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IIT JEE 2027 — the complete guide to Main and Advanced

IIT JEE is two exams, not one. JEE Main is the national qualifier that opens the NITs, IIITs and GFTIs; JEE Advanced is the second stage it qualifies you for, and the only route into the IITs. This page covers both — eligibility, pattern, syllabus and the usual schedule — with every claim pointed back at the body that decides it.

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How the two stages fit together

Every IIT aspirant sits JEE Main first. It is conducted by the NTA in two sessions a year, and your better score counts. A good score admits you to the NITs, IIITs and GFTIs through JoSAA — and, if you rank inside the shortlist, it qualifies you to sit the second stage.

JEE Advanced is that second stage, and it is the only entrance to the IITs. Roughly the top 2.5 lakh JEE Main rank-holders are shortlisted for it. It is a harder paper built around depth rather than coverage, you get at most two attempts in two consecutive years, and the question format changes annually because a different IIT sets it each year.

Both stages feed the same JoSAA choice list, so you do not register for counselling twice.

JEE Main 2027

The national qualifier. Two sessions a year, best score counts, and the gateway to both the NITs and to JEE Advanced.

Official source: jeemain.nta.nic.in

Key facts

Key facts about JEE Main 2027
DetailWhat it means
Conducted byNational Testing Agency (NTA)
Used for admission toNITs, IIITs and GFTIs, plus many state and private colleges
Also used forQualifying for JEE Advanced (the IITs)
ModeComputer-based test (the B.Arch drawing paper is pen and paper)
SessionsTwo per year — candidates may attempt both, and the better score counts
Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech)75 questions · 300 marks · Physics, Chemistry, Maths
Duration3 hours
Marking+4 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong one

Schedule

NTA has not released the JEE Main 2027 calendar yet. The table below is the pattern NTA has followed in recent years — treat it as a planning guide only, and confirm every date against the official information bulletin when it is published.

JEE Main 2027 stages and when they usually happen
StageWhenStatus
Session 1 registrationUsually opens around NovemberUsual pattern
Session 1 examUsually late JanuaryUsual pattern
Session 2 registrationUsually opens around FebruaryUsual pattern
Session 2 examUsually early AprilUsual pattern
JoSAA counsellingUsually begins in JuneUsual pattern

Who can apply

Eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2027
RequirementDetail
Class 12Passed in 2025 or 2026, or appearing in 2027. There is no restriction on the board.
SubjectsPhysics and Mathematics are compulsory, plus one of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or a technical vocational subject.
AgeNo age limit to sit the exam. Individual institutes may still apply their own criteria.
AttemptsCandidates are generally permitted to appear across three consecutive years, with both sessions in a year counting as one year.
For NIT, IIIT and GFTI admissionYou need 75% in Class 12 or a place in the top 20 percentile of your board (65% for SC/ST candidates).

Exam pattern

The JEE Main paper, by subject
SubjectQuestionsMarks
Mathematics20 MCQs + 5 numerical100
Physics20 MCQs + 5 numerical100
Chemistry20 MCQs + 5 numerical100
Total75 questions300
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Correct answer: +4
  • Wrong answer: −1
  • Unattempted: 0
  • All questions are compulsory

Syllabus

High-level JEE Main syllabus by subject
PhysicsChemistryMathematics
MechanicsPhysical ChemistryAlgebra
Heat and ThermodynamicsInorganic ChemistryCalculus
Waves and OpticsOrganic ChemistryCoordinate Geometry
Electricity and MagnetismTrigonometry
Modern PhysicsVectors and 3D
Statistics and Probability

JEE Advanced 2027

The IIT entrance. Two compulsory papers, at most two attempts, and a format that changes every year because a different IIT sets it.

Official source: jeeadv.ac.in

Key facts

Key facts about JEE Advanced 2027
DetailWhat it means
PurposeAdmission to IIT undergraduate programmes, through JoSAA
Conducted byOne IIT each year, on rotation — announced with the brochure
PrerequisiteYou must qualify JEE Main and be shortlisted
PapersTwo compulsory papers, 3 hours each, Physics, Chemistry and Maths in both
ModeComputer-based test
AttemptsA maximum of two, in two consecutive years
MarkingVaries by section and changes year to year — read the brochure
ShortlistingRoughly the top 2.5 lakh JEE Main rank-holders, split by category

Schedule

The JEE Advanced 2027 calendar has not been published, and the organising IIT for 2027 has not been announced. The table below is the pattern of recent years — use it to plan, and confirm everything against the official brochure when it is released.

