JEE Advanced 2026 is likely to be organised by IIT Roorkee as part of the seven-IIT rotational schedule. The official notification and brochure are expected to be published in December 2025.
Based on last year’s trends, the qualifying cutoff for open category candidates may fall around 35–40%, while opening and closing ranks will vary by IIT and branch.
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At a glance:
This article explains JEE Advanced 2026, covering expected dates, the organising institute, registration, eligibility and the exam format.
JEE Advanced is the second stage after JEE Main for admission to the IITs. It is anticipated to be held by IIT Roorkee in May 2026.
Overview — JEE Advanced 2026
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The exam is likely to be held in May 2026, tentatively between May 17 and May 24.
IIT Roorkee is expected to release the official notification and exam schedule in December 2025.
Under the rotational policy followed by the seven zonal IITs, IIT Roorkee is expected to conduct JEE Advanced 2026.
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To appear for JEE Advanced 2026 you must meet eligibility conditions such as JEE Main performance, age limit, permitted number of attempts and academic qualifications.
Eligibility rules are intended to shortlist the most suitable candidates for the final stage of IIT admissions.
Eligibility criteria overview:
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Registration for JEE Advanced 2026 is expected to open in April 2026 after JEE Main results are out. The online application window (managed by IIT Roorkee) will likely remain open until early May 2026.
Registration fees are expected to be announced in the information brochure released in December 2025 and are likely to be similar to the previous year.
Fee structure is likely to vary depending on category, gender and nationality.
To maintain fairness, attempts are limited: candidates can appear for JEE Advanced a maximum of two times in two consecutive years, subject to eligibility rules.
The exam will be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode and will consist of two compulsory papers, each of 3 hours duration.
Questions will assess Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics using formats such as single-correct MCQs, multiple-correct MCQs and numerical answer type (NAT) questions.
Paper 1 pattern
Paper 2 pattern
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There is no permanently fixed marking scheme — the number of questions and scoring pattern can change from year to year.
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You can download previous years’ JEE Advanced question papers (PDFs) from the table below.
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The 2026 syllabus follows NCERT Class 11 and 12 topics in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, requiring strong conceptual understanding and application.
Paper 1 focuses on fundamentals and their application, while Paper 2 evaluates deeper and more advanced topics.
The Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) is conducted for candidates seeking admission to B.Arch programmes at some IITs.
AAT syllabus (2026)
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Topic-wise weightage isn’t fixed, but some chapters appear more frequently and carry higher weight based on past years.
Knowing these trends helps candidates prioritise high-weightage topics during preparation.
To feature in the JEE Advanced rank list, candidates must meet category-wise minimum marks in each subject and the aggregate cutoffs based on past norms.
Admission to IITs through JEE Advanced follows the JoSAA seat matrix. The official 2026 seat matrix will be released later; expected total seats across 23 IITs are about 18,160.
Expected seat matrix:
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Admit cards are usually released online 1–2 weeks before the exam date.
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Results are expected to be announced online in June 2026 by the organising IIT.
Results and post-result process
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Admission to top IITs requires a JEE Advanced score. Several other institutes — including IISc Bangalore, IISERs, RGIPT and IIST — also accept JEE Advanced scores for certain programmes.
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Q. What is the purpose of JEE Advanced?
A. JEE Advanced is held for admission to undergraduate engineering programmes at the IITs and is also accepted by some top institutes such as IISc, IIST, IISERs and RGIPT.
Candidates who finish among the top 2,50,000 in JEE Main are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced.
Q. Is JEE Advanced easy?
A. JEE Advanced is widely regarded as one of the most challenging engineering entrance exams due to its emphasis on conceptual clarity and analytical reasoning.
Q. What is the minimum score to qualify for JEE Advanced?
A. Candidates must meet both subject-wise and aggregate cutoffs to be included in the rank list.
Expected qualifying cutoff (2025 data)
Q. How many attempts are allowed for JEE Advanced?
A. A candidate may attempt JEE Advanced a maximum of two times in two consecutive years after qualifying JEE Main.
The top 2,50,000 scorers in JEE Main are eligible to sit for JEE Advanced.
