JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Date Announced for May 17 as per the official update posted on December 05, 2025. The exam will be conducted by IIT Roorkee across India and select international cities. The schedule confirms the date, while remaining details will be released soon.
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Schedule and Mode
The JEE Advanced 2026 exam will take place on Sunday, 17 May 2026. It will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The exam authority has shared the date on the official website, and the complete schedule will be published later. The exam has two compulsory papers. Candidates must appear for both papers to be considered for ranking.
Below is the table summarizing the confirmed schedule:
Component | Date | Timing |
Paper 1 | 17 May 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Paper 2 | 17 May 2026 | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
JEE Advanced 2026 Eligibility Criteria Overview
Only the top 2.5 lakh candidates from JEE Main 2026 will be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026. The exam authority has not yet updated the detailed eligibility guidelines. However, the basic qualifying rule remains unchanged.
A brief explanation of last year’s trend helps candidates understand the expected competition. In the previous cycle, 2,50,236 candidates qualified to appear for JEE Advanced.
JEE Advanced 2026 Website Update and Upcoming Details
The JEE Advanced 2026 website currently displays only the exam date. Other key updates, including syllabus, eligibility, admission criteria, registration dates, and the list of exam centres, will be uploaded in the coming weeks. All official announcements will be updated as soon as IIT Roorkee publishes them online.
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