The JEE Advanced 2026 exam dates have been officially announced on jeeadv.ac.in. As per the notification, the JEE (Advanced) 2026 examination is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, 2026, and this edition will be organised by IIT Roorkee under the rotational responsibility shared among the seven zonal IITs.
Applications for JEE Advanced 2026 are expected to open in April 2026, right after the JEE Main 2026 results are declared, with the exam itself falling in May 2026. Only candidates ranking within the top 2,50,000 in JEE Main 2026 qualify to appear, and each aspirant gets a maximum of two consecutive attempts at the exam. The test uses a computer based format spread across two compulsory papers covering Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, with questions framed as MCQs, multiple select questions (MSQs) and numerical answer types.
What is the JEE Advanced 2026 Exam?
JEE Advanced is a national level entrance test that decides admission into 23 IITs for B.Tech, B.E and B.Arch programmes. Only the top 2.5 lakh rankers from JEE Main go on to attempt it. Responsibility for conducting the exam rotates each year among seven zonal IITs, namely Roorkee, Kharagpur, Delhi, Kanpur, Bombay, Madras and Guwahati, and the process is overseen by the Joint Admission Board (JAB).
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 |
| Candidates registered | 186,584 (2026) |
| Candidates appeared | 180,200 (2026) |
| Candidates passed | 48,248 (2026) |
| Total seats in IITs | 17,385 (2026) |
| Exam Fees | Female and SC/ST: INR 1,450; All other categories: INR 2,900; SAARC residents: USD 90; Non-SAARC residents: USD 180 |
| Exam Duration | Paper 1: 3 hours, Paper 2: 3 hours, Total: 6 hours |
| No. of Papers | Two papers |
| Language/Medium | English / Hindi |
| Colleges Accepting Score | All IITs and other institutes |
| No. of Test Cities | 232 (2026) |
| Official Website | jeeadv.ac.in |
| Contact Details | Phone: +91-512-6792600; Email: orgjee@iitk.ac.in; Address: Organizing Chairperson, JEE (Advanced) 2026, JEE Office, IIT Kanpur, Kanpur - 208016 |
JEE Advanced 2026: Important Dates
The schedule below lists the key JEE Advanced 2026 milestones that are still upcoming.
| Expected Date (2026) | Event |
| December 2025 | Release of Notification and 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 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
JEE Advanced Eligibility Criteria 2026
For Indian Nationals and OCI/PIO Cardholders (Cards Issued Before March 4, 2021)
A candidate first needs to place among the top 2,50,000 qualifiers in the B.E./B.Tech paper of JEE Main 2026. Slots within that pool are distributed by category as follows.
| Category | Share Shortlisted |
| GEN-EWS | 10% |
| OBC-NCL | 27% |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.50% |
| OPEN | 40.50% |
| PwD | 5% (horizontal, within each category) |
Translated into candidate counts, the category-wise breakup reads as below.
| 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 whose cards were issued before March 4, 2021 can only be considered under OPEN and OPEN-PwD; they are not entitled to other reservation benefits.
- Age Limit: Born on or after October 1, 2000; SC, ST and PwD candidates get a five year relaxation, i.e. October 1, 1995.
- Attempts: A candidate may sit for JEE Advanced in at most two consecutive years.
- Class XII Requirement: Must have appeared for Class XII (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in 2023, 2026 or 2026, subject to exceptions for withheld results tied to the 2021-22 academic year.
- Prior IIT Admission: Anyone already admitted to an IIT is barred, unless they joined a preparatory course in 2026 or withdrew before final seat allotment.
For Foreign Nationals and OCI/PIO Cardholders (Cards Issued On or After March 4, 2021)
- Age Limit: Born on or after October 1, 2000, with relaxation available on documentary proof where mandatory military service applies.
- Attempts: Capped at two, across two consecutive years.
- Class XII Requirement: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics completed in 2023, 2026 or 2026.
- Prior IIT Admission: Generally disqualifying, barring preparatory course candidates or those who withdrew before final allotment.
Points To Remember
- OCI/PIO cardholders with pre March 4, 2021 cards are treated as Indian nationals and fall only under OPEN/OPEN-PwD.
- Identity proof such as a citizenship certificate, passport, or OCI/PIO card is mandatory for all applicants.
- Foreign nationals draw from supernumerary seats, capped at 10% per course and outside the reservation matrix.
- All Indian citizens may sit for the exam; under the 10% supernumerary quota, international candidates are also eligible.
JEE Advanced 2026: Courses Offered
Qualifying candidates can seek admission into the following IIT programmes.
| 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 | 5 years |
| Dual Degree B.S-M.S | 5 years |
| Integrated M.Tech | 5 years |
| Integrated M.Sc | 5 years |
JEE Advanced AAT 2026
Those aiming for the B.Arch route must additionally clear the Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT), open only to candidates who have already qualified JEE Advanced 2026. No separate admit card is issued for AAT; the JEE Advanced 2026 admit card itself serves as entry proof.
