NTA Advises DigiLocker Re-KYC and Class 10 Detail Matching Before Registration

• Photograph: Recent colour/B&W, 80% face coverage, white background, no caps/goggles, ears visible
• Signature: Blue/black ink on white paper, clearly scanned; no capitalised block letters
• Class 10 Certificate/Marksheet: Scanned copy
• Disability/UDID Certificate: Scanned copy (if applicable)
• Physical Limitation Certificate: Scanned copy (if applicable)
• Non-Indian Passport: Scanned copy (for foreign nationals, including OCI)

Physics: Modern Physics, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Thermodynamics

Chemistry: Chemical Bonding, GOC, Coordination Compounds, Physical Chemistry

Mathematics: Integral & Differential Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, Matrices, Vector Algebra

DigiLocker may store outdated Aadhaar data even if your Aadhaar is linked there. Recent changes—name spelling, address, or phone number—won't reflect until you re-sync. If DigiLocker shows old details while NTA checks current ones, errors occur. Re-KYC simply fetches a fresh Aadhaar copy from UIDAI.

Tailor your revision to your remaining time and preparation level. Focus on:

• Formulas and short notes
• Previous-year questions
• Weak/missed concepts
• Timed mock tests
• Post-test mistake review

Give time to all three subjects—don't get stuck on one tough chapter.

There is no ideal number for everyone. It depends on your accuracy, your preparation and the marking scheme. In mock tests, track the questions you attempt, get right, get wrong and leave blank, plus the time you spend on hard questions. Attempting more doesn’t always raise your score, so use the analysis to find the balance of speed and accuracy that suits you.

Plan your time so you can finish without rushing:

• Start with questions you know well.
• Don’t spend too long on one hard problem.
• Move on when you’re stuck, and mark it to return to.
• Keep a few minutes at the end to review.

Test this plan in mock exams and adjust it to your strengths.

Choose your exam cities carefully in the application form:

• Check which cities the portal offers.
• Consider travel distance and transport.
• Enter your choices in the order the form asks for.
• Read the official instructions on exam cities.

A preferred city does not guarantee allotment. NTA decides the final centre based on availability.

A mismatch between your live photo and your other photo may need attention. To reduce the chance of this:

• Use a recent, clear photograph.
• Capture the live photo in good lighting.
• Remove anything covering your face, such as a mask, cap or heavy shadow.
• Follow the portal’s on-screen instructions.
• Contact the official helpdesk if the problem continues.

Don’t try to bypass identity verification or submit inaccurate information.

A live photograph is mandatory in the JEE Main 2027 application form, and it is separate from the photo you upload. If the live capture doesn’t work:

• Allow camera access for your browser or app.
• Use even, adequate lighting, and keep your face clearly inside the frame.
• Check your internet connection.
• Close other apps that may be using the camera.
• If it still fails, follow NTA’s official advisory. An uploaded photo can’t replace the live photo.

A wrongly formatted photograph can stop you from completing registration. To fix it:

• Check the prescribed file format and size.
• Use a clear image in which your face is visible.
• Match the dimensions given on the portal.
• Don’t keep re-uploading the same file after an error. Fix the problem first.
• Read the official instructions before trying again.
• Don’t edit the image in ways NTA prohibits.

Apply for JEE Main 2027 only through the official NTA website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Before you start, keep these ready:

• A valid mobile number and email ID
• Identity and academic details
• Your photograph and signature in the prescribed format
• A payment method for the application fee

Check every detail before submitting, then download the confirmation page.

• Name mismatch: enter your name exactly as on your documents.
• Wrong contact details: use a valid mobile number and email ID, since updates and OTPs go there.
• Wrong file format or size: follow the format and size limits for each upload.
• Wrong category or PwD details: check these before submitting, as they affect fee and reservation.
• Unchecked fee payment: confirm the payment status before closing the form.
• Waiting for the last date: apply early to avoid portal slowdowns.
• Not saving the confirmation page: download and save it.

Candidates who have successfully submitted the JEE Main 2027 application should retain their application details and monitor the official website for subsequent announcements.

After submission, candidates should:

1. Save the confirmation page.
2. Keep the application number and login credentials secure.
3. Check official notices about corrections, city information, and admit cards.
4. Review any communication from the examination authority.
5. Continue preparing according to the announced examination schedule.

Candidates should verify the status of their JEE Main 2027 application after completing the registration and payment process. A generated application number alone may not establish that every required stage is complete.

1. Log in through the official examination portal.
2. Check the application status.
3. Verify that the fee payment is recorded.
4. Look for the confirmation page.
5. Retain a copy of the submitted application.

Candidates filling out the JEE Main 2027 application form should avoid common errors that may delay submission or create problems later.

• Do not enter inaccurate personal or academic details.
• Do not upload a photograph or signature that fails the prescribed specifications.
• Do not ignore OTP verification or payment errors.
• Do not assume that every application field can be corrected later.
• Do not wait until the deadline to begin registration.

