cycle onwards, on nta.ac.in (checked 14 October 2026). The calendar's own note says dates may change for administrative, academic, statutory, logistical or other unforeseen reasons.
Buffer date: a spare day, not an extra paper
The buffer day is a reserve. NTA keeps it free in case an exam day has to be repeated or moved. You do not get a separate exam on 31 January unless NTA announces one for you. Note that the same calendar lists the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination on 31 January 2027, so the buffer sits on a day that is already busy.
City slip and admit card: expect them later, not now
Neither is out, and neither can be before registration. The 2026 bulletin had tentatively planned the city intimation slip for the first week of January 2026, with admit cards 3-4 days before each exam date. Treat that as last cycle's plan, not a promise: NTA has not said when the 2027 slip will come.
While you wait for the bulletin, keep a clean photo and signature ready. The JEE Main photo and signature resizer already follows the 2026 limits and is useful for a first pass.
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
What to prepare before the form opens
These figures are from the JEE (Main) 2026 information bulletin and may change in the 2027 one. Use them to get ready, then check the new bulletin on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Photograph: JPG or JPEG, colour, 10-200KB.
- Signature: JPG or JPEG, 10-100KB.
- Class 10 certificate: PDF, 50-300KB.
- A live photo is captured during the application as well.
The full 2026 breakdown, with why different websites quote different KB ranges, is in the JEE Main photo and signature size guide. If your photo is a large phone file, this compression guide shows how to bring it down without losing the face.
Steps to get ready this month
- Scan the Class 10 certificate as one PDF, keeping every line readable.
- Sign on plain white paper with a dark pen and save a clean image.
- Take a front-facing colour photo with ears visible and a white wall behind you.
- Keep an email and mobile number you can read regularly, because NTA asks candidates to check their registered email.
Common mistakes
- Treating tentative calendar dates as final. Wait for the bulletin and the registration notice.
- Mixing up January and April. The January attempt is Session 1 and the later attempt is Session 2, which is not in this calendar, so a date for one does not apply to the other.
- Using a photo from months ago. NTA reserves the right to verify candidates' photographs, so the uploaded photo and the live capture should show the same face.
Tools for this
Frequently asked questions
When is JEE Main 2027 Session 1?
The NTA calendar lists 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30 January 2027, with 31 January as a buffer day. The calendar says dates are tentative and may change, so wait for the information bulletin.
JEE Mains 2027 kab hoga?
Session 1 January 2027 mein hai: 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 aur 30 January, buffer day 31 January. Yeh NTA calendar ki tentative dates hain. Final dates bulletin aur registration notice mein aayengi.
What is the buffer date in the JEE Main schedule?
It is a reserve day that NTA keeps free so that an exam day can be repeated or shifted if needed. It is not an additional exam day for everyone. For 2027 Session 1 it is 31 January.
When will the JEE Main 2027 registration open?
NTA has not announced it. The 2027 information bulletin is not out yet, and registration dates will be in it. Watch jeemain.nta.nic.in.
When will the JEE Main 2027 city slip and admit card be released?
Not announced. Both come after registration. The 2026 bulletin tentatively planned the city slip for the first week of January and admit cards 3-4 days before each exam date, but NTA has not confirmed this for 2027.
Which body conducts JEE Main, NTA or an IIT?
NTA conducts JEE (Main). The calendar and the bulletin come from NTA and are published on nta.ac.in and jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Sources
- National Testing Agency, Examination Calendar (December 2026 cycle onwards) (checked 2026-10)
- NTA, JEE (Main) 2026 Information Bulletin (checked 2026-10)
- NTA, JEE (Main) official site (checked 2026-10)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.