JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application form has been made available at jeemain.nta.nic.in. During the registration process, candidates need to select four preferred exam cities in order of priority. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will assign the examination centre in one of the cities chosen by the candidate in the application form.
JEE Main 2027 registration window for Session 1 will remain open until November 22 without any additional charge. Candidates who are unable to apply within the regular deadline can submit their forms from November 23 to 26, 2026, by paying an additional late fee of INR 500. The extended registration period offers another opportunity to complete the application process.
Several changes have been made to the JEE Main 2027 exam city list, with some locations removed and three new cities included. Candidates intending to register for JEE Main 2027 are advised to review the revised list of examination cities before submitting their application form.
JEE Main 2027: Cities Removed from the Exam City List
The following exam cities have been removed from the JEE Main 2027 exam city list as per the latest revisions announced by NTA.
Cities Removed in India
| State | Cities Removed |
| Andhra Pradesh | Adoni, Tadpatri |
| Haryana | Hisar |
| Karnataka | Ballari, Chikkaballapur |
| Madhya Pradesh | Khandwa |
| Odisha | Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara |
| Telangana | Suryapet |
| West Bengal | Asansol |
Cities Removed Outside India
| Country/Region | City Removed |
| Singapore | Singapore |
| Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur |
| Nigeria | Lagos |
| Indonesia | West Java |
| United States | Washington, DC |
| Germany | Munich |
Candidates applying for JEE Main 2027 should carefully review the updated exam city list before selecting their preferred examination centres during the application process.
JEE Main 2027 New Exam Cities Added
NTA has introduced three new exam cities in the JEE Main 2027 exam city list to expand test centre accessibility for candidates.
| State | Newly Added Exam City |
| Odisha | Kalahandi |
| Odisha | Sundargarh |
| Punjab | Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar |
Important Update: Sundargarh has been assigned the city code OR14, which was previously allotted to Kendrapara, a city that has been removed from the JEE Main exam city list for 2027.
JEE Main Exam Cities 2027 vs 2026: Key Changes
The proposed JEE Main 2027 exam city list shows a reduction of 13 entries compared with the 2026 list. The comparison below highlights the changes in the number of examination cities in India and abroad.
| Particulars | JEE Main 2026 | JEE Main 2027 |
| Exam Cities in India | 308 | 301 |
| Exam Cities Outside India | 15 | 9 |
| Total Exam City | 323 | 310 |
Candidates planning to appear for JEE Main 2027 should review the revised examination city list before filling out their application forms. If their preferred examination city is no longer available, they should consider selecting an alternative from the available options.
FAQs – JEE Main 2027 Exam Centres Revised
Ques: What are the major changes in the JEE Main 2027 exam city list?
Ans: The reported changes to the JEE Main 2027 exam city list include the removal of 13 cities and the addition of three new locations. These revisions may affect candidates who planned to select a particular examination city while submitting their application forms. Applicants should check the latest official National Testing Agency (NTA) notification to understand which locations have been removed or added.
Ques: Why has the NTA revised the JEE Main 2027 examination city list?
Ans: The NTA may revise examination city options to accommodate administrative requirements, examination infrastructure, candidate distribution, and logistical considerations. However, the specific reasons behind the reported changes should not be assumed unless the authority provides an official explanation. Candidates should refer to the latest NTA announcement for confirmed details about the revised list.
Ques: How many examination cities will be available for JEE Main 2027?
Ans: The number of examination cities available for JEE Main 2027 should be confirmed through the official information bulletin released by the NTA. According to the figures provided for comparison, the 2027 list contains 301 examination cities in India and nine locations outside India, making a total of 310 city entries. Candidates should verify these figures before relying on them for application planning.
