NTA introduces a dedicated registration facility for overseas Indian applicants; November 22 is the deadline for regular applications
Non-Resident Indian (NRI) candidates without an Aadhaar card can now register for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027 using a valid Indian passport, following a clarification issued by the National Testing Agency (NTA)
The facility is available for candidates applying for the January 2027 session and is intended to simplify the application process for eligible overseas Indians who do not possess an Aadhaar number.
According to the NTA’s latest update, applicants must select the specific option titled ‘Apply through the NRI (Having No Aadhaar)’ on the official JEE Main website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. They can then proceed with their registration using their valid Indian passport.
The clarification comes as registrations for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 are underway. The application process began on October 24, 2026, and the deadline for submitting forms without a late fee is November 22, up to 11.50 pm.
Candidates who miss the regular deadline can submit applications with a late fee between November 23 and November 26. The application correction window is scheduled for November 27 to 29.
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The NTA has scheduled JEE Main 2027 Session 1 examinations for January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28.
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The examination will be conducted in two shifts, beginning at 9 am and 3 pm. Papers for B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Planning will generally have a duration of three hours
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Candidates appearing for both B.Arch and B.Planning papers will get three hours and 30 minutes
The Aadhaar-free registration facility is particularly relevant for Indian citizens living overseas who may not have an Aadhaar card but wish to appear for the engineering entrance examination in India.
NRI applicants are advised to check the official NTA website for registration instructions and examination-related updates before submitting their applications.
