When will the JEE Advanced 2026 counselling be held?

The JEE Advanced 2026 counselling (JoSAA) will start a day after the JEE Advanced 2026 result is announced. Note that the counselling for the JEE Advanced qualified candidates for IIT admissions will be conducted via JoSAA - Joint seat allocation authority. Candidates have to register for JoSAA, fill choices, check allotment, confirm allotment, and pay seat confirmation fee to complete the IIT admisison process after JEE Advanced.

What is the JEE Advanced JoSAA 2026 counselling schedule?

The JEE Advanced JoSAA counselling dates will be made available on the official website of JoSAA - josaa.nic.in. Usually, the JoSAA counselling registration starts a day after the JEE Advanced result is anniunced. Complete schedule will be available on the official website.

How to prepare for Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry for JEE Advanced?

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.

What is the passing marks for JEE Advanced exam?

The JEE Advanced passing marks or the JEE Advanced cutoff is set every year and it differs. Last year the JEE Advanced qualifying cutoff was as follows: JEE Advanced 2025 Criteria for Inclusion in a Rank List: JEE Advanced 2025 Rank List Minimum Percentage of Marks in Each Subject Minimum Percentage of Aggregate Marks Common Rank List (CRL) 5.83% 20.56% OBC-NCL Rank List 5.25% 18.50% GEN-EWS Rank List 5.25% 18.50% SC Rank List 2.92% 10.28% ST Rank List 2.92% 10.28% Common-PwD Rank List (CRL-PwD) 2.92% 10.28% OBC-NCL-PwD Rank List 2.92% 10.28% GEN-EWS-PwD Rank List 2.92% 10.28% SC-PwD Rank List 2.92% 10.28% ST-PwD Rank List 2.92% 10.28% Preparatory Course (PC) Rank List 1.46% 5.14% JEE Advanced 2025 Qualifying Marks: Rank List Minimum marks in each subject Minimum aggregate marks out of 360 Common rank list (CRL) 7 74 GEN-EWS rank list 6 66 OBC-NCL rank list 6 66 SC rank list 3 37 ST rank list 3 37 Common-PwD rank list (CRL-PwD) 3 37 GEN-EWS-PwD rank list 3 37 OBC-NCL-PwD rank list 3 37 SC-PwD rank list 3 37 ST-PwD rank list 3 37 Preparatory course rank lists 1 18

Is there percentile score in the JEE Advanced exam?

No, there is no percentile marks. The marks in JEE Advanced result is the raw marks scored by the candidates. The marks are simply calculated using the making scheme of the exam and is totalled to get the aggregate marks scored by the candidates. This marks form the basis of the JEE Advanced ranks.

Where to find the JEE Advanced previous year question papers?

The previous year JEE Advanced question papers can be downloaded from the official website - jeeadv.ac.in. The official website has the previous year IIT JEE question papers from 2007 to 2025.

Where can I find the solved question papers for JEE Advanced exam?

Candidates can find the solved question papers of JEE Advanced exam on the websites of various coaching centres. Also shiksha.com have comoile the solved past 10 year JEE Advanced question papers here: Last 10 Year JEE Advanced Question Papers with Solutions: Download Here .

What has been the highest score in JEE Advanced till date?

So far no student has ever scored full marks in JEE Advanced signifies exam's difficulty level. Highest marks one has achieved to date in JEE Advanced are 355 marks out of 360. Ved Lahoti scored these marks in 2024.

Who was the JEE Advanced 2025 topper?

The JEE Advanced 2025 all India rank 1 holder was Rajit Gupta. He was from IIT Delhi zone. He scored 332 marks out of the total marks which was 360 in JEE Advanced 2025. The female topper for JEE Advanced 2025 was Devdutta Majhi with AIR 16. She scored 312 marks out of 360.

Can I challenge the JEE Advanced 2026 final answer key?

NO. The JEE Advanced final answer key cannot be challenged. The final answer key is released after the challenges against the provisional answer key is processed. The marks of the candidates for JEE Advanced result will be prepared based on the correct answers in the final answer keys.

When will the complete schedule of JEE Advanced 2026 release?

The complete schedule of the JEE Advanced 2026 exam is expected to be out in December 2025 alongwith the information brochure of the exam. the official website of JEE Advanced - jeeadv.ac.in will be updated for the 2026-27 session by the end of this year and the exam dates will be displayed therein.

What is minimum marks in JEE Mains to qualify for JEE Advanced?

