
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee is set to conclude the online registration for JEE Advanced 2026 tomorrow, May 2, 2026. This deadline is critical for both Indian and foreign nationals seeking admission to the 23 prestigious IITs across India.
With the window closing in less than 24 hours, candidates must act fast to ensure their application is submitted successfully. While the registration portal closes tomorrow, the organizing institute has provided a small buffer for the application fee payment, which can be completed until May 4, 2026.
| Event | Date |
| Last Date to Apply (Online) | 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 |
Only the elite performers from the JEE Main 2026 are invited to this stage.
The 2.5 Lakh Rule: Candidates must be among the top 2,50,000 successful qualifiers (including all categories) in JEE Main 2026 B.E./B.Tech. paper.
Foreign Candidates: International students are exempt from JEE Main and can apply directly on the portal if they meet the age and academic criteria.
Attempt Limit: A candidate can appear for JEE Advanced a maximum of two times in two consecutive years.
To avoid last-minute server crashes or technical glitches, follow this verified flow:
Official Portal: Navigate to jeeadv.ac.in.
Login: Enter your JEE Main 2026 Application Number and Password.
Details & Preferences: Choose your exam city (minimum 8 preferences) and confirm your category/gender.
Document Upload: Scan and upload your Class 10/12 certificates, Category certificates (if applicable), and PwD certificates.
Fee Payment: Pay the non-refundable fee (Rs. 3200 for General; Rs. 1600 for Female/SC/ST/PwD).
Download Confirmation: Save the PDF. Note: There is no form correction window, so verify every entry before clicking 'Submit'.
Expert Tip: IIT Roorkee has confirmed that May 17, 2026 will feature two mandatory papers: Paper 1 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) and Paper 2 (2:30 PM – 5:30 PM). Missing either paper results in disqualification.Frequently Asked Questions (Google PAA Focus)
As of now, IIT Roorkee has not announced any extension. Candidates are strictly advised to complete the process by May 2, 2026.
The portal for new registrations closes on May 2. However, if you have already registered, you have until May 4, 2026, to finalize your payment.
No. The official notification clearly states that no changes to exam city preferences or personal details will be allowed after final submission.
Registered candidates can download their hall tickets starting May 11, 2026 (10:00 AM IST) until the exam day, May 17.
Qualifying marks depend on the difficulty of the paper and the performance of the top 2.5 lakh candidates. Historically, a score of 20-25% aggregate is required for the Common Rank List (CRL).