The JEE Advanced 2026 exam date has been officially announced, bringing major updates for IIT aspirants across the country. Conducted by IIT Roorkee, the exam is scheduled for May 17, 2026. Along with the exam date, the complete schedule for registration, admit card release, answer key, and result declaration has also been released. Candidates will be able to apply from April 23, while foreign candidates can register earlier from April 6.
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Date and Schedule
The JEE Advanced 2026 exam schedule has been released as follows:
- Exam Date: May 17, 2026
- Registration Start (Indian Candidates): April 23, 2026
- Registration Start (Foreign Candidates): April 6, 2026
- Conducting Body: IIT Roorkee
The complete timeline includes admit card release, answer key publication, and result declaration dates, which will be announced in phases.
JEE Advanced 2026 Eligibility Criteria
To appear for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam, candidates must meet strict eligibility requirements:
- JEE Main Qualification: Must be among top 2.5 lakh candidates in JEE Main 2026
- Age Limit: Born on or after October 1, 2001 (5-year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD candidates)
- Academic Requirement: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics in Class 12
- Minimum Marks: 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST candidates)
- Attempts Allowed: Maximum two consecutive attempts after Class 12
- Special Quota: 5% supernumerary seats for female candidates and PwD reservation benefits
Only candidates meeting these conditions will be eligible to apply.
JEE Main 2026 Cutoff for JEE Advanced Eligibility
The JEE Advanced 2026 eligibility cutoff will be based on JEE Main 2026 results. Only candidates securing the required percentile and ranking among the top 2.5 lakh qualifiers will be allowed to register for the exam. The cutoff will be released along with the JEE Main Session 2 result, expected by April 20, 2026.
JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Details
The JEE Advanced 2026 registration process will begin shortly after JEE Main results:
- Indian candidates can apply from April 23, 2026
- Foreign nationals can apply from April 6, 2026
- Only eligible JEE Main qualified candidates can register
Foreign candidates are exempt from appearing in JEE Main and the cutoff criteria.
Key Highlights of JEE Advanced 2026
- Conducted by IIT Roorkee
- Exam scheduled on May 17, 2026
- Based on the JEE Main qualification
- Highly competitive entrance for IIT admissions
- Includes reservation benefits and special provisions
What does this mean for JEE Advanced 2026 Aspirants?
With the JEE Advanced 2026 schedule now announced, aspirants should focus on JEE Main performance as it is the qualifying gateway. Candidates must ensure they meet eligibility criteria and prepare for the highly competitive exam targeting admission into India’s top IITs.