JEE Main 2027: NRI candidates without Aadhaar can apply with an Indian passport

Non-resident Indian (NRI) students who do not have an Aadhaar number can now apply for the first session of JEE Main 2027 with a valid Indian passport. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has added a separate option for them.

The last day to apply for the session is 22 November 2026, Amar Ujala reported.

Who it helps

JEE Main is the entrance test for the National Institutes of Technology and other engineering colleges, and the first step towards the IITs. Many Indian families living abroad do not have Aadhaar, the 12-digit identity number, which the registration form otherwise asks for.

The new option is only for NRI candidates who have a valid Indian passport but no Aadhaar. All other candidates must register in the usual way.

How to apply

• Go to the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
• Open the registration link for JEE Main 2027 session 1.
• Choose the option “Apply through the NRI (Having No Aadhaar)”.
• Fill in the passport details and the rest of the form, and check them before submitting.

What’s next

Applications close on 22 November. The NTA will announce the exam city slips and admit cards for the January session on its website.