JEE Advanced 2027 Schedule and Eligibility Criteria Announced

The schedule for JEE Advanced 2027 has been announced, with the exam set for May 23, 2027. Only the top 250,000 candidates from JEE Main 2027 will be eligible to participate. The eligibility criteria remain unchanged, allowing a maximum of two attempts. Candidates must have taken their Class 12 exams in 2026 or 2027, with specific age limits in place. For detailed information on eligibility and requirements, read the full article.

By Ambika Singh Nov 14, 2026, 10:11 IST

Overview of JEE Advanced 2027

JEE Advanced 2027: The timetable for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2027, which is essential for admission into the 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), has been officially announced. The examination is scheduled for May 23, 2027. IIT Delhi has launched the dedicated website for JEE Advanced 2027 on November 13, 2026. Notably, candidates will be allowed to use a basic calculator during the exam, as confirmed by IIT Delhi, the organizing body for this year's event.

Eligibility Criteria for JEE Advanced 2027

Top Candidates Eligible:
Only the top 250,000 candidates from JEE Main 2027 will qualify to take the Advanced exam. The eligibility criteria remain unchanged from previous years. According to the IIT Delhi website, candidates must rank among the top 250,000 in the B.E./B.Tech. paper of JEE (Main) 2027 to be eligible for JEE Advanced 2027. A detailed table outlining the percentage of candidates shortlisted from various categories is also available on the site.

Attempts and Age Limit

Two Attempts Allowed:
Despite requests to increase the number of attempts, candidates will still be limited to two attempts for JEE Advanced 2027. For those in the general category, the eligibility age is set with a birth date on or after October 1, 2002. Candidates from SC, ST, and PwD categories are granted a 5-year age relaxation, allowing those born on or after October 1, 1997 to apply.

Class 12 Examination Requirements

Passing Percentage and Criteria:
To qualify for JEE Advanced 2027, candidates must have taken their Class 12 exams for the first time in 2026 or 2027, with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects. Those who appeared for their Class 12 exams in 2025 or earlier will not be eligible, regardless of the subjects taken.

It is important to note that candidates must have their Class 12 results declared for the year they appeared, irrespective of whether the exams were conducted. If a candidate's result was withheld, it is still considered as having appeared for the examination.

Candidates whose Class 12 results were announced on or after June 12, 2025, are eligible for JEE Advanced 2027, provided they meet all other criteria. Conversely, if a candidate's result was declared before this date but was withheld for any reason, they will not qualify for the exam.