JEE Main 2027 Exam Centres in Andhra Pradesh: City List, Codes & Tips

If you are an Andhra Pradesh student targeting B.Tech seats through the national engineering entrance, knowing where JEE Main 2027 will be held in your state is as important as your mock-test score. The national Testing Agency (NTA) publishes the master list of exam cities on jeemain.nta.nic.in, and for Session 1 and Session 2 of 2027, candidates can opt for centres spread across 29 cities in Andhra Pradesh among roughly 301 exam cities nationwide.

This guide explains how AP exam centres work, lists city codes you will see while filling the application, shares the 2027 registration timeline, and offers practical tips so you avoid last-minute travel stress. For a broader view of the exam pattern, eligibility, and counselling links, also read our JEE Main hub on CollegeDwar.

Why JEE Main exam centres in Andhra Pradesh matter

JEE Main is the gateway to NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and the qualifying route for JEE Advanced. Andhra Pradesh has a large pool of Class 12 (Intermediate) science students, coaching hubs in Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam, and several strong engineering campuses such as National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh and Vellore Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh. Your centre city affects travel cost, lodging, and how calmly you enter the exam hall not your rank, but your performance on the day can depend on logistics.

NTA does not guarantee a specific school or college building when you select a city. You choose up to four preferred cities during registration; later, the city intimation slip confirms the city, and the admit card shows the exact address, shift, and reporting time.

JEE Main 2027 key dates for Andhra Pradesh candidates

These dates apply to all candidates who pick an AP centre (always cross-check the official notification before paying fees):

• Registration start: 24 October 2026
• Last date to apply (without late fee): 22 November 2026
• Registration with late fee: 23–26 November 2026
• Application correction window: 27–29 November 2026
• Session 1 exam: 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28 January 2027
• Session 2 exam: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 April 2027

Session 1 suits students who want an early rank for state counselling and planning; Session 2 helps those who want another attempt to improve their best NTA score. Many AP students sit both sessions because the best of two scores is used for ranking in the common merit list.

How NTA assigns JEE Main centres in AP

City choice at the time of application

During online form filling, you select four cities in order of preference. For Andhra Pradesh domicile students, it is wise to list your home district city first, then a nearby tier-2 city with good rail or bus connectivity, then a major hub such as Vijayawada or Visakhapatnam, and finally a backup in a neighbouring district.

City intimation vs admit card

NTA usually releases a Advance City Intimation Slip a few days before the admit card. It tells you which city you got not the full venue. The JEE Main admit card carries the centre name, address, gate instructions, and your slot (shift). Download both from the candidate login; do not rely on third-party PDFs alone.

What buildings are used as centres?

In Andhra Pradesh, centres are typically set up in schools, colleges, and technical institutions that meet NTA’s capacity and CCTV requirements. Past years have seen venues in government junior colleges, private engineering campuses, and central schools in cities like Guntur, Tirupati, and Kakinada. The list changes slightly each session based on availability.

Complete list: JEE Main 2027 exam centres in Andhra Pradesh (city codes)

NTA assigns each exam city a city code (often starting with AP). Use these codes while verifying your choice in the information brochure. The table below reflects cities published for JEE Main 2027 in Andhra Pradesh; NTA may add or merge cities always confirm on the official portal before final submission.

Andhra Pradesh is allocated 29 exam cities for JEE Main 2027. If your town is not in the brochure table, check nearby codes or consider cities that appeared in earlier sessions such as Nellore (AP11), Ongole (AP12), Rajahmundry (AP13), Proddatur (AP21), Adoni (AP33), Puttur (AP37), Rayachoty (AP38), and Tadpatri (AP39) and verify whether NTA has reactivated them for 2027 in the latest PDF on the official website.

Region-wise guide: choosing the best AP centre for you

North Coastal Andhra (Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam)

Visakhapatnam (AP18) offers the highest number of centres and accommodation options. Students from Srikakulam or Vizianagaram often prefer Vizag for multiple shift combinations and better connectivity via NH16 and railways. After the exam, many explore legacy institutions such as Andhra University Visakhapatnam for state-level programmes, while JEE Main remains the national route for NITs.

Godavari districts (Kakinada, Rajahmundry, Amalapuram, Tadepalligudem)

Kakinada (AP09) and Surampalem (AP23) serve East Godavari students; coaching clusters around Rajahmundry historically attracted candidates who listed AP13 when available. Plan ferries and rural road time if you are coming from the Konaseema region reach the city at least one day before Session 1 in January, when fog and buses can run late.