Q. What rank might I get with a score of 180 in JEE Advanced?
A. Rank depends on exam difficulty, overall candidate performance and normalization; a specific rank for 180 marks varies by year.
Q. How many seats are available through JEE Advanced?
A. JEE Advanced offers seats for B.Tech and B.Arch programmes at the IITs and a few other participating institutes.
Seat matrix (approx. 2025 data)
Q. Does JEE Advanced include two papers?
A. Yes — the exam consists of two papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2, and both are used to determine the final ranking.
Paper structure:
Q. How many students qualify to take JEE Advanced?
A. The top 2,50,000 candidates from JEE Main are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced.
| Quick Summary: This article explains JEE Advanced 2026, covering expected dates, the organising institute, registration process, eligibility and the exam pattern.
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| Particulars | Details (Expected for 2026) |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | IIT Roorkee (expected) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Papers | 2 papers (both compulsory) |
| Medium | English & Hindi |
| Exam Date | May 2026 (likely May 17 or May 24) |
| Registration | April – May 2026 |
| Result Date | June 2026 |
| Eligibility | Top 2,50,000 JEE Main 2026 qualifiers |
| Attempts Allowed | Maximum 2 (consecutive years) |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| Expected Seat Intake | Approximately 17,000 across 23 IITs |
| Event | Expected Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Release of Notification & Brochure | December 2025 |
| Start of Registration | April 2026 |
| Last Date of Registration | Early May 2026 |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Date | May 17 or May 24, 2026 (tentative) |
| Release of Provisional Answer Key | Last week of May 2026 |
| Declaration of Results | June 2026 |
| Year | Organising IIT |
|---|---|
| 2026 | IIT Roorkee (expected) |
| 2025 | IIT Kanpur |
| 2024 | IIT Madras |
| 2023 | IIT Guwahati |
| 2022 | IIT Bombay |
| 2021 | IIT Kharagpur |
| 2020 | IIT Delhi |
| Criteria | Eligibility Requirement |
|---|---|
| JEE Main Performance | Among the top 2,50,000 JEE Main 2026 qualifiers across categories |
| Age Limit | Born on or after Oct 1, 2001 (5-year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD) |
| Attempts Allowed | Maximum 2 attempts in 2 consecutive years |
| Class 12 Qualification | Must have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) in 2025 or 2026 with PCM |
| Previous IIT Admission | Not eligible if previously admitted to an IIT (with limited exceptions) |
| OCI/PIO Candidates | Eligible under the General category, unless holding Indian citizenship |
| Candidate Category | Expected Fee (2026) |
|---|---|
| Female Candidates (all categories) | ₹1,600 |
| SC, ST, PwD Candidates | ₹1,600 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹3,200 |
| SAARC Foreign Nationals | USD 100 |
| Non-SAARC Foreign Nationals | USD 200 |
| Criteria | Attempt Policy |
|---|---|
| Maximum Attempts Allowed | 2 |
| Consecutive Years | Yes (two back-to-back years only) |
| Example | If a student appears in 2025, they can appear again in 2026, but not afterwards |
| Previous IIT Admission | Candidates who have already accepted admission at an IIT are not eligible (with limited exceptions) |
| Section | Type of Questions | No. of Questions | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Single correct MCQs | 4 | +3 for correct, −1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted |
| 2 | Multiple correct MCQs | 3 | +4 (all correct), +3 (3/4), +2 (2/4), +1 (1/4), 0 (none), −2 (other cases) |
| 3 | Numerical answer type (NAT) | 6 | +4 for correct, no negative marking |
| 4 | Match the following | 3 | +4 for fully correct, −1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted |
