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JEE Advanced 2023 Exam Date (June 4), Registration (Apr 30), Pattern, Syllabus, Question Paper, Cut off
Content Curator | Updated On - Jun 25, 2026
The JEE Advanced 2026 exam dates have been officially announced on the official website, jeeadv.ac.in. As per the notification, the JEE (Advanced) 2026 examination will be conducted on Sunday, May 17, 2026. This year, the exam will be organised by IIT Roorkee, following the rotational policy among the seven IITs.
download pdf Download PDF View PDF Check Solutions View Solution- The JEE Advanced 2026 application process is expected to begin in April 2026, after the declaration of the JEE Main 2026 results. The examination is scheduled to be held in May 2026.
- To be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026, candidates must rank among the top 2,50,000 scorers in JEE Main 2026. Aspirants are allowed a maximum of two consecutive attempts at the JEE Advanced exam.
- The JEE Advanced 2026 exam pattern will consist of two compulsory papers conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode. Both papers will assess candidates in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with questions in the form of MCQs, multiple-select questions (MSQs), and numerical-type questions.
What is the JEE Advanced 2026 Exam?
JEE Advanced Exam is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission to 23 IITs for B.Tech/B.E and B.Arch programs. It is conducted for the top 2.5 lakh candidates who qualify for the JEE Main exam. JEE Advanced is conducted by one of the seven zonal IITs- Roorkee, Kharagpur Delhi, Kanpur, Bombay, Madras, and Guwahati on a rotational basis under the guidance of the Joint Admission Board (JAB). Check JEE Advanced Daily Live Updates to be up to date about the exam.
- JEE Advanced 2026: Highlights
- JEE Advanced 2026: Important Dates
- JEE Advanced Eligibility Criteria 2026
- JEE Advanced 2026: Courses Offered
- JEE Advanced 2026 Application Form
5.1 JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Center
5.2 JEE Advanced 2026 Application Fee
- JEE Advanced 2026 Statistics
6.1 JEE Advanced: Gender-Wise Stats
- JEE Advanced 2026 Admission Process
7.1 JEE Advanced 2026 Reservation
- JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Pattern
- JEE Advanced 2026 Syllabus
- JEE Advanced 2026 Preparation Tips
10.1 Best Books for JEE Advanced 2026
10.2 JEE Advanced Question Paper PDF
10.3 JEE Advanced Paper Analysis
- JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card
- JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key
- JEE Advanced 2026 Result
- JEE Advanced 2026 Rank List
- JEE Advanced 2026: Marks vs Rank
15.1 JEE Advanced Marks vs Rank Analysis
- JEE Advanced 2026: Cutoff
- FAQs
JEE Advanced 2026: Highlights
| Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Joint Entrance Exam Advanced (JEE Advanced 2026) |
| Conducting Body | IIT Kanpur |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-based test |
| Number of candidates registered | 186,584 as of 2026 |
| Number of candidates appeared | 180,200 as of 2026 |
| Number of candidates passed | 48,248 as of 2026 |
| Total seats in IITs | 17,385 as of 2026 |
| Exam Fees |
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| Exam Duration |
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| No. of Papers | Two papers |
| Language/Medium of Exam | English / Hindi |
| Colleges Accepting Exam Score | All IITs and other institutes |
| No. of Test Cities | 232 cities as of 2026 |
| Official Website | jeeadv.ac.in |
| Contact Details |
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JEE Advanced 2026: Important Dates
Check the table given below to get details about the important JEE Advanced exam date.
| Expected Date (2026) | Event |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | Release of Notification & Brochure |
| April 2026 | Start of Registration |
| Early May 2026 | Last Date of Registration |
| May 17, 2026 | JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Date |
| Last week of May 2026 | Release of Provisional Answer Key |
| June 2026 | Declaration of Results |
JEE Advanced Eligibility Criteria 2026
The JEE Advanced Eligibility Criteria are mentioned below:
JEE Advanced Eligibility Criteria For Indian Nationals & OCI/PIO Cardholders (Issued Before March 4, 2021)
- Performance in JEE Main 2026: Candidates must rank among the top 2,50,000 qualifiers in the B.E./B.Tech paper of JEE (Main) 2026.
