How to Prepare for JEE Advanced 2026 After JEE Mains 2026 Session 1: What to Do Next?
Joint Entrance Exam - Advanced 2026 ( JEE Advanced )
Registration - 6 Apr '26 - 2 May '26
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 Mains 2026: What to Do Next?
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 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?
You can prepare for all entrance tests at same time. It is a tough task but not impossible. For this a proper strategy is required. Here are some important tips.
- 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.
So far no student has ever scored full marks in JEE Advanced signifies exam's difficulty level. Highest marks one has achieved to date in JEE Advanced are 355 marks out of 360. Ved Lahoti scored these marks in 2024.
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.
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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.
There is no seperate rank list released for JEE Advanced. The rank of the candidates in All India category and in the respective category of the candidate is meantioned on the result itslef.
As per the analysis of the previous year data, the candidates belonging to general category must aim to score around 180 marks out of 360 to qualify the exam. However, note that this marks will not get you a good rank and hence tier 1 IITs (IIT B, IIT M, IIT D) and courses will be out of reach.
| 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 |
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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 hours ago
No, candidates need not pay any fees to participate in JEE Adv counselling. However, once the seat is allotted, candidates will need to pay approximately INR 35,000 (less for reserved category) as a seat acceptance fee and around INR 20,000 as partial admission fees. Both these payments are adjusted
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 hours ago
To participate in JEE Advanced counselling, candidates must keep the following documents ready.
- JoSAA Seat Allotment Letter
- Admit card of JEE Advanced 2026
- Proof of Date of Birth Class 12/HSC/Birth Certificate/Any other certificate as proof of date of birth
- Photo ID card
- Class 12/SSC/Equivalent exam Mark
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
No, candidates have to carry the printout of their JEE Advanced admit card downloaded from the website to appear in the exam. Soft copies will not be accepted.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Mock test released by organising IITs are very useful in understanding the pattern and difficulty level of exam. However, solving official mock test paper only is not advised. It is recommended to solve additional mock test to score good marks in JEE Advanced.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Absolutely NO. Exact same questions have never been repeated in JEE Advanced exam. However, questions having same concepts do come.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, candidates can register for IIT JEE only using the application number of NTA JEE Mains. Also, candidates can apply for JEE Advanced only if they score above the JEE cutoff.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
For the recent AY (academic year), the application fee for JEE Advanced became slightly higher than the previous year, for enrollment in the BTech course at IIT Varanasi. The application fee is mentioned in the cells below:
| Registration fee for Examination Centres in India | |
|---|---|
| Female Candidates (all categories) | Rs. 1600 |
| SC, ST, and PwD Candidates | Rs. 1600 |
| All Other Candidates | Rs. 3200 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Overall, 50-55% seats are reserved in IITs. The break-up of reservation is - 27% for OBC-NCL, 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, 10% for Gen-EWS and 5% horizontal reservation for PwD candidates.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Physics is the most difficult of all three subjects asked in the JEE Advanced exam. Many students also finds Maths as the toughest. It largely depends upon the understanding of candidates and how well the students are equipped with basic knowledge of any subject.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
It is mandatory to appear in both papers of JEE Advanced exam. The total marks are calculated by adding the sum of scores in both papers.
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Contributor-Level 10
Preparation for JEE Advanced begins by knowing exam syllabus. Every student must follow syllabus. Once preparation is done then start solving previous year questions for self-assessment. This will give an overview of your preparation.