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    JEE Main Exam Timing 2027: Shift Timings for Paper 1 & 2

    JEE Main Exam Timing 2027: Shift Timings for Paper 1 & 2

    Kanak MukhijaUpdated on 25 Oct 2026, 12:32 AM IST

    JEE Main Exam Timing 2027: Aspirants must be aware of the JEE Main 2027 exam timing to appear for their respective shifts without any last-minute confusion. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the JEE Mains exam timing 2027 on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The JEE Main BTech papers will be held from 9 AM to 12 Noon (IST) in the first shift and 3 PM to 6 PM (IST) in the second shift. The B.Arch. and B.Planning combined paper will be held from 9 AM to 12:30 PM (IST) and 3 PM to 6:30 PM (IST), respectively. The JEE Main entrance exam will be conducted in multiple shifts. Candidates should reach the examination centre well before the reporting time to complete security checks and verification. The JEE Main reporting time will be two hours before the exam starts. JEE (Main) 2027 Session 1 will be conducted on January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28, 2027, while Session 2 will be held on April 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, 2027.

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    JEE Main Exam Timing 2027: Shift Timings for Paper 1 & 2
    What Are the JEE Main 2027 Exam Timings?

    Candidates who have not verified their Aadhaar card during registration must reach the exam centre at least an hour in advance for verification. The verification before the exam includes various steps such as biometric and AI-assisted verification; hence, it is important for candidates to reach the exam centre before the reporting time. The complete details about the JEE Main exam timings 2027 are in this article.

    JEE Main 2027 Exam Schedule And Timings

    The NTA has announced the JEE Main 2027 dates on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can check the JEE Main exam schedule and timings 2027 in the table below. The JEE Main shift timing is the same for all exam days.

    JEE Main Exam Schedule 2027 (Session 1 and 2) 

    EventSession 1 DateSession 2 Date
    Online submission of application formOctober 24, 2026 to November 22, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)January 5, 2027 to February 3, 2027 (up to 11:50 PM)
    Last date for successful transaction of application feeNovember 22, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)February 3, 2027 (up to 11:50 PM)
    Submission of application form with late feeNovember 23, 2026 to November 26, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)February 4, 2027 to February 7, 2027 (up to 11:50 PM)
    Correction in particulars of online application formNovember 27, 2026 to November 29, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)February 8, 2027 to February 10, 2027 (up to 11:50 PM)
    City intimation slipDecember 30, 2026March 12, 2027
    Downloading of admit cardJanuary 13, 2027March 25, 2027
    Examination dates

    January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28 2027

    April 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 , 2027.

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    JEE Main 2027 Timetable

    ParticularsJEE Main Shift Timings

    JEE Main shift timing

    JEE Main Exam Duration

    First Shift

    Second Shif

    3 Hours (Paper 1, 2A, 2B)

    09.00 A.M. to 12.00 Noon (IST)

    03.00 P.M. to 06.00 P.M. (IST)

    3 Hours 30 Minutes (Paper 2A & 2B)

    09.00 A.M. to 12.30 P.M. (IST)

    03.00 P.M. to 06.30 P.M. (IST)

    Entry in the Examination Centre/ Hall/ Room, frisking, biometric registration/ record of manual attendance by Invigilator, document verification/ crosschecking of Admit Card, signature, and photo match to be completed by Invigilator, etc.

    07.00 A.M. to 08.30 A.M.

    01.00 P.M. to 02.30 P.M.

    Instructions by the Invigilator(s)

    08.30 A.M. to 08.50 A.M.

    02.30 P.M. to 02.50 P.M.

    Candidates log in to read instructions

    08.50 A.M.

    02.50 P.M.

    Test Commences

    09.00 A.M.

    03.00 P.M.

    Note – Compensatory time for PwD/PwBD candidates: 20 minutes for a one-hour examination will be given to those eligible for a Scribe.

