JEE Advanced 2026: Exam Date, Check Registration, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern, & Syllabus

The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) JEE Advanced 2026 registration started on April 23, 2026 through official website at jeeadv.ac.in and exam was conducted on may 17, 2026.The eligibility criteria for JEE Advance 2026 have been rolled back to twice in two consecutive years, from thrice in three consecutive years.

The JEE Advanced 2026 syllabus consists of two papers, and time limit is 3 hours for each paper. By qualifying the JEE Advanced, you can apply for the admission at BTech courses at IITs. The JEE Advanced exam is conducted by seven zonal IITs for the admission to their desired engineering colleges. Every year, more than 2.5 lakhs of candidates appear for the exam through the country.

What Are the Key Highlights of JEE Advanced 2026?

Check out the key highlights of the JEE Advanced 2026 exam:

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	JEE Advanced
Full Form	Joint Entrance Exam Advanced
Conducting Body	IIT Roorke
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Level	National
JEE Advanced Frequency	Once a Year
JEE Advance Mode of Exam	Online (Computer Based Test)
Course Offered through JEE Advanced	BTech, BS, Barch, BTech & MTech dual degree, BS & MS dual degree, Integrated MTech, Integrated MSc
JEE Advanced Exam Fees	Female & SC/ST: INR 1600/- All Other Candidates: INR 3200/- Candidates Residing in SAARC Countries: USD 200 Candidates Residing in Non-SAARC Countries: USD 300
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Duration	Paper 1: 3 Hours Paper 2: 3 Hours
Exam Language/Medium	English/Hindi
No. of Test Cities	232
Official Website	jeeadv.ac.in

What Is the Difference Between JEE Main and JEE Advanced?

Parameter of Comparison	JEE Main	JEE Advanced
Conducting Authority	National Testing Agency (NTA)	IIT Roorkee (on a rotational basis)
Primary Purpose	Admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Also serves as the qualifying test for JEE Advanced	Admission to the 23 IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology)
Eligibility Criterion	Must appear for the exam conducted by NTA	Must first qualify JEE Main (except for some Foreign Nationals)
Attempts Limit	Maximum of 3 consecutive years (2 sessions per year)	Maximum of 2 attempts in consecutive years
Age Limit	No age limit for appearing.	While there is no age cap, you must have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) in 2024 or 2025 or be appearing for it in 2026.
Exam Frequency	Twice a year (January & April sessions)	Once a year (May 17, 2026)
Paper Structure	Single Paper (3 hours) for B.E./B.Tech	Two compulsory papers (Paper 1 & Paper 2), 3 hours each (total 6 hours)
Question Types	Primarily MCQs and Numerical Value questions	MCQs, Numerical, and Multiple Select Questions (MSQs)
Total Questions	75 questions (25 each in Physics, Chemistry, Math)	Varies (approx. 48-54 questions per paper, ~96 total)
Total Marks	300 marks (100 marks per subject) for Paper 1	Varies (approx. 360 marks total across both papers)
Marking Scheme	+4 for correct, -1 for incorrect (for both MCQs and Numerical value type)	Variable: Includes full, partial, and negative marking depending on the question type
Language Options	13 languages (English, Hindi, Gujarati, Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Odia, Punjabi)	Only English and Hindi
Exam Mode	Computer Based Test (CBT).	Computer Based Test (CBT).
Syllabus Difficulty	Class 11 & 12 NCERT syllabus (Moderate level).	Syllabus includes deeper applications and conceptual linking of NCERT topics (High level).
Question Complexity	Direct formula-based and standard problems.	Multi-concept, logical, and analytical problems requiring complex integration.
Drawing Test	Yes, Paper 2A for B. Arch conducted offline.	No (Only for B.E./B.Tech aspirants).
Registration Process	Open registration on the NTA website.	Requires JEE Main rank; specific registration window on JEE Advanced website.
Test Cities	323 cities across India.	Limited to specific centers (usually major cities).
Counselling Process	Centralized Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) for NITs/IIITs/GFTIs.	Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) for IITs.
Seat Reservation	As per NTA/CSAB norms	As per IITs with specific category-wise shortlisting from the top 2,50,000 ranks.
Registration Fee (As per 2026)	General (Male): 2000 INR General (Female): 1600 INR SC/ST/PwD: 1000 INR	General (Male): 3600 INR General (Female): 1600 INR SC/ST/PwD: 1600 INR

How Can Candidates Register for JEE Advanced 2026?

