JEE Advanced 2026 registration starts on April 23, 2026. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee will conduct the exam. Students who want to get into IITs must apply through the official website, jeeadv.ac.in. The last date to apply is May 2, 2026. Candidates can pay their application fees until May 4, 2026.
The JEE Advanced 2026 exam is scheduled for May 17, 2026 . IIT Roorkee is managing the registration and the exam for this year.
Who Can Apply for JEE Advanced 2026?
To be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026, students must have qualified in JEE Main 2026. Specifically, they must be among the top 2,50,000 rank holders in JEE Main Paper 1. There are also age limits. General category candidates must be born on or after October 1, 2001, and must not have been admitted to an IIT before. It is important to check the full eligibility details in the information brochure before applying.
Registration Process and Important Dates
The registration window is open for a short time. Here are the key dates:
| Registration Start Date | April 23, 2026 (10:00 AM IST) |
| Last Date to Apply | May 2, 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | May 4, 2026 |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Date | May 17, 2026 |
| Admit Card Download Dates | May 11 to May 17, 2026 |
Students should have their JEE Main login details, scanned documents, and category certificates ready to avoid mistakes. There will be no option to make corrections after the application form is submitted. Therefore, it is crucial to fill out the form carefully.
Application Fees
The fee to apply for JEE Advanced 2026 varies:
| General and OBC-NCL Male Candidates | ₹3,200 |
| Female Candidates, SC, ST, and PwD Candidates | ₹1,600 |
The fees must be paid online using a credit card, debit card, or internet banking.
Exam Details
The JEE Advanced 2026 exam will have two papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2, held on the same day. Paper 1 will be from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and Paper 2 will be from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The exam covers Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from Classes 11 and 12.
The admit card for JEE Advanced 2026 will be available for download from May 11 to May 17, 2026, on the official website jeeadv.ac.in. Students will need to log in using their registration number and password to get their admit cards.
