The National Testing Agency (NTA) has allowed Non-Resident Indian (NRI) candidates to use their passports as valid identity proof while registering for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027. The clarification will help candidates who do not have an Aadhaar card, PAN card or driving licence complete their application process.The agency confirmed the decision while responding to a candidate’s query on its official X account. The candidate had asked whether NRIs without the commonly used identity documents could use their passports to register for the examination.In response, NTA clarified that passports can be used as valid identity proof during registration. This is expected to make the application process easier for NRI candidates who face difficulties with identity verification.

JEE Main 2027 Session 1: Registration dates

The registration process for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 began on October 24. Interested candidates can submit their application forms through the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.The last date to apply without a late fee is November 22, 2026. Candidates who miss this deadline can still submit their forms with a late fee between November 23 and November 26.NTA will also open the application correction window from November 27 to November 29. Candidates will be able to make changes to their application forms during this period, as per the permitted fields mentioned in the official notification.

JEE Main 2027 Session 1: Exam dates

NTA will conduct the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 examination on January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28.Candidates are advised to complete their registration before the deadline and carefully check all the details entered in the application form. They should also download and save the confirmation page after submitting the form successfully.For further updates and examination-related information, candidates can visit the official JEE Main website.