You must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (or equivalent) in 2025, 2026, or 2027. No upper age limit. Maximum 3 consecutive years of attempts.
Official · NTA 2027
Updated for JEE 2027
JEE Main 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Who can appear for JEE Main 2027? Age limits, educational qualifications, number of attempts, and what happens if you do not meet the criteria.
Last updated: 2026-10-28
Education
Educational qualification
You must have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, plus one of: Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or Technical Vocational subject.
Appearing students (2027 batch) can also apply — result confirmation is done during counselling.
Age
Age limit
There is no upper age limit for JEE Main 2027. Students born on any date can apply.
However, for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, age restrictions may apply during counselling as per institute rules.
Attempts
Number of attempts allowed
You can attempt JEE Main for 3 consecutive years from the year of passing Class 12.
Example: If you passed in 2025, you can appear in 2025, 2026, and 2027. Each year has 2 sessions, so maximum 6 attempts total.
Diploma holders
Eligibility for diploma holders
Diploma holders cannot appear for JEE Main Paper 1. They must apply through state-level lateral entry exams for direct admission to 2nd year of B.Tech.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Can I give JEE Main without Physics in Class 12?
No. Physics and Mathematics are mandatory subjects. Without them, you cannot appear for JEE Main.
Is there any age limit for JEE Main 2027?
No upper age limit for appearing in JEE Main. But some institutes have age restrictions during admissions.
Can I appear for JEE Main if I failed in Class 12?
No. You must have passed Class 12 or be appearing in the current year to be eligible.