IIT JEE Advanced 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has officially released the JEE Advanced 2026 Information Brochure, detailing the roadmap for admission into the prestigious IITs. As the organizing institute for the 2026 session, IIT Roorkee has confirmed that the examination will be held on May 17, 2026. JEE Advanced remains the second and final stage for students seeking entry into B.Tech, B.S., and Dual Degree programs at the 23 IITs across India. The registration window is set to open on April 23, 2026, for those who qualify the JEE Main 2026 cutoff. Below is the comprehensive breakdown of the mandatory five-point eligibility criteria, the latest reservation-wise seat distribution for the top 2.5 lakh candidates, and the marking scheme.
Overview of JEE Advanced 2026
| Particulars | Details |
| Organizing Institute | IIT Roorkee |
| Exam Date | 17 May 2026 (Paper 1 & Paper 2) |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Registration Period | 23 April to 02 May 2026 |
| Eligibility | Top 2,50,000 JEE Main Rank Holders |
Important Dates to Remember
- Online Registration Starts: 23 April 2026 (10:00 AM)
- Registration Last Date: 02 May 2026 (05:00 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 04 May 2026 (05:00 PM)
- Admit Card Available for Download: 11 May to 17 May 2026
- Exam Date: 17 May 2026 (Paper 1: 09:00-12:00 | Paper 2: 14:30-17:30)
- Provisional Answer Key Release: 25 May 2026
- Final Result & Rank List: 01 June 2026
Application Fees
- Female / SC / ST / PwD Candidates: ₹1,600/-
- All Other Candidates (General/OBC): ₹3,200/-
- Foreign Nationals (SAARC): USD 100 | Non-SAARC: USD 200
Eligibility Criteria
- Performance in JEE Main 2026: Must be among the top 2,50,000 successful candidates in Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech).
- Age Limit: Candidates should be born on or after October 1, 2001. (5 years relaxation for SC/ST/PwD; born on or after Oct 1, 1996).
- Number of Attempts: A candidate can attempt the exam a maximum of two times in two consecutive years.
- Appearance in Class 12: Must have appeared for the Class 12 exam for the first time in either 2025 or 2026.
- Earlier Admission at IITs: Candidates who have already been admitted to an IIT (regardless of whether they continued) are not eligible.
Distribution of Top 2,50,000 Candidates (Category-wise)
| Category | Percentage | Number of Candidates |
| OPEN (General) | 40.5% | 1,01,250 |
| OBC-NCL | 27% | 67,500 |
| SC | 15% | 37,500 |
| GEN-EWS | 10% | 25,000 |
| ST | 7.5% | 18,750 |
| Within each category, a 5% horizontal reservation is provided for PwD candidates. |
Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
- Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) only.
- Duration: 3 hours for each paper.
- Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- Question Types: MCQs (Single Correct), MCQs (Multiple Correct), Numerical Answer Type (NAT), and Matching List.
- Negative Marking: Applicable in most sections (usually -1 or -2 for incorrect answers). Partial marks are awarded in “Multiple Correct” sections if only some correct options are chosen.
How to register for JEE Advanced 2026 after qualifying JEE Main?
- Visit the official portal: jeeadv.ac.in.
- Login using your JEE Main 2026 Application Number and Password.
- Fill in the additional details required for Advanced registration (choice of exam cities, etc.).
- Upload scanned certificates (Class 10, Class 12, Category Certificate, PwD Certificate as applicable).
- Pay the registration fee via the integrated payment gateway.
- Submit the form and download the Registration Confirmation Page.
Important Related Links
| Title | Date | Link |
| Apply Online | 23/04/2026 | Apply Online |
| Official Information Brochure | 09/04/2026 | Download PDF |
| Download Syllabus | 09/04/2026 | View Here |
| Official Website (IIT Roorkee) | 09/04/2026 | Visit Now |
FAQs – Trending Queries on Google
To be eligible for admission to IITs, candidates must either score at least 75% aggregate marks in the Class 12 exam (65% for SC/ST/PwD) or be within the top 20 percentile of successful candidates in their respective board exams.
No. It is mandatory to appear for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. If a candidate misses either of the two papers, they will be marked absent and will not be evaluated or ranked.
Yes. If you were allotted a seat but did not report, or withdrew before the final round, you are eligible for JEE Advanced 2026, provided you meet other criteria.
The syllabus covers specific topics in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mentioned in the Information Brochure. It is generally more depth-oriented than the JEE Main syllabus.
No. The JEE Advanced 2026 exam will be conducted in English and Hindi languages only. Candidates can switch between these two languages during the exam.