The top candidates are shortlisted across categories as follows:
| Category | Percentage of Candidates Shortlisted |
|---|---|
| GEN-EWS | 10% |
| OBC-NCL | 27% |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.50% |
| OPEN | 40.50% |
| PwD | 5% (horizontal reservation within each category) |
Specific category-wise distributions apply:
| Category | Top Candidates |
|---|---|
| OPEN | 96,187 |
| OPEN-PwD | 5,063 |
| GEN-EWS | 23,750 |
| GEN-EWS-PwD | 1,250 |
| OBC-NCL | 64,125 |
| OBC-NCL-PwD | 3,375 |
| SC | 35,625 |
| SC-PwD | 1,875 |
| ST | 17,812 |
| ST-PwD | 938 |
Note: OCI/PIO cardholders issued before March 4, 2021, are eligible only under the OPEN and OPEN-PwD categories and do not qualify for other reservations.
- Age Limit: Candidates must be born on or after October 1, 2000. SC, ST, and PwD candidates are eligible for a five-year age relaxation (October 1, 1995).
- Number of Attempts: Candidates can attempt JEE (Advanced) a maximum of two times in two consecutive years.
- Class XII Appearance: Candidates must have appeared for their Class XII (or equivalent) exam with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in 2023, 2026, or 2026. Exceptions apply for withheld results based on the academic year of 2021-22.
- Previous Admission in IITs: Candidates previously admitted to any IIT are not eligible, except those who joined preparatory courses in 2026 or who withdrew before the final seat allotment.
JEE Advanced Eligibility for Foreign Nationals and OCI/PIO Cardholders (Cards Issued On or After March 4, 2021)
- Age Limit: Candidates must be born on or after October 1, 2000. In countries requiring mandatory military service, age relaxation applies upon providing proper documentation.
- Number of Attempts: A maximum of two attempts is allowed within two consecutive years.
- Class XII Appearance: Candidates must have completed their Class XII (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in 2023, 2026, or 2026.
- Previous Admission in IITs: Candidates previously admitted to any IIT are generally ineligible, with exceptions for those in preparatory courses or who withdrew before the final round of seat allotment.
Points To Remember
- OCI/PIO Eligibility: OCI/PIO cardholders with cards issued before March 4, 2021, are considered Indian nationals and qualify under the OPEN and OPEN-PwD categories only. They do not benefit from reserved categories.
- Identity Proof: All candidates must provide identity documentation, such as a citizenship certificate, passport, or OCI/PIO card.
- Foreign Nationals’ Seats: Foreign nationals have access to supernumerary seats, capped at 10% per course and not subject to reservation quotas.
- Nationality: All Indian citizens of India are eligible to sit for the JEE Advanced exam. Under 10% of the SNQ, international candidates are eligible.
JEE Advanced 2026: Courses Offered
The courses offered at the IITs through the JEE Advanced Exam have been tabulated below:
| Course | Duration |
|---|---|
| B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | 4 years |
| B.S. (Bachelor of Science) | 4 years |
| B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) | 5 years |
| Dual Degree B.Tech- M.Tech (Dual Degree Bachelor of Technology and Master of Technology) | 5 years |
| Dual Degree B.S-M.S (Dual Degree Bachelor of Science and Master of Science) | 5 years |
| Integrated M.Tech (Integrated Master of Technology) | 5 years |
| Integrated M.Sc (Integrated Master of Science) | 5 years |
JEE Advanced AAT 2026
Candidates who wish to join the BArch (Architecture) program in the IITs, will have to pass the JEE Advanced Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT). Only those candidates who have qualified for JEE Advanced 2026 will be eligible to register for JEE Advanced AAT 2026. No separate admit card will be issued for this exam, candidates can sit for the AAT 2026 exam by providing the JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card.
JEE Advanced 2026 Application Form
Candidates are required to fill out the JEE Advanced 2026 Application Form online. To fill out the Application Form, visit the official website and log in using your JEE Main Roll Number and password. Now, fill in the required personal and academic information, preferred language, exam centre preference, etc. and upload the required documents.
Scanned Documents to be uploaded in the online application form:
- Class X certificate if the date of birth is mentioned in it or the birth certificate.
- Class XII (or equivalent examination) certificate
- Class XII (or equivalent examination) certificate
- If the candidate’s name is not the same as in the Class X certificate, a gazette notification showing the change of name.
- Caste certificates as needed.
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Center
JEE Advanced Exam Centres are divided under the 7 Zonal IITs. The cities are decided by the exam conducting authorities and are listed in the official notification. Candidates can give choice of 8 cities from the provided list. The JEE Advanced Exam Centre will be allotted by the authorities from the preferences given by the students and will be final. No request for changes will be entertained by the authorities.
