As per the JEE Advanced 2026 Information Brochure, JEE Advanced consists of two compulsory papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2, with each paper having a duration of 3 hours. Paper 1 was scheduled from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, while Paper 2 was scheduled from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
The final JEE Advanced 2027 exam time duration and examination timings will be confirmed by the organising institute through the official JEE Advanced 2027 Information Brochure. Until then, the latest 2026 examination duration can be used as a reference for preparation.
The JEE Advanced 2027 examination duration will be applicable separately to Paper 1 and Paper 2. As per the latest JEE Advanced 2026 Information Brochure, both papers were compulsory, and each paper had a duration of 3 hours.
|
JEE Advanced Paper |
Duration |
|
Paper 1 |
3 Hours |
|
Paper 2 |
3 Hours |
|
Both Papers |
6 Hours of examination time |
The JEE Advanced 2027 Information Brochure will confirm the final examination duration and timings for 2027.
As per the latest JEE Advanced 2026 examination schedule, Paper 1 was conducted from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM IST, while Paper 2 was conducted from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM IST. There was a break between the two papers.
|
Paper |
Duration |
Timings |
|
Paper 1 |
3 Hours |
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM IST |
|
Paper 2 |
3 Hours |
2:30 PM to 5:30 PM IST |
The timings above are based on the latest JEE Advanced 2026 Information Brochure. The JEE Advanced 2027 examination schedule will be confirmed by the organising institute.
Eligible PwD candidates can receive one additional hour for each paper based on the JEE Advanced 2026 examination schedule. With the additional time, Paper 1 ends at 1:00 PM, while Paper 2 ends at 6:30 PM.
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Paper |
Regular Timing |
Timing With Extra Time |
|
Paper 1 |
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
|
Paper 2 |
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
2:30 PM – 6:30 PM |
The JEE Advanced 2027 examination schedule and applicable extra-time provisions will be confirmed through the official JEE Advanced 2027 Information Brochure.
You can manage your time effectively during JEE Advanced 2027 by following these points:
Practise each paper with a timer: Solve mock tests within the applicable 3-hour duration to improve your speed and accuracy.
Plan your time across subjects: Practise switching between Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics without spending too much time on one section.
Avoid spending too long on one question: If a question takes too much time, move ahead and return to it if time permits.
Review your time usage: Analyse mock tests to identify questions or topics where you spend more time than expected.
Practise both papers: Since both Paper 1 and Paper 2 are compulsory, include both papers in your full-length practice sessions. In JEE Advanced 2026, candidates had to appear for both papers to be considered for evaluation and rank-list preparation.
Regularly practising both papers within the prescribed time can help you build a consistent time-management approach for JEE Advanced. Reviewing your mock-test performance can also help you identify where you need to improve your speed and question selection.
The JEE Advanced 2027 exam time duration will be confirmed through the official Information Brochure. Until then, the latest 2026 duration of 3 hours for each paper can be used as a reference for planning your preparation.