JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Dates Released: Check Full Schedule & Exam Details
JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Dates Released: Check Full Schedule & Exam Details

JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Dates Released: Check Full Schedule & Exam Details

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:

Activity

Date & Time (IST)

Online registration for Foreign National & OCI/PIO candidates

April 6, 2026 (10:00 AM) to May 2, 2026 (11:59 PM)

Online registration for JEE Main 2026 qualified 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)

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:

Paper

Time

Paper 1

9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

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:

Event

Date & Time

Copy of candidate responses available

May 21, 2026 (5:00 PM)

Provisional answer key release

May 25, 2026 (10:00 AM)

Answer key objection window

May 25 to May 26, 2026

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:

Activity

Date

AAT 2026 registration

June 1 to June 2, 2026

AAT 2026 examination

June 4, 2026

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.

Event

Date & Time

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)

Session

Exam Dates

JEE Main 2026 Session 1

January 21 to 30, 2026

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

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