JEE Main 2027: MeriPehchaan login, Aadhaar re-KYC now mandatory as Nov 22 deadline nears
By TUF News Desk · Published 12 November 2026 · 4 min read
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Ten days are left to apply for JEE Main 2027 Session 1. The form closes on November 22, 2026, at 11:50 pm, and this year the first step looks different from previous years. Candidates cannot start with an email address and password. They have to sign in through MeriPehchaan, the government’s single sign-on service, before the NTA portal creates their exam profile.
What MeriPehchaan login means
MeriPehchaan is the National Single Sign-On service run by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. It brings DigiLocker, JanParichay and e-Pramaan under one login. For JEE Main, candidates sign in with one of these three, and the portal pulls their verified details from there.
NTA has asked candidates to use their own login details, not a parent’s or a coaching centre’s. The details and biometric data fetched at this stage are checked again later, and a mismatch can cause trouble at the exam centre or during admission.
Do the Aadhaar re-KYC first
Before opening the form, NTA advises candidates to do an Aadhaar re-KYC in DigiLocker. Re-KYC pulls a fresh copy of the Aadhaar details from UIDAI, so the name, date of birth, gender, mobile number and address in the form match the latest records. Candidates whose Aadhaar details changed, an updated mobile number or a corrected spelling for example, should do this first.
The name and date of birth entered in the form must match the Class 10 certificate or marksheet. Candidates should keep their Class 10 marksheet, a scanned photograph and signature ready before they start. The admission documents checklist lists what the form asks for.
There is one more change at the form-filling stage. Candidates have to capture a live photograph with a webcam while filling the form.
Made a mistake? You can start again
Candidates who spotted an error after submitting their form have a second chance. In a public notice dated October 30, 2026, NTA said they can submit a completely fresh application, even if they already have an application number or have paid the fee. Only the last form for which the fee is paid and the confirmation page is generated will count.
The fee paid for the earlier form will not be refunded or adjusted, so a fresh form costs the full fee again. For small errors, NTA says the correction window from November 27 to 29 is the better option.
Dates to remember
Registration for Session 1 opened on October 24 and closes on November 22 at 11:50 pm. Forms submitted from November 23 to 26 carry a late fee of Rs 500. The correction window runs from November 27 to 29. The Session 1 exam is scheduled for January 20 to 24 and January 28, 2027.
JEE Main scores are used for admission to the National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, other NITs, IIITs and centrally funded technical institutes. Applicants should read the information bulletin and apply only through the official JEE Main portal.
Frequently asked questions
What is MeriPehchaan login in JEE Main 2027 registration?
MeriPehchaan is the government’s National Single Sign-On service. Candidates sign in with DigiLocker, JanParichay or e-Pramaan, and only then does the NTA portal create their exam profile.
Do I need to do Aadhaar re-KYC before applying for JEE Main 2027?
NTA advises it. Re-KYC in DigiLocker fetches the latest Aadhaar details from UIDAI, so the form carries the updated name, date of birth and mobile number.
I made a mistake in my JEE Main 2027 form. Can I apply again?
Yes. NTA’s public notice of October 30, 2026 allows a fresh application even after the fee is paid. Only the last form for which the fee is paid and the confirmation page is generated will count, and the earlier fee is not refunded.
What is the last date to apply for JEE Main 2027 Session 1?
November 22, 2026, till 11:50 pm. A late-fee window runs from November 23 to 26 with an additional fee of Rs 500.
Frequently asked questions
What is MeriPehchaan login in JEE Main 2027 registration?
MeriPehchaan is the government's National Single Sign-On service. Candidates sign in with DigiLocker, JanParichay or e-Pramaan, and only then does the NTA portal create their exam profile.
Do I need to do Aadhaar re-KYC before applying for JEE Main 2027?
NTA advises it. Re-KYC in DigiLocker fetches the latest Aadhaar details from UIDAI, so the form carries the updated name, date of birth and mobile number.
I made a mistake in my JEE Main 2027 form. Can I apply again?
Yes. NTA's public notice of October 30, 2026 allows a fresh application even after the fee is paid. Only the last form for which the fee is paid and the confirmation page is generated will count, and the earlier fee is not refunded.
What is the last date to apply for JEE Main 2027 Session 1?
November 22, 2026, till 11:50 pm. A late-fee window runs from November 23 to 26 with an additional fee of Rs 500.
Sources: Careers360, The Times of India, Shiksha