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JEE Main Syllabus 2027: Subject-Wise Physics, Chemistry & Maths

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JEE Mains 2027: Complete Exam Guide – Dates, Pattern, Syllabus, Eligibility and Application Form

Last Updated: October 2026  |  Official NTA 2027 bulletin

JEE Main 2027 is the national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate engineering programs at NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded technical institutions. It also serves as the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced 2027, which is the gateway to all 23 IITs. The official NTA notification for JEE Main 2027 was released on 24 October 2026. Registration is open from 24 October to 22 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM), and Session 1 exams will be held on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027. Here is everything you need to know to plan your preparation and application.

Jan 2027Session 1 (Confirmed)
Apr 2027Session 2 (Tentative)
75 QPaper 1 Questions
300Total Marks (Paper 1)
Oct 2026Notification Released 24 Oct 2026
Important note on all dates in this blog: Session 1 dates on this page are official, from the JEE Main 2027 information bulletin released by NTA on 24 October 2026. Session 2 dates are reported dates and are marked tentative until NTA releases the Session 2 bulletin. Official source: jeemain.nta.nic.in.

JEE Main 2027 Exam Dates and Schedule (Official)

NTA released the JEE Main 2027 information bulletin on 24 October 2026. Here is the official Session 1 schedule, and the reported Session 2 schedule (marked tentative).

Session 1 — January 2027

EventOfficial DateStatus
NTA Information Bulletin / Official Notification24 October 2026Released
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Registration24 October to 22 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)Open Now
Session 1 Application Fee Payment Last Date22 November 2026 (11:50 PM)Confirmed
Late Fee Window (additional Rs 500 for all categories)23 to 26 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)Confirmed
Session 1 Form Correction Window27 to 29 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)Confirmed
Session 1 City Intimation Slip30 December 2026Confirmed
Session 1 Admit Card Release13 January 2027Confirmed
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Exam20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027Confirmed
Session 1 Answer KeyFebruary 2027After Exam
Session 1 ResultFebruary 2027After Exam

Session 2 — April 2027

EventTentative DateStatus
Session 2 Registration Opens5 January to 3 February 2027 (reported)Tentative
Session 2 Application Fee Last Date3 February 2027, late fee window 4 to 7 February 2027 (reported)Tentative
Session 2 City Intimation Slip12 March 2027 (reported)Tentative
Session 2 Admit Card25 March 2027 (reported)Tentative
JEE Main 2027 Session 2 Exam2 to 7 April 2027 (reported)Tentative
Session 2 Result and Final Merit ListApril–May 2027Tentative
JEE Advanced 2027Late May 2027Tentative
JoSAA 2027 CounsellingJune–July 2027Tentative
Session 2 dates are reported dates, not yet confirmed in an official bulletin. Official schedule: jeemain.nta.nic.in

JEE Main 2027 Exam Pattern — Paper Structure and Marking Scheme

The JEE Main 2027 exam pattern is confirmed in the official bulletin and remains unchanged from 2026. Since 2025, NTA reverted to the pre-pandemic format with all questions compulsory and no optional questions. Here is the complete structure.

Paper 1 — B.Tech / B.E (Most Common)

SubjectSection A (MCQ)Section B (NVQ)Total QuestionsTotal Marks
Physics20 (all compulsory)5 (all compulsory)25100
Chemistry20 (all compulsory)5 (all compulsory)25100
Mathematics20 (all compulsory)5 (all compulsory)25100
Total60 MCQs15 NVQs75 Questions300 Marks

JEE Main 2027 Marking Scheme

Question TypeCorrect AnswerWrong AnswerUnattemptedNote
Section A — MCQ (Single Correct)+4-10Only one correct option
Section B — Numerical Value Questions+4-10Answer is an integer or decimal
Paper 2A Drawing Test100 marks total (2 questions)N/AN/APen-and-paper mode only
All 75 questions in Paper 1 are compulsory. No optional questions since JEE Main 2025.

Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning)

PaperSubjectsTotal QuestionsTotal MarksMode
Paper 2A (B.Arch)Mathematics (25) + Aptitude (50) + Drawing (2)77400CBT + Pen-and-paper (Drawing)
Paper 2B (B.Planning)Mathematics (25) + Aptitude (50) + Planning (25)100400CBT only
Exam duration: 3 hours for Paper 1. 3 hours 30 minutes for candidates appearing in both Paper 2A and Paper 2B together. Shift 1 timing: 9 AM to 12 PM. Shift 2 timing: 3 PM to 6 PM. Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) for all except the Drawing section of Paper 2A.

