JEE Advanced 2026 Difficulty Level - Expected Paper Toughness (IIT Roorkee to Conduct Exam)
Joint Entrance Exam - Advanced 2026 ( JEE Advanced )
JEE Advanced Admit Card 2026 Date
11 May '26 - 17 May '26
It is expected that IIT Roorkee will hold the JEE Advanced 2026 exam. Aspirants gearing up for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam might be wondering about what will be difficulty level of the JEE Advanced exam to be conducted by IIT Roorkee. In this article, we will examine the expected difficulty level of the JEE Advanced 2026 exam and what can be expected from the JEE Advanced exam this year.
JEE Advanced 2026 Difficulty Level
JEE Advanced 2026 Difficulty Level: Every year, JEE Advanced tests the conceptual thinking, speed, and accuracy of the candidates. Being one of the toughest exams, this exam challenges you by testing your patience, critical thinking and how you perform under pressure. IIT Roorkee is expected to conduct the JEE Advanced 2026 exam, and candidates are asking the same question: What will be the exam difficulty level, and will IIT Roorkee set a tougher paper than in previous years? One thing that is to be kept in mind by the candidates while preparing for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam is that the exam difficulty level cannot be predicted by the conducting IIT. The organising IIT does not govern the questions included in the JEE Advanced question paper.
- JEE Advanced 2026 Difficulty Level - How IIT Roorkee will Conduct the Exam?
- Shikha Poll: What do you think will be the difficulty level of JEE Advanced 2026?
- What to Expect for JEE Advanced 2026 Difficulty Level
JEE Advanced 2026 Difficulty Level - How IIT Roorkee will Conduct the Exam?
IIT Roorkee will not be deciding the questions that go into the JEE Advanced 2026 question paper. One single IIT is not responsible for the exam pattern, difficulty level or the question selection for the exam.
The Joint Admission Board (JAB) governs the JEE Advanced paper structure, syllabus and marking scheme. Therefore no major surprises in the JEE Advanced exam pattern year after year. However, there can be some microvariations like:
- Some years can be dominated by questions with lengthy calculations; on the other hand, some years can have multi-concept-based questions.
- Also, the kinds of questions asked in the exam change from year to year. Like some years can have match the following type of questions, while some years may have paragraph-based questions.
- Usually, there are some topics from Maths, Physics, and Chemistry that have dominated the JEE Advanced question paper year after year. However, the trends can shift drastically in one year. Therefore, candidates are advised to complete the JEE Advanced 2026 syllabus, covering all the topics included in the syllabus.
Therefore, the final word is that - do not rely on the trends for JEE Advanced preparation. You can consider the trends for a strategic preparation process, but the candidate who is aiming for top ranks must complete the syllabus and leave no page unturned in JEE Advanced preparation.
Shikha Poll: What do you think will be the difficulty level of JEE Advanced 2026?As per the recent poll conducted by shiksha.com, candidates have expressed what they feel about the JEE Advanced 2026 exam difficulty level.
Shiksha Poll: What do you think will be the difficulty level of JEE Advanced 2026? |
JEE Advanced 2026 difficulty level over the past few years has witnessed the following trends. Candidates can read all about the trends; however, make sure to prepare yourself for a shift in exam trends anytime.
Difficulty level differs for paper 1 and paper 2: In recent years (2024, 2025), it has been noted that paper 1 and paper 2 of JEE Advanced have seen a split in difficulty level. While one paper is usually of moderate difficulty, the second one stands out to be tougher. For example, in 2025, paper 2 of the exam was tougher than paper 1. Paper 2 has lengthy calculations and was thus time-consuming.
Subject-wise difficulty level:
- Maths has always been the most difficult of all three subjects. These subjects, year after year, have troubled the candidates with the time-consuming calculations.
- Physics has been swinging between moderate of difficult in the JEE Advaced difficulty level trends. This subject has a mix of easy questions and tough ones. Some questions require the application of multiple concepts to solve. Some years have witnessed Physics to be calculation-heavy and conceptually challenging. Hence, this comes out to be one of the most challenging sections in terms of predicting its nature.
- Chemistry is a sigh of relief for the candidates every year. Every year, this section gets rated as the easiest one out of the three. There can be some exceptions as some questions may require the application of multiple concepts. However, most of the questions need the application of basic NCERT concepts.
