The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2026 registration process is about to close. Candidates who have qualified in JEE Main 2026 must complete the application process on the official website before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
Key Dates and Fees
The application process began on April 23, 2026, at 10 am. The examination will be conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee and is scheduled for May 17, 2026. Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application fee to complete registration. The fee is Rs 3,200 for general category candidates and Rs 1,600 for female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates. The last date to pay the fee is May 4, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit: Candidates must have been born on or after October 1, 2001. A five-year age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
- Attempt Limit: A maximum of two attempts in two consecutive years is allowed.
- Qualifying Examination: Applicants must have appeared for their Class 12 or equivalent examination for the first time in 2025 or 2026 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- Ineligibility: Candidates already admitted to any IIT under programmes listed in the Joint Seat Allocation Authority Business Rules 2025 are not eligible.
Exam Pattern and Admit Card
JEE Advanced 2026 will be held on May 17 as a computer-based test. The exam will consist of two compulsory papers, each covering Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Each paper will have a duration of three hours. PwD candidates opting for compensatory time will be given four hours.
The admit card will be released on May 11 at 5 pm. Candidates can download it until 2:30 pm on May 17. The admit card will include details such as name, roll number, photograph, date of birth, category, and signature.
Steps to Apply
Candidates can follow these steps to apply for JEE Advanced 2026:
- Go to the official JEE Advanced website: jeeadv.ac.in
- Click on the “JEE Advanced 2026 registration” link.
- Log in using your JEE Main 2026 application number and password.
- Fill in the required personal, academic, and contact details.
- Upload necessary documents, if required.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates can click on the link provided on the official website to apply directly. Aspirants are advised to stay tuned to the official website for the latest updates regarding JEE Advanced 2026.
