JEE Advanced 2026: Exam Date (May 17), Application Form (OUT), Syllabus, Eligibility & Previous Year Papers

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 depend on the organising institute.

Only those who qualify JEE Mains and are positioned in the top 2.5 lakh candidates in the order of merit can appear for JEE Advanced. Every year, around 1.8 lakh candidates take the exam, and 18% qualify on average, making it one of the toughest exams in the world.

Indian nationals interested in applying for IIT JEE Advanced have to score marks above the JEE Main 2026 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).

Who can take JEE Advanced- Eligibility Criteria 2026

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 are exempt from appearing in JEE Main. They need to full fill eligibility conditions except JEE Mains cutoff.

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

Candidates can check instructions below for JEE Advanced registration 2026 and filling the application form easily. The application process differs slightly for Indian and foreign nationals. The last date to fill the application form is May 2, 2026 for both Indian and foreign candidates. Registered candidates can pay application fees by May 4.

Instructions to Fill the Form

Step 1: Select your mode or registration - JEE Main 2026 qualified candidates or direct registration for foreign nations

• If Indian candidates with score above JEE Main 2026 cutoff, click on candidate login and enter your JEE Main 2026 application number, password to fill form 
• If foreign nation, select direct registration for foreign candidates link and proceed to register

👉 Fill JEE Advanced Form 2026

Step 2: Fill JEE Advanced Form 2026

• For JEE Main candidates, most personal and academic details will be aut filled from NTA JEE Main database. However, candidates will be required to add some additional details like educational qualification, test city preference etc for JEE Advanced.
• Foreign candidates however need to fill complete details like name, date of birth, gender, category, mobile number, email ID, address ets.

Step 3: Upload Scanned Documents

Next, candidates have to upload all scanned documents. The list of all necessary documents required for uploading is given here. Also, all the documents must be scanned as per the specifications mentioned in the information brochure.

Step 4: Pay Application Fee

Payment of application fees is the final stage of submitting the form. Candidates have to pay JEE Advanced application fee as per the details given here. The application fees can be paid only online using credit/debit card or internet banking.

JEE Advanced Registration Fee 2026

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IIT Roorkee has released the syllabus of JEE Advanced 2026. Candidates can check here the JEE Advanced syllabus PDF to prepare for the exam. Candidates preparing for the exam must ensure they study using the official syllabus only. Also, the syllabus of JEE Advanced is different from JEE Mains syllabus. Candidates have to cover all the topics which are part of the JEE Adv syllabus to score good marks.

IIT JEE Advanced 2026 Syllabus PDF 

JEE Adv Syllabus 2026 Subjectwise

JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Pattern

It is to be noted that the JEE Advanced exam pattern is not fixed and it changes every year. The complete information about exam pattern of JEE Advanced is not announced before the exam, except the type of questions that will be asked in paper and total test duration. JEE Advanced pattern change in previous years can be evaluated by analysing the past year question papers. Some important point of the JEE Advanced exam pattern 2026 are:

• Exam is conducted ONLY in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode
• JEE Advanced exam consists of two question papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Each paper is of three hours duration, and both papers are compulsory
• Both paper will consist of three separate sections - Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
• Both papers will have single select MCQ, multiple select MCQ, questions having answer as numerical value (NAV) and Matching type questions.
• Marking scheme of JEE Advanced is not fixed and varies each year. Negative marks may be awarded for incorrect answers to some of the questions. Details of the marking scheme are provided to candidates at the time of exam

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. 

IIT JEE Advanced PYQ Download 

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)

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:

JEE Advanced 2026 Preparation Tips from Toppers

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

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:

Also Read:

• What JEE Advanced Toppers Don’t Tell You: The 20% Rule That Changes Everything
• JEE Advanced 2026 Important Chapters, Study Plan & Timetable
• JEE Main vs JEE Advanced Preparation

• JEE Advanced 2026 Preparation Strategy for 1 Month: Tips to Increase Score in Last Month Before The Exam

IIT Roorkee will issue JEE Advanced admit card 2026 to all registered candidates for appearing in the exam. The admit card can be downloaded from the official website between May 11 to 17, 2026 using their application 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.

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.

Candidates can carry any one of the following ID proofs (original) with the admit card.

• Aadhaar Card
• School/College/Institute ID
• Driving License
• Voter ID
• Passport
• PAN Card
• Notarised Certificate with photograph

Apart from hall ticket and photo ID proof, only pens, pencils, drinking water in a transparent bottle, a downloaded admit card and an original photo identity card are allowed to be taken inside the examination hall.

JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Timings

Check JEE Advanced 2026 timings below:

JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Centres

The complete list of JEE Advanced 2026 exam centres has been released. The exam will be held at 221 cities in India and two cities abroad. JEE Advanced exam centres are divided into seven zones, namely - IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Hyderabad, and IIT Roorkee. Students have to fill their preferred exam city while filling the online application form. 

Candidates are also asked to select their zone and exam city based on their preference at the time of filling out the JEE Advanced 2026 application form. The centre for the exam is allotted to the candidates, and the details of the centre, such as the address, name, reporting time, etc, are made available with the JEE Advanced 2026 admit card.

• Check the JEE Advanced exam centre list here.