The schedule and key information for JEE Advanced 2026 have been officially released. This exam is among Indiaβs most prestigious engineering entrance tests, offering admission into BTech, BArch, BS, dual-degree and integrated postgraduate programmes across the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
π Exam Date
- JEE Advanced 2026 will be conducted on 17 May 2026.
- The exam will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) format.
- It will consist of two compulsory papers, both held on the same day.
π« Conducting Institute
- IIT Roorkee will organize JEE Advanced in 2026.
- Last year, the exam was conducted by IIT Kanpur.

π Eligibility
- Only students who qualify JEE Main 2026 will be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced.
- Candidates must also meet the academic and category-related criteria that will be mentioned in the official information brochure.
- Passing the qualifying examination (Class 12 or equivalent) is mandatory.
π Exam Pattern Overview
- JEE Advanced is considered one of Indiaβs toughest entrance exams, known for deep conceptual and problem-solving requirements.
- The exam evaluates Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at an advanced level.
- Students can choose English or Hindi as their exam language.
- Negative marking is applied in certain types of questions.
- Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 are compulsory for ranking.
π Important Information for Students
- Students must keep checking the official portal for the full schedule, release of application forms, and instructions.
- Only the top qualifiers of JEE Main can sit for JEE Advanced.
- Candidates should start preparing early by strengthening concepts, practising previous papers, and following the syllabus closely.