JEE Advanced 2026 registration now open
The JEE Advanced 2026 registration opened on April 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM IST . The window closes on May 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM and the fee must be paid by May 4, 2026 to complete registration.
Important dates for JEE Advanced 2026
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Registration start | April 23, 2026 — 10:00 AM IST |
| Registration end | May 2, 2026 — 11:59 PM |
| Fee payment deadline | May 4, 2026 |
| Admit cards available | May 11–17, 2026 |
| Exam date | May 17, 2026 |
JEE Advanced 2026 application details
You must be among the top 2,50,000 JEE Main 2026 candidates to apply for B.E./B.Tech through JEE Advanced 2026. Use your JEE Main 2026 application number and roll number to log in on the official portal jeeadv.ac.in .
Required uploads include Class X DOB proof, Class XII marksheet/certificate, recent photograph and signature. Category and PwD certificates must be uploaded if applicable. There is no correction window after final submission, so double-check all entries before payment.
| Category | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| Female / SC / ST / PwD | ₹1,600 |
| All other candidates | ₹3,200 |
Exam pattern and schedule
JEE Advanced 2026 will be a Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted by zonal IITs under the Joint Admission Board (JAB). The organising institute for 2026 is IIT Roorkee .
The exam has two mandatory papers on May 17, 2026 : Paper 1 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon , and Paper 2 from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM . Historically, each paper has been around 180 marks (combined ~ 360 marks ) with roughly 51 questions per paper (~17 per subject).
Eligibility and other rules
Age limit: born on or after October 1, 2001 with a five-year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD categories. Maximum allowed attempts: two in two consecutive years. PwD horizontal reservation requires at least 40% disability.
Admit cards will be issued on jeeadv.ac.in between May 11 and May 17, 2026 . The admit card will list your exam city, centre and roll number; carry it along with a valid photo ID on exam day.
Helpdesk
Office: JEE Office, IIT Roorkee, Uttarakhand — 247667. For queries use the contact details listed on the official website.
FAQs
Who can apply for JEE Advanced 2026?
Top 2,50,000 JEE Main 2026 candidates (category-wise distribution applies). Eligibility also depends on age and attempt criteria.
What is the exam mode?
Both papers will be held as a Computer-Based Test (CBT).
When is the last date to pay the fee?
Fee payment must be completed by May 4, 2026 .
How many attempts are allowed?
A candidate may attempt JEE Advanced a maximum of two times in two consecutive years.
What documents must I upload?
Class X DOB proof, Class XII marksheet/certificate, recent photo, signature, and category/PwD certificates if applicable.
When will admit cards be available?
Admit cards will be downloadable from May 11 to May 17, 2026 on jeeadv.ac.in .
Who is organising JEE Advanced 2026?
IIT Roorkee is the organising institute; the exam is conducted by zonal IITs under JAB.
Where to apply?
Register and apply on the official portal: jeeadv.ac.in .