Applicants log into the official portal using their JEE Main roll number and password, then enter personal and academic details, language preference and exam centre choices, before uploading the required documents.
Documents to be uploaded include:
- Class X certificate or birth certificate showing date of birth
- Class XII (or equivalent) certificate
- Gazette notification for any name change versus the Class X certificate
- Caste certificate, where applicable
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Centre
Centres fall under the jurisdiction of the seven zonal IITs, with cities finalised by the conducting authority in its notification. Candidates list 8 preferred cities, and the final centre allotted by the authority cannot be changed on request.
JEE Advanced 2026 Application Fee
| Registration Fee, Centres in India |
| Indian Nationals | Female (all categories) | ₹1600 |
| SC, ST, PwD | ₹1600 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹3200 |
| OCI/PIO (card before 04-03-2021) | Female (GEN, GEN-PwD) | ₹1600 |
| OPEN (GEN-PwD) | ₹1600 |
| OPEN (GEN) | ₹3200 |
| Foreign Nationals & OCI/PIO (card on/after 04-03-2021) | SAARC residents | USD 100 |
| Non-SAARC residents | USD 200 |
| Registration Fee, Centres Abroad |
| Indian Nationals & OCI/PIO (card before 04-03-2021) | All | USD 100 |
| Foreign Nationals & OCI/PIO (card on/after 04-03-2021) | SAARC residents | USD 100 |
| Non-SAARC residents | USD 200 |
JEE Advanced 2026 Statistics
Registration, appearance and qualification numbers over recent years are captured below.
| Year | Registered | Appeared | Qualified | Allotted IIT Seats |
| 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 |
Gender-Wise Statistics
| Gender | Registered | Appeared (Both Papers) | Qualified |
| Male | 143637 | 139180 | 40284 |
| Female | 42947 | 41020 | 7964 |
| Total | 186584 | 180200 | 48248 |
Nationality-Wise Statistics
| Nationality | Registered | Appeared (Both Papers) | Qualified |
| Indian | 186067 | 179711 | 48062 |
| OCI | 348 | 331 | 179 |
| Foreign | 169 | 158 | 7 |
JEE Advanced 2026 Admission Process
Admission moves through the following stages.
- Clear JEE Main 2026 within the top 2,50,000 ranks.
- Fill the JEE Advanced application form and pay the registration fee.
- Download the admit card once released.
- Sit for the exam at the allotted centre.
- Check the result once declared.
- Register for JoSAA counselling for seat allotment across IITs.
JEE Advanced 2026 Reservation
Seat reservation follows Government of India norms, applied as shown below.
| Category | Reservation |
| GEN-EWS | 10% |
| OBC-NCL | 27% |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| PwD | 5% |
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Pattern
Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 are compulsory, each running 3 hours and covering Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Question counts and marking schemes change from year to year. The paper is bilingual, in Hindi and English, though the English text governs in case of any discrepancy.
| Particulars | Details |
| Mode | Online (Computer based Test) |
| Papers | Paper 1 and Paper 2, both mandatory |
| Duration | 3 hours each (4 hours for PwD candidates) |
| Subjects | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry |
| Question Types | MCQs, numeric value questions, multiple select questions |
| Number of Questions | Varies every year |
| Marking Scheme | Varies every year; negative marking applies except for numerical value questions |
JEE Advanced 2026 Syllabus
The syllabus draws entirely from the Class 11 and 12 curriculum, split by subject as follows.
| 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, Alkanes/Alkenes/Alkynes, Reactions of Benzene, Phenols, Carbohydrates, Amino Acids and Peptides |
| Mathematics | Sets, Relations and Functions, Probability and Statistics, Matrices, Algebra, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, Vectors |
JEE Advanced 2026 Preparation Tips
Since the syllabus spans Classes 11 and 12 fully, building strong fundamentals across both years matters more than last minute cramming. A few pointers that help:
- Understand the syllabus and pattern thoroughly before planning a study schedule.
- Draw up a balanced timetable that covers every topic.
- Stick to a small, carefully chosen set of books and revise from the same source repeatedly.
- Work through previous years' question papers to gauge topic-wise weightage and self-assess progress.
- Attempt as many mock tests as possible to identify and strengthen weak areas.
- Take regular breaks with physical activity such as walking, exercise or yoga to stay focused.
Best Books for JEE Advanced 2026
NCERT texts should form the base, supplemented by reference books such as the following.
| Subject | Book | Author |
| Physics | Concept of Physics (Part 1 & 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 Paper Analysis
JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 and Paper 2 were conducted on May 18, 2026. Paper 1 came out moderate overall: Physics moderate, Chemistry easy, and Mathematics slightly tougher than the rest. Paper 2 analysis was awaited (TBA) at the time of writing.
JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card
Registered candidates can download their admit card from the official website by logging in with their application number and password. It carries the candidate's name and roll number, photo and signature, exam date, slot and timing, centre address, and exam day guidelines.
JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key
The provisional and final answer keys let candidates match their responses and estimate a probable score. To access them: visit the official website, open the Paper 1 and Paper 2 answer key links, download the PDFs, and cross check them against your marked responses.
JEE Advanced 2026 Result
Results are declared on the official website as a scorecard, alongside the rank list based on marks scored. The scorecard shows the candidate's name and roll number, marks obtained, qualifying status, and rank.
JEE Advanced 2026 Rank List
The rank list, published after results, is built purely on exam marks. Reaching it requires the minimum percentage marks shown below.
| Rank List | Min % Marks per Subject | Min % 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
The 2026 marks versus rank mapping will follow the result declaration. Meanwhile, the previous cycle's data is reproduced below for reference.
| 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 |
| 13101-13501 | 83-82 |
| 13601-14001 | 82-81 |
| 14101-14501 | 80-79 |
| 14601-15001 | 79-78 |
| 15101-15501 | 78-77 |
| 15601-16001 | 77-76 |
| 16101-16501 | 76-75 |
| 16601-17001 | 75-74 |
| 17101-17501 | 74-73 |
| 17601-18001 | 73-72 |
| 18101-18501 | 72-71 |
| 18601-19001 | 71-70 |
| 19101-19501 | 70-69 |
| 19601-20001 | 69-68 |
| 20101-20501 | 68-67 |
| 20601-21101 | 67-67 |
| 21101-21501 | 66-66 |
| 21601-22001 | 65-65 |
| 22101-22501 | 65-64 |
| 22601-23001 | 64-63 |
| 23101-23501 | 63-63 |
| 23601-24001 | 62-62 |
| 24101-24601 | 62-61 |
| 24601-25001 | 61-60 |
| 25101-25301 | 60-60 |
Marks vs Rank, Year-Wise
| 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
Category-wise minimum qualifying marks are listed below.
| Rank List | Min Marks per Subject | Min Aggregate Marks |
| Common Rank List (CRL) | 10 | 109 |
| OBC-NCL | 9 | 98 |
| GEN-EWS | 9 | 98 |
| SC | 5 | 54 |
| ST | 5 | 54 |
| Common-PwD (CRL-PwD) | 5 | 54 |
| OBC-NCL-PwD | 5 | 54 |
| GEN-EWS-PwD | 5 | 54 |
| SC-PwD | 5 | 54 |
| ST-PwD | 5 | 54 |
| Preparatory Course (PC) | 2 | 27 |
Minimum percentage marks required:
| Rank List | Min % per Subject | Min % Aggregate |
| CRL | 8.68 | 30.34 |
| GEN-EWS | 7.8 | 27.30 |
| OBC-NCL | 7.8 | 27.30 |
| SC | 4.34 | 15.17 |
| ST | 4.34 | 15.17 |
| Common-PwD (CRL-PwD) | 4.34 | 15.17 |
| GEN-EWS-PwD | 4.34 | 15.17 |
| OBC-NCL-PwD | 4.34 | 15.17 |
| SC-PwD | 4.34 | 15.17 |
| ST-PwD | 2.17 | 7.58 |
| Preparatory Course | 8.68 | 30.34 |
FAQs
Ques. Which institute organises JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. IIT Kanpur has been assigned as the organising institute for JEE Advanced 2026.
Ques. Where does the JEE Advanced 2026 syllabus get published?
Ans. The conducting IIT publishes the syllabus each year as part of its official notification.
Ques. Do JEE Main and JEE Advanced follow identical syllabi?
Ans. They overlap largely, with only minor topic-level differences. What truly separates the two exams is the difficulty level rather than the content.
Ques. Has anything changed in the JEE Advanced 2026 syllabus compared to before?
Ans. No, the syllabus has been carried forward unchanged from the previous year.
Ques. Who qualifies to sit for JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. Candidates ranking in the top 2,50,000 of JEE Main 2026, appearing for Class 12 for the first time in 2023 or 2026, and meeting the applicable age criteria are eligible.
Ques. Which exam decides B.Arch admission at the IITs?
Ans. B.Arch admission runs through the JEE Advanced AAT, the Architecture Aptitude Test, which carries its own syllabus and pattern distinct from JEE Advanced and is open only to those who clear Paper 2.
Ques. What purpose does the AAT serve?
Ans. The AAT, or Architecture Aptitude Test, is the gateway to Architecture programmes at the IITs, with its own syllabus and pattern, open only to candidates who qualify Paper 2 of JEE Advanced.
Ques. How many seats does IIT Bombay offer through this exam?
Ans. IIT Bombay offers 1,368 seats filled via JoSAA counselling using JEE Advanced scores, after adding 12 seats this year.