IIT Roorkee will conduct the Joint Entrance Examination Advanced 2026 on May 17, 2025 . The examination date and timings are now confirmed. This national-level engineering entrance exam offers admission to various undergraduate programs across the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
The JEE Advanced 2026 will be a Computer-Based Test (CBT). Candidates will take the exam digitally. The examination consists of two compulsory papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 is scheduled for the morning session. It will run from 9 AM to 12 PM. Paper 2 will be held in the afternoon session. Its timing is from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Both papers are mandatory for all appearing candidates.
Exam Structure and Details
The Joint Entrance Examination Advanced assesses candidates in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The examination is conducted in an online format. Each of the two compulsory papers has a duration of three hours. Candidates with disabilities (PwD) receive an extended examination duration of four hours per paper. The exam’s marking scheme incorporates concepts of full, partial, and zero marks. This means correct answers yield full marks, some responses may earn partial credit, and incorrect or unattempted questions receive no marks. Candidates can choose to attempt the exam in either English or Hindi medium.
The official website for JEE Advanced 2026 is jeeadv.ac.in . All official announcements, notifications, and updates will be published exclusively on this portal. Candidates must refer to this website for accurate and timely information.
Eligibility Requirements for JEE Advanced 2026
Admission to engineering programs at the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) depends on meeting specific eligibility criteria for JEE Advanced 2026. Candidates must first qualify the JEE Main 2026 examination. Only the top 2.5 lakh candidates from JEE Main 2026, across both Session 1 and Session 2, become eligible to apply for JEE Advanced. This eligibility pool includes candidates from all reservation categories.
Specific age criteria apply. Candidates must have been born on or after October 1, 2000 . There is an age relaxation for reserved categories. Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL), and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) receive a five-year age relaxation. This makes candidates born on or after October 1, 1995, eligible within these categories.
Academic qualification is also mandatory. Candidates must have passed their Class 12 (or equivalent) examination in either the year 2024 or 2025 . Those who cleared Class 12 in 2023 or earlier years are generally not eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026. This rule ensures recent academic qualification.
Application Process and Future Updates
The application window for JEE Advanced 2026 will open at a later date. IIT Roorkee will announce specific registration timelines and detailed application procedures. These dates are currently listed as “To be Announced soon.” Candidates are advised to regularly monitor the official website, jeeadv.ac.in . This vigilance will ensure they do not miss any deadlines for application forms, fee submission, and other crucial steps. Prospective applicants should prepare all necessary documents as soon as possible.