JEE Advanced 2026: Paper 1 and 2 PDF, Answer Key, Exam Review, Result, Cutoff

It is an entrance exam for admission to bachelor's programs in science and engineering at the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). There are a total of 18,160 undergraduate engineering/science seats across all 23 IITs, with admission through JEE Advanced. A few universities outside India, like the University of Cambridge and the National University of Singapore, also consider JEE Advanced scores for admission to their courses.

JEE Advanced exam is organised by one of the seven zonal IITs under the guidance of the IIT Joint Admission Board (JAB). The exam tests the skills and knowledge of aspirants in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. The JEE Advanced total marks, number of questions, and marking scheme are not fixed and changes every year. The structure of test is decided by the organising institute.

Indian nationals interested in applying for IIT JEE Advanced have to first appear in JEE Main conducted by NTA and score marks above the Cutoff percentile. In addition to qualifying NTA JEE cutoff, candidates also need to fulfill JEE Advanced eligibility criteria 2026 of age, number of attempts, and year of passing the class 12 board exams in order to be eligible for appearing in JEE Advanced paper. Foreign nationals are exempted from appearing in NTA JEE Mains, they can apply directly for JEE Adv.

Courses offered Through JEE Advanced

• BTech in various Engineering disciplines
• BSc programs in Science
• BArch in Architecture (Candidates have to qualify additional exam AAT for this)
• Dual Degree programs like B.Tech-MTech and BS-MS
• Integrated MTech and Integrated MSc programs

Those who qualify in the JEE Advanced exam are offered seats in IITs based on their course preference and JEE Advanced ranks via a common process by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA).

JEE Advanced Eligibility Criteria 2026- Complete Details

A candidate is eligible for JEE Advanced if:

• They are among the top 2,50,000 candidates in JEE Main Paper 1 (BE/BTech)
• Fulfill creiteria of age limit for JEE Advanced. Must be born or or after October 1, 2001. Age relaxation of 5 year is given to SC/ST and PwD candidates
• Can appear in the exam twice in two consecutive years, from the year of passing class 12
• Passed class 12 in 2025 or 2026
• Not admitted to IIT earlier except in preparatory courses

Note: Foreign nationals or OCI/PIO candidates need to full fill eligibility criteria except JEE Mains cutoff conditions.

JEE Advanced Admission Process

The admission process for JEE Advanced starts with JEE Main. Check the information below for a better understanding of the admission process:

1. Register, appear for JEE Mains and achieve a rank among the top 2.5 lakh candidates in the BE/BTech paper
2. Apply and appear for JEE Advanced exam
3. Qualify the exam by scoring above the JEE Advanced cutoff score. To know the marks/rank required for admission to top IITs, candidates must check JEE Advanced marks vs rank data.
4. Register in JoSAA counselling for seat allotment in IITs

The official JEE Advanced 2026 question paper and answer key for both Paper 1 and 2 is available in the below table.

Paper Details	Paper Link	Answer Key Link
JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1	Download Paper 1 PDF	Download Paper 1 Answer Key
JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 2	Download Paper 2 PDF	Download Paper 2 Answer Key

JEE Advanced Answer Key 2026

The provisional JEE Advanced 2026 answer key for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be displayed on the online portal on May 25. Candidates not satisfied with the answers in the official answer key can raise objections online from May 25 to 26, 2026. The final answer keys will be displayed on the website on June 1 after considering the candidates’ challenges. The marks are awarded following the final answer key.

The JEE Advanced answer key and response sheet can be used by the candidates to get an estimate of their marks in the exam even before the JEE Advanced 2026 result is announced.

JEE Advanced Response Sheet 2026

Response sheet is the recorded copy of answers marked by the candidate during the exam. The IIT Roorkee will release JEE Advanced response sheet 2026 online on the official website on May 21, 2025. Candidates can will be able to download their respoonse sheet to check the answers marked by them on the exam day in paper 1 and paper 2. 

How to Download JEE Advanced Response Sheet 2026?

1. Go to the official website, jeeadv.ac.in.
2. Now, check the link for JEE Advanced response sheet
3. A login window will open, enter the JEE Advanced login details asked.
4. Once logged in, you can download the response sheet.

Also Read: JEE Advanced 2026 Difficulty Level - Expected Paper Toughness (IIT Roorkee to Conduct Exam)

IIT JEE Advanced PYQ Download 

Candidates can downlaod JEE Advanced question papers from 2019 to 2025 here. Solving JEE Advanced PYQ will help candidates understand the exam difficulty level, chapterwise weightage of topics and more. Question paper of JEE Advance 2026 will be provided here after the conclusion of the exam. 

JEE Adv PYQ is also a great source to understand the exam pattern as the paper pattern is not announced ahead of the exam. JEE Advanced previous year paper let know number of questions, type of questions, marking scheme and total marks which will help prepare for the upcoming exam effectively. 

