The National Testing Agency (NTA) has allowed Non-Resident Indian (NRI) candidates to use their passports as identity proof while registering for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027 Session 1. The clarification came after an NRI candidate asked the agency how applicants without an Aadhaar card, PAN card or driving licence could complete the registration process.
Responding to the query on its official X account, NTA confirmed that candidates can use their passports to complete the application process. The clarification specifically addresses NRI candidates who do not have the other identity documents.
The JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration process began on October 24. Candidates can submit their application forms through the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, until November 22, 2026.
According to NTA, the application and fee payment facility will remain open until 11:50 PM on the respective closing dates.
NRI candidates can follow these steps to complete their application:
NTA confirmed the passport facility while responding to a candidate's query on its official X account.
The candidate had asked whether an NRI applicant without an Aadhaar card, PAN card or driving licence could register using a passport.
Responding to the query, NTA said, "You can now use passport to complete the application process. In case you need to submit fresh application then you may refer to public notice dated 28th and 30th October at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Dear candidate, You can now use passport to complete the application process. In case you need to submit fresh application then you may refer to public notice dated 28th and 30th October at https://t.co/BVhxuC0BBE.
The agency also referred the candidate to its public notices dated October 28 and 30 for further information.
After completing the registration process, candidates should check whether their applications have been successfully submitted. They should also follow these steps:
Candidates should regularly visit the official JEE Main website for the latest announcements and examination-related updates.
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