The JEE Advanced 2026 portal has been updated only with the examination date for now. Additional information such as the eligibility criteria, syllabus, admission guidelines, and the complete schedule is yet to be published.
The top 2.5 lakh performers of JEE Main 2026 will qualify to register for JEE Advanced 2026. Candidates may refer to their JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result to view the cutoff for JEE Advanced 2026 eligibility. Last year, 2,50,236 candidates were declared eligible for JEE Advanced.
JEE Advanced 2026 Dates
The full timetable for JEE Advanced 2026 is yet to be announced. Candidates may review the tentative schedule below:
| Activity | Dates |
| Online Registration for JEE Advanced 2026 | April 2026 |
| Admit Card available for downloading | May 2026 |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Date | 17 May 2026 |
| Copy of candidate responses to be available on the JEE (Advanced) 2026 website | May 2026 |
| Release of provisional answer keys | Jun 2026 |
| Challenge window of provisional answer keys | Jun 2026 |
| Online declaration of final answer key and Results of JEE Advanced 2026 | Jun 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 will take place from January 21 to 30, while Session 2 will be conducted from April 2 to 9.
Eligibility for JEE Advanced 2026
To qualify for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam, candidates must appear for JEE Main and meet the required cutoff. Additionally, applicants must be born on or after October 1, 2001. A relaxation of five years is granted to SC, ST, and PwD candidates, meaning they must be born on or after October 1, 1996. Candidates who completed Class 12 in 2025 or will complete it in 2026 are eligible to apply. Those who passed Class 12 in 2024 or earlier are not permitted to appear for the examination.