| Section | Type of Questions | No. of Questions | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Single correct MCQs | 4 | +3 for correct, −1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted |
| 2 | Multiple correct MCQs | 4 | +4 (all correct), +3 (3/4), +2 (2/4), +1 (1/4), 0 (none), −2 (other cases) |
| 3 | Numerical answer type (NAT) | 8 | +4 for correct, no negative marking |
| Paper | Approx. Total Marks | Duration | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 180 marks | 3 hours | Online (CBT) |
| Paper 2 | 180 marks | 3 hours | Online (CBT) |
| Overall | 360 marks | 6 hours (both papers mandatory) | CBT |
| JEE Advanced Paper Name | Question Paper Link |
|---|---|
| JEE Advanced 2024 Question Paper PDF | Download PDF |
| JEE Advanced 2023 Question Paper PDF | Download PDF |
| JEE Advanced 2022 Question Paper PDF | Download PDF |
| JEE Advanced 2021 Question Paper PDF | Download PDF |
| JEE Advanced 2020 Question Paper PDF | Download PDF |
| JEE Advanced 2019 Question Paper PDF | Download PDF |
| JEE Advanced 2018 Question Paper PDF | Download PDF |
| JEE Advanced 2017 Question Paper PDF | Download PDF |
| JEE Advanced 2016 Question Paper PDF | Download PDF |
| Subject | Topics Included |
|---|---|
| Physics | Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Waves & Oscillations, Electrodynamics, Modern Physics |
| Chemistry |
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| Mathematics | Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Differential Calculus, Trigonometry, Probability & Statistics |
| Subject | Topics Included |
|---|---|
| Physics | Optics, Modern Physics, Electromagnetic Waves, Rotational Dynamics, Gravitation |
| Chemistry |
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| Mathematics | Integral Calculus, Vectors, 3D Geometry, Matrices & Determinants, Differential Equations |
| Section | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Geometrical Drawing | Lines, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons and circles; dimensioning, scale drawing and use of drafting tools. |
| Freehand Drawing | Sketching simple everyday objects (furniture, tools, vehicles); focus on proportion, texture and shape. |
| 3D Perception | Visualising and drawing 3D forms, building elements and different viewpoints. |
| Architectural Awareness | Basic knowledge of architecture, notable buildings and architects, monuments, environment and design principles. |
| Imagination & Aesthetic Sensitivity | Creating 2D/3D compositions, innovative designs and demonstrating proportion and creativity. |
| Topic | Weightage (%) | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics | 25–30% | Highest weightage; covers Laws of Motion, Rotational Motion, Work, Power & Energy. |
| Electricity & Magnetism | 20–22% | Core topics include Current Electricity, Electrostatics and Electromagnetic Induction. |
| Modern Physics | 15% | Important scoring area: Photoelectric effect, Atomic and Nuclear Physics. |
| Optics | 10% | Includes ray and wave optics with conceptual and numerical questions. |
| Thermodynamics & Heat | 8–10% | Covers heat transfer, thermodynamic laws and kinetic theory. |
| Waves & Oscillations | 8–10% | Frequently tested, often linked with mechanics. |
| Topic | Weightage (%) | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Chemistry | 30–35% | Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry, Chemical Equilibrium and Mole Concept. |
| Organic Chemistry | 30–32% | High weightage: reaction mechanisms, named reactions, biomolecules and polymers. |
| Inorganic Chemistry | 28–30% | Coordination chemistry, chemical bonding and periodic trends. |
| Environmental & Applied Chemistry | 5% | Smaller portion but generally straightforward to score. |
| Topic | Weightage (%) | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Algebra | 30–35% | Complex numbers, matrices & determinants, probability and binomial theorem. |
