Most BTech aspirants apply to more than one entrance exam, and the four that students most often combine are JEE Main, MET, VITEEE and SRMJEEE. All four are open for the 2027 admission cycle. JEE Main Session 1 has the earliest deadline, 22 November 2026, followed by Session 2 on 3 February 2027. Applications for VITEEE close on 31 March 2027, SRMJEEE Phase 1 on 2 April 2027, and MET Phase 1 in March 2027.
The exams also differ in who can apply. JEE Main has no age limit but accepts only candidates who passed Class 12 in 2025 or 2026 or are appearing in 2027. VITEEE requires 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, with at least 50% in Mathematics, and SRMJEEE requires 60% in Physics, Mathematics and one more subject, along with a minimum age of 16 years and 6 months. This guide compares the application windows, exam dates, eligibility and fees of all four exams so that students can plan their applications without missing a deadline.
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JEE Main vs MET vs VITEEE vs SRMJEEE: Overview
The four exams serve different sets of institutions. JEE Main, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), is the national exam for admission to NITs, IIITs and other centrally funded technical institutes, and it is also the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced. MET, VITEEE and SRMJEEE are conducted by private universities for admission to their own BTech programmes: MET by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), VITEEE by Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), and SRMJEEE by SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST). Each is a computer-based test, and each is held in more than one session or phase.
| Particulars | JEE Main 2027 | MET 2027 | VITEEE 2027 | SRMJEEE 2027 |
| Conducting body | National Testing Agency (NTA) | Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) | Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) | SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) |
| Used for | NITs, IIITs, GFTIs; qualifying exam for JEE Advanced | BTech at MIT Manipal, MIT Bengaluru, SMIT Sikkim, Manipal University Jaipur and MAHE Dubai (one common application) | BTech at VIT campuses | BTech at SRMIST campuses |
| Sessions or phases | 2 sessions (January and April) | 2 phases (April and May) | Single window, multiple days | 2 phases (April and June) |
| Application opened | 24 October 2026 (Session 1) | October 2026 | 20 October 2026 | 30 October 2026 |
| Mode | Computer-based test | Computer-based test | Computer-based test | Computer-based test |
| Official website | jeemain.nta.nic.in | manipal.edu | viteee.vit.ac.in | srmist.edu.in |
Application Dates Comparison
The application windows overlap, but the deadlines are spread across four months. JEE Main closes first, with Session 1 registration ending on 22 November 2026 and a late-fee window running until 26 November. Session 2 registration opens on 5 January and closes on 3 February 2027. The three private university exams keep their forms open much longer: MET Phase 1 until March 2027, VITEEE until 31 March 2027 and SRMJEEE Phase 1 until 2 April 2027. A student planning to take all four should complete the JEE Main Session 1 form first.
| Exam | Application opens | Last date | Correction or late window |
| JEE Main Session 1 | 24 October 2026 | 22 November 2026 (11:50 pm) | Late fee: 23–26 November 2026; correction: 27–29 November 2026 |
| JEE Main Session 2 | 5 January 2027 | 3 February 2027 | Late fee: 4–7 February 2027; correction: 8–10 February 2027 |
| MET Phase 1 | October 2026 | 15 March 2027 (provisional) | — |
| MET Phase 2 | — | April 2027 (to be announced) | — |
| VITEEE | 20 October 2026 | 31 March 2027 | Form correction: April 2027 |
| SRMJEEE Phase 1 | 30 October 2026 | 2 April 2027 | — |
| SRMJEEE Phase 2 | 30 October 2026 | 4 June 2027 | — |
Exam Dates Comparison
The exam calendar runs from January to June 2027. JEE Main Session 1 is held on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January, and Session 2 from 2 to 7 April. MET Phase 1 is expected in April and Phase 2 in May. SRMJEEE Phase 1 falls on 17 and 18 April, and VITEEE is tentatively scheduled from 27 April to 2 May. SRMJEEE Phase 2 follows on 19 and 20 June. Based on the dates announced so far, the April exams do not clash: JEE Main Session 2 ends on 7 April, SRMJEEE Phase 1 is on 17–18 April, and VITEEE begins on 27 April. MET's April dates are yet to be announced.
| Exam | Exam dates | Admit card |
| JEE Main Session 1 | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027 | 13 January 2027 |
| JEE Main Session 2 | 2–7 April 2027 | 25 March 2027 |
| MET Phase 1 | April 2027 (tentative) | April 2027 |
| MET Phase 2 | May 2027 (tentative) | May 2027 |
| SRMJEEE Phase 1 | 17–18 April 2027 | To be announced |
| VITEEE | 27 April–2 May 2027 (tentative) | 25–30 April 2027 (tentative) |
| SRMJEEE Phase 2 | 19–20 June 2027 | To be announced |
Eligibility Comparison
The four exams share a basic requirement, Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, but differ on age, year of passing and minimum marks. JEE Main has no age limit and sets no minimum marks to appear; its year-of-passing rule limits eligibility to Class 12 candidates of 2025, 2026 and 2027. For admission to NITs, IIITs and GFTIs through JoSAA, however, candidates need 75% in Class 12 (65% for SC/ST) or a place in the top 20 percentile of their board. VITEEE, which also has no age limit, sets a 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with at least 50% in Mathematics, or 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology with at least 50% in Biology for the biology route. The aggregate is relaxed to 50% for SC/ST candidates and candidates from Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and the North-Eastern states. SRMJEEE, for SRMIST's own campuses, requires a 60% aggregate in Physics, Mathematics and one of Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Computer Science, Information Technology, Informatics Practices, Engineering Graphics or Botany and Zoology, and candidates must be at least 16 years and 6 months old on 31 July of the year of their Class 12 board exam. SRM University-AP and SRM University Delhi-NCR, Sonepat, publish their own eligibility rules.
