The JEE Advanced 2026 official website has gone live with the exam date announcement. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee will conduct the JEE Advanced 2026 on May 17, 2026. The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across India and select cities outside the country. Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 are mandatory. Paper 1 is scheduled from 9 am to 12 noon, and Paper 2 will be conducted from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Candidates must attend both papers to be considered for evaluation.
Tentative JEE Advanced 2026 Schedule
The complete schedule for JEE Advanced 2026 is yet to be fully updated on the official website, but tentative dates are as follows:
Eligibility Criteria for JEE Advanced 2026
Candidates must meet the following criteria to apply:
- Must be among the top 2.5 lakh qualifiers of JEE Main 2026.
- Candidates should be born on or after October 1, 2001.
- SC, ST, and PwD candidates get 5 years of age relaxation (born on or after October 1, 1996).
- Must have passed Class 12 in 2025 or 2026. Candidates who passed in 2024 or earlier are not eligible.
The JEE Main 2026 session 1 will be held from January 21 to 30, while session 2 is scheduled from April 2 to 9, 2026. Candidates can check their JEE Main session 2 results to confirm eligibility for JEE Advanced 2026.
Key Points to Note
- JEE Advanced remains the gateway for admission into IITs across India.
- IIT Roorkee will provide detailed exam centre list and complete schedule soon.
- Candidates are advised to stay updated on the official website jeeadv.ac.in for notifications on registration, syllabus, admit card release, and other exam-related details.
With the exam date declared, candidates now have around five months to complete their preparation and strategize for one of the most competitive engineering entrance exams in India.
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