Entrance Exam Dates & Registration Schedule 2027

National Technical Entrance Exams: JEE Main & Advanced 2027 Timeline

National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts JEE Main in two computer-based sessions. Session 1 registrations typically open in November 2026 with exams conducted in the final two weeks of January 2027. Session 2 registration commences in February 2027 with examinations scheduled across the first two weeks of April 2027. Candidates qualifying among the top 2,50,000 All-India ranks become eligible to register for JEE Advanced in late April 2027 for IIT admissions.

Class 12th Board Examination Time Table 2027

Class 12 board marks remain a critical eligibility criteria (minimum 45% aggregate in PCM for general, 40% for reserved categories in technical programmes). Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB Class 12) exams take place in early February 2027. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE Class 12) exams run from mid-February to early April 2027. Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board) and Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) examinations run concurrently from late February to late March 2027.

Management & Computer Applications: CMAT, CAT, MAT & NIMCET Schedule

For MBA and PGDM admissions, Common Management Admission Test (CMAT 2027) is conducted by NTA in April/May 2027. Management Aptitude Test (MAT 2027) offers multiple CBT, PBT, and IBT windows across December, February, and May. For MCA aspirants, NIMCET 2027 (for NITs and premier autonomous colleges) is scheduled in June 2027. CUET PG 2027 runs in March 2027 for central and participating state universities.

State Engineering CETs: MHT CET, UPTAC, WBJEE & COMEDK 2027

State engineering entrance examinations offer crucial backup seats: West Bengal JEE (WBJEE 2027) in late April 2027, Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET 2027) in mid-April to early May 2027, and COMEDK UGET (Karnataka) in May 2027. In Madhya Pradesh (MP DTE) and Uttar Pradesh (AKTU UPTAC), centralized engineering allotments rely directly on JEE Main scores, eliminating the requirement for separate state-level engineering test registrations.

Application Checklist & Mandatory Documentation for 2027 Registrations

To complete national and state entrance registrations without rejection: keep your Aadhaar card linked with active mobile number, scanned recent passport photograph (white background, 10KB–200KB), signature, Class 10 mark sheet for date of birth verification, and updated Category/EWS certificate issued on or after the specified financial year cutoff date.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will JEE Main 2027 Session 1 and Session 2 be conducted?

NTA conducts JEE Main 2027 Session 1 in the last two weeks of January 2027, and Session 2 in the first two weeks of April 2027. Registrations start in November 2026.

Is appearing in both JEE Main sessions compulsory?

No. Appearing in both sessions is optional. However, appearing in both allows NTA to consider your best score of the two sessions for final All-India ranking.

Does MP DTE conduct a separate state entrance test for B.Tech admission?

No. Madhya Pradesh DTE conducts centralized admission on the basis of JEE Main scores for Round 1, and Class 12 PCM merit for Round 2 and College Level Counselling (CLC).

What is the minimum Class 12 percentage required for JEE Main and MP DTE?

For NITs and IITs, 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST) in Class 12 or top 20 percentile is required. For MP state private colleges and universities, 45% in PCM (40% for reserved category) is the regulatory minimum.

When are Class 12 board results declared for CBSE and Bihar Board?

Bihar Board (BSEB) typically declares Class 12 results in late March. CBSE, UP Board, and MP Board declare their Class 12 examination results between early and mid-May.

When will CMAT 2027 application form be released for MBA aspirants?

NTA releases CMAT 2027 notification in February or March 2027, with the examination conducted in April or May 2027.

Can I apply for private engineering colleges in Greater Noida without JEE Main?

Yes. While 85% of seats in AKTU affiliated colleges go through UPTAC JEE counselling, approved private colleges admit students under the 15% institutional/management quota on Class 12 PCM merit.

How can I calculate what colleges I can get based on expected exam marks?

You can use the AdmissionCore 2027 College Predictor tool to enter your target percentile, rank, or Class 12 percentage and view Safe, Moderate, and Dream college matches.