The JEE Advanced registration process started on April 23, 2026, and concluded on May 2, 2026. Eligible candidates who qualified in JEE Main 2026 were able to submit the application form online through the official website.

Year	Registered Candidates	Appeared Candidates	Qualified Candidates
2026	1,87,389	1,79,698	56,880
2025	1,87,223	1,80,422	54,378
2024	1,86,584	1,80,200	48,248
2023	1,89,744	1,80,372	43,773

What Are the Eligibility Criteria for JEE Advanced 2026?

You must check the eligibility criteria, before applying for JEE Advanced. Here are the detailed JEE Advanced 2026 eligibility criteria:

Criteria 1 – Performance in JEE Main 2026

You should be among the top 2.5 lakh successful candidates of JEE Main 2026. The table below shows the order to be followed while choosing the top 2.5 lakh candidates in various categories:

Sl. No.	Category	No. of Top Candidates
1	OPEN	96187	101250
2	OPEN-PwD	5063	101250
3	GEN-EWS	23750	25000
4	GEN-EWS-PwD	1250	25000
5	OBC-NCL	64125	67500
6	OBC-NCL-PwD	3375	67500
7	SC	35625	37500
8	SC-PwD	1875	37500
9	ST	17812	18750
10	ST-PwD	938	18750

The total number of candidates may vary in the presence of tied ranks / scores in any category.

Criteria 2 – Age Limit

You should be born on or after October 1, 2000, to be eligible for this exam. There will be a five-year age relaxation will be given to SC, ST, and PwD candidates.

Criteria 3 – Number of Attempts

You can attempt for JEE Advanced maximum of two times in two consecutive years.

Criteria 4 – Appearance in Class XII Exam

You should have appeared for 10+2 or equivalent examination for the first time in either 2024 or 2025 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Criteria 5 – Earlier Admission at IITs

You should not have been admitted to an IIT under any academic program that is listed in JoSAA Business Rules. Candidates whose admission to IITs was cancelled after any joining any IIT are not eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026.

When Will the JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card Be Released?

The JEE (Advanced) 2026 admit card is expected to be released on May 11, 2026. Registered candidates will be able to download it online using their login credentials. The hall ticket will contain details such as exam timing, centre address, and important exam-day instructions.

Which Top Colleges Accept JEE Advanced 2026 Scores?

These are the top colleges in India that accept the JEE Advanced scores:

NIRF Ranking 2025 (Engineering Category)	JEE Advanced 2026 Accepting Colleges
1	Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
2	Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
3	Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
4	Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
5	Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
6	Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
7	Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
8	Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad
10	Indian Institute of Technology BHU
15	Indian Institute of Technology, Dhanbad
16	Indian Institute of Technology, Indore
18	Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar
22	Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar
28	Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur
31	Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi
34	Indian Institute of Technology, Patna
54	Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar
61	Indian Institute of Technology, Tirupati
62	Indian Institute of Technology, Jammu
64	Indian Institute of Technology, Palakkad
73	Indian Institute of Technology, Bhilai
Not Ranked in Top 100	Indian Institute of Technology, Goa
Not Ranked in Top 100	Indian Institute of Technology, Dharwad

There are few other institutes accepting scores of JEE Advanced 2025 other than IITs. Refer to the table below:

Institutes
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore	Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER), Thiruvananthapuram
Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE), Visakhapatnam	Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER), Tirupati
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), Rae Bareli	Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram
Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER), Bhopal	Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER), Berhampur
Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali	Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE), Visakhapatnam
Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER), Kolkata	Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune

What Is the Expected Cutoff for JEE Advanced 2026?

IIT Kanpur will release the JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff on the official website, after the result is released. Until then, you can check the expected JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff:

Rank List (Category Wise)	Minimum Percentage of Marks in Each Subject	Minimum Percentage of Aggregate Marks
Common Rank List (CRL)	8.68%	30.34%
GEN-EWS Rank List	7.8%	27.30%
OBC-NCL Rank List	7.8%	27.30%
SC Rank List	4.34%	15.17%
ST Rank List	4.34%	15.17%
Common-PwD Rank List	4.34%	15.17%
GEN-EWS-PwD Rank List	4.34%	15.17%
OBC-NCL-PwD Rank List	4.34%	15.17%
SC-PwD Rank List	4.34%	15.17%
ST-PwD Rank List	4.34%	15.17%
Preparatory Course Rank Lists	2.17%	7.58%

What Is the JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Pattern?

