How to Prepare for JEE Advanced 2026 After JEE Mains 2026 Session 1: What to Do Next?

Q: Which are the top IITs in India?

As per the NIRF rankings 2025, the top 10 IITs of India are: Name of Institute NIRF Ranking 2025 IIT Madras 1 IIT Delhi 2 IIT Bombay 3 IIT Kanpur 4 IIT Kharagpur 5 IIT Roorkee 6 IIT Hyderabad 7 IIT Guwahati 8 IIT BHU 10 Out of them, IIT Bombay is the most sought after IIT among the JEE Advanced toppers, followed by IIT Delhi and then IIT Madras.

Q: What has been the highest score in JEE Advanced till date?

The fact that no candidate has every scored full marks in JEE Advanced, signifies the exam's difficulty level. However, the highest marks one has achieved till date in JEE Advanced is 355 marks out of 360. This was scored by Ved Lahoti in the year 2024.

Q: What is the minimum score or rank required in JEE Advanced to get into a good IIT?

The definition of a good IIT can be subjective. The candidates who wish to get admisison to the first generation of the IITs like IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Kanpur, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, and IIT Roorkee must have a high score of 250+ marks out of 360 marks. However, this is not applicable for all courses offered by these IITs. Every course and IIT has different demand and seat ratio which effects the admission of the candidates. Hence it is very difficult to say what will be the minimum score or rank required in JEE Advanced to get into a good IIT. Candidates must aim to score as high as possible in the exam to be able to get a seat in the first generation of the IITs as these IITs see the most demand and craze among students in academia.

Q: Which IIT can I get with JEE Advanced rank between 5,000 to 10,000?

As per the previous year analysis of the closing rank, candidates can expecte the following IITs, if their JEE Advanced rank is between 5000 to 10000: Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar Indian Institute of Technology Goa Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad Indian Institute of Technology Indore Indian Institute of Technology Jammu Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur Indian Institute of Technology Madras Indian Institute of Technology Mandi Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad Indian Institute of Technology Patna Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee Indian Institute of Technology Ropar Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati

Q: How to prepare for Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry for JEE Advanced?

The basic and most efficient way to prepare for the JEE Advanced exam is to complete the syllabus as soon as possible and indulge in solving a lot of questions. All three subjects in JEE Advanced need conceptual clarity and application of various concepts to solve the problems. Practice as many mock tests and previous year papers as possible. Work on time management and building speed. Along with speed, also work on your accuracy.

Q: How to prepare for JEE Mains 2nd attempt as well as JEE Advanced simultaneously also BITSAT and CET at the same time?

Preparing for exams like JEE Mains, JEE Advanced, BITSAT, and other CETs can seem overwhelming, but you can achieve this with a strategy. Here are the facts: Compare the syllabus: All engineering entrance exams have almost the same syllabus. There might be some additional topics in some exams. The aspirant must study the syllabus for all exams and find out the topics that are extra, and prepare those separately. Almost 90% of the topics will be common for all entrance exams, and hence, syllabus completion for one exam will lead to completion of the syllabus for all the exams. Prepare for JEE Mains and incorporate the preparation for all other exams: Apart from JEE Advanced, all the exams are pretty straightforward for a well-prepared candidate. JEE Advanced require a higher level of preparation as the questions are multi-conceptual. However, the state-level entrance exams, and exams like BITSAT, VITEEE, etc., have direct questions. Most of the questions in JEE Mains are also direct and require the application of basic concepts. Hence, the candidates must prepare for one exam, like JEE Mains, that will cover their preparation for all other exams. JEE Advanced needs extra effort: For JEE Advanced candidates must focus on time management and building exam day temperament. Learn how to apply multiple concepts to a question. The bottom line is to prepare for JEE Mains to cover the preparation for all other CETs and exams like BITSAT and VITEEE. For JEE Advanced, work on sharpening your skills of time management, stress handling, multiple concept application, speed and accuracy.

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Preparing for JEE Advanced after clearing JEE Main is a crucial step toward achieving success in one of India's most competitive entrance exams. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the various strategies, techniques, and resources you can utilise to maximise your preparation efforts for JEE Advanced.

How to Prepare for JEE Advanced 2026 after JEE Main 2026? Candidates whose target is to get into the IIT of their choice and get a branch they dream of must start preparing accordingly. Note that only the top 2.5 lakh candidates of JEE Mains will be able to register for JEE Advanced. Thus, here is the competition. 2.5 Lakh candidates will appear for the exam, and almost 44,000 candidates will qualify to grab seats in IIT, which are 18160, to be exact. Now that the competition analysis has been done, self-analysis is important. To crack JEE Advanced, candidates have to go beyond simple preparation methods. Unlike JEE Main, candidates need to learn how to strategise the paper-solving process, learn time management and understand the approach to the questions.

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JEE Advanced is a very competitive exam, and is at a whole other level when compared to JEE Main. Thus, the candidates who will appear for JEE Mains 2026 (January/April) must prepare for the bigger battle that is JEE Advanced 2026 in May 2026.

JEE Advanced is held for the candidates who qualify JEE Main and are given a chance for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and other top engineering colleges in India. To know how to prepare for JEE Advanced after JEE Mains, read below.

How to Prepare for JEE Advanced 2026 After JEE Mains 2026?

Q: Which IIT can I get with JEE Advanced rank between 5,000 to 10,000?

Q: How to prepare for Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry for JEE Advanced?

Q: How to prepare for JEE Mains 2nd attempt as well as JEE Advanced simultaneously also BITSAT and CET at the same time?

Candidates must take a well-deserved rest of at least 3 days after the JEE Main exam is over before they jump into the JEE Advanced 2026 preparation.

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Analysing what went right and wrong in the JEE Mains exam

Candidates must do a quick analysis after the JEE Mains exam. This should include the following:

Figure out what went wrong in JEE Mains.
Figure out which topics are pulling you down.
Figure out which subject out of Maths, Physics, and Chemistry is consuming the most of your time and effort.
Work on any mental blockage that you might have faced during the JEE Main exam.
If session 1 scores are not up to the mark, appear in the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exams.

Be ready for these challenges

After JEE Mains, the candidate should be ready for some challenges:

Be ready to face some advanced topics in JEE Advanced syllabus, which is an extension form the JEE Main syllabus.
Time management and the ability to handle pressure.
JEE Advanced will have questions with multiple concept applications, therefore, be ready to level up your problem-solving capabilities.

Also Check: JEE Advanced marks v/s ranks

Crafting a study plan

Break down the time you have and devise a plan that works for you. Dedicate hours of the day to prepare for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Maybe create a weekly schedule and ensure to have a balance between theory, practice, and revision.

Also Read: Most Important Topics for JEE Advanced 2026: Check Here for Maths, Physics, Chemistry

Practice

Solve as many previous years' JEE Advanced papers to develop exam day question attempting strategies. Take regular JEE Advanced mock tests and try to create a real exam day situation for yourself. AFter each practive test, analyse the performance and keep track of your scores to know what your preparation level is.

Q: Which are the top IITs in India?

Q: What has been the highest score in JEE Advanced till date?

Q: What is the minimum score or rank required in JEE Advanced to get into a good IIT?

Revision

Keep revising the topics that are important and carry high weightage in the JEE Advanced exam. Each day dedicate a one or two hour slot for revision of important concepts and theories.

Also Read: How to Crack JEE Advanced 2026 Without Coaching With Self Study

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