JEE Main 2027: NRI candidates can now use passport for identification

Relief has come for Indian-origin candidates residing abroad who are registering for JEE Main 2027 Session-1 and do not have an Aadhaar card, PAN card, or driving license available. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has now permitted such NRI candidates to use a passport as proof of identity. This decision will be of great help to students who were facing difficulties in the online application process due to the lack of identity documents.

According to a report by Amer Ujala, this clarification was made when a user on the social media platform 'X' (formerly Twitter) asked NTA a question. The user asked how an NRI candidate could register for JEE Main if they did not have any of the documents—Aadhaar card, PAN card, or driving license. Is it possible to apply through a passport? In response to this question, NTA clarified, "You can now use a passport to complete the application process."

According to an NDTV report, NTA has made this clarification for NRI candidates who are currently filling out online applications for JEE Main 2027 Session-1. The agency also advised the candidate to refer to the public notices issued on 28 and 30 October for more information. NTA informed the candidate that if they need to submit a new application form, they can view the public notices available at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The registration process for JEE Main 2027 Session-1 has started from 24 October and will continue until 22 November, 2026. Candidates can submit their applications through the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. According to NTA, the facility to submit applications and pay the examination fee will remain open until 11:50 PM on the respective closing date.

During the application process, candidates need to follow some important steps. After completing registration, candidates should ensure that their application has been successfully submitted. They should check their application status, verify fee payment details, and finally download the confirmation page. Candidates should regularly visit the official JEE Main website for the latest announcements and updates related to the examination.

Guidelines regarding the registration process were issued by NTA on 28 October 2026. In these guidelines, candidates were advised to log in through their DigiLocker, JanParichay, or e-Pramaan accounts and perform re-KYC through DigiLocker. It is mandatory to keep the name and date of birth in the application as per the Class 10 certificate or marksheet.

Subsequently, in the notice dated 30 October 2026, NTA allowed candidates who had previously applied and whose application number had been generated or who had paid the examination fee to submit a new application form. This notice has given special instructions to NRI candidates to pay close attention to the details recorded in their passports while applying. If any discrepancy is found between the identity information and the details written in the application form, difficulties may arise in the application process. In case of any technical problem or doubt regarding the use of a passport, candidates can contact the NTA helpline.

The steps to complete the application process include online registration, uploading documents, and paying the fee. NRI candidates should verify the accuracy of all details recorded in the passport during registration so that no problems arise in the future.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is an organization of the Government of India that organizes and conducts various national-level entrance examinations. It is responsible for conducting important examinations such as JEE Main and strives to streamline the examination process for candidates.