JEE Main 2027: National Testing Agency Expected to Host Exams Across 11 Key Bihar Cities, Including Patna, Gaya, and Muzaffarpur

JEE Main 2027: National Testing Agency Expected to Host Exams Across 11 Key Bihar Cities, Including Patna, Gaya, and Muzaffarpur

PATNA — Candidates preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027 in Bihar can expect convenient access to testing facilities across the state. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is anticipated to designate 11 major cities in Bihar as official exam centers, providing thousands of engineering aspirants with accessible local centers.

Among the prominent cities expected to host the computer-based test (CBT) are Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, and Purnea. The decision aims to reduce long-distance travel and administrative burden for students residing in both urban and rural parts of Bihar.

Complete List of 11 Expected Exam Cities in Bihar

Below is the list of expected exam centers along with their respective city codes based on official NTA allocations:

City Name City Code
Aurangabad BR01
Bhagalpur BR02
Darbhanga BR04
Gaya BR05
Muzaffarpur BR06
Patna BR07
Purnea BR08
Arrah BR09
Samastipur BR12
Sasaram BR17
Bihar Sharif BR38

Key Updates & What Applicants Should Know

1. Two-Session Examination Format

The NTA will continue conducting JEE Main in two sessions:

  • Session 1: Scheduled for January

  • Session 2: Scheduled for April

Candidates can choose to attempt one or both sessions. For candidates appearing in both attempts, the best of the two NTA percentile scores will be considered for final merit ranking and cutoff determination.

2. Preference Selection During Registration

During online application submission on the official NTA portal (jeemain.nta.nic.in), candidates can select up to four city preferences in order of priority. Cities are generally allocated based on the candidate's permanent or present address provided in the application form.

3. Heightened Exam Security Protocols

To ensure fairness and transparency, the NTA continues to implement biometric attendance, multi-layer frisking, live CCTV surveillance, and AI-based monitoring at all designated examination centers. Candidates are advised to check all guidelines mentioned on their admit cards ahead of the exam date.

Note for Aspirants: Official confirmation regarding city additions or center allocations will be released alongside the official NTA JEE Main 2027 Information Bulletin. Candidates should regularly check the official portal (jeemain.nta.nic.in) for updates.

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