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JEE Main 2027
Joint Entrance Examination (Main). 75 questions (25 each in Physics, Chemistry, Maths), 300 marks, 3 hours. Used for NITs, IIITs, GFTIs; qualifier for JEE Advanced.
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to JEE Main 2027 Session 1
Overview
JEE Main 2027 is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). About 14 lakh+ students apply each year. It is the entry route to NITs, IIITs, GFTIs; qualifier for JEE Advanced.
Highlights
Important dates
Session 1 dates are announced. Session 2 (April 2027) is from the NTA examination calendar and is tentative until the session-2 notice is published.
Dates checked against the source on 8 Nov 2026. Passed / Upcoming is computed at build time; download an .ics to add the event to your calendar app.
Eligibility
- Class 12 passed or appearing in the exam year
- Required subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Maths
- Age limit: none, 3 consecutive attempts
- Indian nationals, OCI and NRI as per the information bulletin
Exam pattern
Marks weightage
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 25 | 100 |
| Chemistry | 25 | 100 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 100 |
Marking: +4 / −1 for a wrong MCQ where applicable.
Syllabus
Physics 4 units
Mechanics, laws of motion, work–energyThermodynamics and kinetic theoryElectrostatics, current electricity, magnetismOptics and modern physics
Chemistry 3 units
Physical: mole concept, equilibrium, kineticsInorganic: periodic table, bonding, coordination compoundsOrganic: hydrocarbons, functional groups, biomolecules
Mathematics 4 units
Algebra, complex numbers, matricesCalculus: limits, derivatives, integralsCoordinate geometry, vectors, 3DProbability and statistics
Weightage shown in practice tests is based on the last three years of papers.
Cut-offs (last year)
| Category | Cut-off (last year) |
|---|---|
| General | 93.10 |
| EWS | 80.38 |
| OBC-NCL | 79.67 |
| SC | 60.09 |
| ST | 46.69 |
Colleges accepting JEE Main
How to prepare
- Months 1–3: conceptsFinish the syllabus once with NCERT first; one chapter test per week.
- Months 4–6: practiceTopic-wise question banks; track accuracy per chapter.
- Last 8 weeks: full mocksTwo full-length mocks a week in exam timing, then review every mistake.
- Last 7 days: reviseFormula sheets, error log and sleep; no new topics.
FAQs
How many attempts are allowed in JEE Main?
See the eligibility tab; most national exams allow appearing every year you are eligible.
Is there negative marking in JEE Main?
−1 for a wrong MCQ.
When is JEE Main 2027?
Jan & Apr 2027 (two sessions) (expected).
Turn your score into the right seat
Choice filling, rounds and backups, planned with a certified counsellor.
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