NTA has published its 2027 exam calendar confirming Session 1 dates — a change from previous years, where dates typically followed registration rather than preceding it. This gives aspirants a rare head start on planning, though the registration window itself is still awaited and not expected to open before the last week of October. Students should use this gap to keep identity documents, photographs and category certificates ready rather than waiting for the form to appear. Key dates: ● Session 1 exam dates (confirmed): 22–24 & 28–30 January 2027 ● Registration (expected): last week of October 2026 ● Notification/Information Bulletin (expected): late September – October 2026 Portal: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/