JEE Advanced 2026: Exam Date Announced, Application Process, Eligibility & Complete Details

JEE Advanced 2026 is one of the most important and challenging engineering entrance examinations in India. The exam date and eligibility criteria have now been officially announced, bringing clarity for lakhs of engineering aspirants targeting admission to the prestigious IITs and other top institutes.

The Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) 2026 will be conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, and the exam is scheduled to be held on 17 May 2026 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Only candidates who qualify JEE Main 2026 and fall among the top 2.5 lakh rank holders will be eligible to appear for this exam.

Below is a complete guide on JEE Advanced 2026, covering exam dates, application form, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, and counselling details.

JEE Advanced 2026: Key Points

JEE Advanced is a national-level engineering entrance exam conducted once a year for admission into undergraduate, dual degree, and integrated master’s programmes offered by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and a few other participating institutes.

Exam Name	Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) 2026
Conducting IIT	IIT Roorkee
Exam Level	National
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Exam Date	17 May 2026
Mode of Exam	Online (CBT)
Number of Papers	2 (Both compulsory)
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Languages	English & Hindi
Eligible Candidates	Top 2.5 lakh JEE Main qualifiers

JEE Advanced 2026 Important Dates (Tentative)

Event	Date
Application Form Start	3rd week of April 2026
Last Date to Apply	1st week of May 2026
Fee Payment Deadline	1st week of May 2026
Admit Card Release	2nd week of May 2026
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam	17 May 2026
Provisional Answer Key	4th week of May 2026
Final Answer Key & Result	1st week of June 2026
JoSAA Counselling Begins	1st week of June 2026
Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT)	June 2026

JEE Advanced 2026 Application Form

The JEE Advanced 2026 application process will begin in the third week of April 2026 through online mode only.

• Registration will be done using JEE Main 2026 login credentials
• Candidates must meet all eligibility conditions before applying
• Uploading of photograph and signature in prescribed format is mandatory
• A correction facility may be provided after submission
• Application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable

JEE Advanced 2026 Application Fee

For Indian Nationals:

Category	Fee
Female (All Categories)	Rs. 1600
SC / ST / PwD	Rs. 1600
All Other Candidates	Rs. 3200

For Foreign Nationals:

Category	Fee
SAARC Countries	USD 100
Non-SAARC Countries	USD 200

How to Apply for JEE Advanced 2026

1. Visit the official JEE Advanced website
2. Click on JEE Advanced 2026 Registration
3. Login using JEE Main roll number and password
4. Fill in personal, academic, and communication details
5. Upload required documents
6. Pay the application fee online
7. Submit the form and download the confirmation page

JEE Advanced 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions to appear for JEE Advanced 2026.

• Indian nationals (including OCI/PIO)
• Foreign nationals under 10% supernumerary quota
• Must have passed Class 12 (first attempt) in 2025 or 2026
• PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) as compulsory subjects
• General/OBC: Born on or after 1 October 2001
• SC/ST/PwD: 5-year age relaxation (born on or after 1 October 1996)
• Maximum two attempts in two consecutive years
• Must be among top 2.5 lakh JEE Main qualified candidates

JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Pattern

• Mode: Online (CBT)
• Papers: 2 (Paper 1 & Paper 2 – both compulsory)
• Duration: 3 hours per paper
• Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
• Question Type: MCQs, numerical, and comprehension-based
• Marking Scheme: Varies by section (negative marking applicable)

JEE Advanced 2026 Syllabus (in Brief)

It is widely regarded as one of the toughest entrance exams in the world, testing candidates on their conceptual understanding, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. 

• Physics: Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics, Modern Physics
• Chemistry: Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry
• Mathematics: Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, Vectors, Probability, Coordinate Geometry
• Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT): Freehand Drawing, 3D Perception, Architectural Awareness, Imagination

JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card

• Admit card will be available in May 2026
• Downloadable online only
• Mandatory to carry a printed copy to the exam centre
• Contains exam date, time, venue, and candidate details

JEE Advanced 2026 Result & Cut-Off

• The result will be announced in June 2026
• Separate cut-offs for each category
• Rank lists will be published online
• Qualified candidates become eligible for counselling

JEE Advanced 2026 Counselling (JoSAA)

Counselling will be conducted by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA).

Counselling Process Includes:

• Online registration
• Choice filling and locking
• Seat allotment
• Document verification
• Fee payment and reporting

Participating Institutes

Admissions through JEE Advanced 2026 include:

• All IITs (Delhi, Bombay, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Roorkee, etc.)
• IISc Bangalore
• IIST Thiruvananthapuram
• Other GFTIs (as notified)

JEE Advanced 2026 is not just an exam—it is a gateway to India’s most prestigious engineering institutions. With the exam date officially announced as 17 May 2026, aspirants should now shift focus to strategic preparation, revision, and mock practice.

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