JEE Advanced 2026: IIT Cutoff, Counselling, Syllabus & Papers

It is an entrance exam for admission to bachelor's programs in science and engineering at the Indian Institutes of Technology conducted every year by one of the seven zonal IITs under the guidance of the IIT Joint Admission Board (JAB). The exam tests skills and knowledge of aspirants in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. The JEE Advanced total marks, number of questions, and marking scheme are not fixed and changes every year. The structure of test is decided by the organising institute.

There are a total of 18,160 undergraduate engineering/science seats across all 23 IITs, with admission through JEE Advanced. A few universities outside India, like the University of Cambridge and the National University of Singapore, also consider JEE Advanced scores for admission to their courses.

Indian nationals interested in applying for IIT JEE Advanced have to first appear in JEE Main conducted by NTA and score marks above the Cutoff percentile. In addition to qualifying NTA JEE cutoff, candidates also need to fulfill JEE Advanced eligibility criteria 2026 of age, number of attempts, and year of passing the class 12 board exams in order to be eligible for appearing in JEE Advanced paper. Foreign nationals are exempted from appearing in NTA JEE Mains, they can apply directly for JEE Adv.

Courses offered Through JEE Advanced

• BTech in various Engineering disciplines
• BSc programs in Science
• BArch in Architecture (Candidates have to qualify additional exam AAT for this)
• Dual Degree programs like B.Tech-MTech and BS-MS
• Integrated MTech and Integrated MSc programs

A candidate is eligible for JEE Advanced if:

• They are among the top 2,50,000 candidates in JEE Main Paper 1 (BE/BTech)
• Fulfill creiteria of age limit for JEE Advanced. Must be born or or after October 1, 2001. Age relaxation of 5 year is given to SC/ST and PwD candidates
• Passed class 12 in 2025 or 2026. Can appear in the exam twice in two consecutive years, from the year of passing class 12
• Not admitted to IIT earlier except in preparatory courses

Note: Foreign nationals or OCI/PIO candidates need to full fill eligibility criteria except JEE Mains cutoff conditions.

The JEE Advanced 2026 registration is closed now. The last date to fill the application form and fee payment was May 5 for both Indian and foreign candidates. Candidates can check instructions below for JEE Advanced registration 2026 and filling the application form.

Instructions to Fill JEE Advanced Form

The application process differs slightly for Indian and foreign nationals as mentioned here.

Step 1: Select your mode or registration - JEE Main 2026 qualified candidates or direct registration for foreign nations

• If Indian candidates with score above JEE Main 2026 cutoff, click on candidate login and enter your JEE Main 2026 application number, password to fill form 
• If foreign nation, select direct registration for foreign candidates link and proceed to register

Step 2: Fill JEE Advanced Form 2026

• For JEE Main candidates, most personal and academic details will be aut filled from NTA JEE Main database. However, candidates will be required to add some additional details like educational qualification, test city preference etc for JEE Advanced.
• Foreign candidates need to fill complete details like name, date of birth, gender, category, mobile number, email ID, address ets.

Step 3: Upload Scanned Documents

Next, candidates have to upload all scanned documents. The list of all necessary documents required for uploading is given here. Also, all the documents must be scanned as per the specifications mentioned in the information brochure. Documents list is different for Indian and foriegn candidates.

Documents Required for JEE Main Qualified Candidates	Documents Required for Foreign and OCI/PIO Candidates
Class 10 or Birth Certificate	Photograph
Class 12 (or equivalent) Mark Sheet	Signature
Category/PwD Certificate (For SC /ST /OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS/PwD candidates)	Photo Identity Proof
	OCI/PIO Card or Foreign Passport, or Citizenship Certificate
	Birth certificate for age proof
	Class 12 (or equivalent) Mark Sheet

Step 4: Pay Application Fee

Payment of application fees is the final stage of submitting the form. Candidates have to pay JEE Advanced application fee as per the details given here. The application fees can be paid only online using credit/debit card or internet banking.

JEE Advanced Registration Fee 2026

Registration fee for Examination Centres in India
Indian Nationals	Female Candidates (all categories)	INR 1600
	SC, ST, and PwD Candidates	INR 1600
	All Other Candidates	INR 3200
OCI/PIO cardholders (where the OCI/PIO card was issued before 04-03-2021)	Female Candidates (GEN and GEN-PwD)	INR 1600
	OPEN (GEN-PwD)	INR 1600
	OPEN (GEN)	INR 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 200
Foreign Nationals & OCI/PIO cardholders (where the OCI/PIO card was issued on or after 04-03-2021)	Candidates Residing in SAARC Countries	USD 200
	Candidates Residing in Non-SAARC Countries	USD 300

Also Read: List of IIT-IIM Dual Degree Courses via JEE Advanced - No CAT Score Required

The exam pattern of JEE Advanced 2026 is available now. It is to be noted that the JEE Advanced exam pattern is not fixed and it changes every year. The complete information about exam pattern of JEE Advanced is made available only after the exam, when official papers are released. JEE Advanced pattern change in previous years can be evaluated by analysing the past year question papers.