Capital region and Krishna-Guntur (Vijayawada, Guntur, Machilipatnam, Narasaraopet)

Vijayawada (AP17) and Guntur (AP07) are the busiest AP hubs for JEE Main. Intermediate colleges across Krishna and Guntur districts feed large batches here. Traffic near Benz Circle and Autonagar can be heavy; use the metro and bus routes where possible and identify your centre pin on Google Maps in advance.

Rayalaseema (Anantapur, Kurnool, Kadapa, Tirupati, Chittoor, Nandyal)

Anantapur (AP01), Kurnool (AP10), and Kadapa (AP08) cover western AP. Tirupati (AP16) suits students from Chittoor district and nearby Tamil Nadu border towns. Summer Session 2 in April can be extremely hot hydrate, carry a light cotton dress code as per NTA rules, and avoid long midday travel.

JEE Main 2027 registration fees and form tips

Fee slabs for General, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PwD categories are listed in the official notification each year. Pay only through the gateway inside the NTA portal avoid agents who claim they can “reserve” Vijayawada or Visakhapatnam centres for a fee. Match your name and date of birth exactly with your Class 10 certificate; discrepancies can cause problems at biometric verification even when the admit card prints correctly.

When selecting both sessions, read whether the brochure offers a combined fee discount. Many AP students register for Session 1 and Session 2 together so they can use the better score for JoSAA and state-level options without filing a second application from scratch.

Understanding AP city codes in the application dropdown

The form shows city names, but the system stores a numeric code such as AP17 or AP18. Similar-sounding towns Tirupati (AP16) and Tiruvuru (AP40), or Eluru (AP06) and Tadepalligudem (AP30) need a careful double-check before payment. Students studying in residential colleges outside AP should pick centres near their current campus for January if returning home is difficult during practical exams.

Session planning for AP Intermediate (MPC) students

Session 1 begins on 20 January 2027, often close to board practicals and pre-final tests in Andhra Pradesh junior colleges. Work backward from that date in your revision planner. Session 2 in April is ideal for improving speed and accuracy after seeing real paper difficulty in Session 1. Attempt NTA’s free official mock test at least once on a desktop to mimic centre computers not only mobile apps.

Connectivity snapshot for major JEE cities in AP

• Visakhapatnam (AP18): Airport, major railways, wide hotel stock.
• Vijayawada (AP17): Junction city; plan metro and bus last-mile routes.
• Tirupati (AP16): Strong trains; expect crowds during festival seasons.
• Guntur (AP07): High student volume book lodging when shifts cluster on one weekend.
• Kurnool (AP10) / Anantapur (AP01): Arrive daytime; late-night buses are sparse.
• Kakinada (AP09): Godavari hub; watch weather if travelling from Konaseema.

Documents and rules at the exam centre

On exam day, NTA expects strict compliance. Carry:

• JEE Main admit card with photograph and signature
• Valid photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, passport, or other IDs listed in the brochure)
• Passport-size photograph (same as uploaded in the application, if asked)

Mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, bags, and study material are not allowed inside the lab. Reporting time is usually one to two hours before shift start; late entry is not permitted. Follow health advisories only if NTA issues them for 2027 otherwise standard frisking and biometric checks apply.

Common mistakes AP students make with exam centres

1. Waiting for the admit card to look up the city use intimation and book travel early.
2. Choosing four cities far apart you may get your fourth preference and face expensive travel.
3. Ignoring correction window 27–29 November 2026 is your chance to fix city choices if registration is still open for edits.
4. Assuming college preference equals centre selecting Visakhapatnam does not mean your centre will be at Andhra University or NIT Andhra Pradesh; NTA allots independently.
5. Skipping mock centre visit a 30-minute trip a week before the exam reduces anxiety.

After JEE Main: engineering options linked to Andhra Pradesh

Your centre city is only the exam location; your rank opens admissions nationwide. Within AP, students often target:

• NIT Andhra Pradesh (Tadepalligudem) through JoSAA counselling
• VIT-AP through its own counselling based on JEE Main scores
• Central University of Andhra Pradesh for select programmes per their admission rules
• State universities and private colleges via AP EAPCET or institutional quotas, depending on the year’s policy

Design-oriented aspirants may also prepare separately for exams like the NIFT entrance exam, while science students interested in niche campuses can explore National Institute of Design Andhra Pradesh through its own selection process not through JEE Main.

Medical and allied pathways run on different exams; engineering candidates sometimes bookmark Dr NTR University of Health Sciences Vijaywada for health-science context. Specialized sectors such as fisheries use separate entrances see Andhra Pradesh Fisheries University for programmes outside the JEE Main JoSAA list. Emerging private universities like Andhra Kesari University may offer B.Tech seats through state or institutional counselling rather than central seat allocation alone.