For the JEE Advanced 2026 exam pattern, check out the table below:

Particulars	Details
Mode of Exam	Computer Based Test (CBT)
No. of Papers	2 (Paper 1 & 2)
Exam Language	English & Hindi
Total Duration	6 Hours
No. of Sections	3 (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics)

What Is the Marking Scheme for JEE Advanced 2026?

The JEE Advanced marking scheme changes every year. So, instructions regarding the marking scheme will be mentioned in the “Instructions to Candidates” section of your exam paper.

What Is the JEE Advanced 2026 Syllabus?

The JEE Advanced 2026 syllabus is available on the official JEE Advanced website at jeeadv.ac.in. The syllabus covers mainly three section Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. Here are some topics of search subject discussed below:

Sections	JEE Advanced 2026 Syllabus
Chemistry	General Topics; State of Matter; Atomic Structure; Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure; Chemical Thermodynamics; Chemical & Ionic Equilibrium; Electrochemistry; Chemical Kinetics; Solid State; Solutions; Surface Chemistry; s-Block Elements; p-Block Elements; d-Block Elements; f-Block Elements; Coordination Compounds; Isolation of Metals; Classification of Elements & Periodicity in Properties; Hydrogen; Principles of Qualitative Analysis; Environmental Chemistry; Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry; Alkanes; Alkenes & Alkynes; Benzene; Phenols; Alkyl Halides; Alcohols; Ethers; Aldehydes & Ketones; Carboxylic Acids; Amines; Haloarenes; Biomolecules; Polymers; Chemistry in Everyday Life; Practical Organic Chemistry
Mathematics	Sets, Relaxations & Functions; Algebra; Matrices; Probability & Statistics; Trigonometry; Analytical Geometry; Differential Calculus; Integral Calculus; Vectors
Physics	General Physics; Mechanics; Thermal Physics; Electricity & Magnetism; Optics; Electromagnetic Waves; Modern Physics.

How Can Candidates Download the JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key?

You could access the provisional answer keys for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 on 25 May 2026 through the official website after the examination concluded. You could verify your responses using the answer keys and raise objections, if any, within the specified period.

After reviewing all the challenges submitted by candidates, the authorities released the final answer keys for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 on 1 June 2026. You could use the final answer keys to evaluate your performance before the authorities prepared and published the merit list on the official website.

When Will the JEE Advanced 2026 Result Be Announced?

The JEE Advanced 2026 result was released on 1 June 2026 on the official website. The result included candidates' combined scores from Paper 1 and Paper 2, along with their ranks in the Common Rank List (CRL) and respective category ranks. After the result was announced, candidates could download their scorecards, which were required for the counselling and admission process.

What Is the JEE Advanced 2026 Selection Process?

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) will conduct the counselling process after JEE Advanced is concluded. After completing the counselling process, seats across the IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other government-funded technical institutes will be distributed among the candidates. JoSAA only conducts the counselling process in online mode. All the eligible candidates must have to participate in the joint seat allocation process by filling in their preferred choices of courses and institutes.

Where Can Candidates Access the JEE Advanced 2026 Mock Test?

You should take JEE Advanced mock tests regularly after completing the syllabus. It will help you to under the exam pattern and assess you preparation level. You can attempt the mock tests from the official website once they are available:

Step 1: Visit to the official website jeeadv.ac.in.
Step 2: Go to the Examination section.
Step 3: There you will see the practice tests links.
Step 4: Provide your JEE Advanced registration details to access the practice tests.

What Are the Best Preparation Tips for JEE Advanced 2026?

Here are the major preparation tips for JEE Advanced 2026:

You must start your preparation for JEE Advanced early. It will help you to cover the whole syllabus timely.
Prepare a suitable timetable for your study and stick to it throughout the preparation.
You should have an in-depth understanding of all the basic as well as advanced topics. It can be done by solving the JEE Advanced mock test.