JEE Advanced 2026 Exam is expected to be held in May 2026. Candidates will be able to fill out the application form from last week of April 2026. It is expected that IIT Roorkee will going to organize JEE Advanced 2026 exam.
In 2026, it is expected that IIT Roorkee will conduct JEE Advanced exam. Get details below…
It is a national level entrance exam conducted once in a year via Computer Based Mode. JEE Advanced is one of the toughest exam in the world.
All you need to know about JEE Advanced 2026:
- Do you know, apply for JEE Advanced 2026 will be started from April 2026. Get registration details here.
- It is expected that, IIT Roorkee will going to conduct JEE Advanced exam in 2026. Check overview below.
- Are you confused about the eligibility criteria? Don’t worry, check eligibility criteria below.
- As per the past dates, JEE Advanced 2026 exam will be conducted in the second week of May 2026. Check exam schedule below.
- Looking for the best tips & tricks to prepare for JEE Advanced 2026 exam? Let’s check preparation tips below.
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JEE Advanced 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of Exam | Joint Entrance Exam Advanced (JEE Advanced) |
| Who will conduct JEE Advance 2026? | IIT Roorkee (Expected) |
| Exam Level | National Level Exam |
| Exam Frequency | Once a Year |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Languages | English, Hindi |
| Courses Offered | Bachelors – B.Tech, BS, B.Arch Dual Degree – B.Tech, M.Tech, BS, MS Integrated Masters – M.Tech, M.Sc |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| No. of Papers | 2 (PCM in both papers ) |
| Duration of Exam | 3 hours (Each paper) |
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Dates
Candidates can go through the table below to know complete schedule:
| Events | Dates 2026 (Tentative) |
| Application form starts | 3rd week of April 2026 |
| Last date to appplt | 1st week of May 2026 |
| Last date for Payment | 1st week of May 2026 |
| Released of Admit card | 2nd week of May 2026 |
| Choosing of scribe by PwD candidates /candidates with less than 40% disability and having difficulty in writing | 2nd week of May 2026 |
| JEE Advanced 2026 exam date | 3rd week of May 2026 |
| Release of question papers | 3rd week of May 2026 |
| Candidates response sheet | 3rd week of May 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | 4th week of May 2026 |
| Last date to make challenges | 4th week of May 2026 |
| Final Answer Key/ JEE Advanced Result | 1st week of June 2026 |
| Tentative Start of Joint Seat Allocation (JoSAA) 2026 Process | 1st week of June 2026 |
| Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) application process | June 2026 |
| AAT 2026 Exam | June 2026 |
| AAT Result | June 2026 |
JEE Advanced 2026 Application Form
Here candidates can get complete JEE Advanced 2026 application form details from section below:
- Apply for JEE Advanced 2026 will be started from third week of April 2026 on the website.
- Before filling the form, candidates will have to fulfil the complete eligibility norms from below.
- Candidates will be able to complete the registration procedure via online mode, no offline method will be available.
- It will be mandatory to enter the valid details while form filling process, as all the information will be sent to the registered ID.
- During form filling, candidates will have to upload the passport size photograph & signature in specific format.
- Authority may also provide the facility to make correction in application form after submission.
- Review the details once & do not forget to take a hardcopy of JEE Advanced 2026 form for further usage.
Application Fee:
- JEE Advanced 2026 application fee will be submitted via online mode, no other method will be provided.
- Candidates will be able to use credit card/ debit card/ net banking method to submit the registration fee.
- Once paid, application fee will be non-refundable and non-transferable.
In table below, we have mentioned the application fee for various category candidates:
| Category | Application Fee | |
| Indian Nationals | Female Candidates (all categories) | Rs. 1600/- |
| SC, ST, PwD Candidates | Rs. 1600/- | |
| All other Candidates | Rs. 3200/- | |
| Foreign Nationals (where the OCI/PIO card was issued on or after 04- 03-2021) | Candidates from SAARC countries | USD 100# |
| Candidates from Non-SAARC countries | USD 200# | |
| Foreign Nationals (where the OCI/PIO card was issued before 04- 03-2021) | Female Candidates (all categories) | Rs. 1600/- |
| SC, ST, PwD Candidates | Rs. 1600/- | |
| All other Candidates | Rs. 3200/- | |
How to Apply for JEE Advanced 2026
Here we have mentioned the step-by-step process to fill out the form:
- Step-1: Visit the website of JEE Advanced (Link will be given above).
