JEE Main 2027 eligibility: who can apply
Who may sit the exam, read from the exam body's own bulletin. Colleges and universities can add their own rules on top, so check the institute you want to join as well.
These figures are for: 2027, Session 1 (January).
| Age limit for JEE Main | NoneThe institute you apply to may have its own age rule. |
|---|---|
| Who can appear | Candidates who passed Class XII (or equivalent) in 2025 or 2026, or are appearing in 2027 |
| Who cannot | Candidates who passed Class XII (or equivalent) in 2024 or before |
| Qualifying exams accepted | 10+2 from any recognised Central or State board, intermediate or two-year pre-university exams, NIOS senior secondary (minimum five subjects), the NDA two-year joint services course, a recognised 3-year diploma, A-levels, IB, and other exams the AIU recognises as equivalent |
| State of eligibility | The State where you passed Class XII, not your native State or domicileIt decides Home State quota in NITs, IIITs and other CFTIs. |
Source: JEE (Main) 2027 Information Bulletin, chapter 3. Checked on 10 November 2026.
Not announced yet for the next cycle: Dates for Session 2 (the notice only says it will be held in April 2027); Result and cut-off for 2027 (published after the exam). See the JEE Main page for the latest dates.
More on JEE Main: dates, exam pattern, application fee. Official site: jeemain.nta.nic.in.