| Criterion | JEE Main 2027 | MET 2027 | VITEEE 2027 | SRMJEEE 2027 |
| Qualifying exam | Class 12 or equivalent | Class 12 or equivalent | Class 12 or equivalent | Class 12 or equivalent |
| Year of passing | 2025, 2026 or appearing in 2027 | Passed or appearing in 2027 | 2025, 2026 or appearing in 2027 | Passed, or appearing in Class 12 in the current academic year |
| Subjects (BTech) | Not prescribed for appearing; set by the admitting institutes | Physics, Mathematics and English (all compulsory) with one of Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology or a technical vocational subject related to Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical or Mechanical streams | Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (MPCEA paper) for all B.Tech programmes; Physics, Chemistry and Biology (BPCEA paper) for specified programmes | Physics and Mathematics (both mandatory) with one of Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Computer Science, Information Technology, Informatics Practices, Engineering Graphics or Botany and Zoology |
| Minimum marks to appear | None | 50% aggregate in Physics, Mathematics and the optional subject | 60% in PCM with at least 50% in Mathematics, or 60% in PCB with at least 50% in Biology (50% aggregate for SC/ST, J&K, Ladakh and North-East candidates) | 60% aggregate in the three subjects; for Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering and Biomedical Engineering programmes, 60% in PCM, PMB, PCB or PCZ |
| Marks needed for admission | 75% in Class 12 (65% SC/ST) or top 20 percentile for NITs, IIITs and GFTIs (JoSAA rule) | As above | As above | As above |
| Age limit | None | Not specified | None stated in the 2027 prospectus | At least 16 years 6 months on 31 July of the year of the Class 12 board exam |
| Nationality | Indian nationals; separate provisions for OCI and foreign candidates | Indian nationals; separate categories for NRI and foreign candidates | Resident Indians, NRIs and OCI cardholders with an Indian address; foreign applicants apply through the international form | Resident Indians; NRI, PIO and OCI card holders apply through the international application form |
Year of passing and number of attempts
The year-of-passing rule matters most for students who have taken a gap year. Under JEE Main's rule, a candidate who passed Class 12 in 2025 can still appear in 2027, but this is the last year of eligibility; one who passed in 2026 has one more year after 2027. Candidates who passed Class 12 in 2024 or earlier cannot appear in JEE Main 2027. VITEEE follows the same three-year window of 2025, 2026 and 2027, and also requires the qualifying examination to be passed from a single board in a single academic year, through regular, full-time study with English as a subject.
| Passed Class 12 in | JEE Main 2027 | VITEEE 2027 |
| 2024 or earlier | Not eligible | Not eligible |
| 2025 | Eligible (final year) | Eligible |
| 2026 | Eligible | Eligible |
| Appearing in 2027 | Eligible | Eligible |
SRMJEEE subject rules for specific programmes
SRMIST allows some flexibility in subjects, with conditions. Students admitted to Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering or Biomedical Engineering programmes without Mathematics in Class 12 must take an additional four-credit Mathematics course in the first year, and students who did not study Chemistry at the +2 level take a bridge course in Chemistry in the first year. Students who completed Class 12 through NIOS must have completed Class 10 through regular schooling, or the other way round.
Application Fee Comparison
Fees for the three private university exams are fixed amounts, while JEE Main fees depend on category, gender and the papers chosen. For JEE Main Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) at centres in India, a General male candidate pays ₹1,000 per session, a General female candidate ₹800 and an SC, ST, PwD or third gender candidate ₹500. VITEEE charges ₹1,450 and MET ₹2,000 (an ₹800 application fee and a ₹1,200 entrance test fee, both non-refundable). A single MET application covers B.Tech admission at MIT Manipal, MIT Bengaluru, SMIT Sikkim, Manipal University Jaipur and MAHE Dubai. SRMJEEE charged ₹1,400 per phase in 2026; its 2027 fee will be confirmed on the application portal. On these figures, a General male candidate applying for both JEE Main sessions and all three private exams would pay about ₹6,850 in application fees.
| Exam | Application fee (centres in India) |
| JEE Main 2027, Paper 1 only (per session) | General male ₹1,000; General female ₹800; Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL male ₹900, female ₹800; SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/third gender ₹500 |
| JEE Main 2027, late fee | ₹500 extra, uniform for all categories |
| MET 2027 | ₹2,000 (₹800 application fee + ₹1,200 entrance test fee), non-refundable; Foreign USD 30; NRI, NRI Sponsored and OCI Foreign ₹2,500 |
| VITEEE 2027 | ₹1,450 (NRI applicants: USD 90); counselling fee ₹5,900 after results |
| SRMJEEE | ₹1,400 per phase in 2026; 2027 fee to be confirmed |
Which Exam Should You Take?
