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NTA asks JEE (Main) 2027 applicants to keep DigiLocker ready

The National Testing Agency has issued an advisory asking JEE (Main) 2027 aspirants to keep DigiLocker and JanParichay credentials ready before filling the online application. The application window, opened on October 24, closes on November 22, with the first session scheduled across January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027. The NTA will announce exam cities on December 30 and admit cards can be downloaded till January 13, 2027.

JEE (Main) 2027: NTA advises applicants to keep DigiLocker credentials handy

New Delhi, Oct 29

The National Testing Agency on Thursday issued an advisory for JEE 2027 aspirants to keep DigiLocker credentials and other documents ready before starting the process of filling the online application form.

The NTA had opened the online application process for JEE (Main) 2027 on October 24. The application submission window will remain open till November 22. The first session of JEE (Main) 2027 will be conducted over multiple shifts spread over January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027.

In a post on X, the NTA said on Thursday, "Dear JEE (Main) 2027 Aspirants, ensure a seamless start to your journey! Keep these three steps handy before filling out your application: Use your own DigiLocker/JanParichay credentials; Complete DigiLocker Re-KYC in advance; and match your Name & DOB exactly with your Class 10 certificate details. Apply with care and give your best!"

The NTA said in a statement that the JEE (Main) comprises two papers. Paper 1 is conducted for admission to Undergraduate Engineering Programs (B.E/B.Tech) at NITs, IIITS, other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), Institutions/Universities funded/recognised by participating State Governments. It is also an eligibility test for JEE (Advanced), which is conducted for admission to IITs.

Paper 2 of JEE (Main) is conducted for admission to B. Arch and B. Planning courses in the country, it said.

For Academic Session 2027-28, it has been decided that the JEE (Main) 2027 will be conducted in two sessions, i.e. Session 1 (January 2027) and Session 2 (April 2027), said the NTA.

According to the NTA's schedule, the last date for successful exam fee transaction with late fee through credit/debit cards/net banking/UPI for JEE (Main) 2027 is November 26.

The NTA plans to announce the city of examination for applicants on December 30, and the aspirants will be allowed to download admit cards from the NTA website till January 13, 2027.

— IANS

Reader’s Guide · AI-assisted, based only on the report above

What the report makes clear: The NTA has set out the application steps, deadlines and exam dates for JEE (Main) 2027.

Still open: The report does not yet say the exact fee amounts or the number of applicants expected.

Another way to look at it: Early DigiLocker Re-KYC helps students avoid last-minute rejection, but those without easy digital access may need extra support.

What steps are you taking to prepare your JEE (Main) 2027 application?

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