JEE Main 2027 Registration: NRI Candidates Can Now Use Passport as ID Proof; Check Full Details

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has clarified that Non-Resident Indian (NRI) candidates can use their passports as valid identity proof while applying for JEE Main 2027.

The clarification has been issued following a query posted by a candidate on the official X account of NTA asking whether the passport can be used as a proof of identity in case of lack of any other ID proof like Aadhaar card, PAN card, or Indian driving license.

According to the NTA clarification, NRI candidates can present their passport as proof of identity while applying for JEE Main 2027. The NTA has also suggested that candidates who apply anew should check the public notice issued by the agency on 28th and 30th October 2026.

JEE Main 2027: NTA Clarifies ID Proof Rules for NRI Candidates

NTA issued the clarifications from its official X handle in response to the question asked by one of the candidates regarding the ID cards that may be accepted at the time of filling out the application form for JEE Main 2027.

The candidate was asking whether passport can be used as an identity card in the absence of Aadhaar card, PAN card, or driver’s license.

NTA made it clear in its reply that passport is one of the accepted identity proofs among others for the candidates falling in the category of NRIs who are applying for JEE Main 2027.

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.

— National Testing Agency (@NTA_Exams) November 3, 2026

JEE Main 2027: Important Points for NRI Candidates

JEE Main 2027 aspirants who fall under the category of NRI need to consider the following:

• Passport is acceptable as an identification document among NRI candidates.
• This identification document may be accepted where the candidate does not have an Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or Indian Driving Licence.
• Aspirants filling new applications should look up NTA announcements dated 28 October and 30 October, 2026.
• Candidates must fill in their information carefully based on NTA document requirements.

Candidates aspiring to seek admission into Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) would also be required to meet the requirements of JEE Advanced as per the eligibility criteria provided.

More information about JEE Main 2027 application process can be found on the official website of JEE Main at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

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