JEE Main 2027 Eligibility Criteria

CriterionRequirementNote
Age LimitNo upper age limit for JEE MainIndividual institutes (NITs, IIITs) may have their own age criteria
Class 12 QualificationPassed or appearing in Class 12 (or equivalent) in 2025, 2026, or 2027Must have PCM as core subjects
Required SubjectsPhysics, Chemistry and Mathematics mandatoryAdditional subject (like Biology or PE) does not disqualify
Number of AttemptsMaximum 3 consecutive yearsJEE Main is held twice a year — up to 6 attempts total
BoardAny recognized board — CBSE, ICSE, state boards, NIOS, open boardMust have passed Class 12 in one of the eligible years
Class 12 Percentage for NIT/IIT Admission75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PH)Required for JoSAA counselling — not for appearing in JEE Main
JEE Advanced QualificationTop 2.5 lakh rank in JEE Main CRLSeparate eligibility for JEE Advanced — max 2 attempts in 2 consecutive years
You can appear in JEE Main regardless of Class 12 percentage. The 75% requirement kicks in only at JoSAA counselling for IIT/NIT admission.

Reservation Criteria — JEE Main 2027

CategorySeat ReservationClass 12 % for Admission
General (UR)No reservation75%
General — EWS10%75%
OBC — NCL27%75%
SC15%65%
ST7.5%65%
PwD5% (horizontal reservation)65%
OBC-NCL and EWS certificates must be valid for the year of counselling (issued after April 1 of that financial year). Older certificates are not accepted.

JEE Mains 2027 Application Form — How to Apply and Fee Structure

JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration is OPEN from 24 October to 22 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The form is entirely online. There is no offline application route. Here is the step-by-step process as per the official 2027 bulletin.

1

Visit Official Portal

Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in. Do not use any third-party websites. Look for the "Registration for JEE Main 2027" link on the homepage.

2

New Registration

Click New Registration. Fill your name exactly as on Class 10 marksheet. Set a strong password. Note down the generated Application Number — you will need it for every future login.

3

Fill Application Form

Enter personal details, exam city preferences (up to 4 cities in order of preference), educational qualification, category, and choose your paper (Paper 1 / Paper 2A / Paper 2B or combination).

4

Live Photo Capture

NTA captures your photo via webcam during the form filling process. Keep good lighting and remove glasses. This photo appears on your admit card.

5

Upload Documents

Upload scanned signature (4KB to 30KB), Class 10 certificate details, Class 12 details, and category certificate if applicable. Ensure all files are clear and within specified size limits.

6

Pay Application Fee

Pay online via UPI, Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card. Fee is non-refundable. Save the payment confirmation page. Applications without fee payment are treated as incomplete.

7

Print Confirmation

Download and print the completed application confirmation page. Save the PDF on at least two devices. This serves as proof of registration.

8

Form Correction Window

NTA opens a correction window after registration closes. Use this to fix errors in name, category, city preferences, or other details. You cannot change paper type or exam session after this window.

JEE Main 2027 Application Fee (As per the official 2027 information bulletin)

CategorySingle Paper (India)Two Papers (India)Single Paper (Outside India)Two Papers (Outside India)
General MaleRs 1,000Rs 2,000Rs 5,000Rs 10,000
EWS / OBC-NCL MaleRs 900Rs 2,000Rs 4,500Rs 10,000
General FemaleRs 800Rs 1,600Rs 4,000Rs 8,000
EWS / OBC-NCL FemaleRs 800Rs 1,600Rs 4,000Rs 8,000
SC / ST / PwD / Third GenderRs 500Rs 1,000Rs 2,500Rs 5,000
Fee is strictly non-refundable and is payable separately for each session. Payment modes: UPI, Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card. Processing charges and GST are extra, as applicable. Late fee: additional Rs 500 for all categories (late window 23 to 26 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM). No offline payment accepted.

Documents Required for JEE Main 2027 Application

  • Aadhaar Card — mandatory for Indian nationals for auto-fill and identity verification
  • Class 10 Certificate / Marksheet — for date of birth and name verification
  • Class 12 Certificate or Appearing Proof — school letter/marksheet confirming 2027 appearance
  • Scanned Signature — black ink on white paper, 4KB to 30KB, JPG format
  • Category Certificate — OBC-NCL / EWS / SC / ST / PwD certificates (must be current year issue for OBC-NCL and EWS)
  • Valid Mobile Number — receives OTP for registration — must remain active throughout the process
  • Valid Email ID — all official communications (admit card link, result) are sent here
  • Passbook / Payment Details — for application fee payment via net banking or card
Do not make these common application mistakes: Using a name different from your Class 10 marksheet, entering wrong category (category cannot be changed after form correction window), uploading blurry documents or photos, missing the fee payment deadline (application becomes invalid), and using a mobile number that is not yours (you need OTP access throughout the process).

