IIT Roorkee has officially confirmed the JEE Advanced 2026 exam date as May 17, 2026, for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology. The highly competitive engineering entrance test will be conducted in computer-based mode across examination centres in India. The full schedule and test city details are expected to be released shortly on the official examination portal. The confirmation brings clarity for lakhs of students preparing for IIT admissions 2026, especially those appearing in JEE Main 2026, which serves as the qualifying route for JEE Advanced.
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Pattern and Paper Timings Announced
As per the official confirmation, JEE Advanced 2026 will consist of 2 compulsory papers, each of 3 hours duration. Candidates must appear in both Paper 1 and Paper 2 for their performance to be considered valid. Before reviewing the official exam timing structure, it is important to note that the examination will be conducted entirely in computer-based test mode, and question papers will be available in English and Hindi. Candidates will be allotted test centres based on their registered preferences once the detailed schedule is released. The final timetable will also confirm reporting time and shift-wise instructions. JEE Advanced 2026 Paper Schedule
JEE Advanced 2026 Eligibility Linked to JEE Main 2026
Only candidates who rank within the top 250000 in JEE Main 2026 will be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026. JEE Main 2026 will be held in 2 sessions, giving aspirants multiple chances to qualify. Before registration for JEE Advanced begins, candidates must ensure that they meet both ranking and age criteria, along with academic eligibility. The official cutoff for shortlisting candidates will be declared after completion of the second JEE Main session. Key Eligibility Highlights for JEE Advanced 2026
- Minimum requirement: Top 250000 ranks in JEE Main 2026
- JEE Main Session 1: January 21 to January 30, 2026
- JEE Main Session 2: April 02 to April 09, 2026
Age Limit and Academic Qualification for JEE Advanced 2026
The age eligibility for JEE Advanced 2026 has been clearly defined by IIT Roorkee. Candidates must be born on or after October 01, 2001. A 5-year age relaxation is applicable for candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories. In terms of academic qualification, students who have passed Class 12 in 2025 or 2026 are eligible to apply. Those who completed Class 12 in 2024 or earlier are not eligible for JEE Advanced 2026, as per the current eligibility framework.
Information Brochure and Application Form to Be Released Soon
IIT Roorkee is expected to release the JEE Advanced 2026 information brochure, application guidelines, fee structure, and category-wise policies soon on the official portal. The brochure will contain detailed instructions related to:
- Online registration process
- Document upload requirements
- Category certificates
- Exam day rules and CBT instructions
- Seat allocation and counselling process
Candidates are advised to track official notifications regularly to avoid missing key deadlines related to JEE Advanced 2026 registration.
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