JEE Main 2027: NTA Allows NRI Candidates To Use Passport As Valid ID Proof; Check Details | Education and Career News

Last Updated:November 05, 2026, 10:03 IST

NTA announced that NRI candidates can use their passports for identity verification during the JEE Main 2027 application process.

JEE Main 2027 registration details are available on the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. (Representative/File Photo)

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has clarified that Non-Resident Indian (NRI) candidates can use their passports as valid identity proof while applying for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027. The clarification came after a candidate raised a query on the agency’s official X account, stating that they did not have an Aadhaar card, PAN card or Indian driving licence.

Responding to the query, NTA confirmed that NRI candidates can use their passports for identity verification during the JEE Main 2027 application process. The agency also advised candidates submitting fresh applications to refer to its public notices dated October 28 and October 30, 2026.

The clarification is expected to help NRI applicants who may not possess the other commonly used Indian identity documents required during registration.

JEE Main 2027: NTA Clarifies Identity Proof Requirements for NRI Candidates

The clarification was shared through NTA’s official X account following a candidate’s query about the documents accepted for JEE Main 2027 registration.

The candidate had asked whether a passport could be used as identity proof in the absence of an Aadhaar card, PAN card or driving licence.

NTA responded that NRI candidates could use their passports for the application process. The agency also directed applicants to consult its earlier public notices for further instructions regarding fresh registrations.

Candidates should carefully read the applicable guidelines before submitting their application forms and ensure that the details entered match their identity documents.

JEE Main 2027: Registration Details

The NTA is conducting JEE Main 2027 in two sessions. The examination is held for admission to undergraduate engineering programmes at National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) and other participating institutions.

Candidates seeking admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) must also qualify for JEE Advanced, subject to the prescribed eligibility criteria.

For the latest application guidelines, candidates can visit the official JEE Main website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

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Can NRI candidates use their passports as identity proof for JEE Main 2027?

Yes, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has confirmed that Non-Resident Indian (NRI) candidates can use their passports as valid identity proof when applying for JEE Main 2027.

What prompted the NTA to clarify passport eligibility for JEE Main 2027?

The clarification was issued after an applicant raised a query on the agency’s official X account because they did not possess an Aadhaar card, PAN card, or Indian driving licence.

Where can candidates find instructions for submitting fresh applications for JEE Main 2027?

The NTA advised candidates submitting fresh applications to refer to its official public notices dated October 28 and October 30, 2026.

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