December 30, 2025: JEE Advanced 2026 registration fee details have been officially announced by the organising IIT on the exam portal jeeadv.ac.in. Candidates planning to appear for the entrance examination must pay the prescribed application fee based on their category and gender at the time of registration. The fee structure follows the same format as previous years and applies to candidates opting for Indian as well as foreign examination centres. JEE Advanced 2026 is conducted for admission to undergraduate engineering programmes at IITs and other participating institutes, and payment of the registration fee is mandatory for completing the application process successfully.
JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Fee for Indian Examination Centres
The registration fee for JEE Advanced 2026 varies by category and gender for candidates choosing Indian exam centres. The fee must be paid online during form submission and is non-refundable once processed.
- Female candidates (all categories): INR 1,600
- SC, ST and PwD candidates: INR 1,600
- General and OBC-NCL male candidates: INR 3,200
The reduced fee for female, SC, ST and PwD candidates is part of the examination authority’s policy to ensure equitable access to higher education opportunities.
JEE Advanced 2026 Fee for Foreign Examination Centres
Candidates opting for foreign exam centres are required to pay the registration fee in US dollars. The fee amount depends on whether the selected country falls under the SAARC region or outside it.
- SAARC countries: USD 100
- Non-SAARC countries: USD 200
The foreign centre fee applies uniformly to all candidates, including Indian nationals appearing from overseas locations.
Important Instructions Regarding JEE Advanced 2026 Fee Payment
Candidates should note that the JEE Advanced 2026 application fee must be paid online using available digital payment modes during registration. Applications without successful fee payment are not considered complete and will be rejected automatically. Once paid, the registration fee cannot be refunded or transferred under any circumstances. Candidates are advised to verify their category, gender and examination centre preference carefully before proceeding with payment.
What Candidates Should Do Next?
After paying the registration fee, candidates must complete the remaining steps of the JEE Advanced 2026 application process, including uploading documents and confirming final submission. Admit cards will be issued only to those whose applications are completed successfully within the prescribed deadline. Candidates are advised to regularly check jeeadv.ac.in for updates related to registration dates, admit card release, exam schedule and result announcements as the JEE Advanced 2026 examination cycle progresses.
