The JEE 2026 Advanced is one of the most anticipated exams for engineering aspirants in India. Known for its toughness and prestige, JEE Advanced opens the door to the Indian Institutes The JEE 2026 Advanced is one of the most anticipated exams for engineering aspirants in India. Famous for its rigour and glory, JEE Advanced is the gateway to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)—aspirational institutions of lakhs of students. Only the crème de la crème of JEE Main get a chance to sit for this test every year, making it a really exclusive test.
With recent updates regarding JEE Advanced 2026, let’s dissect everything you should know, right from exam dates to eligibility, syllabus, tips to prepare, and more.
Background Context of JEE Advanced
JEE Advanced is not some engineering exam—the other one—it’s the passageway to IITs. Whereas JEE Main is organized by NTA for admissions in NITs, IIITs, and other institutions, JEE Advanced is exclusively for IIT admissions.
In 2026, lakhs of candidates will attempt JEE Main, but only around the top 2.5 lakh rank holders will be eligible to take JEE Advanced.
JEE 2026 Advanced Latest News
According to the latest news:
Conducting Institute: One IIT conducts the exam every year. This year, IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras are favored, although there is no official announcement yet.
Exam Date: Tentatively last week of May 2026.
Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT) all over India and some overseas centers.
Format Updates: The pattern of the question paper may be marginally altered by authorities but no significant update is expected.
Eligibility Criteria for JEE 2026 Advanced
To appear in JEE Advanced 2026, the candidates need to fulfill these requirements:
JEE Main 2026 Qualification – Only the top 2.5 lakh candidates are eligible.
Age Limit – General/OBC: Born on or after October 1, 2001. Relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/PwD.
Academic Qualification – Passed Class 12 (2025 or 2026) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Attempts Allowed – A candidate is allowed to attempt JEE Advanced up to 2 times in consecutive years.
Application Process
Registration: Online mode through the official JEE Advanced portal.
Application Fee (Anticipated):
General/OBC: ₹3,200
Female/SC/ST/PwD: ₹1,600
Documents Required:
JEE Main scorecard
Class 12 mark sheet
Category certificate (in case of SC/ST candidates)
Passport-size photograph
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Pattern
The test has two papers (Paper 1 & Paper 2), both mandatory.
Mode: CBT
Duration: 3 hours each (4 hours for PwD candidates)
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Scheme of marks: Includes full marks, partial marks, negative marking
Syllabus for JEE Advanced 2026
Physics – Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Optics, Electricity & Magnetism, Modern Physics
Chemistry – Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry
Mathematics – Algebra, Calculus, Probability, Vectors, Trigonometry
Important Dates (Tentative)
Release of Notification: January 2026
Start Date of Application: March 2026
End Date of Application: April 2026
Release of Admit Card: May 2026
Date of Examination: Last week of May 2026
Date of Result Declaration: June 2026
Reservation Policy
GEN-EWS: 10%
OBC-NCL: 27%
SC: 15%
ST: 7.5%
PwD: 5% horizontal reservation
Cut-Off Trends
The cut-off of JEE Advanced changes each year.
2024 General Cut-off: ~87 percentile in JEE Main to get through
Expected 2026 Cut-off: Should be in a similar range since the competition will be very high
How to Prepare for JEE Advanced 2026
Follow NCERT initially, and then switch to advanced books.
Practice previous year papers and mock tests.
Master time management—every second counts.
Revising regularly with short notes.
Best IITs to Target in 2026
IIT Bombay – Famous for CSE
IIT Delhi – Good research culture
IIT Madras – Best for Mechanical & AI
IIT Kanpur – Known for Aerospace
IIT Kharagpur – Oldest IIT with sprawling campus
Conclusion
JEE 2026 Advanced isn’t an exam–it’s a life-changing experience. With lakhs of hopefuls and limited IIT seats of only a few thousand, shrewd preparation, discipline, and regularity are the buzzwords. If you plan cautiously and remain disciplined, cracking JEE Advanced 2026 is truly possible.
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