JEE Advanced 2026 Date Announced: Exam on May 17, Registration Starts April 23 – Complete Schedule Here

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has announced the official exam date and registration schedule for JEE Advanced 2026. The exam will be held on May 17, 2026, in computer-based test (CBT) mode at designated centres across India.

IIT Roorkee will open the registration window for foreign students on April 6 and for Indian students on April 23, 2026. The last date to register is May 2, 2026. Candidates can apply by visiting the official website jeeadv.ac.in.

JEE Advanced 2026: Complete Schedule

The Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) 2026 for admission to undergraduate programmes at the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) will be held on Sunday, 17 May 2026 in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.

Paper 1: 09:00–12:00 IST
Paper 2: 14:30–17:30 IST pic.twitter.com/HY3Y5FHwrV

— IIT Roorkee (@iitroorkee) March 8, 2026

JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card

The admit cards for JEE Advanced 2026 will be available for download from May 11 to May 17, 2026. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official website jeeadv.ac.in. Make sure to verify all the details mentioned on the admit card and keep it safe for exam day.

JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Pattern

The exam will be conducted on a single day in two sessions. Paper 1 will be held from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and Paper 2 will be held from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Both papers will be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode. The question paper will be available in both English and Hindi, making it accessible to a wider range of students.

JEE Advanced 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Here are the key eligibility conditions candidates must fulfill to appear for JEE Advanced 2026:

1. JEE Main 2026 Performance Only candidates who rank among the top 2,50,000 in JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) are eligible to register for JEE Advanced. This rule applies to all candidates, irrespective of category.

2. Number of Attempts A candidate can attempt JEE Advanced a maximum of two times. Both attempts must be in two consecutive years.

3. Class 12 Qualification Candidates must have appeared for Class 12 (or equivalent) for the first time in 2025 or 2026. Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics must be compulsory subjects.

4. Previous IIT Admission Candidates who've previously been admitted to any IIT aren't eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026.

JEE Advanced 2026 Eligibility at a Glance

JEE Advanced 2026 Registration & Fee

Candidates who are declared eligible must register online through the official JEE Advanced portal at jeeadv.ac.in. They'll need to upload the required documents to complete their application.

The registration fee varies by category:

How to Register for JEE Advanced 2026

Follow these simple steps to complete your registration:

• Step 1: Visit the official website at jeeadv.ac.in.
• Step 2: Click on the JEE Advanced 2026 registration link.
• Step 3: Log in using your JEE Main 2026 credentials.
• Step 4: Fill in all the required personal and academic details.
• Step 5: Upload the necessary documents as per the guidelines.
• Step 6: Pay the registration fee online.
• Step 7: Review all details carefully and submit the application.
• Step 8: Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

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