JEE Advanced 2026: Registration Dates and Exam Schedule Announced

IIT Roorkee has announced the registration process and exam schedule for JEE Advanced 2026. Registration for foreign students starts on April 6, while Indian students can register from April 23. The exam will take place on May 17, 2026, in two sessions. Candidates must rank within the top 250,000 in JEE Main 2026 to be eligible. Additionally, those who have previously been admitted to IITs are not allowed to take the exam. The test will be conducted in a Computer-Based Test format, with papers available in Hindi and English.

By Ambika Singh Mar 10, 2026, 12:22 IST

JEE Advanced Exam Date 2026

JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Details: IIT Roorkee has officially released the registration timeline and exam schedule for JEE Advanced 2026. The registration for international candidates is set to commence on April 6, 2026, while Indian applicants can start registering from April 23, 2026. Interested individuals can submit their applications online until May 2, 2026, through the official website jeeadv.ac.in.

Exam Schedule:
The JEE Advanced examination will take place on May 17, 2026, in two sessions. The admit cards will be accessible for download from May 11 to May 17, 2026. The first session is scheduled from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by the second session from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

Eligibility Criteria:
To qualify for the JEE Advanced exam, candidates must rank within the top 250,000 in Paper 1 (BE/BTech) of JEE Main 2026, applicable to all categories. Each candidate is permitted a maximum of two attempts, which must occur in consecutive years.

Restrictions on Previous IIT Admittance:
Only candidates who are appearing for their first class 12th or equivalent examination in 2025 or 2026 are eligible. It is mandatory for candidates to have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Additionally, those who have previously gained admission to any IIT are not eligible to take the JEE Advanced exam.

The JEE Advanced 2026 will be conducted in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format at various exam centers nationwide. The question paper will be available in both Hindi and English to enhance accessibility for all students.