| Calculus | 30–32% | Differential and integral calculus, limits, continuity and differentiability. |
| Coordinate Geometry | 20% | Straight lines, circles, parabolas, ellipses and hyperbolas. |
| Trigonometry | 8–10% | Often linked with algebra and geometry problems. |
| Vectors & 3D Geometry | 10–12% | Important for application-based questions. |
| Category / Rank List | Min. Marks in Each Subject | Min. Aggregate Marks (out of 360) |
|---|---|---|
| Common Rank List (CRL) | 7 marks | 74 marks (20.56%) |
| GEN-EWS | 6 | 66 marks (18.33%) |
| OBC-NCL | 6 | 66 marks (18.33%) |
| SC / ST / PwD (all lists) | 3 | 37 marks (10.28%) |
| Preparatory Course (PC) | 1 | 18 marks (5.0%) |
| IIT (2025 Data) | Total B.Tech Seats |
|---|---|
| IIT Kharagpur | 1,919 |
| IIT BHU Varanasi | 1,589 |
| IIT Delhi | 1,239 |
| IIT Roorkee | 1,353 |
| IIT Madras | 1,121 |
| IIT Bombay | 1,360 |
| IIT Guwahati | 962 |
| IIT Hyderabad | 630 |
| IIT ISM Dhanbad | 1,210 |
| IIT Patna | 817 |
| IIT Jodhpur | 610 |
| IIT Indore | 480 |
| IIT Bhubaneswar | 496 |
| IIT Mandi | 520 |
| IIT Gandhinagar | 360 |
| IIT Ropar | 646 |
| IIT Jammu | 305 |
| IIT Dharwad | 385 |
| IIT Bhilai | 329 |
| IIT Goa | 165 |
| IIT Palakkad | 200 |
| IIT Tirupati | 254 |
| IIT (others/newer campuses) | Varies |
| Total (All IITs) | 18,160 |
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | 1–2 weeks before the JEE Advanced 2026 exam |
| Mode of Availability | Online at the official JEE Advanced website jeeadv.ac.in |
| Credentials Required | Registration number, date of birth and mobile number |
| Details Mentioned | Candidate’s name, roll number, exam date & time, exam centre, photo, signature and instructions |
| Documents to Carry |
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| Importance | Mandatory for entry to the exam hall; candidates without it will not be permitted to sit for the exam |
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Result Declaration | Results will be published online in June 2026 on the official JEE Advanced portal. |
| Scorecard Download | Candidates can download scorecards by logging in with roll number and date of birth; it will show subject-wise and total marks. |
| Cut-off Release | Category-wise qualifying marks will be released along with the result. |
| All India Rank (AIR) List | Prepared using aggregate marks from both papers and used for admissions. |
| JoSAA Counselling Registration | Qualified candidates must register on the JoSAA portal to participate in counselling. |
| Choice Filling & Locking | Candidates select and lock preferences for IITs and branches. |
| Seat Allotment | Seat allocation is done in multiple rounds based on AIR, category and seat availability. |
| Reporting to IITs | Allotted candidates must complete document verification and confirm admission at the respective IIT. |
| Category | Institutes |
|---|---|
| IITs | 23 IITs (Bombay, Delhi, Madras, Kanpur, Kharagpur, etc.) |
| IISc | IISc Bangalore (BS Research) |
| IISERs | Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata, Mohali, Tirupati, Berhampur, Thiruvananthapuram |
| IIST | Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology, Thiruvananthapuram |
| RGIPT | Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Amethi |
| International Universities | NTU Singapore, NUS Singapore, University of Cambridge (UK), and others |
| Category | Min Marks per Subject | Min Aggregate Marks (out of 360) |
|---|---|---|
| CRL | 7 | 74 |
| GEN-EWS / OBC-NCL | 6 | 66 |
| SC / ST / PwD | 3 | 37 |
| Institute Type | Approx. Seats |
|---|---|
| IITs (23) | 18,160 |
| IISc Bangalore | 120 |
| IISERs | 1,700 |
| IIST | 180 |
| RGIPT | 60 |
| Total | ~20,220 |
| Paper | Duration | Mode | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 3 hours | CBT | 180 |
| Paper 2 | 3 hours | CBT | 180 |
| Overall | 6 hours | CBT | 360 |
