JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Date Announced by IIT Roorkee: Registration starts April 23
IIT Roorkee set the JEE Advanced 2026 for May 17, 2026. Registration for the top 2.5 lakh JEE Main qualifiers starts April 23. Candidates need 75% in Class 12 and must meet age/attempt limits. Foreign nationals apply starting April 6. Results and final keys arrive June 1, 2026.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has officially released the comprehensive schedule for the JEE Advanced 2026. Aspiring engineers can now mark their calendars for May 17, 2026, when the most prestigious entrance exam for IIT admissions will take place nationwide.
JEE Advanced 2026 Official Schedule & Important Dates
IIT Roorkee has outlined the key milestones for the 2026 cycle. Candidates must track these dates to ensure timely application:
| Event | Important Dates (2026) |
| Online Registration (Foreign Candidates) | April 6, 2026 |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Registration (Indian) | April 23 – May 2, 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | May 4, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | May 11, 2026 |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Date | May 17, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | May 25, 2026 |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Result & Final Answer Key | June 1, 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 Cutoff: Who is Eligible for JEE Advanced?
Only the top 2,50,000 qualifiers of the JEE Main 2026 (including all categories) will be eligible to register for the Advanced stage.
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Current JEE Main Status: Session 2 is currently underway (April 2 to 8, 2026) across 500+ centers.
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The Numbers: Over 13 lakh candidates appeared in Session 1, and 11 lakh+ are appearing in Session 2.
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Best of Two: For candidates appearing in both sessions, the NTA will use the best of two NTA scores to determine the final merit list and the JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff.
Expert Note: NTA is expected to announce the minimum cutoff percentile for JEE Advanced alongside the Session 2 results by April 20, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria for JEE Advanced 2026
To sit for the IIT JEE 2026, candidates must satisfy the following five-point criteria:
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Performance in JEE Main: Must be within the top 2.5 lakh rank holders.
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Age Limit: Candidates should be born on or after October 1, 2001 (5-year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD).
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Number of Attempts: A maximum of two attempts in two consecutive years.
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Appearance in Class 12: Must have appeared for the 12th board in 2025 or 2026 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
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Academic Performance: Minimum 75% aggregate in Class 12 (65% for SC/ST/PwD).
How to Register for JEE Advanced 2026?
Eligible candidates can apply through the official portal starting April 23.
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Login: Use your JEE Main 2026 Application Number and Password.
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Details: Update your choice of exam cities (8 options required) and academic info.
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Documents: Upload scanned copies of Class 10, Class 12 certificates, and Category certificates (if applicable).
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Payment: Complete the registration by paying the application fee online.