Education Ministry Reconstitutes JEE Apex Board

New System Implemented from 2026-27

The Ministry of Education has reconstituted the JEE Apex Board (JAB) to ensure transparency and smoothness in the conduct of Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). This decision has been taken keeping in mind the examination processes of 2026 and 2027.

The new board will include directors of premier institutions of the country, representatives of state governments, members of national bodies and officials of the ministry.

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Why is JEE Apex Board Important?

JEE Main and JEE Advanced exams are the biggest gateways to engineering education in India. Through these examinations, lakhs of students take admission in IITs, NITs, IIITs and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) every year.

In such a situation, a high-level committee is necessary to maintain transparency in the conduct of the examination, policies, rules and regulations. For this purpose, JEE Apex Board (JAB) was formed. This board is the final policy making body, which monitors all the processes related to JEE.

Notification of Ministry of Education

Department of Higher Education recently issued a notification announcing that JAB has been reconstituted for the period 2026 and 2027.

This step was taken because the term of the former board had ended. The ministry says that this decision was necessary for the successful conduct of JEE (Main) and JEE (Advanced) and to maintain transparency.

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Composition of the new JEE Apex Board

The newly reconstituted JAB has members from several prominent institutions and organisations.

Honorary Chairman: Professor S.K. Jain (Former Vice Chancellor, Banaras Hindu University)

IIT Directors:
IIT Madras
IIT Kanpur
IIT Roorkee

Other Technical Institutes:

NIT Rourkela
IIEST Shibpur
IIIT Hyderabad
IIIT (PPP) Una
IIITDM Kancheepuram

State Government Representatives: Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh

Other Institutions and Bodies:

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)
CBSE
NIC
C-DAC
Nominee of Ministry of Education

Member Secretary: Director General of National Testing Agency (NTA)

Responsibilities of the Board

The responsibilities of the new JAB are extremely wide-ranging. According to the notification:

Policy Formulation:

All the rules, policies and regulations related to JEE (Main) will be decided by JAB.

Coordination:

JEE (Advanced) is conducted every year by one or the other IIT. JAB will coordinate with that IIT in this event.

Permanent Secretariat:

The secretariat of JAB will be provided by NTA. It will include members from NTA, IITs and Indian Statistical Institute (ISI).

Technical and Administrative Support:

NTA will conduct activities like online application process, admit card, examination conduct and result of JEE (Main).
NTA will also handle all administrative and technical responsibilities before and after the examination.

What was said in the Notification?

The notification clarifies that:

“The NTA will provide administrative and logistical support for the conduct of the JEE (Main) examination across the country. The permanent secretariat of the JAB will be in the NTA, which will use the existing infrastructure and resources. Limited posts may be created, if required, with the approval of the Cabinet/CEE.”

What does this Change mean for Students?

Transparency and fairness: The structure of the new board will make the examination system more transparent.
Smooth functioning: The application and examination processes will be simplified with the support of NTA.
International credibility: The presence of top officials from institutions like IITs and NITs will further enhance the credibility of JEE.
Involvement of state governments: This will ensure that regional needs and challenges are also taken into account.

Guidance for Students Preparing for JEE

Since JEE is one of the toughest entrance exams in India, students should focus not only on completing the syllabus but also on time management, mock tests and precise strategy.

Future Role of JEE Apex Board

After the new restructuring, JAB is expected to not only strengthen the exam conduct but also make technical improvements in the future.

Greater emphasis on digital security
Real-time monitoring system
Improved facilities at exam centres
Support for economically weaker students

The Reconstitution of JEE Apex Board (2026-27) by the Ministry of Education is a far-reaching step that will ensure transparency, credibility and smooth conduct of the country’s biggest engineering entrance exam.

The new board will comprise directors of institutions of national importance, representatives of state governments and officials of the Ministry of Education. This will make the examination system even stronger.

For students who are preparing for JEE 2026 and 2027, this is a positive sign that the examination process is being made more fair, systematic and technologically advanced.

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