JEE Advanced 2027 stages and when they usually happen
StageWhenStatus
JEE Main results and shortlistUsually late AprilUsual pattern
RegistrationUsually late April to early MayUsual pattern
Admit cardUsually about a week before the examUsual pattern
Exam dayUsually mid to late MayUsual pattern
ResultUsually early JuneUsual pattern

Who can apply

Eligibility criteria for JEE Advanced 2027
RequirementDetail
JEE Main shortlistingYou must qualify JEE Main and rank within the shortlist for your category. This is the hard gate — no shortlist, no attempt.
AttemptsA maximum of two attempts, and they must be in two consecutive years.
AgeCandidates are generally required to have been born on or after 1 October of the year 25 years before the exam — for 2027, on or after 1 October 2002. A five-year relaxation applies to SC, ST and PwD candidates. Confirm in the brochure.
Class 12You must have appeared for Class 12 for the first time in 2026 or 2027, with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
Prior IIT admissionCandidates who have already accepted and retained an IIT seat are generally not eligible to reappear, regardless of attempts remaining.

Exam pattern

The JEE Advanced paper, by subject
SubjectQuestionsMarks
Paper 1 — Physics, Chemistry, MathsVaries each yearVaries
Paper 2 — Physics, Chemistry, MathsVaries each yearVaries
Both papersCompulsory — you must sit bothCombined
  • Duration: 3 hours per paper
  • Both papers are compulsory
  • Question types and marking change year to year
  • Partial marking applies in some sections
  • Read the current brochure before you plan a strategy

Syllabus

High-level JEE Advanced syllabus by subject
PhysicsChemistryMathematics
MechanicsPhysical ChemistryAlgebra
Thermal PhysicsInorganic ChemistryCalculus
Waves and SoundOrganic ChemistryAnalytical Geometry
Electricity and MagnetismTrigonometry
OpticsVectors and 3D
Modern PhysicsProbability

JoSAA counselling

JoSAA runs one combined process for the IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs, so your JEE Advanced and JEE Main ranks feed the same choice list — you do not need separate registrations. Your choice ORDER matters more than most students realise: a seat is allotted to the highest-ranked choice you qualify for, not the best one on your list.

  1. 1

    Register on the JoSAA portal once results are out

  2. 2

    Fill in your IIT, NIT and IIIT choices in one common list, then lock them

  3. 3

    Check the mock allotments and adjust your order

  4. 4

    Seat allotment runs over several rounds

  5. 5

    Report, pay the fee and complete document verification

Official portal: josaa.nic.in

This guide is a summary prepared by QuestPix for students and is not an official publication. Dates, eligibility and exam patterns are decided by the conducting bodies and can change — always confirm against the official sources linked above before making a decision. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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IIT JEE 2027 — frequently asked questions

What is the difference between JEE Main and JEE Advanced?
JEE Main is the national qualifier conducted by NTA; it admits you to the NITs, IIITs and GFTIs and decides whether you may sit JEE Advanced. JEE Advanced is conducted by an IIT and is the only entrance to the IITs. Main rewards speed and accuracy across a wide syllabus; Advanced rewards depth on multi-step problems.
Do I have to sit JEE Main to sit JEE Advanced?
Yes. Qualifying JEE Main and ranking inside the shortlist — roughly the top 2.5 lakh rank-holders, distributed across categories — is the hard gate. There is no other route to JEE Advanced.
Who conducts JEE Main?
The National Testing Agency (NTA), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education. NTA sets the paper, conducts the exam and publishes the result.
Is there an age limit for IIT JEE?
There is no age limit for JEE Main. JEE Advanced does apply a date-of-birth rule — for 2027, candidates are generally required to have been born on or after 1 October 2002, with a five-year relaxation for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Confirm it in the brochure.
How many attempts do I get?
JEE Main runs two sessions a year and candidates are generally permitted to appear across three consecutive years, with both sessions in a year counting as one. JEE Advanced allows a maximum of two attempts, and they must be in two consecutive years — which is why a dropper year needs to be planned rather than drifted into.
Do both JEE Main sessions count, or only the second?
Your best NTA score across the sessions you attempt is what counts. Sitting Session 1 costs you nothing beyond the fee and gives you a real attempt under exam conditions.
What percentile do I need for a good NIT?
It varies every year by branch, category and home state, so treat any specific number with suspicion. Broadly, the older NITs need a very high percentile for popular branches. Use the previous year's opening and closing ranks on the JoSAA portal as your reference rather than a coaching estimate.
Why does the JEE Advanced marking scheme change every year?
Because a different IIT sets the paper each year and each is free to design the sections. Treat the previous year's scheme as a guide, never as a certainty, and read the current brochure before deciding how aggressively to attempt.
Which IIT is conducting JEE Advanced in 2027?
It has not been announced. The organising institute rotates among the IITs and is confirmed when the information brochure is published at jeeadv.ac.in.
Where do I check official updates?
JEE Main at jeemain.nta.nic.in and JEE Advanced at jeeadv.ac.in. Dates, eligibility and pattern are set by those bodies and can change; this page is a summary, not an official publication.

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