JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Date, Syllabus, Pattern, Registration, Eligibility, Preparation Tips

To appear for JEE Advanced 2026, candidates must fulfill certain eligibility conditions set by the IITs. Meeting these criteria is mandatory for admission to the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Below are the detailed requirements:

1. Performance in JEE Main 2026

• Candidates must qualify JEE Main 2026 (Paper 1) and be among the top 2,50,000 rank holders across all categories.

• Category-wise candidates shortlisted:

  Category	Number of Top JEE Main Candidates Eligible for JEE Advanced 2026
  UR (Unreserved) – ALL	96,187
  UR – PwD	5,063
  EWS – ALL	25,000
  OBC – ALL	67,500
  SC – ALL	37,500
  ST – ALL	18,750

2. Age Limit

• Candidates should be born on or after October 1, 2000.

• For SC, ST, and PwD candidates, there is a 5-year relaxation (born on or after October 1, 1995).

3. Number of Attempts

• A candidate can attempt JEE Advanced a maximum of two times in consecutive years.

4. Qualifying Examination

• Candidates must have passed Class 12 (or equivalent exam) in either 2025 or 2026.

• Those who appeared in Class 12 before 2024 are not eligible.

5. Subjects Required in Class 12

• Candidates must have studied:

  • Physics

  • Chemistry

  • Mathematics

6. Earlier Admission to IITs

• A candidate who has been admitted to an IIT earlier is not eligible for JEE Advanced 2026.

• Candidates who accepted an IIT seat through JoSAA in the past are also ineligible, except those who:

  • Were allotted a seat but did not report at the reporting center.

  • Withdrew their seat before the last round of seat allotment.

  • Had their seat cancelled before joining.

The application process for JEE Advanced 2026 will be conducted online through the official website of JEE Advanced.
The official notification and information brochure for JEE Advanced 2026, along with the exam date, are expected to be announced in December 2025. Only candidates who qualify among the top 2,50,000 rank holders in JEE Main 2026 are eligible to register.

The application procedure typically involves the following steps:

1. Online Registration – Eligible candidates must log in to the JEE Advanced portal using their JEE Main roll number and password.

2. Filling the Application Form – Candidates need to provide personal details, academic qualifications, and exam preferences such as the choice of exam centers.

3. Uploading Documents – Scanned copies of required documents including photograph, signature, and category certificate (if applicable) must be uploaded in the prescribed format.

4. Payment of Application Fee – The application fee can be paid online via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. The fee structure may vary depending on the candidate’s category and nationality.

5. Final Submission – After completing all steps, candidates must carefully review the application form and submit it. A printout of the confirmation page should be kept for future reference.

The application fee for JEE Advanced 2026 varies depending on the candidate’s category, gender, and nationality. Candidates must pay the fee online through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. The fee once paid is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Category-Wise JEE Advanced 2026 Application Fees (Expected)

NOTE: The official JEE Advanced 2026 brochure will confirm the exact application fees. The above figures are based on the previous year’s structure and may be revised.

The counselling for JEE Advanced 2026 will be managed by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) for admissions into IITs, NITs, IIITs, and various other GFTIs. Only those candidates who successfully qualify for JEE Advanced 2026 will be allowed to take part in the counselling process.
This entire procedure will be conducted online and will occur in several rounds.

Step-by-Step JEE Advanced 2026 Counselling Process

1. Registration & Choice Filling

   • Eligible candidates must register online on the official JoSAA portal.

   • Candidates can select and lock their preferred IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs based on their rank and eligibility.

2. Seat Allotment

   • JoSAA will release seat allotment results in multiple rounds.

   • Seat allotment will be done based on JEE Advanced rank, category, availability of seats, and choices filled.

3. Acceptance of Seat & Fee Payment

   • Candidates allotted a seat must confirm their admission by paying the seat acceptance fee online.

   • They must also upload required documents for verification.

4. Document Verification

   • Verification of documents will be done online at reporting centers.

   • Candidates failing to provide valid documents may lose their allotted seat.

5. Reporting to the Allotted Institute

   • After the final seat allotment, candidates must report to their allotted IIT or institute within the given timeline to complete admission formalities.

6. Subsequent Rounds of Counselling

   • If seats remain vacant, JoSAA will conduct further rounds of counselling.

   • Candidates who did not get their preferred seat in the earlier round can wait and participate in the next rounds.

The syllabus for JEE Advanced 2026 aims to evaluate a student’s understanding of concepts, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
It is rooted in the NCERT curriculum for Classes 11 and 12, but presents a greater challenge and requires application of knowledge.
Candidates need to possess a thorough grasp of basic concepts, as the questions are crafted to assess both precision and quickness.

The JEE Advanced 2026 examination will take place in various cities throughout India as well as international locations to facilitate ease for candidates. The examination centers are meticulously chosen to ensure the test is conducted smoothly in a safe and accessible setting. Every candidate is required to select their desired exam cities when completing the application form.

JEE Advanced Exam Centres in India

JEE Advanced Exam Centres outside India
 

Contact Number:  +91-1332-285311

EMail:  registrar@iitr.ac.in