JEE Advanced 2026 Application fee
The JEE Advanced application fee is as follows:
| Registration fee for Examination Centres in India | ||
|---|---|---|
| Indian Nationals | Female Candidates (all categories) | ₹ 1600 |
| SC, ST, and PwD Candidates | ₹ 1600 | |
| All Other Candidates | ₹ 3200 | |
| OCI/PIO cardholders(where the OCI/PIO card was issued before 04-03-2021) | Female Candidates (GEN and GEN-PwD) | ₹ 1600 |
| OPEN (GEN-PwD) | ₹ 1600 | |
| OPEN (GEN) | ₹ 3200 | |
| Foreign Nationals &OCI/PIO cardholders(where the OCI/PIO card was issued on or after 04-03-2021) | Candidates Residing in SAARC Countries | USD 100 |
| Candidates Residing in Non-SAARC Countries | USD 200 | |
| Registration Fee for Examination Centres in Foreign Countries | ||
| Indian Nationals and OCI/PIO cardholders(where the OCI/PIO card was issued before 04-03-2021) | All | USD 100 |
| Foreign Nationals &OCI/PIO cardholders(where the OCI/PIO card was issued on or after 04-03-2021) | Candidates Residing in SAARC Countries | USD 100 |
| Candidates Residing in Non-SAARC Countries | USD 200 | |
JEE Advanced 2026 Statistics
Refer to the tables below for JEE Advanced 2026 Statistics like pass percentage, total number of candidates, and more:
| Year | Number of candidates registered | Number of candidates appeared | Number of qualified candidates | Number of candidates allotted seats in IITs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 186584 | 180200 | 48248 | TBA |
| 2023 | 189487 | 180372 | 43769 | 17340 |
| 2022 | 160038 | 155538 | 40712 | 16635 |
| 2021 | 151193 | 141699 | 41862 | 16296 |
| 2020 | 160838 | 150838 | 43204 | 16061 |
| 2019 | 174432 | 161319 | 38705 | 13604 |
| 2018 | 165656 | 155158 | 31988 | 12069 |
| 2017 | 171814 | 159540 | 51040 | - |
| 2016 | 155948 | 147678 | 36566 | 10576 |
JEE Advanced: Gender-Wise Stats
| Gender | Registered | Appeared in Both Papers | Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 143637 | 139180 | 40284 |
| Female | 42947 | 41020 | 7964 |
| Total | 186584 | 180200 | 48248 |
JEE Advanced Statistics
| Nationality | Registered | Appeared in Both Papers | Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 186067 | 179711 | 48062 |
| OCT | 348 | 331 | 179 |
| Foreign | 169 | 158 | 7 |
JEE Advanced 2026 Admission Process
The step-wise JEE Advanced Admission Process has been discussed below:
- Candidates need to clear the JEE Main 2026 exam and secure a place within the top 250000 ranks.
- The next step is to fill out the JEE Advanced Application Form and pay the required registration fee.
- Candidates who complete their registration will be able to download the JEE Advanced Admit Card 2026 from the official website, once released.
- Appear for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam at the allotted exam centre.
- Check the JEE Advanced Result 2026 from the official website once released.
- Register for JoSAA Counselling 2026 for seat allotment in IITs.
JEE Advanced 2026 Reservation
Reservation of seats in JEE Advanced 2026 is provided under the rules of the Government of India. The table below shows the category-wise JEE Advanced Reservation:
| Category | Reservation Percentage |
|---|---|
| Gen-EWS | 10% |
| OBC-NCL | 27% |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| PwD | 5% |
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Pattern
JEE Advanced exam is a computer-based test, consisting of two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates must compulsorily appear in both papers. Each paper is 3 hours long and has 3 Sections - Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The number of questions and marking scheme varies every year. The medium of examination is both in Hindi and English. However, in case of a conflict in any question, the English version shall prevail.
