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JEE Main 2027: Session 1 exam to begin from January 22; check exam pattern, eligibility, syllabus
As per the announced schedule, the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027 is scheduled to be conducted from January 22 to 24 and January 28 to 30, with January 31 kept as a buffer date.
JEE Main 2027 syllabus, exam pattern and eligibility criteria here (Photo: AI Generated)
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the examination calendar for the national-level entrance exams beginning in December 2026. As per the announced schedule, the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027 is slated between January 22 and 24 and January 28 to 30, with January 31 kept as a buffer date.
JEE Main, conducted by NTA on behalf of the Ministry of Education (MoE), is a national-level engineering entrance exam to grant non-medical science stream students admission into undergraduate programs offered by the top National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs), and other engineering colleges in India.
The JEE Main also stands as a prerequisite for the JEE Advanced, which is required to be cleared by candidates who aim for top-tier engineering institutes in India such as the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
As per statistics released by the NTA for the previous exam cycle, a total of 13,55,293 candidates registered for the session 1 exam. Of these, 13,04,653 candidates appeared for the exam.
With the tentative exam schedule already announced, candidates can expect the agency to release the detailed notification for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 next month. In the last exam cycle, the notification was released on October 31.
Candidates preparing for the exam can check the eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and syllabus as per last year below:
Know the eligibility criteria
— There is no age limit set to appear for JEE Main. However, candidates must meet the age requirements of the institute they seek admission to.
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— Candidates who have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination in 2025, 2026 or are appearing in 2027, irrespective of their age, are eligible to appear for the exam.
— Candidates who passed Class 12 in 2024 or earlier are not eligible.
— State code is based on where the candidate passed Class 12, not their permanent or temporary residence.
— For NIOS candidates, state code is based on the location of their study centre.
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— Overseas citizens of India (OCI) candidates passing Class 12 abroad can apply under the all India quota, but not the home state quota, in NITs, IIITs and other CFTIs.
Note that the above-mentioned requirements are as per the previous year’s exam cycle. Before applying for the exam, candidates must check the eligibility criteria mentioned in the JEE Main 2027 notification, once released, for any changes.
Check JEE Main 2027 Session I exam pattern
The JEE Main mainly comprises three subjects, namely Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Candidates can refer to the following table to know the detailed exam pattern.
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Mode of Conduction | Offline through Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Total duration of exam | 180 minutes ( 3 Hours) |
| Total number of questions | 75 questions |
| Total Number of Sections | 3 |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Number of Question in Physics Section | 25 |
| Number of Question in Chemistry Section | 25 |
| Number of Question in Mathematics Section | 20 |
| Marks For One Question | 4 marks |
| Marks granted for right answers | +4 marks |
| Negative Marking | –1 mark |
Subject-wise syllabus for JEE Main 2027
As per the official website of NTA, the following is the subject-wise syllabus for JEE Main.
— Topics for Mathematics
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- Sets, Relations and Functions
- Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
- Matrices and Determinants
- Permutations and Combinations
- Binomial Theorem and Its Simple Applications
- Sequence and Series
- Limit, Continuity and Differentiability
- Integral Calculus
- Differential Equations
- Co-ordinate Geometry
- Three Dimensional Geometry
- Vector Algebra
- Statistics and Probability
- Trigonometry
— Topics for Physics
- Units and Measurements
- Kinematics
- Laws of Motion
- Work, Energy and Power
- Rotational Motion
- Gravitation
- Properties of Solids and Liquids
- Thermodynamics
- Kinetic Theory of Gases
- Oscillations and Waves
- Electrostatics
- Current Electricity
- Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
- Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
- Electromagnetic Waves
- Optics
- Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
- Atoms and Nuclei
- Electronic Devices
- Experimental Skills
— Topics for Chemistry
- Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry
- Atomic Structure
- Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
- Chemical Thermodynamics
- Solutions
- Equilibrium
- Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry
- Chemical Kinetics
- Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
- p-Block Elements
- d- and f-Block Elements
- Coordination Compounds
- Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds
- Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
- Hydrocarbons
- Organic Compounds Containing Halogens
- Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen
- Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
- Biomolecules
- Principles Related to Practical Chemistry
Candidates can visit the official website of the exam to get a detailed version of the syllabus. The exam pattern, requirements and syllabus mentioned above is according to last year’s exam notification. NTA, as observed in past years, is unlikely to make major changes. Nevertheless, candidates should thoroughly check the JEE Main 2027, once it is released online, for changes.
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