JEE Advanced 2026 Exam on May 17; Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee to Conduct

The Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) 2026, the gateway for admission into the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), will be conducted on May 17, 2026, by Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee). The exam will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple centres in India in two shifts on the same day.

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According to the official announcement shared by IIT Roorkee, Paper 1 will be conducted from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, while Paper 2 will take place from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM (IST). Candidates appearing for the exam must attempt both papers, which are mandatory for evaluation and ranking.

JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Schedule

The official schedule released by Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee confirms the following timings:

• Paper 1: 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM (IST)

• Paper 2: 02:30 PM – 05:30 PM (IST)

The exam will be conducted in CBT format at designated centres across the country.

JEE Advanced 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Only a limited number of candidates qualify to appear for JEE Advanced, making it one of the most competitive entrance exams in India.

Candidates must meet the following eligibility conditions:

• Must be among the top 2,50,000 successful candidates of the Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main) 2026.

• Candidates should be born on or after October 1, 2001.

• Additional category-based relaxations may apply as per official guidelines.

JEE Advanced 2026: Step-by-Step Application Process

Candidates who qualify through Joint Entrance Examination Main 2026 can apply online for JEE Advanced 2026 by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website jeeadv.ac.in.

2. Click on the JEE Advanced 2026 registration link on the homepage.

3. Register using the required credentials.

4. Log in to the candidate portal after registration.

5. Fill in the application form with personal, academic, and exam details.

6. Pay the application fee online.

7. Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

JEE Advanced 2026 Application Fee

The application fee for the exam is as follows:

• ₹1600: Female candidates, SC, ST, and PwD candidates

• ₹3200: All other candidates

Payments can be made via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI through the online portal.

Courses Offered Through JEE Advanced

Qualifying candidates will be eligible for admission to various undergraduate and integrated programs offered at the Indian Institutes of Technology. These include:

• 4-year programs: B.Tech and B.S

• 5-year programs: B.Arch

• Dual degree programs: B.Tech–M.Tech, B.S–M.S, B.Tech–MBA, B.S–MBA

• Integrated master’s programs: M.Tech, M.S, and B.S–M.S pathways

These programs cover disciplines in engineering, science, and architecture across the IIT system.

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Why JEE Advanced Matters

The Joint Entrance Examination Advanced is widely regarded as one of the toughest engineering entrance exams globally. Every year, only a small fraction of JEE Main qualifiers secure admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology, which are consistently ranked among the top engineering institutes in the world.

With IIT Roorkee conducting the 2026 edition, aspirants are advised to begin focused preparation early, keep track of the official registration schedule, and ensure all eligibility criteria are met before applying.