The registration process for JEE (Advanced) 2026 opened on April 23, 2026 (10:00 AM IST) for candidates who qualified JEE Main 2026. The last date for registration has been extended till May 5, 2026 (11:59 PM IST). The last date for fee payment is May 4, 2026 (11:59 PM IST). The examination is scheduled to be held on May 17, 2026.
JEE Advanced 2026 is the second stage of the Joint Entrance Examination conducted for admission to undergraduate engineering programmes at the 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Only candidates who are among the top 2,50,000 successful candidates (including all categories) in JEE Main 2026 (Paper 1) are eligible to appear. The exam consists of two compulsory papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2).
Overview of JEE Advanced 2026
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| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | JEE (Advanced) 2026 |
| Application Start | April 23, 2026 (10:00 AM IST) |
| Registration Last Date (Extended) | May 5, 2026 (11:59 PM IST) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | May 4, 2026 (11:59 PM IST) |
| Exam Date | May 17, 2026 |
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (Online) |
| Official Website | https://jeeadv.ac.in |
Eligibility Criteria for JEE Advanced 2026
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Performance in JEE Main | Rank among top 2,50,000 candidates (category-wise) in JEE Main 2026 |
| Age Limit | Born on or after October 1, 2001 (5-year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD) |
| Number of Attempts | Maximum 2 attempts in two consecutive years |
| Class 12 Appearance | First appeared in Class 12 (or equivalent) in 2025 or 2026 |
| Subjects in Class 12 | Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics compulsory |
| Earlier IIT Admission | Not have been admitted to any IIT programme earlier (with specific exceptions) |
Important Dates for JEE Advanced 2026
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Application Form Start | April 23, 2026 (10:00 AM IST) |
| Registration Last Date (Extended) | May 5, 2026 (11:59 PM IST) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | May 4, 2026 (11:59 PM IST) |
| Admit Card Download | May 11 to May 17, 2026 |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Date | May 17, 2026 (Paper 1: 9 AM–12 PM; Paper 2: 2:30 PM–5:30 PM) |
| Result Declaration | June 1, 2026 |
Application Fee for JEE Advanced 2026
| Category | Fee (for exam centres in India) |
|---|---|
| Female Candidates (all categories) | ₹1,600 |
| SC, ST, and PwD Candidates | ₹1,600 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹3,200 |
How to Apply Online for JEE Advanced 2026 (Step-by-Step)
- Visit the official JEE Advanced website.
- Register using your JEE Main 2026 roll number, password, and security pin.
- Fill in personal details such as name, parents’ names, contact details, and address.
- Select up to eight preferred exam cities.
- Upload scanned copies of passport-size photograph and signature.
- Verify all details, pay the application fee, and submit the form.
Documents Required for JEE Advanced 2026
- Class 10 certificate (for date of birth)
- Class 12 marksheet/certificate
- Category certificates (GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD) – issued on or after April 1, 2026
- Passport-size photograph and signature
- JEE Main 2026 admit card/rank proof (for verification)
