JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Process Commences Tomorrow
The registration process for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2026 will officially begin tomorrow, April 23, at 10 am, as announced on the official website. This prestigious engineering entrance exam is set to be conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, marking a significant milestone for aspiring students across India.
Eligibility and Application Details
Candidates who have successfully qualified in the JEE Main 2026 are eligible to apply online through the official portal, jeeadv.ac.in. The registration window will remain open until May 2, 2026, providing ample time for applicants to complete their submissions. To finalize the registration, candidates must pay a non-refundable application fee: Rs 3,200 for general category and Rs 1,600 for female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates. The deadline for fee payment is May 4, 2026.
Key Eligibility Criteria for JEE Advanced 2026
To be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026, candidates must rank among the top 2,50,000 in the BE or BTech paper of JEE Main 2026. International candidates have a unique provision, as they can apply directly without appearing for JEE Main, provided they meet other specified conditions.
- Candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 2001, with a five-year age relaxation available for SC, ST, and PwD categories.
- Applicants are allowed a maximum of two attempts in two consecutive years.
- They 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.
- Students already admitted to any IIT under programmes listed in the Joint Seat Allocation Authority Business Rules 2025 are not eligible to apply.
Exam Schedule and Admit Card Information
The JEE Advanced 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on May 17, 2026. The admit card will be released on May 11 at 5 pm and can be downloaded until 2:30 pm on May 17, 2026. It will include essential details such as the candidate's name, roll number, JEE Main application number, photograph, date of birth, category, and signature. Candidates are advised to verify all information carefully and report any discrepancies to the respective zonal IIT authorities promptly.
Exam Pattern and Structure
JEE Advanced 2026 will be conducted as a computer-based test (CBT), comprising two compulsory papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Each paper is divided into three sections: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Both papers will be available in English and Hindi, with a duration of three hours each. Candidates from the PwD category opting for compensatory time will be granted four hours per paper.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Visit the official website: jeeadv.ac.in.
- Click on the JEE Advanced 2026 registration link.
- Log in using JEE Main credentials.
- Fill in all required personal and academic details accurately.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the provided payment gateway.
- Submit the completed form and download the confirmation page for records.
- Take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) 2026 Details
Candidates who qualify in JEE Advanced 2026 will be eligible to apply for the Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) 2026. This test is conducted for admission to Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) programmes at IIT (BHU) Varanasi, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Roorkee. The AAT 2026 will consist of a single paper lasting three hours, with an additional one hour for PwD candidates. The exam will be conducted only in English, and no separate admit card will be issued. Registration for AAT 2026 will begin on June 1, 2026, at 10 am.
This comprehensive update ensures that all aspiring candidates are well-informed about the critical dates, procedures, and requirements for JEE Advanced 2026, facilitating a smooth application process and preparation for one of India's most competitive engineering entrance exams.