Candidates can find the detailed JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Pattern in the table below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Online (Computer-based Test) |
| Number of papers | Paper 1 & paper 2 (both are mandatory) |
| Duration | 3 hours for each paper (4 hours for PwD candidates) |
| Subjects | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry |
| Type of Questions | MCQs, numeric value-based answer questions, multiple select questions, etc. |
| Number of Questions | Varies every year |
| Marking Scheme | Varies every year. Expect numerical value answer questions, there are negative markings for every wrong answer. |
JEE Advanced 2026 Syllabus
JEE Advanced 2026 Syllabus is based on Class 11 and 12 syllabi. The table below mentions the JEE Advanced Syllabus 2026 for all three subjects:
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Physics | Mechanics, Thermal Physics, Electricity and Magnetism, Electromagnetic Waves, Optics, Modern Physics |
| Chemistry | Gaseous and Liquid States, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, Chemical Thermodynamics, Chemical equilibrium¸ Electrochemistry¸ Chemical kinetics, Solid-state, Solutions, Surface Chemistry, Nuclear Chemistry, Transition elements, Ores and minerals¸ Extractive metallurgy, Preparation, properties and reactions of alkanes, alkenes & alkynes, Reactions of benzene, Phenols, Carbohydrates, Amino acids and peptides |
| Mathematics | Sets, Relation and Function, Probability and Statistics, Matrices, Algebra, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, Vectors. |
JEE Advanced 2026 Preparation Tips
JEE Advanced 2026 syllabus is based on the syllabus of Classes 11 and 12. Candidates must cover the syllabus of both classes fully so that they have a strong foundation of basics. Candidates can find below some of the JEE Advanced Preparation Tips to ace the exam:
- Understand the JEE Advanced syllabus and exam pattern clearly. A clear understanding will help to strategize a good study plan.
- Make a proper timetable to cover all the topics in a balanced manner.
- Choose the study material very carefully and refer to the same books multiple times. This will strengthen your concepts and help in revising from the same source.
- Analyze and practice the JEE Advanced Previous Years Question Papers to grasp an idea of the weightage of topics asked from the syllabus of both classes. This will also help you analyze your preparation level.
- Practice JEE Advanced Mock Tests as many as possible. This will help you revise as well as figure out the weak areas and work on them.
- Take breaks in between studies and engage yourself in some physical activities like walking, exercising, or doing yoga. This will help you refresh your mind and concentrate better on your studies.
Best Books for JEE Advanced 2026
JEE Advanced 2026 candidates must study the NCERT books to clear their basics. Other than that they can study from some reference books to strengthen their preparation. Some of the Best Books for JEE Advanced Preparation are mentioned in the table below:
| Subjects | Book Name | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Concept of Physics (Part 1 & Part 2) | H C Verma |
| IIT JEE Physics | D C Pandey | |
| Problems in General Physics | I E Irodov | |
| Chemistry | Organic Chemistry | Morrison Boyd |
| Organic Chemistry | O P Tandon | |
| Inorganic Chemistry | O P Tandon | |
| Numerical Chemistry | P Bahadur | |
| Mathematics | IIT Mathematics | M L Khanna |
| Differential Calculus | A Das Gupta | |
| Higher Algebra | Hall and Knight | |
| Class XI and XII | RD Sharma |
JEE Advanced Question Paper PDF
Refer to the table below for JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 PDF and JEE Advanced Paper 2 PDF in both English and Hindi:
| JEE Advanced 2026 Question Paper PDF | Link |
|---|---|
| JEE Advanced 2026 Question Paper PDF links in English and Hindi | Check Here |
JEE Advanced Paper Analysis
JEE Advanced 2026 was successfully conducted for Paper 1 and Paper 2 on May 18, 2026. You can check the detailed analysis at, JEE Advanced Paper Analysis. Refer to the table below for JEE Advanced paper analysis in brief:
| JEE Advanced 2026 Shift | Difficulty Level | Subject-wise Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 | Moderate | Physics: Moderate Chemistry: Easy Mathematics: Little Difficult |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 2 | TBA | TBA |
JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card
JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card will be out on the official website. All those candidates who have completed their registration can access the admit card. Download the JEE Advanced Admit Card 2026 by logging in with their application number and password.
The JEE Advanced Admit Card comprises the below-mentioned information:
- Candidate’s Name
- Roll Number of the candidate
- Photo and Signature of the candidate
- Exam Date and Slot
- Exam Timing
- Exam Centre and its address
- Exam Day Guidelines
JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key
Candidates can use the JEE Advanced Answer Key to compare it with their marked responses and calculate a rough score. Follow the below-mentioned steps to download the JEE Advanced Answer Key 2026:
- Visit the official website.
- Click on the JEE Advanced 2026 Final Answer key Link for Paper 1 and Paper 2.
