JEE Advanced 2026
Joint Entrance Examination Advanced
National levelOnline examArchitectureEngineeringScience
- Exam date
- 17 May 2026
- Application starts
- 23 Apr 2026
- Exam mode
- Online
- Application mode
- Online
- Level
- National
About JEE Advanced
JEE Advanced is the entrance exam for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and several other top institutes. Only candidates who qualify through JEE Main can appear.
Conducted by: One of the IITs, chosen on a rotating basis each year
JEE Advanced Important Dates
| Event | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Starts | 23 Apr 2026 | Completed |
| Exam Date | 17 May 2026 | Completed |
Dates are indicative and can change – confirm on the official exam website.
Courses accepting JEE Advanced
BE/B.TechB.ArchB.ScBSMBBS
JEE Advanced Eligibility
- Must be among the top ranked candidates of JEE Main (B.E./B.Tech paper) in the cut-off list announced for that year.
- Must have an age within the limit set by the organising IIT (usually born on or after a fixed date about five years before the exam; relaxation for reserved categories).
- Can attempt the exam a maximum of two times in two consecutive years.
- Must have appeared in Class 12 for the first time in the current or previous year.
JEE Advanced Exam Pattern
| Mode | Computer based test |
| Papers | Two papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2), both compulsory |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics in each paper |
| Question types | Multiple choice (single and multiple correct), numerical answer and matching type questions |
| Marking | Varies by section and year, with partial marking for some multiple-correct questions |
How to apply for JEE Advanced
- Qualify JEE Main and check that you are within the JEE Advanced cut-off.
- Register on the official JEE Advanced portal and fill in the application.
- Upload documents and pay the fee.
- Choose the exam city and download the admit card.
JEE Advanced Preparation Tips
- Focus on concepts and problem-solving depth instead of formulas alone.
- Practise multi-concept and multiple-correct questions from previous years.
- Take full mock tests of both papers back to back to build stamina.
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