- Step-2: Click on the “JEE Advanced 2026 Registration” link.
- Step-3: Enter the details such as JEE Main roll number & password & press login button.
- Step-4: Fill the form by filling the personal, qualification & other details.
- Step-5: Upload the requisite document such as passport size photograph & other documents.
- Step-6: Recheck the filled details and submit it for further step.
- Step-7: Now submit the prescribed amount of application fee as per you category.
- Step-8: Submit the form by pressing the “Submit” button.
- Step-9: Do not forget to take a hardcopy of apply form for further usage.
JEE Advanced 2026 Eligibility Criteria
It will be mandatory to fulfil the eligibility criteria before filling out the application form:
- Nationality: Candidates of India including OCI/ PIO will be eligible for exam. Foreign candidates will also be eligible to apply under 10% the supernumerary seat quota.
- Qualification: Candidates must qualify 12th level exam in 2024 & 2025 from any recognized board or university.
- Marks: To be eligible candidates must score minimum 75% marks in class 12th and 65% marks for SC, ST and PWD category candidates.
- Mandatory Subject: Applying candidates must have Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) as a mandatory subjects.
- Number of Attempts: Interested candidates will be allowed to give JEE Advanced exam only two times in two consecutive years.
- Age Limit: Applying candidates must bore on or after October 1st, 2000 for General and OBC category. For SC/ ST/ PWD category candidates, 5 years of age relaxation will be given.
- JEE Main Performance: To apply for JEE Advanced exam, candidates must be among the top 2.5 lakh JEE Main qualified candidates.
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Pattern
To know complete JEE Advanced 2026 exam pattern, check section below:
- Exam Mode: Exam will be held via online (Computer-based test) mode.
- Duration: Total 4 hours will be given to solve exam (4 hours for PWD category candidates).
- Number of Papers: 2 Papers will be there in exam – 1 & 2 (Both Compulsory).
- Subjects: From three subjects, the questions will be asked – Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics.
- Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) will be asked in exam.
- Language: Both Hindi & English language will be available in exam.
- Marking Scheme: There will be different marking scheme in each section of questions paper. There will be some questions carry negative marks in case of wrong response.
Here we have mentioned the marks distribution of Paper 1 & 2:
Paper 1:
| Subjects | No of Questions | Total No. of Marks | Marking (Per questions) | Negative marking |
| Physics | 6 | 18 | 3 | 1 |
| Chemistry | 8 | 32 | 4 | 2 |
| Mathematics | 4 | 12 | 3 | – |
Paper 2:
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Total no. of marks |
| Mathematics | 30 | 120 |
| Aptitude Test | 50 | 200 |
| Drawing Test | 2 | 70 |
For AAT:
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Total no. of marks |
| Mathematics | 30 | 120 |
| Aptitude Test | 50 | 200 |
| Drawing Test | 2 | 70 |
JEE Advanced 2026 Syllabus
Subject wise of JEE Advanced 2026 syllabus is mentioned below in pointers:
- Mathematics: Algebra, matrices, analytical geometry, probability, trigonometry, differential calculus, integral calculus, vectors, etc.
- Physics: Thermal Physics, Electricity and magnetism, Mechanics, optics, modern physics, etc.
- Chemistry: Gaseous and liquid states, Energetics, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, solid-state, solutions, Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding, surface chemistry, Chemical equilibrium, extractive metallurgy, preparation, transition elements, ores, and minerals, properties, and reactions of alkanes.
- ArchitectureAptitude Test (AAT): Freehand drawing, 3-D perception, Imagination, Geometrical drawing, aesthetic sensitivity, Architectural awareness, etc.
JEE Advanced 2026 Preparation Tips
To score higher in exam, candidates can go through the tips & tricks section below:
- Firstly, know complete exam pattern of JEE Advanced, as it is different from JEE Mains.
- Solve a couple of sample papers to get into the mode of exam.
