JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Dates OUT: Get Full Schedule and Key Details Here
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has officially announced the registration timeline and comprehensive schedule for JEE Advanced 2026, which is the qualifying examination for B.Tech admissions at IIT campuses nationwide. This article provides all the essential details that prospective candidates need to know to prepare for the examination.
Exam Overview
JEE Advanced 2026 will be conducted in a computer-based format on May 17, 2026. This examination is crucial for thousands of students who aspire to secure a place in one of the prestigious IITs across India.
Registration Windows for Domestic and International Candidates
This year, the registration process is divided into two paths: one for Indian students who qualify through JEE Main 2026 and another for Foreign Nationals, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO).
Registration Timeline
- For Foreign National and OCI/PIO Candidates: April 6, 2026 (10:00 am) to May 2, 2026 (11:59 pm)
- For Indian Candidates: April 23, 2026 (10:00 am) to May 2, 2026 (11:59 pm)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: May 4, 2026 (11:59 pm)
- Admit Card Download: May 11, 2026 (10:00 am) to May 17, 2026 (2:30 pm)
JEE Advanced 2026 Complete Schedule
| Activity | Date and Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| Online registration for Foreign National and OCI/PIO candidates | April 6, 2026 (10:00 am) to May 2, 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Online registration for JEE Main 2026 qualified candidates | April 23, 2026 (10:00 am) to May 2, 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Last date for fee payment | May 4, 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Admit card download | May 11, 2026 (10:00 am) to May 17, 2026 (2:30 pm) |
| JEE Advanced 2026 examination | May 17, 2026 |
| Paper 1 | 9:00 am to 12:00 noon |
| Paper 2 | 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
| Copy of candidate responses available | May 21, 2026 (5:00 pm) |
| Provisional answer key release | May 25, 2026 (10:00 am) |
| Objection window for answer key | May 25 to May 26, 2026 |
| Final answer key and result declaration | June 1, 2026 (10:00 am) |
| Registration for Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) 2026 | June 1 to June 2, 2026 |
| Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) 2026 exam | June 4, 2026 |
| AAT 2026 result declaration | June 7, 2026 |
| Tentative start of Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) 2026 counselling | June 2, 2026 (5:00 pm) |
Structure and Session Timings for JEE Advanced 2026
Candidates are required to attempt both Paper 1 and Paper 2 on the examination day. The timings are as follows:
- Paper 1: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
- Paper 2: 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Both papers will be available in English and Hindi, and candidates must ensure they attempt both to be eligible for ranking.
Post-Test Events: Response Access, Answer Keys, and Result Announcement
After the examination, candidates can access their recorded responses starting May 21, 2026, at 5:00 pm. The provisional answer key will be released on May 25, 2026, at 10:00 am, with an objection window open until May 26, 2026. The final answer key and the official results will be declared on June 1, 2026, at 10:00 am.
Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) 2026: Key Dates
For those interested in pursuing architecture, the registration for AAT 2026 will be open from June 1 to June 2, 2026, with the exam scheduled for June 4, 2026. The results will be announced on June 7, 2026.
Seat Allocation and Counselling Process
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