JEE Advanced 2026 exam was held on May 17. The official JEE Advanced 2026 paper 1 and 2 has been released by IIT Roorkee. Candidates can download the papers from this page. Also check JEE Advanced 2026 review and difficulty level analysis for both paper 1 and 2. JEE Advanced 2026 answer key PDF for both Paper 1 and 2 has been released by coaching and the same is provided in this page. Read complete article to download Papers.
JEE Advanced 2026 Question Paper PDF Solutions
JEE Advanced 2026 Question Paper PDF: The IIT Roorkee has released the official JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 and 2. Candidates can download JEE Advanced 2026 Question Paper PDF Paper 1 and 2 from this page. The JEE Advanced answer key 2026 has been also released by coaching institutes. Candidates can calculate their scores in the exam using answer key. Candidates can also check JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 and 2 review with difficulty level analysis here.
JEE Advanced 2026 response sheet was released by IIT Roorke on May 21. JEE Advanced 2026 answer key was released May 25. The facility to challenge the answer key was open from May 25 to 26. The result of JEE Advanced 2026 was announced on June 1, 2026.
- JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 PDF
- JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 2 PDF
- JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key
- JEE Advanced 2026 Review and Difficult Level
- JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Pattern - Paper 1 and 2
- JEE Advanced 2026 Qualifying Marks
- JEE Advanced 2026 Marks vs Rank
JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 PDF
The JEE Advanced 2026 paper 1 is provided in the below table.
| Paper Details |
Paper Link |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 |
JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 2 PDF
Download the official JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 2 released by the IIT Roorkee.
| Paper Details |
Paper Link |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 2 |
JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key
The official JEE Advanced 2026 answer key was released by IIT Roorkee on May 25. The final answer key of JEE Advanced 2026 has been also released. Various coaching institutes have also released JEE Advanced answer key 2026 for both Paper 1 and 2 . Candidates can download JEE Advanced 2026 paper 1 and 2 answer key. Candidates can use these answer key to know correct answers to all questions asked in the exam and calculate their expected scores.
| Details | Answer Key Link |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key Paper 1 | Download PDF |
| JEE Advanced Answer Key 2026 Paper 2 | Download PDF |
JEE Advanced 2026 Review and Difficult Level
The JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 was overall moderate in difficulty level. Among the three subjects, Mathematics was comparatively the most difficult. Physics ranged from moderate to difficult, while Chemistry was easy to moderate. Overall, the paper was well balanced in terms of question distribution and chapter coverage.
JEE Advanced 2026 paper 2 exam had 54 questions. As per JEE Advanced paper 2 review, difficulty level and paper analysis the exam was moderate in difficulty. Physics was toughest among all three subjects followed by Mathematics and Chemistry.
Overall Difficulty Order Paper 1: Mathematics ≥ Physics > Chemistry
Overall Difficulty Order Paper 2: Physics>Maths>Chemistry
JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 2 Review Subejctwise Difficulty Level
| Subjects |
Difficulty Level |
Topics Covered |
| Physics |
Difficult |
EMI, Current, Wave, Mechanics, Optics |
| Chemistry |
Easy to Moderate |
Most questions were from organic |
| Maths |
Moderate to Difficult |
Limits and Continuity, Integrals, Differential Equations |
JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 Review Subjectwise Difficulty Level
| Physics |
Chemistry |
Maths |
| The Physics section was moderate to difficult in nature. Questions were asked from most of the major chapters. A few questions were time-consuming, but overall the section remained manageable for well-prepared students. |
The Chemistry section was easy to moderate in difficulty level, though a few questions involved tricky calculations. The questions were well distributed among Organic, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry.
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The Mathematics section was moderate to difficult and emerged as the toughest among the three subjects. Questions were well distributed across the major chapters. Lengthy calculations and tricky problem-solving made this section particularly challenging.