- Try to make a short notes, as it will help you at the time of revision.
- Start your preparation with NCERT books as they are precise and concise.
- Try to start your preparation early, it will help you to complete the syllabus on time.
- Keep your mind fresh and avoid all the distraction to stay focused throughout the day.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card
Candidates will be able to download the JEE Advanced 2026 admit card from May 2026. There will be online facility available to download hall ticket from the website, no other method will be provided. Details such as candidates name, roll number, exam date, time, venue, date of birth will be provided in admit card.
Candidates are advised to keep the hardcopy of admit card safe for the day of exam. Authority will not allowed the candidates to sit inside the exam hall without having a valid admit card.
JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key
JEE Advanced 2026 answer key will be released in the last week of May 2026. Candidates will be able to download the answer key from the website via online mode. Appearing candidates will be able to calculate their estimated scores using answer key. Response sheet will also be released by the authority on the website.
Facility to raise an objection against the answer key will also be provided. Objection window will be open for two to three days only. The final answer key will be released after analysing all the raised objections.
JEE Advanced 2026 Result
Authority will release the JEE Advanced 2026 result via online mode. Candidates will have to visit the website in June 2026 to access the result. Notification related to result/ rank will be sent by the authority to registered mobile number.
Details such as roll number, date of birth, scored marks, candidates name will be displayed in result. Qualified candidates in exam will have to participate in further counselling session.
JEE Advanced 2026 Cut Off
Candidates will be able to view JEE Advanced 2026 cut off via online mode. There will be no other method provided to access it. It is the minimum marks candidates will have to score to qualify the exam. Cut off will depend on various factors such as difficulty level of exam, previous year cut of trends, etc. After the announcement of result, cut off marks will be accessible.
There will be a separate cut off criteria released for different categories. Check below to know:
| Category | Minimum Percentage of Marks in Each Subject | Minimum Percentage of Aggregate Marks |
| Common rank list (CRL) | 10.0 | 35.0 |
| GEN-EWS rank list | 9.0 | 31.5 |
| OBC-NCL rank list | 9.0 | 31.5 |
| SC rank list | 5.0 | 17.5 |
| ST | 5.0 | 17.5 |
| Common-PwD rank list (CRL) | 5.0 | 17.5 |
| OBC-NCL-PwD rank list | 5.0 | 17.5 |
| SC-PwD rank list | 5.0 | 17.5 |
| ST-PwD rank list | 5.0 | 17.5 |
| Preparatory course rank lists | 2.5 | 8.75 |
JEE Advanced 2026 Counselling
JEE Advanced 2026 counselling will be organized by JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority). Those qualified candidates in examination will have to participate in further counselling procedure.
First step will be registration process, and then choose the college and courses as per the ranks of JEE Advanced. Admission will be given to the candidates after verifying all the documents & fee submission.
We have mentioned the list of documents below which will be required during counselling:
List of required documents for counselling:
- Seat Allotment Letter
- Admit card of JEE Advanced 2026
- Proof of Date of Birth
- Photo Identity Card
- Class 12th/ SSC/ Equivalent exam mark sheet and certificate of passing
- Proof of seat acceptance fee payment
- Two passport size photograph
- Category Certificate issued by the competent authority
- Duly filled Medical Examination Report, etc.
Participating Institutes of JEE Advanced 2026
Here we have mentioned the participating institutes of JEE Advanced 2026:
- Delhi College of Technology and Management, Palwal
- Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy Visakhapatnam
- Chadalawada Ramanamma Engineering College, Tirupati
- IIST, Thiruvananthapuram
- IIT Delhi
- IIT Dhanbad
- IIT Dharwad
- IIT Roorkee
- IIT Tirupati
- IIT BHU, Varanasi
- IIT Kharagpur
- IIT Ghandinagar
- IIT Goa
- IIT Bhilai
- IIT Bhubaneswar
- IIT Bombay
- IIT Guwahati
- IIT Hyderabad
- IIT Indore
- IIT Kanpur
JEE Advanced 2026 application form will be released in April 2026 via online mode. Candidates are advised to keep visiting the website to get latest updates related to JEE Advanced 2026 above in the article.
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