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 IIT. 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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The highest rank acceptable is 29025 for the General female category students under the All India quota. Hence, students need to attain a rank of at least 29025 to qualify for admission. Students can check the table below to know the last round closing rank for different UG-level courses.
| Course | IIT Dhanbad cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 8539 |
| B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing | 10628 |
| B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 12818 |
| B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering | 15221 |
| B.Tech. in Engineering Physics | 19315 |
| B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | 20007 |
| B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 20265 |
| B.Tech. in Civil Engineering | 24253 |
| B.Tech. in Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering | 25774 |
| B.Tech. in Petroleum Engineering | 26417 |
| B.Tech. in Mining Engineering | 26813 |
| B.Tech. in Environmental Engineering | 27032 |
| B.Tech. in Geophysical Technology | 27317 |
| Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc in Physical Science | 27720 |
| Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc in Chemical Science | 28062 |
| B.Tech. in Mining Machinery Engineering | 28531 |
| B.Tech. in Geological Engineering | 28726 |
| Integrated B.Tech Mining Engineering + MBA in Logistic and Supply Chain Management (IIM Mumbai) | 29025 |
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IIT Dhanbad petroleum engineering cutoff 2026 ranged from 12554 in the first round to 13921 in the last round for the General AI category. Hence, a rank of at least 13921 is needed for admission to the petroleum engineering course. To know the highest rank acceptable for other categories under the A
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IIT Dhanbad JEE Advanced cutoff 2026 has been released for admission to the BTech course and its various branches. For the General AI category, the last round cutoff ranged from 4167 to 18977. As per this range, BTech CSE (4167), followed by BTech in Mathematics and Computing (4938) and BTech in Ele
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IIT Dhanbad CSE cutoff 2026 ranged from 3994 to 4167 for the General AI category. Hence, students need a rank of at least 4167 to qualify for admission. Students can check the table below to know the BTech CSE Round 1 and last-round closing ranks for various other All India categories.
| Category | Round 1 Cutoff 2026 | Last Round Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| General | 3994 | 4167 |
| OBC | 1292 | 1334 |
| SC | 780 | 780 |
| ST | 306 | 336 |
| EWS | 536 | 567 |
| PWD | 148 | 153 |
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IIT Dhanbad JEE Advanced cutoff 2026 for the SC AI category cutoff ranged from 780 (BTech CSE) to 3392 (Integrated BSc + MSc in Chemical Science) in the last round. On the other hand, for the ST AI category, the last round cutoff ranged from 336 (BTech CSE) to 1592 (Integrated BSc + MSc in Physical
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The needed rank would differ based on the category, course and branch. For the General AI category, the overall IIT Kharagpur cutoff 2026 ranged from 509 (BTech CSE) in the first round to 24582 (Bachelor of Architecture (BArch Hons) in the last round. Hence, overall, a rank below 24582 could help yo
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As per the IIT Kharagpur cutoff 2026 for the OBC AI category, the closing ranks ranged from 241 (CSE) in the first round to 7973 (BArch Hons) in the last round. Students can check the table below to see the round 1 and last round closing ranks for various branches.
| Course | Round 1 (Closing Rank) | Last Round (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering | 2347 | 2423 |
| B.Tech. in Agricultural and Food Engineering | 4467 | 4671 |
| B.Tech. in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering | 3842 | 3928 |
| B.Tech. in Civil Engineering | 3102 | 3271 |
| B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 2442 | 2501 |
| B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 241 | 258 |
| B.Tech. in Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering | 703 | 735 |
| B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering | 941 | 946 |
| B.Tech. in Instrumentation Engineering | 1259 | 1348 |
| B.Tech. in Industrial Engineering | 2268 | 2278 |
| B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | 1840 | 1875 |
| B.Tech. in Manufacturing Science and Engineering | 3173 | 3361 |
| B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 3316 | 3584 |
| B.Tech. in Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture | 4018 | 4173 |
| B.Tech. in Mining Engineering | 3881 | 4047 |
| Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch. Hons.) | 7444 | 7973 |
| B.S. in Chemistry | 5504 | 5798 |
| B.S. in Economics | 3207 | 3213 |
| B.S. in Physics | 4755 | 5182 |
| B.S. in Mathematics and Computing | 709 | 709 |
| B.Sc. in Applied Geology | 5275 | 5803 |
| B.S. in Exploration Geophysics | 5210 | 5548 |
| B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence | 427 | 432 |
| B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering | 4057 | 4171 |
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IIT Kharagpur JEE Advanced cutoff 2026 ranged between 4182 and 4588 for the Mechanical Engineering branch. This the cutoff range for the General AI category. For the other categories cutoff range, students can check the table below.
| Category | IIT Kharagpur JEE Advanced cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| General | 4182 - 4588 |
| OBC | 1840 - 1875 |
| SC | 1037 - 1052 |
| ST | 567 - 595 |
| EWS | 733 - 733 |
| PWD | 277 - 297 |
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Answered a week ago
No, only IIT Bombay requires JEE Advanced for admission. Other reputed colleges like ICT Mumbai and VJTI Mumbai accept MHT-CET or JEE Main scores instead, which are comparatively easier state and national-level exams. This gives students multiple pathways into top-quality institutes, so even if you
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No, JEE Advanced is compulsory for B.Tech admission at IIT Bhubaneswar, just like every other IIT. JEE Main alone will not get you a seat here. If you clear JEE Main but not Advanced, IIIT Bhubaneswar and NITs are worth checking instead. Some Diploma and PG courses at IIT Bhubaneswar do use separate
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