Year	Paper Download Link
2025	JEE Advanced 2025 Question Paper with Solutions
2024	JEE Advanced 2024 Question Paper
2023	JEE Advanced Question Paper 2023
2022	JEE Advanced Paper 2022
2021	JEE Advanced Question Paper with Solutions 2021
2020	JEE Advanced 2020 Question Paper
2019	JEE Advanced Paper 2019 with Solutions

JEE Advanced 2026 result will be announced on June 1, 2026 at jeeadv.ac.in. Candidates have to log in at the website using their credentials to check result and download the scorecard. Text messages will also be sent to the candidates to their registered mobile numbers with result/score details. A candidate will be said to have qualified in JEE Advanced 2026 if they secure the minimum percentage of marks in each subject and the aggregate in their respective category.

The marks obtained in each subject in all two papers will be added to arrive subject-wise scores. Similarly, the aggregate of a candidate in JEE Advanced 2026 will be the sum of the marks awarded to the candidate in all three subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics).

Ranklist: The JEE Advanced rank list is prepared based in the marks obtained by the candidates out of the total marks (paper 1 + paper 2). Those candidates who pass the cutoff marks of the exam will be given an All India Rank (AIR).  To be eligible for ranking, candidates have to appear in both papers and pass the cutoff. Only candidates with AIR will be eligible for IIT admissions.

Rank lists are prepared based on the aggregate marks in JEE (Advanced) 2026. Only candidates who appear for BOTH Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be considered for ranking. There will be no waiting list for ranking.

JEE Advanced Toppers from the Previous Session

JEE Advanced CRL Rank	Name
JEE Advanced AIR 1	Rajit Gupta
JEE Advanced AIR 2	Saksham Jindal
JEE Advanced AIR 3	Majid Mujahid Husain
JEE Advanced AIR 4	Parth Mandar Vartak
JEE Advanced AIR 5	Ujjwal Kesari
JEE Advanced AIR 6	Akshat Kumar Chaurasia
JEE Advanced AIR 7	Sahil Mukesh Deo
JEE Advanced AIR 8	Devesh Pankaj Bhaiya
JEE Advanced AIR 9	Arnav Singh
JEE Advanced AIR 10	Vadlamudi Lokesh

JEE Advanced 2026 Cutoff

The JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff indicates the minimum marks needed by the candidates to pass the exam. Those candidates who qualify the exam are allotted ranks. To qualify JEE Advanced, candidates have to achieve a minimum score in each subject and also in aggregate.  The JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff is released with the information brochure; however, this cutoff is revised after the result is released, depending on the qualifying candidates, the number of seats in the IIT and various other factors.

Until the JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff is available, check the JEE Advanced cutoff from the previous session below:

Previous Session JEE Advanced Criteria for Inclusion in a Rank List:

Previous Session JEE Advanced Qualifying Marks:

JEE Advanced Cutoff for Top IITs

Candidates can check below the JEE Advanced last rank for the top IITs:

Name of the IIT	NIRF Ranking 2024	JEE Advanced Cutoff Rank
IIT Madras	1	Check here
IIT Delhi	2	Check here
IIT Bombay	3	Check here
IIT Kanpur	4	Check here
IIT Roorkee	6	Check here
IIT Kharagpur	5	Check here
IIT Guwahati	7	Check here
IIT Hyderabad	8	Check here
IIT BHU	10	Check here
IIT ISM Dhanbad	15	To be updated
IIT Indore	16	Check here

JEE Advanced AAT Exam 2026

Candidates who wish to get admission in BArch program at IITs have to appear in the Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT). Only those candidates who qualify JEE Advanced 2026 will be eligible to appear in AAT. The BArch program is available at IIT (BHU) Varanasi, IIT Kharagpur and IIT Roorkee only. No separate admit card will be issued for AAT. The downloaded admit card of JEE (Advanced) 2026 has to be printed and produced in the AAT examination hall, along with the original photo identity card.

Candidates must register online at the JEE (Advanced) 2026 online portal for AAT. The test will consist of one paper of three hours duration in the English language only. Candidates should bring their own drawing and colouring aids.  The results of AAT will be declared on the JEE (Advanced) 2026 online portal.

IIT Roorkee issued JEE Advanced admit card 2026 to all registered candidates for appearing in the exam. The admit card could be downloaded from the official website till May 17, 2026 using their registration number and date of birth. At the exam centre, they have to carry a print out of their admit card and their original photo identity card. Without these documents, they will not be allowed to attempt the exam.

The admit card will have details about the candidate's name, exam date, roll number for JEE Advanced 2026, JEE Main Application Number, photograph, signature, date of birth, address for correspondence and category.

How to Download JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card

Once released, candidates can download the hall ticket using the instructions given here

• Open JEE Advanced official website
• Click on admit card download link
• Login using your application number and date of birth
• Admit card will be displayed on screen
• Download and take its printout

👉 JEE Advanced 2026 admit card download link 1

👉 JEE Advanced 2026 admit card download link 2

Candidates should examine the entries in the admit card, and in case of any error, they should contact the Chairperson, JEE Advanced 2026 of the respective Zonal coordinating IIT. Also, if there are issues with downloading the admit card, the candidate should immediately contact the Zonal Chairperson, JEE Advanced 2026.

JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Timings

Check JEE Advanced 2026 timings below.

Particulars	Paper 1 Time	Paper 2 Time
The exam centre opens	7 am onwards	7 am onwards
Deadline to take a seat in the exam hall	by 8:30 am	by 2:00 pm
Exam starts	9 am	2:30 pm
Exam ends	12 noon	5:30 pm

The official mock test for JEE Advanced 2026 has been released by IIT Roorkee. The mock tests are released every year by the organising institute of IIT JEE to help candidates become familiar with the online exam, understand difficulty level and pattern of question paper. The link for JEE Advanced 2026 mock test is available on this page below.

Candidates must take mock tests to know the exam pattern, analyse their preparation for the paper, understand the demands of the exam, and much more. The pattern of the mock test will be similar to the actual examination. No login credentials are needed to access the JEE Advanced mock test. Candidates are advised to use the mock tests to assess their preparation. In additional to official mock test, candidates must also solve additonal mock paper.

Benefits of Solving JEE Advanced Mock Test

• Candidates can check difficulty level
• They can analyse their preparation so far.
• They can get used to computer-based test format.
• Candidates can also practice how to manage time, speed, and accuracy.

👉 Solve Official JEE Advanced 2026 Mock Test by IIT Roorkee

JEE Advanced is one of the most competitive exams with around 2 lakh candidates taking the test for roughly 18,000 seats. Scoring good marks in IIT JEE is not an easy feat. Check some JEE Advanced preparation tips below recommended by subject experts and previous year toppers. 

• Students must start their JEE Advanced preparation early. It will help them to complete the syllabus timely, clear doubts, revise it thoroughly and appear for the mock tests.
• Next, prepare a suitable timetable and stick to it throughout the preparation. Try to cover the entire syllabus.
• Students must have an in-depth understanding of all the basic as well as advanced concepts. It can be done by solving questions regularly.
• The JEE Advanced preparation can be overwhelming and lead to stress. So make sure to maintain a balance, do yoga, stay postive, stay calm and indulge in some small hobbies in between your preparation.

To be able to strategise your JEE Advanced exam preparation, check JEE Advanced important questions from Maths, Physics, and Chemistry:

Subject	JEE Advanced important questions for practice
Maths	Check here
Physics	Check here
Chemistry	Check here

JEE Advanced 2026 Preparation Tips from Toppers

Check below some useful and important tips from the toppers of JEE Advanced exam below:

Year and Topper Name	Tips
Rajit Gupta JEE Advanced 2025 AIR 1	Staying calm is the key Prioritised accuracy and time management, avoided guesswork Read complete interview here
Majid Mujahid Husain JEE Advanced 2025 AIR 3	Began JEE preparation in Class 10 Maintained a disciplined routine, studying 12 to 14 hours a day Read complete interview here
Aditya  JEE Advanced 2024 AIR 2	Started preparation in class 11 Study routine and preparation for JEE Advanced 2024 revolved around effective time management Read complete interview here
Koduru Tejeswar JEE Advanced 2024 AIR 8	Started preparation in class 9 Solving lots of questions was his strategy Read complete interview here
Prakhar Jain JEE Advanced 2023 AIR 21	Started preparation for JEE in class 11th.  The first books to refer to are always NCERT, after the class notes given by my teachers.  For JEE Advanced, NCERT is necessary but not sufficient; hence would refer to all the assignments, packages, and modules given to me by my teachers for preparing for JEE Advanced. Started taking full-length mock tests around 2 weeks after completing my JEE Advanced syllabus for the first time, around 8 months before JEE Advanced.  The strategy in the exam was to complete one subject at a time in the order CPM rather than going in rounds and switching subjects too frequently. But would not recommend everyone to follow the same strategy; rather, discuss it with your teachers. Read complete interview here
Gulshan Kumar JEE Advanced 2022 AIR 37	Dedicated sufficient time to understand the fundamental concepts of each subject thoroughly. Made sure to cover the syllabus efficiently. Regular practice was a crucial aspect of preparation. In the exam, first, solve the easy questions of chemistry - a scoring and easy subject. Then solve easy questions from Physics, followed by Maths. At last, reattempt the unsolved questions. Focus on maintaining accuracy during paper solving. Read complete interview here

Check below: JEE Advanced Topper 2023: Rishi Kalra's Tips and Study Plan

JEE Advanced Exam Analysis from the Previous Years

Candidates can check the previous few years' exam analysis in detail from the table below:

Year	JEE Advanced Exam Analysis
2025	JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 1 Analysis
	JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 2 Analysis
2024	JEE Advanced 2024 Paper 1 Analysis
	JEE Advanced 2024 Paper 2 Analysis

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• What JEE Advanced Toppers Don’t Tell You: The 20% Rule That Changes Everything
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