JEE Main 2027: Registrations cross 6.7 lakh, 4.9 lakh pay fee with 10 days left

By TUF News Desk · Published 12 November 2026 · 3 min read

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Nearly 98,000 students registered for JEE Main 2027 in two days. The National Testing Agency shared fresh figures on Thursday, November 12, putting Session 1 registrations at 6,70,182. Of those, 4,90,008 candidates have completed the process, including the fee payment.

The jump is sharp. On November 10, NTA had reported 5,72,416 registrations, 4,30,382 submitted forms and 4,07,664 fee payments. In two days, registrations rose by 97,584 and fee payments by 82,344. The numbers come from NTA’s posts on X, reported by Shiksha, Careers360 and Jagran Josh.

Around 1.8 lakh forms still need the fee

That leaves around 1.8 lakh registered candidates who have not yet paid the fee. A registration on its own does not count as an application. The form is complete only after the fee is paid and the confirmation page is downloaded.

NTA has warned candidates against waiting for the last days, when heavy traffic on the portal and payment problems can leave a form unfinished. The agency has been posting regular updates on X through the registration window, and the count has climbed with each one.

Dates to remember

Session 1 registration opened on October 24 and closes on November 22, 2026, at 11:50 pm. Candidates who miss it can still apply from November 23 to 26 with a late fee of Rs 500. The correction window runs from November 27 to 29.

The Session 1 exams are scheduled for January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027. NTA will conduct the Session 2 exams from April 2 to 7, 2027.

Shiksha expects total Session 1 registrations to reach around 13.5 lakh by the time the window closes, based on past trends.

How to finish the form

Candidates apply on the official JEE Main portal. After filling in the details, they pay the fee online and download the confirmation page. Keep that page saved. It is the proof that the application went through.

A mistake in the form is not the end of it. NTA allows candidates to submit a 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.

Candidates who want to check what to keep ready before they start can use the admission documents checklist.

JEE Main is the entrance exam for the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, along with the other IITs, NITs and centrally funded technical institutes.

Frequently asked questions

How many candidates have registered for JEE Main 2027 Session 1?

6,70,182 candidates have registered, according to NTA’s update of November 12, 2026. Of those, 4,90,008 have completed the registration process, including the fee payment.

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, 2026, with an additional fee of Rs 500.

I registered but have not paid the fee. Is my application complete?

No. The application counts only after the fee is paid and the confirmation page is downloaded. Around 1.8 lakh registered candidates are in this position.

When are the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 exams?

January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027. Session 2 is scheduled for April 2 to 7, 2027.

Frequently asked questions

Sources: Shiksha, Careers360, Jagran Josh