Official JEE Main 2027 Resources and Links

All JEE Main 2027 notifications, application forms, admit cards, answer keys, and results will be released only on official NTA portals. Do not rely on third-party sites for form links or documents.

JEE Main 2027 Syllabus — Subject-Wise Chapter List

The JEE Main syllabus covers Class 11 and Class 12 NCERT topics. NTA released the official JEE Main 2027 syllabus PDF on 25 October 2026, and it is unchanged from 2026: 54 units in total (Physics 20, Chemistry 20, Mathematics 14). The 2024 rationalisation deletions still apply. Here is the complete unit breakdown as per the official syllabus.

Download Official JEE Main 2027 Syllabus PDF (NTA)

Physics — High Frequency Chapters

UnitTopic
1Units and Measurements
2Kinematics
3Laws of Motion
4Work, Energy and Power
5Rotational Motion
6Gravitation
7Properties of Solids and Liquids
8Thermodynamics
9Kinetic Theory of Gases
10Oscillations and Waves
11Electrostatics
12Current Electricity
13Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
14Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
15Electromagnetic Waves
16Optics
17Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
18Atoms and Nuclei
19Electronic Devices
20Experimental Skills
Rotational Motion, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, and Optics consistently carry highest question count in JEE Main.

Chemistry — High Frequency Chapters

UnitTopic
1Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry
2Atomic Structure
3Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
4Chemical Thermodynamics
5Solutions
6Equilibrium
7Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry
8Chemical Kinetics
9Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
10p-Block Elements
11d- and f-Block Elements
12Coordination Compounds
13Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds
14Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
15Hydrocarbons
16Organic Compounds Containing Halogens
17Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen
18Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
19Biomolecules
20Principles Related to Practical Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry (NCERT-based) and Organic Reaction Mechanisms are the most scoring areas in JEE Main.

Note: topics removed in the 2024 rationalisation are NOT in the 2027 syllabus — including s-Block elements, Hydrogen, Environmental Chemistry and Polymers. Do not study them for JEE Main.

Mathematics — High Frequency Chapters

UnitTopic
1Sets, Relations and Functions
2Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
3Matrices and Determinants
4Permutations and Combinations
5Binomial Theorem and its Simple Applications
6Sequence and Series
7Limit, Continuity and Differentiability
8Integral Calculus
9Differential Equations
10Coordinate Geometry
11Three-Dimensional Geometry
12Vector Algebra
13Statistics and Probability
14Trigonometry
Calculus (Differential + Integral) is the single highest-weightage area in JEE Main Mathematics. Algebra and Coordinate Geometry follow closely.

JEE Main 2027 Expected Percentile vs Rank vs Score Reference

JEE Main uses a percentile-based normalisation process since the exam is held over multiple shifts with different papers. Your actual score is converted to a percentile (NTA score). Here is a reference chart based on recent years.

JEE Main Score (out of 300)Expected PercentileExpected Rank (CRL)Likely Admission Level
250+99.5+Top 5,000Top IITs via JEE Advanced
220-24999 to 99.45,000 to 12,000Good IITs via JEE Advanced
190-21997 to 98.912,000 to 30,000Qualify JEE Advanced, top NITs
160-18993 to 96.930,000 to 70,000Good NITs and IIITs
130-15985 to 92.970,000 to 1,50,000NITs (average branches) and state colleges
100-12970 to 84.91,50,000 to 3,00,000GFTIs and state engineering colleges
Below 100Below 703,00,000+Private colleges (state board quota)
These are estimates based on JEE Main 2025 and 2026 data. Actual percentile depends on the difficulty of the paper and the number of students that year.
JEE Advanced qualification threshold: Top 2.5 lakh candidates in the JEE Main CRL (Common Rank List) qualify for JEE Advanced. In recent years, this threshold has been around the 87-90 percentile mark. To be safe, aim for 95+ percentile in JEE Main if your goal is IIT.

