JEE Advanced 2026: Key Dates and Admission Updates for IISc Bangalore
Overview of JEE Advanced 2026
JEE Advanced 2026: The first session of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 is tentatively set to take place between January 21 and January 29. The second session is planned for April. Candidates participating in these exams strive for high scores to qualify for JEE Advanced, which is crucial for securing spots in prestigious institutions like IITs and NITs. Notably, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore will now also accept admissions based on JEE Advanced scores, with preparations already in place.
JEE Advanced 2026 Scheduled for May 17
JEE Advanced 2026 on May 17th
IIT Roorkee will oversee the administration of JEE Advanced 2026, which is scheduled for May 17, 2026. The examination will consist of two papers: Paper 1 from 9 AM to 12 PM and Paper 2 from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
Eligibility and Admission Statistics
2.50 Lakh Candidates to Compete
Only the highest-scoring candidates from JEE Main are permitted to take JEE Advanced. Specifically, the top 2.50 lakh candidates from both sessions of JEE Main will qualify for JEE Advanced, with only the top 25,000 gaining admission to IITs and NITs.
New Admission Process for IISc Bangalore
Admission to IISc through JoSAA Counselling
IISc Bangalore will now offer admissions based on JEE Advanced scores. Candidates can participate in JoSAA counselling 2026 to enroll in the B.Tech program at IISc Bangalore. This counselling process also facilitates admissions to 23 IITs, 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, 26 IIITs, and over 47 Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs), with IISc Bangalore now included.
IISc Bangalore's Prestigious Standing
IISc Bangalore is the country's top educational institution.
IISc Bangalore is recognized as India's leading educational institution, having achieved the top rank in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and consistently holding the second position in the Ministry of Education's NIRF rankings since 2019.
Previous Admission Methods
How was admission done previously?
In the past, IISc Bangalore managed its own admission process, requiring students to attend in person for B.Tech admissions. Historically, many top scorers in the JEE Advanced exam opted for IISc over IITs.