Types of questions in the exam: In recent years of the JEE Advanced exam, the numerical value type questions have been trending. On the other hand, assertion and reasoning-type questions are very dominant in physics and chemistry. MCQs are the most common type of questions and are the core type of questions in the JEE Advanced exam pattern.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
Aspirants must keep in mind that exam difficulty level cannot be determined by organising body. JEE Advanced paper is not made by one single IIT; but it is prepared by experts from multiple institutes. Difficulty level of exam is independent of the IIT conducting exam.
Cracking JEE Mains and JEE Advanced is not possible in few days or months, it requires continuous efforts through two long years. If a student is focused and doing the studies regularly, revising the concept on daily basis and solving questions on each topic will definitely going to get success in first attempt.
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What to Expect for JEE Advanced 2026 Difficulty Level
In terms of JEE Advanced 2026 difficulty level, here is what the candidates can look out for:
| Maths | Physics | Chemistry |
|---|---|---|
| Maths can be the toughest section out of the three. | Physics will be moderate for you if you have a strong hold of concepts and problem-solving. | Chemistry will be easy if all the basics are covered. |
| Expect questions with lengthy calculations. | Expect questions requiring multiple concept applications to solve. | Expect some tricky questions; however, most of the questions will need the application of basic concepts. |
| This section will consume most of your time. | Some numericals will take time to solve | This section will give you relaxation in time management. |
| Candidates need to approach this section with speed and accuracy | This section should be approached with a deeper conceptual understanding and a knack for problem-solving | Approach this section with promptness. |
| High weightage topics - Probability, algebra, and coordinate geometry | High weightage topics - mechanics, electricity, and modern physics | High weightage topics - balanced, mostly all topics are covered |
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On the JEE Main result, candidates can check if they have qualified for the JEE Advanced exam.
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Answered a month ago
No, JEE-Main or JEE-Advanced scores are not required for scholarships at NTU Singapore. Indian students with a strong JEE-Advanced rank are advised to submit scores as it is highly valued, but not mandatory.
Maintaining strong academic scores and extracurriculars are the basic requirements for NTU sc
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, students can get admission in IIT Mandi with a rank of 10000 in JEE Advanced. But at this rank, admission to the top specialisations, such as CSE would not be possible. Students can get admission in Mechanical Engineering, General Engineering, Engineering Physics, and more. Interested students
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Answered 2 months ago
Once the results are live in mid-June, the JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counselling begins. This is the most critical phase where you'll list IIT Dharwad as your preference. The counselling runs through several rounds from late June to July. You'll need to be available during these weeks
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Answered 2 months ago
IIT Jammu accepts the JEE Advanced entrance exam for BTech admission. For the students belonging to the General AI quota, the cutoff ranks ranged between 5988 and 18156 for BTech admission across multiple specialisations. For the category-wise cutoff range, refer to the table below:
| Category | JEE Advanced Cutoff Range 2025 |
|---|---|
| Genenral | 5988 - 18156 |
| OBC | 2594 - 6153 |
| SC | 1266 - 3346 |
| ST | 763 - 1555 |
| EWS | 811- 2665 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
For IIT Palakkad B.Tech. admission, the JEE Advanced closing ranks ranged between 2229 and 5841 for the students belonging to the OBC category. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the JEE Advanced round-wise cutoff range for 2025.
| Round | JEE Advanced Cutoff Range 2025 |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2229 - 5167 |
| 2 | 2293 - 5445 |
| 3 | 1153 - 2990 |
| 4 | 1168 - 2990 |
| 5 | 1182 - 3024 |
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Answered 2 months ago
Yes, if you belong to the General AI category, you can get admission to CSE at IIT Tirupati with a JEE Advanced cutoff rank of 4000. The cutoff rank for admission varies across different categories and rounds. In 2025, for CSE admission, the last round cutoff ranks varied between 4620 and 5034 for t
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For IIT Tirupati, the JEE Advanced last round closing ranks ranged between 5034 and 16548 for BTech admission in the General category under the AI quota. Likewise, the cutoff range varies across different categories and rounds. For the last round, the category-wise range is given below:
| Category | Last Round Cutoff 2025 |
|---|---|
| General | 5034 - 16548 |
| OBC | 2113 - 5522 |
| SC | 1018 - 3091 |
| ST | 553 - 1376 |
| EWS | 733 - 2434 |
| PWD | 167 - 228 |
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Answered 2 months ago
Candidates must be very careful in filling JEE Advanced application form as the correction facility is not provided post the last date of registration. It is thus advised that candidates verify all the details they fill in the form at least once and make the corrections before the last date to apply
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If the PwD certificate is valid and issued by the competent authority, it will be considered for availing the reservation. However, it is advsied to get the UDID card before admission process.
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