The minimum marks in JEE Mains to qualify for JEE Advanced change year after year. NTA published the JEE Main marks needed to pass for JEE Advanced with the JEE Main session two result. Check below the previous year minimum marks in JEE Mains to qualify for JEE Advanced: Category 2025 2024 2023 General 93.1023262 93.2362181 90.7788642 OBC-NCL 80.3830119 79.6757881 73.6114227 SC 79.4313582 60.0923182 51.9776027 ST 61.1526933 46.6975840 37.2348772 GEN-EWS 47.9026465 81.3266412 75.6229025 Gen-PwD 0.0079349 0.0018700 0.0013527

What subjects are asked in JEE Advanced exam?

In JEE Advanced exam, questions are asked from: Maths Physics Chemistry There are two papers in the exam and each paper has questions from these three subjects.

I have appeared for JEE Advanced in 2025, can I appear in JEE Advanced 2026?

Yes. Candidates who have appeared for JEE Advanced in 2025 and it was there firts attempt, can also attempt JEE Advanced in 2026. However, if JEE Advanced 2025 was your second attempt, then you cannot attempt JEE Advanced in 2026.

What are the important topics in JEE Advanced maths?

In JEE Advanced maths, the topics that carry high weightage are: Matrix & Determinants Probability Complex Numbers Vector Definite Integration

Will JEE Advanced be also held for BArch admission at the IITs?

NO. Barch admisison in the IITs is based on JEE Advanced and Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT). For Barch admisison t the IITs, candidates have to first qualify JEE Advanced and then appear for AAT.

Which IITs offer BArch admission via JEE Advanced?

Only three IITs offer BArch admisison via JEE Advanced and AAT. These IITs are: Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi All of them offer 5 Years, Bachelor of Architecture course via JEE Advanced followed by AAT.

Is it compulsory to appear for AAT for BArch admission at IIT if I have NATA score?

Yes, candidates have to qualify AAT after qualifying JEE Advanced to be eligible for IIT BArch admissions.

When will the JEE Advanced admit card release?

The JEE Advanced 2026 admit card is expected to be released a week before the exam, that is in May 2026.

What is the last date to download the JEE Advanced 2026 admit card?

The last date to doenload the JEE Advanced 2026 admit card will be until the day of the exam. Candidates can download the admit card before the exam starts from the respective logins at jeeadv.ac.in.

Is the JEE Advanced 2026 admit card also sent via mail?

No. The JEE Advanced 2026 admit card will not be sent via email or anyother mode of the candidates. Candidates have to doenload the admit card from their respective logins at jeeadv.ac.in.

Where can I check the eligibility for JEE Advanced exam?

Candidates can check the JEE Advanced eligibility on the official website - jeeadv.ac.in and also on the official JEE Advanced information brochure released every year.

Who is a PWD candidate in JEE Advanced?

PWD in JEE Advanced means Person with benchmark disability. This means the person has no less than 40% of a specified disability. The candidates belonging to such category are eligible to various reservation as mentioned on the official JEE Advanced brochure.

Can I apply for JEE Advanced exam via any offline mode?

No. Candidates can only apply for the JEE Advanced exam online on the official website - jeeadv.ac.in. There is no offline for available to apply for the exam. All steps of the application process is online.

When will the JEE Advanced 2026 application form release?

The JEE Advanced 2026 application form will be released in April 2026. The application form will be available online only on the official website - jeeadv.ac.in.

What is the last date to apply for JEE Advanced 2026?

The last date to apply for JEE Advanced 2026 will be in April 2026. The exact registration dates will be made available on the official website jeeadv.ac.in.

Is there any application form correction facility for JEE Advanced exam?

No, there is no correction facility made available for JEE Advanced 026. Once a candidate has submitted the online JEE Advanced form by paying the application fee, there will be no option availale to edit the form and make corrections. Therefore candidates must submit the form after checking all the entries. Check for these errors: Spelling mistakes Document upload Exam centre perferences Reservation details filled

When will the JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff be released?

The JEE Advanced cutoff 2026, meaning the minimum needed to qualify the exam will be released with the result. The minimum qualifying marks is also released with the official infirmation brochure, however, they are changed when the result is announced.

When will the JEE Advanced 2026 result release?

The JEE Advanced 2026 result will be out a few days of the exam is over, tentatively in the first week of June 2026. The candidates will be able to check the JEE Advanced 2026 result online on the official website.

Is the JEE Advanced result and scorecard different?

YES. The JEE Advanced 2026 result will be initially announced that will have the subject wise marks and overall marks of the candidates at jeeadv.ac.in. Also, there will be the JEE Advanced AIR of the candidate alonwith the qualifying status. This result is just for information of the candidates so that they can start with the admission process. However, the JEE Advanced scorecard, which acts as the official document is issued a few days later on the official website - jeeadv.ac.in.

In what mode is the JEE Advanced exam held?