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    JEE Main 2027 Exam Timings

    Events

    JEE Morning Shift Timings

    JEE Main Evening Shift Timings

    JEE Main shift timing B.E/B.Tech

    9:00 am to 12:00 pm

    3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

    JEE Main shift timing B.Arch

    9:00 am to 12:00 pm

    3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

    JEE Main Time for B.Plan

    09:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (IST)

    03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M. (IST)

    Timing of JEE Mains for both B.Arch and B.Plan

    09:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. (IST)

    03:00 P.M. to 06:30 P.M. (IST)

    JEE Main Exam Start Time

    9.00 am

    3.00 pm

    JEE Mains Paper Timing (Ending)

    12.00 pm

    6.00 pm

    JEE Main Exam Duration

    3 hours

    3 hours

    JEE Main Shift Timings 2027

    Timing of Examination for each session

    Duration of Examination

    JEE Main Shift 1 Timing

    JEE Main Shift 2 Timing

    For 03 Hours Paper

    09:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (IST)

    03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M. (IST)

    For 03 Hours 30 Minutes Paper

    09:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. (IST)

    03:00 P.M. to 06:30 P.M. (IST)

    JEE Main Shift Wise 2027

    Shift WisePaper 1(B.E/B.Tech)Paper 2A (B.Arch)Paper 2B (B.Planning)B.Arch & B. Planning) Both

    JEE Main Morning Shift Timing

    09:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (IST)

    09:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (IST)

    09:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (IST)

    09:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. (IST)

    JEE Main Afternoon Shift Timing

    03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M. (IST)

    03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M. (IST)

    03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M. (IST)

    03:00 P.M. to 06:30 P.M. (IST)

    JEE Main Evening Shift Timing Details

    Shift Wise

    Paper 1 (B. E/ B. Tech.)

    Paper 2A (B. Arch.)

    Paper 2B (B. Planning)

    B. Arch & B. Planning (Both)

    JEE Main Afternoon Shift Timing

    03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M. (IST)

    03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M. (IST)

    03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M. (IST)

    03:00 P.M. to 06:30 P.M. (IST)

    Timings for JEE Main first and second shifts

    Paper WiseFirst ShiftSecond Shift

    Paper 1 (B. E/ B. Tech.)

    09:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (IST)

    09:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (IST)

    Paper 2A (B. Arch.)

    09:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (IST)

    09:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (IST)

    Paper 2B (B. Planning)

    09:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (IST)

    09:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (IST)

    B. Arch & B. Planning (Both)

    09:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. (IST)

    03:00 P.M. to 06:30 P.M. (IST)

    JEE Main 2027 Duration of Test

    The total time duration for Paper 1 (B.E. / B. Tech.) is given in the table below:

    PaperSubjectsTotal Time Duration



    For Non-PwD/PwBD Candidates

    *For PwD /PwBD Candidates (who are eligible for scribe)

    Paper 1 (B.E. / B. Tech.)

    Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics

    03 hours

    04 hours

    Total time duration for Paper 2A (B. Arch), Paper 2B (B. Planning) and Paper 2A (B. Arch) & Paper 2B (B. Planning) both are given in the table below:

    PaperSubjectsTotal Time Duration



    For Non-PwD/PwBD Candidates

    *For PwD /PwBD Candidates (who are eligible for scribe)

    Paper 2A (B. Arch)

    Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing Test

    03 hours

    04 hours

    Paper 2B (B. Planning)

    Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Planning Based Questions

    03 hours

    04 hours

    Paper 2A (B. Arch) and Paper 2B (B. Planning)

    Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Drawing Test, and Planning Based Questions

    03 hours 30 minutes

    04 hours 10 minutes

    Note – Compensatory time for PwD/PwBD Candidates of 20 minutes for a one-hour examination will be given to those who are eligible for Scribe.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the timing for the JEE Main morning shift?
    A:

    The timing for the JEE Main morning shift is as follows: The candidates are supposed to be inside the examination hall between 8.15 am and 8.30 am. The invigilator will check the admit cards from 8:30 am to 8:45 am. Instructions from the invigilator will be given between 8:45 am and 8:55 am. The exam for B.E/B.Tech candidates begin on 9:00 am.

    Q: How long is the JEE Main exam duration?
    A:

    The total time for JEE Main is 3 hours for the Paper 1 of B.Tech/B.E. course and 4 hours for PwD candidates in the JEE Main examination. The duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes for Paper 2A (B.Arch.) and Paper 2B (B.Planning). The exam is conducted online and consists of two sections: Section A- Multiple choice questions and Section B – Number based questions.

    Q: How many shifts in JEE Mains 2027?
    A:

    The National Testing Agency conducts the JEE Mains exam in two shifts. The JEE Main exam duration is same for papers 1 and 2. But half hour extra for Paper 2a and 2b combined.

    Q: What is the exam timing of JEE Mains?
    A:

    The JEE Main shift timing is 9 AM to 12 PM, for shift 1 while shift 2 timings are 3 PM to 6 PM.

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