How to verify official centre list (avoid fake notices)

Only trust these sources:

• PDF information bulletin and centre list on jeemain.nta.nic.in
• Public notice section on nta.ac.in
• Your personal candidate login (application PDF, intimation slip, admit card)

Telegram forwards claiming “final centre allotment leaks” are often misleading. Scammers target exam seasons never share OTP or password with unofficial help desks.

Travel and accommodation tips for January and April sessions

Session 1 (January): Nights can be cool in Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam; carry a light sweater if your centre is air-conditioned. Book hotels near the centre or along a direct bus route; auto fares spike on exam mornings.

Session 2 (April): Rayalaseema centres see afternoon temperatures above 40°C. Schedule rest, use ORS, and prefer morning shifts if NTA assigns them. Parents waiting outside should use shaded areas and carry water most centres disallow crowding at the gate.

Girl candidates and PwD candidates should apply for scribe or assistance provisions during registration, not at the gate on exam day. Read the brochure section on persons with disabilities carefully support is granted only when declared and approved in the application.

Health and safety checklist for exam morning

Arrive in simple clothing without excessive metal accessories. Carry only what the gate notice allows usually admit card, ID, and a photograph. If you feel unwell, call NTA helplines from the brochure; re-examination is not guaranteed. Avoid driving yourself on a long highway route the same hour as reporting time; APSRTC and trains are safer when you need rest.

JEE Main centre vs AP EAPCET: what Andhra Pradesh students should know

JEE Main centres decide where you write the national test; AP EAPCET (state engineering entrance) uses a separate application and centre list managed by the state convener. Many Intermediate students register for both. Your JEE city preferences do not affect EAPCET allotment, and vice versa. If you target NIT Andhra Pradesh or other JoSAA institutes, JEE Main is mandatory; if you focus on state quota seats in district engineering colleges, still consider JEE Main as a parallel option because a strong percentile can unlock private deemed universities and scholarship schemes.

When comparing calendars, note that Session 1 falls in January while AP EAPCET is usually held later in the academic year. Use November registration wisely: you cannot change centre city casually after the correction window closes, so align your JEE preferences with where you will realistically stay during both sessions.

What if NTA allots a centre outside your top preferences?

Allotment depends on seat availability in each city. If your first three choices are saturated, you may receive the fourth or, in rare cases, a nearby city NTA considers geographically reasonable. There is no public re-allotment request for convenience. Your practical options are to appear at the allotted centre or skip that session. This is why experts recommend putting only reachable cities on your list, even if that means choosing a smaller town like Bhimavaram (AP03) or Eluru (AP06) instead of only metro names.

If the admit card shows an address you cannot locate, call the helpline immediately and visit the venue a day early. Centre staff can clarify gate numbers; Google Maps pins are sometimes outdated for newly added schools.

CBT exam day flow at Andhra Pradesh centres (typical sequence)

1. Queue at the gate with admit card and ID; parents usually stay outside.
2. Identity verification and frisking; store belongings in designated areas if provided.
3. Biometric capture and photograph inside the building.
4. Lab seating as per roll number; listen to invigilator instructions for rough sheet and timer.
5. Submit confirmation at the end; collect belongings and leave calmly without discussing questions near the gate (NTA rules discourage paper discussion outside).

Computer-based tests mean no OMR bubbling, but network or power backup is NTA’s responsibility if a technical halt occurs, follow invigilator directions; the agency publishes restoration protocols in the brochure.

Quick checklist before you lock AP centre choices

• All four cities are within half a day’s travel from your home or hostel.
• You saved screenshots of selected cities from the preview page before payment.
• Mobile number and email in the form are active through April 2027.
• You marked the correction window (27–29 November 2026) on your calendar.
• You downloaded the official brochure PDF and searched for “Andhra Pradesh” to confirm all 29 city codes.
• You informed guardians about possible overnight stay costs in Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, or Tirupati.

Students from border districts sometimes list both an AP city and a neighbouring state city in different preference slots across exams; for JEE Main, all four choices must come from the national list pick the AP entries that match your travel reality, not wishful thinking.

Conclusion

JEE Main 2027 offers Andhra Pradesh students 29 exam cities with standardised city codes from Amalapuram to Visakhapatnam. Register between 24 October and 22 November 2026 (without late fee), choose four sensible preferences, use the correction window if needed, and treat the city intimation slip and admit card as your only final authority on where you will write the paper on January or April dates. Plan travel early, carry correct ID, and keep your focus on the exam not rumours about centre leaks. For ongoing updates on the exam, counselling, and colleges that accept JEE Main scores, bookmark CollegeDwar’s JEE Main page and cross-check every detail with NTA before the deadline.