The JEE Advanced exam is held in computer based test mode. The exam is not held in offline mode. Candidates have to visit the allotted exam centre to take the exam. The allotted exam centre will be mentioned on the admit card of JEE Advanced issued to the caandidates a week before the exam.

Where to practice the JEE Advanced mock tests?

Aspirants can practice the JEE Advanced mock tests on the official website jeeadv.ac.in. Every year the conducting IIT releases the official JEE Advanced paper 1 and paper 2 mock tests. Candidates can practice these mock tests without any need of registration or payment of fee. Apart from that, candidates can also practice the JEE Advanced mock exams provided by the coaching centres and experts on their respective websites.

What is the age limit to apply for JEE Advanced 2026?

The age limit to apply for JEE Advanced 2026 is: Candidate should be born on or after October 1, 2001. Age relaxation of five years is given to SC, ST and PwD candidates.

Will JEE Advanced 2026 attempt limit increase?

There has been no update on any changes in the JEE Advanced 2026 attempt limits. If any changes are to be made in the attempt limit, the same will be officially notified at jeeadv.ac.in. Currently, the JEE Advanced attempt limit is twice in two consecutive years.

What is the JEE Advanced official website?

The official website for JEE Advanced remains the same every year. The official JEE Advanced website is - jeeadv.ac.in.

What are the important topics in JEE Advanced physics?

The important topics in JEE Advanced physics are: Waves & Sound Ray & Wave Optics Fluids EM Waves Thermodynamics Modern Physics Kinematics Gravitation Electrostatics

What are some important topics in JEE Advanced chemistry?

In JEE Advanced chemistry the high weightage chapters include: p-block Chemical bonding Coordination compounds Electrochemistry Ionic & Chemical Equilibrium Electrochemistry & Surface Chemistry Aldehyde & Ketones Polymers Biomolecules

How to prepare for JEE Mains 2nd attempt as well as JEE Advanced simultaneously also BITSAT and CET at the same time?

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.

What is JEE Advanced 2026 exam date?

The JEE Advanced 2026 exam will be held in May 2026.

When will the JEE Advanced 2026 application form release?

The JEE Advanced 2026 application form will be out in April 2026.

Who will conduct JEE Advanced 2026?

JEE Advanced 2026 is expected to be conducted by IIT Roorkee. All details related to the JEE Advanced 2026 exam will be made available on the official website - jeeadv.ac.in.

JEE Advanced 2026: Exam Date, Conducting IIT, Eligibility, Registration, Syllabus, Mock Test, Previous Year Papers, How to Prepare

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JEE Advanced 2026: The top 2.5 lakh candidates of JEE Main 2026 will be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026 for admission to IITs. IIT Roorkee is expected to conduct the JEE Advanced 2026 exam in May 2026, and the JEE Advanced 2026 application form will be released in April 2026, after the announcement of the JEE Main 2026 session 2 results. The JEE Advanced exam syllabus 2026 and the exam date announcement are expected to be released in December 2025 at jeeadv.ac.in.

To be eligible for the JEE Advanced, candidates must also meet JEE Advanced eligibility criteria like age, number of attempts and year of passing the class 12 board exams.

Every year, around 1.8 lakh candidates take the exam, and 18% qualify on average, making it one of the toughest in the world. Questions in the exam come from class 11 and 12 level Maths, Physics and Chemistry. IIT seats are allotted based on JEE Advanced ranks via the JoSAA counselling. For complete details on the JEE Advanced exam, like dates, eligibility, preparation tips, exam pattern, how to apply and more details, read below.

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What is JEE Advanced?
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule (Tentative)
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Highlights
JEE Advanced 2026 Eligibility Criteria
JEE Advanced Previous Year Question Papers with Answer Keys
JEE Advanced 2026 Mock Test
JEE Advanced 2026 Syllabus and Exam Pattern
JEE Advanced 2026 Preparation Tips
JEE Advanced 2026 Admission Process
JEE Advanced 2026 Application Form
JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card
JEE Advanced 2026 Result
JEE Advanced 2026 Counselling - JoSAA
JEE Advanced AAT 2026
JEE Advanced 2026 FAQs

What is JEE Advanced?

JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule (Tentative)

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Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26 - May ' 26	JEE Advanced 2026 registrations for foreign nationals and OCI/PIO (F) Candidates TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26	JEE Advanced 2026 practice test for paper 1 and paper 2 release date TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26 - May ' 26	JEE Advanced 2026 registrations for Indian Nationals TENTATIVE
May ' 26	Last date to pay fee by JEE Advanced 2026 by all candidates TENTATIVE
May ' 26	JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card available for downloading TENTATIVE
May ' 26	JEE Advanced 2026 Choosing of scribe by PwD candidates TENTATIVE
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