Somdatta Roy
Senior Content Writer | Updated on - May 18, 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has officially uploaded the JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 and Paper 2 question papers to the portal at jeeadv.ac.in. The examination was successfully conducted on Sunday, May 17 in two mandatory sessions, with Paper 1 running from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Paper 2 following from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. You can now download these papers to review the questions and self-evaluate the performance before further official releases.

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According to the official schedule, the JEE Advanced response sheets containing the answers marked by candidates will be made available online on May 21 at 5:00 PM IST. This will be followed by the publication of the provisional answer key on May 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM IST. Students will have a brief window from May 25 until 5:00 PM on May 26, to submit feedback or challenge any answers to the provisional key. IIT Roorkee will then review all objections to compile and publish the final answer key on June 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM IST.

JEE Advanced is the primary gateway for securing undergraduate admissions to premier Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). The JEE Advanced 2026 results and the final All India Ranks (AIR) will also be declared on June 1, 2026, alongside the final key. Since final scores are calculated strictly based on this definitive key, no further challenges will be accepted after its release.

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JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1

JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 2

JEE Advanced 2026 Paper-wise Complete Exam Analysis

A complete analysis of the JEE Advanced 2026 difficulty level, exam pattern, and marking scheme for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 is given below:

JEE Advanced 2026 PaperGeneral Paper DetailsSubject-Wise Analysis & DifficultySection-Wise Structure & Question TypesMarking Scheme Details
Paper 1

Total Questions: 48

Questions Per Subject: 16

Overall Difficulty: Difficult

Mathematics (Toughest):

• Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult

• Topics: Functions, Indefinite Integrals, Applications of Integrals

• Highlights: Lengthy calculations and tricky problem-solving.

Physics:

• Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult

• Topics: Covered major chapters

• Highlights: Time-consuming but manageable.

Chemistry:

• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

• Topics: Well-distributed across Organic, Inorganic, and Physical

• Highlights: Involved a few tricky calculations.

Section 1: 4 Single Correct MCQs

Section 2: 4 Multiple Correct MCQs

Section 3: 4 Numerical Value Questions

Section 4: 4 Matching Type Questions

Single Correct MCQs:

• +3 for Correct

• -1 for Incorrect

Multiple Correct MCQs:

• +4 if all correct options are chosen

• Partial marks (+3, +2, +1) awarded for partial correct choices

• 0 if unattempted

• -1 in all other cases

Numerical Value:

• +4 for Correct

• 0 for Incorrect

Matching Type:

• +4 for Correct

• -1 for Incorrect

Paper 2

Total Questions: 54

Questions Per Subject: 18

Overall Difficulty: Moderate

Physics (Toughest):

• Difficulty: Difficult

• Topics: EMI, Current, Wave, Mechanics, Optics

• Highlights: Demanded strong conceptual clarity.

Mathematics:

• Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult

• Topics: Limits & Continuity, Integrals, Differential Equations

Chemistry:

• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

• Topics: Majorly dominated by Organic Chemistry chapters

Section 1: 4 Single Correct MCQs

Section 2: 5 Multiple Correct MCQs

Section 3: 5 Numerical Value Questions

Section 4: 4 Numerical Value Questions

Single Correct MCQs:

• +3 for Correct

• -1 for Incorrect

Multiple Correct MCQs:

• +4 if all correct options are chosen

• Partial marks (+3, +2, +1) awarded for partial correct choices

• 0 if unattempted

• -1 in all other cases

Numerical Value (Sec 3):

• +4 for Correct

• 0 for Incorrect

Numerical Value (Sec 4):

• +2 for Correct

• 0 for Incorrect

JEE Advanced 2026: Expected Marks vs Rank Analysis

The estimated marks vs. rank analysis for JEE Advanced 2026 is given here:

Estimated JEE Advanced 2026 CRL RankRequired Score (Out of 360)
Rank 1333 marks
Rank 10317 marks
Rank 50300 marks
Rank 100288 marks
Rank 200268 marks
Rank 300254 marks
Rank 500238 marks
Rank 1,000212 marks
Rank 2,000182 marks
Rank 3,000164 marks
Rank 5,000149 marks
Rank 7,000131 marks
Rank 10,000118 marks
Above 10,00085 - 95 marks

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