The documents submitted during JEE Advanced registration are used to support the information and claims made in your application. Having the correct certificates ready is particularly important if you are applying under GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST or PwD provisions.
The JEE Advanced 2027 document requirements are yet to be released. The latest official brochure shows that candidates may need to upload academic, category and other supporting certificates depending on their circumstances.
The documents you need depend on your academic status and the category or special provision you are claiming. Keep the applicable documents ready before the registration window opens.
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Document |
Who Needs It? |
Purpose |
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Class 10 Certificate |
Candidates as applicable |
Date of birth and academic verification |
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Birth Certificate |
Candidates who do not have the required date-of-birth information in the Class 10 certificate |
Date-of-birth verification |
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Class 12/equivalent Certificate or Marksheet |
Candidates as applicable |
Qualifying examination verification |
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GEN-EWS Certificate |
Candidates claiming GEN-EWS benefits |
Category verification |
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OBC-NCL Certificate |
Candidates claiming OBC-NCL benefits |
Category verification |
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SC/ST Certificate |
Candidates claiming SC/ST benefits |
Category verification |
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PwD Certificate |
Candidates claiming PwD benefits |
Verification of disability-related benefits |
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Name Change Proof |
Candidates whose name differs from their Class 10 certificate |
Verification of name change |
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Other Applicable Certificates |
Candidates with specific eligibility claims |
Supporting the relevant claim |
The exact 2027 requirements will be confirmed in the official Information Brochure.
The conducting IIT will specify the exact file format, size and other upload requirements for JEE Advanced 2027. Until then, use the latest official requirements only as a reference rather than treating previous-year specifications as confirmed. The 2026 brochure specifically required scanned copies of applicable certificates to be uploaded during online registration.
Use Clear Scans: Make sure every uploaded certificate is readable, and all important details are visible.
Follow the Prescribed Format: Upload each document in the file format specified in the JEE Advanced 2027 registration instructions.
Check File Size: Keep files within the maximum and minimum size limits mentioned by the conducting IIT.
Check Certificate Format: Use the prescribed certificate formats wherever JEE Advanced specifies one.
Verify Certificate Details: Check names, dates, signatures and other details before uploading.
Upload the Correct File: Select the document that corresponds to the category or claim made in your application.
Keep Scanned Copies Ready: Prepare the required files before starting registration so you do not have to arrange them midway.
JEE Advanced provides prescribed formats for certificates such as GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC/ST and PwD, along with declarations and other special-purpose forms.
Candidates claiming reservation or other applicable benefits may have additional documentation requirements. Check the certificate format and validity conditions applicable to your category.
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Category/Claim |
Document to Keep Ready |
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GEN-EWS |
Prescribed GEN-EWS certificate |
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OBC-NCL |
Prescribed OBC-NCL certificate |
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SC/ST |
Prescribed SC/ST certificate |
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PwD |
Prescribed PwD certificate/form |
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Name Change |
Prescribed proof of name change, where applicable |
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Scribe/Assistance |
Relevant prescribed certificate and request form, where applicable |
For example, the 2026 brochure specified that the GEN-EWS certificate had to meet a particular issue-date requirement and also provided a declaration option in certain circumstances. Similar category-specific conditions may be prescribed for 2027.
Some candidates may need to submit additional documents depending on their circumstances. These requirements are particularly relevant if you are seeking a scribe, compensatory time or applying under a special category.
Scribe Request: Candidates seeking a scribe may need to submit the prescribed request along with the applicable disability or difficulty-in-writing certificate.
Compensatory Time: Candidates seeking compensatory time must select the applicable option during registration and upload the required certificate or supporting document.
Prescribed Certificates: JEE Advanced provides specific formats for GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC/ST, PwD, DS and other applicable certificates and declarations.
Foreign Nationals/OCI/PIO: Candidates applying under foreign-national or applicable OCI/PIO provisions have separate document and registration requirements.
Class 12 Documents: The requirement can differ according to whether your qualifying examination result or marksheet is available at the time of registration.
A quick check before uploading can help you avoid submitting an incorrect or incomplete file.
Match Your Details: Ensure your name and other information are consistent with your application and supporting documents.
Check Certificate Validity: Verify the applicable issue date and validity conditions for category certificates.
Use the Correct Format: Download and use the prescribed certificate format wherever required.
Check Scan Quality: Make sure the document is neither blurred nor cropped.
Check File Size: Follow the final size limits mentioned in the 2027 registration instructions.
Keep Originals Safe: Retain the original certificates even after uploading their scanned copies.
Review Before Submission: Check every uploaded document before completing the application.
The document requirements for JEE Advanced 2027 Registration will be confirmed by the conducting IIT. Prepare your academic and category-related certificates in advance, but follow the final 2027 upload specifications rather than relying on previous-year limits.