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NTA opens Aadhaar-free JEE Main registration for NRI candidates
The Story in Brief
The National Testing Agency has introduced a separate registration option for NRI candidates applying for JEE Main 2027 Session 1, allowing those without an Aadhaar card to use a valid Indian passport instead. Candidates can select the 'Apply through the NRI (Having No Aadhaar)' option on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in to proceed.
The move follows concerns raised by NRI applicants who faced difficulties without commonly used Indian identity documents. As of November 10, 5,72,416 candidates have registered for Session 1, with 4,30,382 having submitted forms and 4,07,664 having paid the fee. The registration window remains open until November 22, 2026, without a late fee. Late registration runs from November 23 to 26 with an additional fee, and the correction facility will be available from November 27 to 29. The examination is scheduled for January 20 to 24 and 28, 2027.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The dedicated registration route addresses a specific hurdle for NRI candidates, who previously had no clear alternative to the Aadhaar requirement. The timing ensures that applicants without the card can still meet the November 22 deadline without a late fee. NTA’s move resolves the ambiguity its own earlier X response had only partly addressed, but the correction window remains tight, running from November 27 to 29 only. The key number to watch is whether the current 5.72 lakh registered candidates grows significantly before the November 22 cut-off.
Source: deccanherald.com
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