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JEE Advanced 2026, Registration Date, Application Process, Fee Requirements

by PW Gulf
November 19, 2025
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JEE Advanced 2026: It is one of the most important entrance exams in India. The JEE Advanced 2026 is conducted to provide opportunities for candidates to get admission into the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Every year, lakhs of students dream of joining an IIT, but only a few thousand are able to clear this highly competitive exam. The JEE Advanced is conducted after JEE Main, and only the top 2.5 lakh candidates from JEE Main are eligible to appear. 

JEE Advanced 2026 Overview

Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2026 is likely to be conducted by IIT Roorkee. The exam is expected to be held in May 2026. Through the JEE Advanced exam, IITs select applicants for their B.Tech, B.S., B.Arch, and Integrated M.Tech programs. The exam is conducted online (Computer-Based Test) across various exam centres in India and abroad. A detailed overview of the JEE Advanced 2026 is provided in the table below:

JEE Advanced 2026 Overview

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

JEE Advanced 2026

Conducting Body

IIT Roorkee (expected)

Exam Level

National

Mode of Exam

Online (Computer-Based Test)

Exam Date

May 2026 (tentative)

Medium

English and Hindi

Duration

3 hours per paper (2 papers)

Eligibility

Top 2.5 lakh JEE Main 2026 qualifiers

Official Website

jeeadv.ac.in

JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Date

JEE Advanced 2026 exam date is expected to be conducted in May 2026. The exam dates are likely to be on May 17 or May 24, 2026. The final exam schedule will be officially announced by IIT Roorkee on the official JEE Advanced website. The tentative timeline for JEE Advanced 2026 is provided in the table below:      

JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Date

Events

Tentative Dates

Notification Release

February 2026

Application Form Availability

3rd week of April 2026

Last Date to Apply

1st week of May 2026

JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card Release

2nd week of May 2026

Exam Date

3rd or 4th week of May 2026

Response Sheet Release

3rd week of May 2026

JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key Release

3rd week of May 2026

JEE Advanced 2026 Result Declaration

1st week of June 2026

JEE Advanced 2026 Counselling (JoSAA)

June 2026 onwards

JEE Advanced 2026 Registration

The JEE Advanced 2026 registration process is scheduled to begin in April 2026. Only students who clear the JEE Main 2026 exam and are among the top 2.5 lakh qualifiers can apply. 

Steps in the JEE Advanced 2026 Application Process

Step 1: Visit the official website: jeeadv.ac.in.

Step 2: Click on “JEE Advanced 2026 Registration.”

Step 3: Log in using your JEE Main roll number and password.

Step 4: Fill in personal, academic, and communication details.

Step 5: Choose your exam centre preference from the list of JEE Advanced 2026 exam centres.

Step 6: Upload required documents such as your photograph, signature, and category certificate.

Step 7: Pay the registration fee online using a debit card, credit card, or net banking.

Step 8: Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

JEE Advanced 2026 Application Fees

Category

Fees 

General/OBC-NCL (Male)

₹2900

SC/ST/PwD/Female

₹1450

Foreign Nationals

USD 100–200 (approx.)

Details Required for JEE Advanced 2026 Application Form

When completing the JEE Advanced 2026 application form, candidates must  provide the following details:

  • Class 12th or equivalent exam board
  • Year of attempting the first JEE Advanced exam
  • Preferred exam cities
  • If they have colour blindness or vision issues
  • Whether the candidate falls under the PwD category
  • Communication details

Required Documents for JEE Advanced 2026 Registration

During the JEE Advanced 2026 registration, candidates must upload scanned copies of certain documents in the specified format. The table below shows the required JEE Advanced documents for Foreign Nationals and OCI/PIO Candidates:

Required Documents for JEE Advanced 2026 Registration

Certificate

Remarks

File Size

Format

Signature

Required for all candidates

1 kb to 30 kb

JPG

Photograph

Required for all candidates

4 kb to 100 kb

JPG

OCI/PIO Card or Foreign Passport or Citizenship Certificate

For those who are OCI/PIO cardholders or have a foreign nationality

50 kb to 300 kb

PDF

Photo Identity Proof

Required for all candidates

50 kb to 300 kb

PDF

Class-XII or equivalent Mark Sheet

Mandatory for all except those who will appear for the Class 12 exam in 2025

50 kb to 300 kb

PDF

Birth Certificate for Age Proof

Required for all candidates

50 kb to 300 kb

PDF

Testimonial

Optional, if applicable (e.g., military service certificate)

50 kb to 300 kb

PDF

JEE Advanced 2026 Eligibility

Only students who meet certain conditions can apply for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam. Students must carefully read the eligibility details before applying to avoid disqualification later.

