NTA will release the JEE Main registration fee 2027 for all the categories. General male candidates applying for a single paper in JEE Main 2027 must pay INR 1,000, while general female candidates must pay INR 800. The JEE Main fee 2027 is non-refundable under any circumstances.
JEE Main fee can be paid online through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI. For candidates appearing for the JEE Main 2027 exam centres outside India, the registration fee has also been increased. General category candidates applying for a single paper are required to pay INR 5000.
JEE Main Registration Fee Dates 2027
The table below shows the JEE Main fee tentative dates for JEE Main 2027:-
| Event | Session 1 | Session 2 |
| Last date to payJEE Main Registration Fee | November 2026 | February 2027 |
| JEE Main Fee for form correction | December 2026 | February 2027 |
What is the Application Fee for the JEE Main exam?
JEE Main fee 2027 varies by category & centre. The article below explains the JEE Main registration fee in detail.
JEE Main Application fee for male candidates is as follows:-
| Papers Selected | Category (Male) | Centres in India (INR ) | Centres Outside India (INR ) |
| Paper 1 OR Paper 2A OR Paper 2B | General | 1000 | 5000 |
| Gen‑EWS / OBC‑NCL | 900 | 4500 | |
| SC / ST / PwD / PwBD | 500 | 2500 | |
| Paper 1 & Paper 2A OR Paper 1 & Paper 2B OR Paper 1, Paper 2A & Paper 2B OR Paper 2A & Paper 2B | General / Gen‑EWS / OBC‑NCL | 2000 | 10000 |
| SC / ST / PwD / PwBD | 1000 | 5000 |
JEE Main Application fee for female & third gender candidates is as follows:-
| Papers Selected | Category | Type of Candidate | Centres in India (INR ) | Centres Outside India (INR ) |
| Paper 1 OR Paper 2A OR Paper 2B | General | Female | 800 | 4000 |
| Gen‑EWS / OBC‑NCL | Female | 800 | 4000 | |
| SC / ST / PwD / PwBD | Female | 500 | 2500 | |
| SC / ST / PwD / PwBD | Third Gender | 500 | 3000 | |
| Paper 1 & Paper 2A OR Paper 1 & Paper 2B OR Paper 1, Paper 2A & Paper 2B OR Paper 2A & Paper 2B | General / Gen‑EWS / OBC‑NCL | Female | 1600 | 8000 |
| SC / ST / PwD / PwBD | Female | 1000 | 5000 | |
| SC / ST / PwD / PwBD | Third Gender | 1000 | 5000 |
How can I pay the JEE Main Registration Charges Online?
JEE Main fee can be paid in online mode only. Applicants applying for JEE Main session 1 must pay the application fee within the given time. Candidates who wish to apply for JEE Main Session 2 must apply again and pay the fee within the given period.
Once the JEE Main Application Process begins, candidates must follow the steps mentioned below to pay the JEE Main fee:-
- Step 1: Enter personal details, contact details, and create a password.
- Step 2: Fill out the complete application form by providing personal details, choosing Paper, exam centre choices, educational qualification details and uploading the images and documents.
- Step 3: Pay the JEE Main fees.
- Once the application form is completed, click on Pay examination fee.
- This will redirect you to the fee payment section.
- Select the payment gateway mode from the options available
- Make a payment and take a printout of the confirmation page.
How to Check JEE Main Fee Payment Status?
To check your JEE Main fee payment status, follow these steps:
- Visit the official NTA JEE Main website (jeemain.nta.nic.in).
- Click on “Check Application Status / Payment Status.”
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth.
- Submit the details.
- Your fee payment status will be displayed on the screen.
If the JEE Main fee payment status is not “Ok” or the confirmation page of the online application is not generated, applicants must contact the helpline number or email the concerned bank/ payment gateway Integrator.
FAQs
Ans. The JEE Main fee can be paid through Net Banking, Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and UPI. Any processing charges and GST are charged by the bank or payment gateway and must be paid by the candidate separately, in addition to the exam fee.
Ans. JEE Main fee can be paid through the official website only, i.e. https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/.
Authorities do not accept exam fee by third-party websites or any apps; they are scammers.
Ans. Yes, Applicants can use mobile apps that support UPI or digital wallets to pay JEE Main registration fees, but only through the official payment process.
When paying the JEE Main fees through the official website, the payment gateway provides multiple online payment options, including
UPI: Apps like Google Pay, Paytm UPI, Phonepe, BHIM UPI, Amazon Pay UPI, etc.
Ans. Yes. Reserved category & third gender candidates are eligible for a reduced application fee when applying for JEE Main.
Ans. Yes, you can use a credit card to pay the JEE Main application fee. Select credit card as your payment option. Enter your card details (card number, expiry date, CVV) and complete the payment.
Once successful, a payment confirmation receipt will be generated. Take a printout and keep it for future reference.
Ans. After paying the JEE Main fee, you can download or print the receipt immediately from the confirmation page or later by logging into your account on jeemain.nta.nic.in
Ans. JEE Main application fee for the General category is:
For a single paper (B.E./B.Tech or B.Arch or B.Planning):
Exam centre in India: INR 1,000 (male), INR 800 (female)
Exam centre outside India: INR 5,000 (male), INR 4,000 (female)
For two or more papers:
Exam centre in India: INR 2,000 (male), INR 1,600 (female)
Exam centre outside India: INR 10,000 (male), INR 8,000 (female)