IIT Roorkee has officially announced the exam date for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2026 . This national-level engineering entrance exam is the gateway for students to get admission into the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) across India. Students aspiring to join these top engineering institutions should mark their calendars.
The examination will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026 . It will be conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) , meaning students will answer questions on computers at designated exam centers. The test will take place in various cities throughout India and also in a few select locations outside the country. The official website for JEE Advanced 2026 , jeeadva.ac.in , is now live and displays this key date.
Important Dates for JEE Advanced 2026
While the main exam date is set, the full schedule for JEE Advanced 2026 is not yet released. Students should regularly check the official website for updated information. Below are the tentative dates for various stages of the exam process:
| Online Registration for JEE Advanced 2026 begins | April 2026 |
| Admit Cards available for downloading | May 2026 |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Examination Date | May 17, 2026 |
| Copy of candidate responses available online | May 2026 |
| Provisional answer keys released | June 2026 |
| Window to challenge provisional answer keys | June 2026 |
| Final answer key and JEE Advanced 2026 Results announced | June 2026 |
Understanding the JEE Advanced Exam Format
The JEE Advanced 2026 exam follows a specific structure. It consists of two compulsory papers, designed to test a candidate's knowledge and problem-solving skills in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- Paper 1: This paper will be conducted in the morning session, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM .
- Paper 2: This paper will be held in the afternoon session, from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM .
Both papers are mandatory for all candidates. Further details about the exam pattern, detailed syllabus, and the list of exam centers will be published on the official website soon.
Eligibility Criteria for JEE Advanced 2026
To be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026 , candidates must fulfill several conditions. The primary requirement is to perform well in the JEE Main 2026 examination. Only the top 2.5 lakh candidates who qualify based on their JEE Main 2026 scores will be invited to register for JEE Advanced .
JEE Main 2026 Dates
Students must appear for JEE Main 2026 to qualify for JEE Advanced . The JEE Main exam is conducted in two sessions:
- Session 1: Scheduled from January 21 to January 30, 2026 .
- Session 2: Scheduled from April 2 to April 9, 2026 .
Candidates can check their scores and ranks from the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result to determine their eligibility for JEE Advanced .
Other Eligibility Conditions:
In addition to qualifying JEE Main , candidates must meet specific age and academic qualifications:
- Age Requirement: General category candidates must be born on or after October 1, 2001 .
- Age Relaxation: For candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) categories, a five-year age relaxation is given. These candidates must be born on or after October 1, 1996 .
- Class 12th Examination: Candidates must have passed their Class 12 (or equivalent) examination in either 2025 or be appearing for it in 2026 .
- Previous Year Pass Outs: Students who passed their Class 12 board examinations in 2024 or any year before that are not eligible to apply for JEE Advanced 2026 . This rule ensures that only recent high school graduates or those currently in their final year can apply.
Stay Updated
All aspiring candidates are advised to regularly visit the official JEE Advanced 2026 website, jeeadva.ac.in , for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding registration, admit card release, exam city allocation, and result announcements. Staying informed is crucial for a smooth application process and preparation.