JEE Advanced Exam Pattern 2026

• Exam was conducted in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode
• The exam had two papers - Paper 1 and Paper 2 with three separate sections - Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Each paper was of three hours duration, and both papers were compulsory
• Both papers had Single and multiple correct MCQs, Matching type and questions for which answer is a numerical value.
• Paper 1 had 48 questions whereas in Paper 2, there were 54 questions
• Marking scheme of JEE Advanced was different for both papers and all question types. Negative marks were awarded for incorrect answers to some of the questions. 

👉 Check Complete Paper Pattern Here

JEE Advanced Syllabus 2026

The JEE Advanced syllabus PDF can be checked here. The list of topics that are part of IIT JEE syllabus must be completed to score good marks in the exam. Candidates must note that the syllabus of JEE Advanced is different from JEE Mains syllabus.

JEE Adv Syllabus 2026 Subjectwise

JEE Advanced 2026 Subjects	Download Syllabus	High weightage chapters
JEE Advanced Maths Syllabus	Check here	Matrix & Determinants, Probability, Complex Numbers, Vector, and Definite Integration
JEE Advanced Physics Syllabus	Check here	Mechanics (System of Particles & Rotational Motion, Gravitation), Thermal Physics, Electromagnetism, Optics, Waves and SHM
JEE Advanced Chemistry Syllabus	Check here	Chemical Bonding, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Electrochemistry, Coordination Compounds

JEE Advanced Preparation Tips 2026

JEE Advanced is one of the most competitive exams with around 2 lakh candidates taking the test for roughly 18,000 seats. Scoring good marks in IIT JEE is not an easy feat. Check some JEE Advanced preparation tips below recommended by subject experts and previous year toppers. 

• Students must start their JEE Advanced preparation early. It will help them to complete the syllabus timely, clear doubts, revise it thoroughly and appear for the mock tests.
• Next, prepare a suitable timetable and stick to it throughout the preparation. Try to cover the entire syllabus.
• Students must have an in-depth understanding of all the basic as well as advanced concepts. It can be done by solving questions regularly.
• The JEE Advanced preparation can be overwhelming and lead to stress. So make sure to maintain a balance, do yoga, stay postive, stay calm and indulge in some small hobbies in between your preparation.

To be able to strategise your JEE Advanced exam preparation, check JEE Advanced important questions from Maths, Physics, and Chemistry:

Subject	JEE Advanced important questions for practice
Maths	Check here
Physics	Check here
Chemistry	Check here

JEE Advanced 2026 Preparation Tips from Toppers

Check below some useful and important tips from the toppers of JEE Advanced exam below:

Year and Topper Name	Tips
Rajit Gupta JEE Advanced 2025 AIR 1	Staying calm is the key Prioritised accuracy and time management, avoided guesswork Read complete interview here
Majid Mujahid Husain JEE Advanced 2025 AIR 3	Began JEE preparation in Class 10 Maintained a disciplined routine, studying 12 to 14 hours a day Read complete interview here
Aditya  JEE Advanced 2024 AIR 2	Started preparation in class 11 Study routine and preparation for JEE Advanced 2024 revolved around effective time management Read complete interview here
Koduru Tejeswar JEE Advanced 2024 AIR 8	Started preparation in class 9 Solving lots of questions was his strategy Read complete interview here
Prakhar Jain JEE Advanced 2023 AIR 21	Started preparation for JEE in class 11th.  The first books to refer to are always NCERT, after the class notes given by my teachers.  For JEE Advanced, NCERT is necessary but not sufficient; hence would refer to all the assignments, packages, and modules given to me by my teachers for preparing for JEE Advanced. Started taking full-length mock tests around 2 weeks after completing my JEE Advanced syllabus for the first time, around 8 months before JEE Advanced.  The strategy in the exam was to complete one subject at a time in the order CPM rather than going in rounds and switching subjects too frequently. But would not recommend everyone to follow the same strategy; rather, discuss it with your teachers. Read complete interview here
Gulshan Kumar JEE Advanced 2022 AIR 37	Dedicated sufficient time to understand the fundamental concepts of each subject thoroughly. Made sure to cover the syllabus efficiently. Regular practice was a crucial aspect of preparation. In the exam, first, solve the easy questions of chemistry - a scoring and easy subject. Then solve easy questions from Physics, followed by Maths. At last, reattempt the unsolved questions. Focus on maintaining accuracy during paper solving. Read complete interview here