The last date to apply for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 without a late fee is November 22, 2026, up to 11:50 PM. Candidates should complete these steps before then: 

• Register as a new candidate and save the application number and password.
• Fill in the personal, academic, and contact details accurately. The form fetches the name, date of birth, photo, and address directly from Aadhaar.
• Upload the live photograph and keep the required documents ready, including the signature and Class 10 marksheet. 
• Select the exam paper and city preferences.
• Pay the application fee by credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI before the deadline.
• Check the application status and download the confirmation page.

The late window runs from November 23 to 26 with an additional fee of ₹500, but candidates should not wait for it. These dates come from the NTA notice as reported by third-party sites, so check jeemain.nta.nic.in for the final schedule.

Registration for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 closes on November 22, 2026, at 11:50 PM. Candidates who miss it can apply from November 23 to 26, 2026, by paying an additional late fee of ₹500. 

The last date to apply for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 without a late fee is November 22, 2026. Key dates:

• Registration began on October 24, 2026. 
• The last date to submit the form without a late fee is November 22, 2026, up to 11:50 PM. 
• The application fee must also be paid by November 22, 2026, up to 11:50 PM.
• The late application window is November 23 to 26, 2026, with an additional fee of ₹500.
• The application correction window is November 27 to 29, 2026. 
• The Session 1 exam will be held on January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28, 2027.

• Log in to jeemain.nta.nic.in with your application number and password.
• Check whether the application status shows the payment as successful.
• Look for the option to download the confirmation page, and save the payment receipt and transaction ID.
• Confirmation may not show immediately because of gateway or server delays, and it usually updates within 24 to 48 hours. 
• In 2026, candidates whose confirmation page wasn’t generated after payment were asked to contact the helpline or email of the concerned bank or payment gateway. jeecounselling
• If the problem continues, contact the NTA helpdesk with the application number, transaction ID, and payment proof.

These steps are based on the 2026 bulletin and candidate guides, and the 24 to 48 hour window is not an official figure. Check the 2027 bulletin on jeemain.nta.nic.in for the gateway contacts and help procedure.

• The 2027 application form fetches the name, date of birth, photo, and address directly from Aadhaar, so check that these details are correct. 
• Check the house number, locality, district, state, and PIN code.
• Review the present and permanent address fields separately.
• Make sure the contact information is accurate.
• Do not enter incomplete or guessed details just to move to the next section.
• The exam cities shown on the portal depend on the address entered in the form, so a wrong address can affect city selection. 
• Permanent and present addresses can’t be changed in the correction window, so get them right the first time.
  
  The no-correction rule for addresses comes from the 2026 correction window. Check the 2027 notice on jeemain.nta.nic.in for any changes.

• Candidates can change their exam city only during the official correction window, and not freely at any time.
• The Session 1 correction window is expected in December 2026, and the exam city and language medium are among the details that can be changed.
• City changes are allowed based on the candidate’s permanent and present addresses. 
• NTA is not bound to follow the choices given by the candidate, so the allotted city can still differ. 
• Changing the city to one outside India may need an additional fee.
• Review every selected city before submitting the form.
• Check the city intimation slip and admit card for the final centre details.

• Candidates choose exam cities in order of preference while filling in the application form.
• The portal shows only nearby cities that match the address entered in the form. 
• NTA allots one centre out of the four choices given by the candidate. 
• Prefer cities that are easy to reach, and put the most practical choice first.
• Review the selection before submitting the form.
• A first choice is not guaranteed. Centres are allotted based on the preferences filled in and the availability of seats.
• NTA can merge cities with few candidates, so the final city may differ from the choices listed.
• Check the city intimation slip when it is released, and use the admit card for the final centre details.

• A file that exceeds the portal’s size limit may fail to upload during JEE Main 2027 registration.
• Check the size limit shown in the official instructions.
• Compress or resize the file with a trusted tool.
• Make sure the text stays readable.
• Save the file in an accepted format.
• Open the new file to check it before uploading.

• Check the file requirements first if the signature upload fails during JEE Main 2027 registration.
• Format: JPG/JPEG.
• File size: 10 KB to 100 KB. 
• Dimensions: 3.5 cm × 1.5 cm. 
• The scan should be clear, not cropped or blurred.
• Follow the background and appearance instructions on the portal.
• Confirm that the upload succeeded before moving on.

If the portal rejects the uploaded photograph, candidates should first check the file format, size and dimensions. NTA’s guidelines call for a JPG/JPEG file with a size of 3.5 × 4.5 cm. The photograph should be clear, with the face visible, and not blurry, cropped or heavily edited. The uploaded photo and the live photo are separate steps. In 2026, candidates captured a live photo and then also uploaded a scanned recent passport-size photograph, so check the requirements for both. After replacing a rejected file, confirm that the upload went through before moving on.