- Download the PDFs
- Scroll below to find the link for the JEE Advanced 2026 Provisional Answer Key.
- Click on the link and the PDF of the answer key will open in a new tab.
- Download it and compare it with your responses.
JEE Advanced 2026 Result
JEE Advanced 2026 Result will be declared on the official website in the form of a Scorecard. Authorities will also release a JEE Advanced 2026 Ranklist on the basis of the marks obtained in the exam.
Details Mentioned on JEE Advanced 2026 Scorecard
- Candidate’s details such as Name, Roll Number, etc.
- Marks obtained
- Qualifying status
- Rank
JEE Advanced 2026 Rank List
The JEE Advanced 2026 Rank List will be released after the declaration of the result. It is prepared based on the candidates’ marks in the exam. To secure a place in the JEE Advanced Rank List, candidates require a minimum percentage of marks, details of which have been tabulated below:
| Rank List | Minimum % Marks in Each Subject | Minimum % Aggregate Marks |
|---|---|---|
| CRL | 10 | 35 |
| EWS | 9 | 31.5 |
| OBC | 9 | 31.5 |
| SC | 5 | 17.5 |
| ST | 5 | 17.5 |
| CRL- PwD | 5 | 17.5 |
JEE Advanced 2026: Marks vs Rank
JEE Advanced 2026 Marks vs Rank will be released after the declaration of the result. Candidates can meanwhile refer to the previous year’s JEE Advanced Marks vs Rank mentioned in the table below:
| Common Rank List (CRL) | Score |
|---|---|
| 1-501 | 314-192 |
| 601-1001 | 186-170 |
| 1101-1501 | 167-156 |
| 1601-2001 | 153-146 |
| 2101-2501 | 144-138 |
| 2601-3001 | 137-132 |
| 3101-3501 | 131-126 |
| 3601-4001 | 125-122 |
| 4101-4501 | 121-118 |
| 4601-5001 | 118-115 |
| 5101-5501 | 114-112 |
| 5601-6001 | 111-109 |
| 6101-6501 | 108-107 |
| 6601-7001 | 106-104 |
| 7101-7501 | 104-102 |
| 7601-8001 | 101-100 |
| 8101-8501 | 99-98 |
| 8601-9001 | 97-96 |
| 9101-9501 | 95-94 |
| 9601-10001 | 94-92 |
| 10101-10501 | 92-91 |
| 10601-11001 | 90-89 |
| 11101-11501 | 89-87 |
| 11601-12001 | 87-86 |
| 12101-12501 | 86-85 |
| 12601-13001 | 84-83 |
| 13101 to 13501 | 83 to 82 |
| 13601 to 14001 | 82 to 81 |
| 14101 to 14501 | 80 to 79 |
| 14601 to 15001 | 79 to 78 |
| 15101 to 15501 | 78 to 77 |
| 15601 to 16001 | 77 to 76 |
| 16101 to 16501 | 76 to 75 |
| 16601 to 17001 | 75 to 74 |
| 17101 to 17501 | 74 to 73 |
| 17601 to 18001 | 73 to 72 |
| 18101 to 18501 | 72 to 71 |
| 18601 to 19001 | 71 to 70 |
| 19101 to 19501 | 70 to 69 |
| 19601 to 20001 | 69 to 68 |
| 20101 to 20501 | 68 to 67 |
| 20601 to 21101 | 67 to 67 |
| 21101 to 21501 | 66 to 66 |
| 21601 to 22001 | 65 to 65 |
| 22101 to 22501 | 65 to 64 |
| 22601 to 23001 | 64 to 63 |
| 23101 to 23501 | 63 to 63 |
| 23601 to 24001 | 62 to 62 |
| 24101 to 24601 | 62 to 61 |
| 24601 to 25001 | 61 to 60 |
| 25101 to 25301 | 60 to 60 |
JEE Advanced Marks vs Rank Analysis
| Rank | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-100 | 314 | 348 | 352 |
| 101-200 | 236 | 285 | 279 |
| 201-300 | 221 | 266 | 262 |
| 301-400 | 209 | 254 | 251 |
| 401-500 | 199 | 245 | 243 |
| 501-600 | 192 | 237 | 235 |
| 601-700 | 186 | 231 | 229 |
| 701-700 | 182 | 225 | 223 |
| 801-900 | 177 | 221 | 218 |
| 901-1000 | 173 | 216 | 214 |
JEE Advanced 2026: Cutoff
The category-wise minimum qualifying JEE Advanced Cutoff has been tabulated below:
| Rank List | Minimum Marks in Each Subject | Minimum Aggregate Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Common Rank List (CRL) | 10 | 109 |
| OBC-NCL rank list | 9 | 98 |
| GEN-EWS rank list | 9 | 98 |
| SC rank list | 5 | 54 |
| ST rank list | 5 | 54 |
| Common-PwD rank list (CRL-PwD) | 5 | 54 |
| OBC-NCL-PwD rank list | 5 | 54 |
| GEN-EWS-PwD rank list | 5 | 54 |
| SC-PwD rank list | 5 | 54 |