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JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Pattern - Paper 1 and 2
| Sections/Paper |
Paper 1 |
Paper 2 |
| Section 1 |
Four Multiple Choice Question with only one correction option |
Four Multiple Choice Question with only one correction option |
| Section 2 |
Four Multiple Choice Question with more than one correction option |
Five Multiple Choice Question with more than one correction option |
| Section 3 |
Four Numerical Value Questions with answer in a numerical value |
Five Numerical Value Questions with answer in a numerical value |
| Section 4 |
Four Matching Type Questions with One Correct Option |
Four Numerical Value Questions with answer in a numerical value |
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Number of Questions Per Subject in JEE Advanced 2026
| Sections/Paper |
Paper 1 |
Paper 2 |
| Section 1 |
4 |
4 |
| Section 2 |
4 |
5 |
| Section 3 |
4 |
5 |
| Section 4 |
4 |
4 |
| Total |
16 |
18 |
Total Number of Questions in JEE Advanced 2026
| Subjects |
Paper |
Paper 2 |
| Physics |
16 |
18 |
| Chemistry |
16 |
18 |
| Maths |
16 |
18 |
| Total |
48 |
54 |
JEE Advanced 2026 Qualifying Marks
IIT Roorkee will release JEE Advanced 2026 qualifying marks along with the results. Candidates can check here JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff expected for each category.
| Rank list / category |
Minimum Marks per subject |
Minimum Aggregate Marks |
| Common (CRL) |
8 |
85 - 95 |
| GEN-EWS |
7 |
74 - 84 |
| OBC-NCL |
7 |
74 - 84 |
| SC |
4 |
42 - 48 |
| ST |
4 |
42 - 48 |
| PwD |
4 |
42 - 48 |
| Preparatory course |
2 |
20 - 25 |
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.
Candidates from general category must target to score no less than 200 marks for admission in IITs. The safe score for OBC-NCL and Gen-EWS category would be above 150. However, candidates belonging to reserved category from SC/ST/PwD can get admission in IITs with score of 100.
JEE Advanced 2026 Marks vs Rank
Check expected marks vs rank analysis for JEE Advanced 2026 exam.
| Marks |
2026 CRL Rank (estimated) |
| 333 |
1 |
| 317 |
10 |
| 300 |
50 |
| 288 |
100 |
| 268 |
200 |
| 254 |
300 |
| 238 |
500 |
| 212 |
1,000 |
| 182 |
2,000 |
| 164 |
3,000 |
| 149 |
5,000 |
| 131 |
7,000 |
| 118 |
10,000 |
| 85–95 |
10,000 and above |
Read More: JEE Advanced 2026 Cutoff
Commonly asked questions
Kalpit Veerwal, the JEE Advanced 2017 AIR 1 scored 360 out of 360, the only person in the history of IIT JEE to score full marks.
Another student Ved Lahot scored 355 in JEE Advanced 2024 exam and secured AIR 1.
If you're beginning the preparation after JEE Main session 1 exam, it will be difficult/almost impossible to prepare for JEE Advanced. However, if you've prepared for IIT JEE in previous months and has covered the syllabus, you can manage to revise the important topics in one month.
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EWS AI category students need a rank of at least 696 to be qualified for admission to the CSE course. Students can check the table below to know the round-wise IIT Bhubaneswar CSE cutoff 2026 for the EWS AI category.
| Round Number | IIT Bhubaneswar CSE cutoff 2026 (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 643 |
| 2 | 643 |
| 3 | 643 |
| 4 | 643 |
| 5 | 696 |
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Answered 23 hours ago
A rank of at least 16868 would be required by the General AI category, according to the last round of IIT Bhubaneswar cutoff 2026. Students can check the list below to know the category-wise the highest rank acceptable in the last round for the Civil Engineering course.
- General: 16868
- OBC: 5550
- SC: 27
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Answered Yesterday
IIT Hyderabad BTech cutoff 2026 ranged from 2220 to 17416 in the last round. As per this range, BTech in Computer Science and Engineering came out as the most competitive course for admission. This is the closing cutoff range for the General AI India female category. Students can check the table bel
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IIT Hyderabad CSE cutoff 2026 for the General AI category ranged from 647 in the first round to 680 in the last round. So, students who belong to this category need to attain a rank of at least 680 to be qualified for admission. Check the table below to know the round 1 and last round cutoff data fo
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The round 1 cutoff range for the General AI category was 10389 in the first round and 11604 in the last round. Hence, General AI category students need a rank of at least 11604 to be considered eligible for admission. To know the Round 1 and last round cutoff range for other categories, see the tabl
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For the General AI category, the highest acceptable rank was 15409 for the BSc in Applied and Industrial Chemistry course. The higher the rank, the lower the competition and vice versa. Check the table below to know the highest rank for other categories.
| Category | the highest Acceptable Rank |
|---|---|
| General | 15409 |
| OBC | 5870 |
| SC | 3225 |
| ST | 1624 |
| EWS | 2460 |
| PWD | 163 |
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Answered 5 days ago
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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Answered 5 days ago
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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Answered 5 days ago
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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