JEE Main 2027 Preparation Timeline — Month-Wise Plan

PeriodFocus AreaTarget
June–August 2026 (Class 11 students)Complete Class 11 Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics from NCERT and standard booksBuild conceptual base. No mock tests yet. Focus on understanding, not speed.
September–October 2026Start Class 12 chapters alongside Class 11 revision. Begin chapter-wise practice.All Class 11 topics revised once. Class 12 Foundation (Electrostatics, Calculus) started.
October–November 2026NTA notification released on 24 October 2026. Fill the application form before 22 November 2026 (11:50 PM).Syllabus 60-70% complete. Begin chapter-wise tests.
November–December 2026Complete syllabus. Start full mock tests 2x per week.Entire syllabus done once. Full-length papers with time management practice.
January 2027 (Session 1)JEE Main Session 1 exam. Continue preparation — treat Session 1 as a genuine attempt.Secure best possible score in Session 1. Identify weak chapters from Session 1 result.
February–March 2027Fix Session 1 weak areas. Maintain full paper practice 3x per week.Improve score for Session 2 using Session 1 analysis.
April 2027 (Session 2)JEE Main Session 2 exam. Best of both sessions counts for rank.Peak performance. Best score goes on record.
April–May 2027JEE Advanced preparation — advanced problem sets, PYQs from 2020-2026.JEE Advanced qualification requires deeper conceptual work beyond JEE Main level.
Syllabus completion by November 2026 is the most critical deadline for JEE 2027 aspirants. Start before June if possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions — JEE Mains 2027

What is the JEE Main 2027 exam date?
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 exams will be held on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027 in two shifts per day, as per the official NTA information bulletin released on 24 October 2026. Session 2 is reported for April 2027 (2 to 7 April, tentative). Keep checking jeemain.nta.nic.in for official announcements.
How many questions and marks are there in JEE Main 2027?
Paper 1 (B.Tech/B.E) has 75 questions for 300 marks. Each of the three subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) has 25 questions — 20 MCQs in Section A and 5 Numerical Value Questions in Section B. All questions are compulsory since 2025. There are no optional questions. Marking scheme: +4 for correct, -1 for wrong in both sections.
When will JEE Main 2027 registration open?
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration is OPEN from 24 October to 22 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) at jeemain.nta.nic.in, with a late fee window of 23 to 26 November 2026 and a correction window of 27 to 29 November 2026. Session 2 registration is reported for 5 January to 3 February 2027. Both sessions have independent registration processes. You can appear in either or both sessions independently.
What is the application fee for JEE Main 2027?
As per the official 2027 bulletin: General male candidates pay Rs 1,000 for a single paper in India (Rs 5,000 outside India). EWS/OBC-NCL male candidates pay Rs 900 (Rs 4,500 outside India). Female candidates pay Rs 800 (Rs 4,000 outside India). SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender candidates pay Rs 500 (Rs 2,500 outside India). For two papers, fees are Rs 2,000 (male) / Rs 1,600 (female) / Rs 1,000 (SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender) in India. An additional late fee of Rs 500 applies in the late window. All fees are strictly non-refundable, and processing charges and GST are extra.
Am I eligible for JEE Main 2027 if I passed Class 12 in 2025?
Yes. Candidates who passed Class 12 in 2025, 2026, or 2027 are eligible for JEE Main 2027. If you passed in 2025, JEE Main 2027 would be your last eligible year (you can attempt the exam in up to 3 consecutive years). There is no age limit. You must have Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as core subjects in Class 12.
Can I appear in both sessions of JEE Main 2027?
Yes, you can appear in both Session 1 (January) and Session 2 (April) of JEE Main 2027. Each session has a separate registration and fee payment process. If you appear in both sessions, NTA considers the best of your two scores for the final rank. There is no penalty for appearing in only one session — you are not required to appear in both.
What percentage do I need in Class 12 for NIT admission through JEE Main 2027?
For admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs through JoSAA 2027 counselling, you need a minimum of 75% aggregate in Class 12 (General/EWS/OBC categories) or 65% (SC/ST/PH categories). This percentage requirement is for admission only, not for appearing in JEE Main itself. If your Class 12 percentage is below 75%, you can still appear in JEE Main 2027 — you just need to improve your board marks before JoSAA counselling begins.
What documents do I need for the JEE Main 2027 application form?
Documents required: Aadhaar card (mandatory for Indian nationals), Class 10 marksheet for name and date of birth, Class 12 marksheet or appearing certificate, a functional webcam for live photo capture, scanned signature (4KB to 30KB in JPG format), category certificate if applying under OBC-NCL/EWS/SC/ST/PwD, a working mobile number for OTP, and a valid email ID. OBC-NCL and EWS certificates must be from the current financial year at the time of application.

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