The conducting body for JEE Advanced 2026 is IIT Roorkee. You will be glad to know that the complete schedule from registration window timelines to exam dates have now been made live by IIT Roorkee. JEE Advanced 2026 will be conducted on May 17, 2026. JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Registrations shall start in April, 2026 and last till the first week of May. If we talk about the JEE Advanced 2026 syllabus, the same has been released on the official website with no changes from the last time.
As you might know, for those who qualify the JEE Main cutoff, only those students will be eligible to appear for the JEE Advanced 2026. Age, number of attempts and the year in which they appeared in class 12th will be some other factors. As usual, the examination will be conducted in the form of two papers on the same day and the syllabus would cover the class 11th and 12th topics across physics, chemistry, and mathematics subjects.
Let’s Get an Overview of the JEE Advanced 2026 Exam
To get an overview of the exam details of JEE Advanced 2026, you can have a look below to inform yourself about the same. Here is an overview of the exam:
- Name of the Exam: JEE Advanced 2026
- IIT Conducting the Exam: IIT Roorkee
- Objective of the Exam: To Get an Admission into B.Tech or B.E
- Institutes Participating in 2026: 33 (23 IITs, 5 IISERs, IISc, IIPE, IIST, RGIPT)
- Mode of Examination: CBT (Computer Based Test), Online
- Duration of Examination: 2 Papers of 3 Hours Each (Same Day)
- Subjects That Form the Syllabus: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
- Total number of Marks: Subject to change each year
- Total number of candidates eligible: Top 2,50,000 candidates after JEE Main Examination.
- Total Number Of Attempts Allowed: Maximum 2 attempts in two consecutive years.
- Total Number of Seats Across 23 IITs: 17,385 seats for 2026 (subject to change each year)
- Authority that Governs Counselling: JoSAA
Released Schedule for JEE Advanced 2026 Exam
It is now the time to have a look at the important dates and timeline that make up the complete schedule of the JEE Advanced Exam for the year 2026:
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Important Exam Events |
Dates & Timeline |
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Registration Starts |
23rd April, 2026 |
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Registration Window Closes |
2nd May, 2026 |
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Admit Card Download Window |
From May 11, 2026 to May 17, 2026 |
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Paper 1 Timing |
9:00 AM IST to 12: 00 PM IST |
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Paper 2 Timing |
2:30 PM IST to 5:30 PM IST |
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Response Sheet Release Date |
21st May, 2026 |
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Provisional Answer Key Release Date |
25th May, 2026 |
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Result Date with Final Answer Key |
1st June, 2026 |
Application Form and Registration Procedure for JEE Advanced 2026
As usual, once the JEE Main 2026 results are out, IIT Roorkee is set to release the Application form for JEE Advanced 2026 on its official website, and that will mark the opening window for JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Process. A noteworthy point here is that only the 2.5 Lakh students who top the results of JEE Main 2026 will be eligible to register and appear for JEE Advanced 2026. The mode of JEE Advanced 2026 registrations will be completely online, from document upload to fee payment. Let us now decode the step-by-step registration process in detail.
JEE Advanced 2026 Step-by-Step Registration Process
- Step 1 - In the very first step, you will have to visit the official website jeeadv.ac.in and log in with your JEE Main 2026 Exam Roll Number, password, and the security pin. You shall now create another new password, cross-check, and then verify the personal details fetched from your JEE Main Profile.
- Step 2 - In the very next step, you will have to select the number of attempts, your preferred exam cities (you can select up to three cities), the question paper language, the category you belong to, scribe status, and then proofread everything you have filled, and finally submit.
- Step 3 - In the third step, you will have to upload the required documents, one by one, in the required format, and also the maximum file size, which will already be mentioned in the upload section for each document.
- Step 4 - Once you have uploaded all the required documents, the next step is to pay the JEE Advanced 2026 Application Fee using one of the payment modes, as per your convenience among the options mentioned on the official payment gateway.
- Step 5 - At last, when you have successfully paid the application fee and the successful fee payment prompt has flashed on your screen, you shall now download and print your application form for future uses and reference. Remember, that there isn’t any need to physically courier any hard copy to the exam-conducting authorities.
