JEE ( Joint Entrance Examination) – Advanced

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Participating Colleges
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Exam Date
Sunday, May 17, 2026
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About JEE ( Joint Entrance Examination) – Advanced

Is India's premier, highly competitive engineering entrance exam, conducted by the IITs for admission into IITs and other top engineering institutes, assessing deep analytical and problem-solving skills in Physics, Chemistry, and Math through two compulsory 3-hour papers, serving as the second stage after qualifying JEE Main.

Eligibility Criteria

perform well in JEE Main (being in the top 2.5 lakh), pass your Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Math, meet specific age limits (born after Oct 1, 2001, for 2026), and have appeared for Class 12 in 2025 or 2026 for the first time, with score criteria (e.g., 75% for Gen/OBC, 65% for SC/ST, or top 20 percentile).

Exam Pattern

The JEE Advanced exam pattern involves two mandatory 3-hour online (CBT) papers (Paper 1 & Paper 2) covering Physics, Chemistry, and Math, with varying question types like MCQs (single/multiple correct), Numerical Answer Types (NAT), and Matching-type, each carrying different scoring (positive, negative, partial marks),

Syllabus

covers detailed topics in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, focusing on conceptual understanding and advanced problem-solving, with key areas including Mechanics, E&M, Optics, Modern Physics (Physics); Physical, Inorganic, & Organic Chemistry (Chemistry); and Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Vectors, and Probability (Maths)

How to Apply

online and requires qualifying JEE Main, then registering on the official website (jeeadv.ac.in) using your JEE Main details, filling out the form with personal info, preferred cities, and language, uploading required documents (like Class 10/12 marksheet, category certificate if applicable), paying the fee, and finally printing the confirmation page

Important Dates

Application Start
April 23, 2026
Application End
May 2 Saturday, 2026
Admit Card Release
around May 11, 2026
Result Declaration
typically happens in early JUNE

Application Fees

General / OBC
male candidates is ₹3,200, while it's ₹1,600 for female candidates
SC / ST / PWD
SC/ST (and PwD) candidates in India is ₹1600
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