JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Date Announced by IIT Roorkee: Registration starts April 23
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has officially released the schedule for the JEE Advanced 2026. Aspiring engineers can now mark their calendars for May 17, 2026, when this prestigious entrance exam for IIT admissions will take place nationwide.
Important Dates for JEE Advanced 2026
IIT Roorkee has outlined the key milestones for the 2026 cycle. Candidates must track these dates to ensure timely application:
- Online Registration (Foreign Candidates): April 6, 2026
- JEE Advanced 2026 Registration (Indian Candidates): April 23 – May 2, 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: May 4, 2026
- Admit Card Release Date: May 11, 2026
- JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Date: May 17, 2026
- Provisional Answer Key Release: May 25, 2026
- JEE Advanced 2026 Result & Final Answer Key: June 1, 2026
Eligibility Criteria for JEE Advanced 2026
To sit for the IIT JEE 2026, candidates must satisfy the following criteria:
- Performance in JEE Main: Must be within the top 2.5 lakh rank holders.
- Age Limit: Candidates should be born on or after October 1, 2001 (5-year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD).
- Number of Attempts: A maximum of two attempts in two consecutive years.
- Appearance in Class 12: Must have appeared for the 12th board in 2025 or 2026 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- Academic Performance: Minimum 75% aggregate in Class 12 (65% for SC/ST/PwD).
Registration Process for JEE Advanced 2026
Eligible candidates can apply through the official portal starting April 23. Here’s how to register:
- Login: Use your JEE Main 2026 Application Number and Password.
- Details: Update your choice of exam cities (8 options required) and academic information.
- Documents: Upload scanned copies of Class 10, Class 12 certificates, and Category certificates (if applicable).
- Payment: Complete the registration by paying the application fee online.
Current JEE Main Status
The current JEE Main status indicates that Session 2 is currently underway from April 2 to April 8, 2026, across 500+ centers. Over 13 lakh candidates appeared in Session 1, and more than 11 lakh are participating in Session 2.
For candidates appearing in both sessions, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will use the best of two NTA scores to determine the final merit list and the JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff. The NTA is expected to announce the minimum cutoff percentile for JEE Advanced alongside the Session 2 results by April 20, 2026.
Conclusion
The JEE Advanced 2026 exam is a critical step for aspiring engineers aiming for admission into the prestigious IITs. Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and adhere to the registration timeline to secure their chance at this competitive examination.
Note: For further information, candidates are encouraged to visit the official IIT Roorkee website or the JEE Advanced portal.