Let us now move on and have a look at some of the important details related to the application form such as required documents, and the fee details for different categories and regions.
Documents Required for JEE Advanced 2026 Application Form:
Below is the list of documents required for JEE Advanced 2026 Application 2026, make sure you have all of these ready before the JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Window opens:
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Documents |
File Format & Size |
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Class 10 Certificate (DOB Proof) |
PDF (50 KB to 300 KB) |
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Class 12 Marksheet (If Issued) |
PDF (50 KB to 300 KB) |
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Category Certificate (If Applicable) |
PDF (50 KB to 300 KB) |
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PwD Certificate (If Applicable) |
PDF (50 KB to 300 KB) |
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Scribe Request Letter (If Applicable) |
PDF (50 KB to 300 KB) |
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DS Certificate (If Applicable) |
PDF (50 KB to 300 KB) |
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OCI Card/PIO Card (For Foreign Nationals) |
PDF (50 KB to 300 KB) |
JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Fee Details for Different Categories & Regions
It is now the time to have a glance at the JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Fee Details for Different Categories & Regions. Below is a well-structured section to inform you better:
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Candidate Category/Region |
Registration Fee |
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Foreign Nationals (SAARC Nations) |
USD 100 |
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Foreign Nationals (Non-SAARC Nations) |
USD 200 |
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Indian Nationals - General Category |
INR 3,200 |
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Indian Nationals - Female Candidates |
INR 1,600 |
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Indian Nationals - SC, ST, and PWD |
INR 1,600 |
JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key, Response Sheet, Result, and Cut-off
Let us now give you a preview of some important dates of the JEE Advanced 2026 exam, other than the Registration window. Have a look below:
- JEE Advanced 2026 Response Sheet - 21st May, 2026
- JEE Advanced 2026 Provisionals Answer Key - 25th May, 2026
- JEE Advanced 2026 Final Answer Key - 1st June
- JEE Advanced 2026 Result - 1st June
- JEE Advanced 2026 Cut-off - 1st June.
Note: Once you find yourself clearing the JEE Advanced 2026 cut-off, the next step will be to register for on the JOSAA portal, the authority that will conduct that JEE Advanced 2026 Admission Counselling post results and cut-off declaration.
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Preparation Tips
Below are some tips to be stress-free in the last few months of the exam, and come out of your preparation era as an IITian:
- Start Revising Your Strong Topics, and work on the weaknesses, divide your daily schedule in the last months with this approach.
- Your timetable should be very realistic and practical, that has space for breaks, proper sleep, physical activity, and revision.
- Clear all the concepts that you might have left or skipped during the main months of your preparation, with the help of concept lectures, and high-level advanced questions.
- Make sure you stay stress-free, remain physically active, and most importantly stay away from negative environments, people, and thoughts.
In Case your B.Tech Degree is Waiting Through Another Channel!
Now, this section is strictly for the engineering diploma holders who have unfortunately crossed the age or number of attempts to appear for the JEE exam! Also, they are currently working so cannot leave their current job to pursue B.Tech.
UGC, and AICTE have now come forward with a gift for you guys! You can now enroll into a B.Tech Lateral Entry programme, designed specifically for the working professionals. So, neither you need to leave your job nor you have to attend a regular college.
- Course Duration - 3 Years
- Learning Mode - Hybrid
- Fees - Very Affordable as Compared to On-campus B.Tech
- Flexibility - Yes
- Degree Value - Same as Regular B.Tech
- Career Opportunities - Potentially High with Added Work Experience.
Here is the list of top UGC approved Engineering Colleges in the Country who offer a B.Tech for Working Professionals course that feels like the idea of B.Tech Distance Education, have a look:
- Kalinga University
- Sri Venkateshwara University
- Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth University
- Sanskriti University
[Download the 2026 Lateral Entry Admission Guide & Check Eligibility Now]
Conclusion
We have now reached the very end of this discussion, where we discussed the JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Registration, Required Documents, and Application Fee in detail. Hope the detailed discussion and the information it has helps you in the best way possible. We wish you all the luck for your JEE Advanced 2026 Exam, with the hope that you make it through with flying colors.
