JEE Main 2027: NTA Allows NRI Candidates to Use Passport as ID Proof

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has provided an important clarification for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) candidates preparing to appear for JEE Main 2027 Session 1. Applicants who do not have commonly used identity documents such as an Aadhaar card, PAN card or driving licence can now use their passport as identity proof while completing the online registration process.

The clarification has brought relief to NRI students who were facing difficulties during registration. The application process started on 24 October 2026, and candidates can apply without a late fee until 22 November 2026.

This update is particularly useful for students living abroad who want to pursue engineering, architecture or planning courses in India. Identity verification is an important part of the examination application process, and the lack of a commonly used Indian identity document should not create unnecessary confusion for eligible NRI applicants.

Along with this clarification, candidates should also keep track of the registration deadline, late-fee period and examination dates to avoid missing any important step.

NTA clarified the passport facility while responding to a candidate's question on its official social media platform, X. The applicant wanted to know how to complete registration without an Aadhaar card, PAN card or driving licence. In response, the agency confirmed that a passport could be used to complete the application process.

This provision is especially helpful for NRI candidates who may not have the identity documents commonly used by applicants residing in India. Candidates should enter their passport details carefully and ensure that the information matches their official documents. They should also read the registration instructions issued by NTA before submitting the form.

The JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application process began on 24 October 2026. The important dates announced by NTA are:

• Online registration started: 24 October 2026

• Last date to apply without a late fee: 22 November 2026

• Application with late fee: 23 November to 26 November 2026

• Application correction window: 27 November to 29 November 2026

• JEE Main Session 1 examination: 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027

Candidates who miss the regular application deadline will get an additional opportunity to submit their forms between 23 and 26 November by paying the prescribed late fee. The correction facility will subsequently allow applicants to make changes in permitted fields between 27 and 29 November.

JEE Main 2027 Session 1 will be conducted for admission to undergraduate engineering, architecture and planning programmes. Candidates can appear for the relevant papers according to the course they wish to pursue. The examination will be held in multiple shifts across the scheduled dates.

NRI applicants should visit the official JEE Main website at jeemain.nta.nic.in and select the Session 1 registration link. They must complete the registration, provide their personal and academic details, use their passport information for identity verification where applicable, upload the required documents and pay the examination fee.

After submitting the application, candidates should download and save the confirmation page. Keeping the application number and login details safe will also help them access future examination updates. Applicants should regularly check the official website for announcements about the examination city slip, admit card and other instructions.

With the passport clarification, NTA has addressed an important registration concern for NRI candidates. Applicants should complete the process within the prescribed dates and carefully follow the latest official instructions.

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