Performance in JEE Main 2026

Candidates must be among the top 2.5 lakh qualifiers in JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 (BE/B.Tech).

Age Limit

  • General candidates: Born on or after October 1, 2001.

  • SC/ST/PwD candidates: Relaxation of 5 years (Born on or after October 1, 1996).

Number of Attempts

Candidates can attempt JEE Advanced a maximum of two times in consecutive years.

Educational Qualification

Must have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) in 2025 or be appearing in 2026 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as subjects.

Earlier Admission Rule

Candidates already admitted to any IIT in previous years are not eligible.

JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Pattern

Understanding the JEE Advanced 2026 exam pattern is important for effective preparation. The exam will consist of two compulsory papers, namely Paper 1 and Paper 2. Each paper will be 3 hours long, and both papers are mandatory to qualify.

JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Pattern

Features

Details

Mode

Online (Computer-Based Test)

Number of Papers

2 (Paper 1 & Paper 2)

Duration

3 hours each

Subjects

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Numerical Value, and List-Matching

Language

English and Hindi

Total Marks

Varies every year

JEE Advanced 2026 Marking Scheme

  • +3 or +4 marks for correct answers

  • -1 or -2 marks for wrong answers (depending on question type)

JEE Advanced 2026 Counselling

The JEE Advanced 2026 counselling will begin in June 2026 for candidates who clear the JEE Advanced 2026 Cutoff. It is conducted by JoSSA. Students should carefully choose their preferred IITs and branches during counselling. The counselling process includes:

  1. Online registration

  2. Choice filling of IITs and courses

  3. Seat allotment

  4. Reporting to the allotted institute

JEE Advanced 2026 Preparation Tips

Some of the simple and effective JEE Advanced 2026 preparation tips are provided below:

  1. Know the syllabus: Study every topic from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

  2. Understand concepts: Focus on clarity instead of rote learning.

  3. Solve mock tests: Practice with JEE Advanced mock papers and previous question papers.

  4. Make a study plan: Divide topics based on strengths and weaknesses.

  5. Stay consistent: Study daily and revise regularly.

  6. Use NCERT books: Build your basics before moving to advanced books.

JEE Advanced 2026 FAQs

Q1: When will the JEE Advanced 2026 registration begin?

Ans: The JEE Advanced 2026 registration will start in the third week of April 2026, after the JEE Main 2026 results are declared. Candidates can apply online through the official website jeeadv.ac.in.

Q2: What is the expected exam date for JEE Advanced 2026?

Ans: The JEE Advanced 2026 exam is expected to be held in May 2026, most likely on May 17 or May 24, 2026. The final date will be confirmed by IIT Roorkee on the official website.

Q3: What documents are required for JEE Advanced 2026 registration?

Ans: Applicants must upload scanned copies of their photograph, signature, photo ID proof, Class 12 mark sheet, and birth certificate. OCI/PIO or foreign candidates must also upload a passport or a citizenship certificate.

Q4: What is the JEE Advanced 2026 application fee?

Ans: The application fee for JEE Advanced 2026 is ₹2,900 for General/OBC-NCL (Male) candidates and ₹1,450 for SC/ST/PwD/Female candidates. Foreign nationals need to pay between USD 100–200, depending on their category.

Q5: Who is eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026?

Ans: Only the top 2.5 lakh qualifiers of JEE Main 2026 can apply. Candidates must have passed Class 12 in 2025 or 2026, be born on or after October 1, 2001 (with 5 years’ relaxation for SC/ST/PwD), and must not have been previously admitted to an IIT.

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