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.

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-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 Paper | General Paper Details | Subject-Wise Analysis & Difficulty | Section-Wise Structure & Question Types | Marking 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 Rank | Required Score (Out of 360) |
| Rank 1 | 333 marks |
| Rank 10 | 317 marks |
| Rank 50 | 300 marks |
| Rank 100 | 288 marks |
| Rank 200 | 268 marks |
| Rank 300 | 254 marks |
| Rank 500 | 238 marks |
| Rank 1,000 | 212 marks |
| Rank 2,000 | 182 marks |
| Rank 3,000 | 164 marks |
| Rank 5,000 | 149 marks |
| Rank 7,000 | 131 marks |
| Rank 10,000 | 118 marks |
| Above 10,000 | 85 - 95 marks |
UP NEET PG 2025 counselling will be conducted in four rounds, allocating 85% state quota seats based on choices, NEET scores, and reservations. The remaining 15% All India Quota seats will be managed by MCC.
UP NEET PG 2025 counselling dates have been officially released on the state’s exam portal, upneet.gov.in. You can begin round 1 registration process from November 06, 2025. To participate in the seat allocation, you must register online and submit your preferred choices of colleges and courses. The deadline for application submission is October 10, 2025. If you have qualified NEET PG 2025 exam and meet the minimum cutoff criteria, you are eligible to take part in Uttar Pradesh NEET PG counselling process.
What to Do If JEE Main 2026 Registration Fails?
If your JEE Main 2026 registration fails, act quickly and identify the issue.
- Ensure your Name, DOB & Father's Name match documents.
- Re-upload your photo and signature as per NTA rules.
- Wait 24–48 hours if payment is deducted but form unconfirmed.
- Contact NTA for ongoing technical issues.
New Rules for JEE Main 2026 Exam Centre Selection
Candidates can select up to four exam cities based on preference.
New rule: Cities must be from your Permanent or Present Address state.
NTA will allot the nearest available centres based on Permanent Address.
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