Check below: JEE Advanced Topper 2023: Rishi Kalra's Tips and Study Plan

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• JEE Main vs JEE Advanced Preparation

• JEE Advanced 2026 Preparation Strategy for 1 Month: Tips to Increase Score in Last Month Before The Exam

IIT Roorkee issued JEE Advanced admit card 2026 on May 11 to all registered candidates for appearing in the exam. The admit card was available for download in the official website till May 17, 2026. At the exam centre, candidates had to carry a print out of their admit card and one original photo identity card. 

The admit card mentions candidate's name, exam date, roll number for JEE Advanced 2026, JEE Main Application Number, photograph, signature, date of birth, address for correspondence and category.

How to Download JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card

Once released, candidates can download the hall ticket using the instructions given here

• Open JEE Advanced official website
• Click on admit card download link
• Login using your application number and date of birth
• Admit card will be displayed on screen
• Download and take its printout

Candidates should examine the entries in the admit card, and in case of any error, they should contact the Chairperson, JEE Advanced 2026 of the respective Zonal coordinating IIT. Also, if there are issues with downloading the admit card, the candidate should immediately contact the Zonal Chairperson, JEE Advanced 2026.

JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Timings

Check JEE Advanced 2026 timings below.

Particulars	Paper 1 Time	Paper 2 Time
The exam centre opens	7 am onwards	7 am onwards
Deadline to take a seat in the exam hall	by 8:30 am	by 2:00 pm
Exam starts	9 am	2:30 pm
Exam ends	12 noon	5:30 pm

Both provisional and final answer key of JEE Advanced 2026 have been released. The final answer key was released on June 1 along with the results whereas the provisional key was released on May 25. The facility to challenge provisional JEE Advanced 2026 answer key was open from May 25 to 26.

Candidates can download the provisional and final answer key PDF from this page. The answer key mentions correct answers to all the questions asked in the exam. The link to download JEE Advanced answer PDF key is also available in the website jeeadv.ac.in.

Candidates preapring for the upcoming exam must solve JEE Advanced question papers from past years. Solving JEE Advanced PYQ will help candidates understand the overall and subject-wise difficulty level of exam as well as chapterwise weightage of topics.

IIT JEE Advanced PYQ Download 

JEE Adv PYQ is also a great source to understand the exam pattern as the paper pattern is not announced ahead of the exam. JEE Advanced previous year paper let know number of questions, type of questions, marking scheme and total marks which will help prepare for the upcoming exam effectively. 

Year	Paper Download Link
2025	JEE Advanced 2025 Question Paper with Solutions
2024	JEE Advanced 2024 Question Paper
2023	JEE Advanced Question Paper 2023
2022	JEE Advanced Paper 2022
2021	JEE Advanced Question Paper with Solutions 2021
2020	JEE Advanced 2020 Question Paper
2019	JEE Advanced Paper 2019 with Solutions

JEE Advanced 2026 Mock Tests

The mock tests are released every year by the organising institute of IIT JEE to help aspirants become familiar with the online exam, understand difficulty level and pattern of question paper. The official mock test for JEE Advanced 2026 was released by IIT Roorkee. The link for JEE Advanced 2026 mock test is available on this page below.

Candidates must take mock tests to know the exam pattern, analyse their preparation for the paper, understand the demands of the exam, and much more. The pattern of the mock test will be similar to the actual examination. No login credentials are needed to access the JEE Advanced mock test. Candidates are advised to use the mock tests to assess their preparation. In additional to official mock test, candidates must also solve additonal mock paper.

Benefits of Solving JEE Advanced Mock Test

• Candidates can check difficulty level
• They can analyse their preparation so far.
• They can get used to computer-based test format.
• Candidates can also practice how to manage time, speed, and accuracy.

👉 Solve Official JEE Advanced 2026 Mock Test by IIT Roorkee

JEE Advanced Exam Analysis from the Previous Years

Candidates can check the previous few years' exam analysis in detail from the table below:

Year	JEE Advanced Exam Analysis
2025	JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 1 Analysis
	JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 2 Analysis
2024	JEE Advanced 2024 Paper 1 Analysis
	JEE Advanced 2024 Paper 2 Analysis