The four exams lead to different institutions, so the choice depends on where a student wants to study rather than on which exam is easier. JEE Main is essential for anyone aiming at NITs, IIITs, GFTIs or, through JEE Advanced, the IITs, and its two sessions give two chances with the better score counted. MET, VITEEE and SRMJEEE are the main routes into BTech at MAHE, VIT and SRMIST respectively. VIT admits Indian BTech students only through VITEEE, while MAHE and SRMIST may announce additional admission categories of their own. Because their deadlines and exam dates do not overlap with JEE Main, many students take all four.
| If you are aiming for… | Exam to take |
| NITs, IIITs and GFTIs | JEE Main |
| IITs | JEE Main (to qualify for JEE Advanced) |
| MIT Manipal, MIT Bengaluru, SMIT Sikkim, Manipal University Jaipur or MAHE Dubai | MET (one common B.Tech application) |
| VIT campuses | VITEEE |
| SRMIST campuses | SRMJEEE |
| More than one of these | All relevant exams; deadlines run from November 2026 to April 2027 |
Application Timeline for 2027 Aspirants
Putting the four schedules together gives a clear sequence for a student applying to all of them. The table orders each deadline and exam by date, from JEE Main Session 1 registration in November 2026 to SRMJEEE Phase 2 in June 2027.
| Month | What is due |
| November 2026 | JEE Main Session 1 form: last date 22 November (late fee until 26 November) |
| January 2027 | JEE Main Session 1 exam: 20–28 January; Session 2 registration opens 5 January |
| February 2027 | JEE Main Session 2 form: last date 3 February |
| March 2027 | MET Phase 1 form: last date 15 March (provisional); VITEEE form: last date 31 March |
| April 2027 | SRMJEEE Phase 1 form: last date 2 April; JEE Main Session 2 exam: 2–7 April; SRMJEEE Phase 1 exam: 17–18 April; MET Phase 1 exam; VITEEE exam from 27 April |
| May 2027 | VITEEE exam until 2 May; MET Phase 2 exam |
| June 2027 | SRMJEEE Phase 2 form: last date 4 June; exam: 19–20 June |
FAQs on JEE Main, MET, VITEEE and SRMJEEE
What is the last date to apply for JEE Main 2027?
The last date for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 is 22 November 2026, with a late-fee window until 26 November. Session 2 registration runs from 5 January to 3 February 2027.
When is the VITEEE 2027 application last date?
The VITEEE 2027 application form is open from 20 October 2026 to 31 March 2027, and the exam is tentatively scheduled from 27 April to 2 May 2027.
What are the SRMJEEE 2027 exam dates?
SRMJEEE 2027 Phase 1 is on 17 and 18 April 2027, with applications closing on 2 April. Phase 2 is on 19 and 20 June 2027, with applications closing on 4 June.
When is MET 2027?
MET 2027 Phase 1 is expected in April 2027 and Phase 2 in May 2027. The Phase 1 application deadline is provisionally 15 March 2027, with the final date shown on MAHE's application portal.
Is there an age limit for JEE Main, MET, VITEEE and SRMJEEE?
JEE Main and VITEEE have no age limit, and MAHE does not specify one for MET. SRMJEEE requires candidates to be at least 16 years and 6 months old on 31 July of the year in which they take the Class 12 board exam.
What is the minimum percentage for VITEEE 2027?
Candidates need 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with at least 50% in Mathematics, or 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology with at least 50% in Biology. SC/ST candidates and those from Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and the North-Eastern states need 50%.
Is 75% in Class 12 required for JEE Main?
No, not to appear in the exam. The 75% criterion (65% for SC/ST), or a place in the top 20 percentile of the board, applies to admission to NITs, IIITs and GFTIs through JoSAA.
What is the eligibility for MET 2027?
Candidates need Class 12 with Physics, Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects and one of Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology or a related technical vocational subject, with at least 50% aggregate in Physics, Mathematics and the optional subject.
What is the eligibility for SRMJEEE 2027?
Candidates need a 60% aggregate in Physics, Mathematics and one of Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Computer Science, Information Technology, Informatics Practices, Engineering Graphics or Botany and Zoology, and must be at least 16 years and 6 months old on 31 July of their Class 12 board exam year. This applies to SRMIST campuses.
Can I take JEE Main, MET, VITEEE and SRMJEEE in the same year?
Yes. The application deadlines run from November 2026 to April 2027, and the announced exam dates for 2027 do not clash.
Do VIT, Manipal and SRM accept JEE Main scores for BTech admission?
VIT does not; Indian candidates are admitted only through VITEEE. MAHE and SRMIST admit BTech students mainly through MET and SRMJEEE, and any other admission categories are announced in their own admission notices.