| ST-PwD rank list | 5 | 54 |
| Preparatory course (PC) rank lists | 2 | 27 |
The below table shows the minimum percentage marks required to qualify for JEE Advanced 2026:
| Rank List | Minimum percentage of marks in each subject | Minimum percentage of aggregate marks |
|---|---|---|
| Common rank list (CRL) | 8.68 | 30.34 |
| GEN-EWS rank list | 7.8 | 27.30 |
| OBC-NCL rank list | 7.8 | 27.30 |
| SC rank list | 4.34 | 15.17 |
| ST rank list | 4.34 | 15.17 |
| Common-PwD rank list (CRL-PwD) | 4.34 | 15.17 |
| GEN-EWS-PwD rank list | 4.34 | 15.17 |
| OBC-NCL-PwD rank list | 4.34 | 15.17 |
| SC-PwD rank list | 4.34 | 15.17 |
| ST-PwD rank list | 2.17 | 7.58 |
| Preparatory course rank lists | 8.68 | 30.34 |
FAQs
Ques. Which IIT is going to conduct JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur is the JEE Advanced 2026 organising IIT.
Ques. Who will release the JEE Advanced 2026 syllabus?
Ans. JEE Advanced syllabus is released each year in its official notification by the conducting IIT.
Ques. Is the JEE Main and Advanced syllabus 2026 the same?
Ans. The syllabus is more or less the same for both exams. There is not much difference, except for a few topics. The main difference is made by the difficulty level of the two exams.
Ques. Has the JEE Advanced 2026 syllabus changed?
Ans. The syllabus remains the same as last year with no changes.
Ques. Who is eligible for JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. Candidates who appear in the top 2,50,000 ranks in JEE Main 2026 can appear in JEE Advanced 2026 exam. Also, they must appear in class 12 in 2023 or 2026, for the first time. Apart from these candidates must also fulfill the age criteria.
Ques. What is the exam for admission to B.Arch in IITs?
Ans. Admission to Architecture courses is done through JEE Advanced AAT i.e. Architecture Aptitude Test. The syllabus and exam pattern for this paper differs from JEE Advanced. Only those candidates who qualify for Paper 2 of JEE Advanced can appear for AAT.
Ques. What is the AAT exam for?
Ans. Admission to Architecture courses is done through JEE Advanced AAT i.e. Architecture Aptitude Test. The syllabus and exam pattern for this paper differs from JEE Advanced. Only those candidates who qualify for Paper 2 of JEE Advanced can appear for AAT.
Ques. How many seats are there at IIT Bombay?
Ans. IIT Bombay has 1368 seats that will be filled via JoSAA counselling based on JEE Advanced scores. This year, IIT Bombay added 12 seats.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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To join a reputed college, Indian students are required to give JEE-Main and JEE-Advanced. Cracking these exams with a top rank gives you the opportunity to join top National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Admission into such reputed colleges, kickstart your Engineering career.
Although both JEE-Main and JEE-Advanced are Engineering entrance exams, both have severe dissimilarities. The aspects of these dissimilarities have been discussed below.
- Level of difficulty: JEE-Advanced is far more difficult than JEE-Main. The primary focus of JEE-Main is to evaluate the candidates' knowledge of their class 11th and 12th syllabus while JEE-Advanced is taken to evaluate the analytical and problem-solving skills of the students.
- Syllabus: The JEE Main syllabus is similar to the one prescribed by CBSE whereas JEE-Advanced has a different syllabus. Various topics covered in JEE Main are not included in JEE Advanced.
- Eligibility: A good JEE Main rank will open doors for admission to NITs and IITs. But with a good JEE Advanced rank, one can get admitted into the most coveted IITs.
