New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has officially released the registration timeline and complete examination calendar for JEE Advanced 2026, the national-level entrance exam for admission to B.Tech programmes at IITs across India. The examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode on May 17, 2026.
With the announcement of key dates, thousands of aspirants can now plan their preparation and application process effectively.
JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Schedule (Indian & Foreign Candidates)
The registration process for JEE Advanced 2026 has been divided into separate windows for Indian candidates and Foreign National / OCI / PIO applicants.
JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Timeline:
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Activity |
Date & Time (IST) |
|---|---|
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Online registration for Foreign National & OCI/PIO candidates |
April 6, 2026 (10:00 AM) to May 2, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
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Online registration for JEE Main 2026 qualified Indian candidates |
April 23, 2026 (10:00 AM) to May 2, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
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Last date for fee payment |
May 4, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
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Admit card download |
May 11, 2026 (10:00 AM) to May 17, 2026 (2:30 PM) |
Candidates must ensure that the application fee is paid by May 4, 2026, otherwise the application will not be considered valid.
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Date and Timings
The JEE Advanced 2026 examination will be conducted on May 17, 2026, and candidates must appear for both papers to be eligible for ranking.
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Schedule:
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Paper |
Time |
|---|---|
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Paper 1 |
9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
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Paper 2 |
2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
The question papers will be available in English and Hindi.
JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key, Response Sheet & Result Dates
After the examination, IIT Roorkee will release candidate responses, answer keys, and results as per the following schedule:
Post-Exam Events Timeline:
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Event |
Date & Time |
|---|---|
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Copy of candidate responses available |
May 21, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
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Provisional answer key release |
May 25, 2026 (10:00 AM) |
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Answer key objection window |
May 25 to May 26, 2026 |
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Final answer key & result declaration |
June 1, 2026 (10:00 AM) |
Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) 2026: Important Dates
Candidates interested in B.Arch programmes at IITs must appear for the Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) 2026.
AAT 2026 Schedule:
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Activity |
Date |
|---|---|
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AAT 2026 registration |
June 1 to June 2, 2026 |
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AAT 2026 examination |
June 4, 2026 |
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AAT 2026 result declaration |
June 7, 2026 |
JoSAA 2026 Counselling Schedule
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) 2026 counselling process will begin shortly after the declaration of JEE Advanced results.
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Event |
Date & Time |
|---|---|
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Tentative start of JoSAA 2026 counselling |
June 2, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
JoSAA counselling is mandatory for admission to IITs and other participating institutes.
JEE Advanced 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Only the top 2.5 lakh candidates from JEE Main 2026 will be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026.
JEE Main 2026 Exam Timeline (For Eligibility)
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Session |
Exam Dates |
|---|---|
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JEE Main 2026 Session 1 |
January 21 to 30, 2026 |
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JEE Main 2026 Session 2 |
April 1 to 10, 2026 |
Official Websites and Updates:
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official IIT Roorkee JEE Advanced portal for:
Registration updates
Admit card notifications
Result announcements
Counselling schedules