- Qualification: JEE Main required a student to have completed his Class 12th only. Whereas JEE Advanced has set certain minimum cutoff criteria in JEE Main and also meets minimum board exam criteria.
- Examination pattern: JEE Main exam comprises one paper only while JEE Main comprises 2 papers. The former consists of objective and single-answer questions while the latter consists of a variety of problems including multi-right, matrix match, comprehension types, and much more. The pattern of the former hardly changes while the pattern of the latter is modified every year.
I hope such a detailed comparison has cleared your doubts and clarified the doubts regarding both the entrance exams.
Before choosing the best book I think it is very important to know your syllabus. Only then you can identify your weak and strong points from the syllabus and focus more on your weaknesses. The most important topics that are covered are
- Mole Concept
- Atomic Structure
- Periodicity
- Chemical and Molecular Bonding
- States of Matter
- Electrochemistry and Redox reactions
- Chemical and Ionic Equilibrium
- General Organic Chemistry
- Hydrogen
- Solutions and Colligative Properties
- Chemical Kinetics
- Coordination compounds
- P block, D&F block elements
- Metallurgy
You can start preparing for these topics from class 11 itself. The books that are considered Bibles of Chemistry and are highly recommended for JEE Main and JEE Advanced aspirant include
- Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations: This book by RC Mukherjee is the best book out there for Physical Chemistry
- Numerical Chemistry: This book by P Bahadur is recommended by many top tankers
- Organic Chemistry: This book by Robert Thornton Morrison is the best book for Organic Chemistry.
- Concise Organic Chemistry: This book by JD Lee is a great book for inorganic chemistry. It will make you fall in love with the subject rather than rote learning.
Other than books you can resort to Video lectures, question papers, and a doubt solving forum.
Most importantly Chemistry is a subject that requires tremendous concentration and consistency. You can go for frequent mock tests to test your knowledge.
Many aspirants go through the same conflict. The preference depends on your career priorities and aim.
Some points are discussed below which may be helpful in deciding.
- If you are solely focused on JEE Advanced and have a decent score in JEE Main, then it is better to take the date after JEE Advanced. A good score in JEE Main will give you a backup and you can completely focus on JEE Advanced this way.
- If you didn’t do well in JEE Main and have lesser hope to score good marks, then you can take BITSAT before JEE Advanced. It is because delaying will increase the pressure. If your priority is BITSAT then it is better to be fully focused on this exam and go for the 3rd or 4th day of the exam. It will give you sufficient time to review the previous paper.
- If you are not sure about your preference then it will be better to attempt the exam prior to JEE Advance. For most exam aspirants, JEE Advanced is the dream from the beginning and it will be better to end the journey with your initial aim.
Thus, you should choose the date as per your priority and comfort. Decide by judging your nervousness, preparation and then give priority to your choice.
The best books for JEE Main and Advanced exam preparations include the following:
Maths:
- NCERT.
- Cengage by G.Tewani, Playing With Graphs Cengage and TMH for JEE Advanced.
- Algebra by Amit M. Aggarwal, Trigonometry by Amit M. Aggarwal for JEE Main and Advanced.
- For sequence and series refer to Hall and Knight.
Physics:
- NCERT.
- HCV for all JEE aspirants.
- DC Pandey all series for JEE Main and Advanced.
- Archive, especially for Modern Physics, as subjective questions of IIT get repeated in objective pattern with a slight change.
Chemistry:
- NCERT is mandatory for Inorganic Chemistry.
- Inorganic Chemistry by VK Jaiswal.
- Organic Chemistry by MS Chauhan and Himanshu Pandey.
- Physical chemistry from GRB.
From all these books study the important parts and actions, mark and make notes on them. But make sure to study NCERTs thoroughly.
My friend missed the cutoff by just 6 marks. She scored 120 marks and her JEE rank was a decent 4582.
She knew that even if she managed to qualify which was difficult, she would not be given the opportunity to opt for a stream of her choice. However, she suffered a setback when she wasn’t even able to qualify for the cutoff. She lost all hope. After a few days, she was notified that the updated l JEE Advance rank list has been released. On checking the portal she was giddy to see that she had qualified!
She knew the rank would offer her almost nothing but the mere fact that she had qualified for one of the most difficult exams in India motivated her a lot.
Indian Institute of Science - [IISc]
Bangalore, KarnatakaIIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology
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