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JEE Advanced 2026 Registration — Complete Guide

JEE Advanced 2026 registration opened on April 23, 2026 and closes on May 2, 2026. If you qualified JEE Main 2026, do not miss this window. The exam is on May 17, 2026 — results on June 1.

JEE Advanced 2026 — Important Dates

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Apr 20, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result
Official NTA scorecards released. Check rank at cnr.nic.in.
Apr 23, 2026
JEE Advanced Registration Opens
Registration window opens at jeeadv.ac.in. Complete within deadline.
May 2, 2026
Registration Closes
Last day to register. Late fee window may extend to May 5.
May 7, 2026
Admit Card Download
Hall tickets available on jeeadv.ac.in.
May 17, 2026
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam
Paper 1: 9 AM–12 PM | Paper 2: 2:30–5:30 PM. Both mandatory.
June 1, 2026
JEE Advanced Result
CRL and category-wise rank lists published. IIT JoSAA counselling begins.

JEE Advanced 2026 Eligibility Criteria

All 6 criteria must be met. Failing any one makes you ineligible — there are no exceptions.

1
JEE Main 2026 Rank
Must be in top 2,50,000 qualifiers from JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 (B.Tech), as per category allocation
2
Age Limit
Born on or after October 1, 2001 (General/OBC/EWS). SC/ST/PwD: on or after October 1, 1996
3
Class 12 Marks
Minimum 75% aggregate in Class 12 (65% for SC/ST/PwD), OR in the top 20 percentile of your board exam
4
Number of Attempts
Maximum 2 attempts in consecutive years. First-time JEE Advanced candidates and 2025 repeaters are both eligible
5
No Prior IIT Admission
Must not have been admitted to any IIT through JoSAA/CSAB earlier. Appearing in IIT but not accepting seat is OK
6
Class 12 Year
Must have appeared in Class 12 for the first time in 2025 or 2026. Candidates who passed in 2024 or earlier are not eligible

JEE Main Cutoff to Qualify for JEE Advanced 2025

These are 2025 cutoffs. 2026 values will be announced post JEE Main Session 2 result. Expect similar percentile thresholds with a slightly adjusted rank due to candidate pool changes.

CategoryCandidates Qualified (2025)JEE Main Percentile Cutoff
General (UR)96,45693.10 percentile
EWS17,25680.38 percentile
OBC-NCL46,62279.43 percentile
SC13,09061.15 percentile
ST6,77647.90 percentile
Total1,80,200—

Registration Fee

General / OBC-NCL (Male)
₹3,500
Female (all categories)
₹1,750
SC / ST / PwD
₹1,750
SAARC countries
USD 75

Fee is non-refundable. GST applicable as per government norms.

How to Register — Step by Step

1
Check Eligibility
Confirm your JEE Main 2026 rank qualifies you. Check jeeadv.ac.in for the official eligible candidate list after April 23.
2
Visit jeeadv.ac.in
Go to the official JEE Advanced website. Do not use third-party links — only the official IIT website for registration.
3
Login with JEE Main credentials
Use your JEE Main 2026 Roll Number and password to login. Your details will be auto-populated.
4
Fill & verify details
Check personal details, upload photograph (recent, white background) and signature as per specifications.
5
Choose exam city
Select 3 preferred exam cities in order of preference. City allotment is based on availability.
6
Pay registration fee
Pay ₹3,500 (General/OBC) or ₹1,750 (Female/SC/ST/PwD) via credit/debit card, net banking, or UPI.
7
Download confirmation
Save the confirmation page. Download admit card after May 7, 2026 from jeeadv.ac.in.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the JEE Advanced 2026 registration dates?

JEE Advanced 2026 registration starts April 23, 2026 and closes May 2, 2026. Late fee registration may be available till approximately May 5. The exam is scheduled for May 17, 2026 (Paper 1: 9 AM–12 PM, Paper 2: 2:30 PM–5:30 PM). Results are expected on June 1, 2026.

What is the eligibility for JEE Advanced 2026?

JEE Advanced 2026 eligibility: (1) Must be among top 2,50,000 JEE Main 2026 qualifiers (as per category allocation). (2) Born on or after October 1, 2001 (General/OBC/EWS). SC/ST/PwD get 5-year relaxation. (3) Maximum 2 JEE Advanced attempts in consecutive years. (4) Should not have been admitted to IIT earlier. (5) Must have passed Class 12 in 2025 or appearing in 2026. (6) Must score at least 75% in Class 12 (65% for SC/ST/PwD) or be in top 20 percentile of their board.

What is the JEE Advanced 2026 registration fee?

JEE Advanced 2026 registration fee: General and OBC-NCL candidates — ₹3,500. Female candidates (all categories) and SC/ST/PwD candidates — ₹1,750. International candidates (SAARC countries) — USD 75. International candidates (non-SAARC) — USD 150. GST applicable as per government norms.

How many students are eligible for JEE Advanced 2026?

Approximately 1,80,200 candidates qualified for JEE Advanced 2025 from JEE Main. For 2026, a similar number (~1,80,000–2,00,000) from the top JEE Main 2026 scorers across categories will be eligible. The final number depends on NTA's official announcement post JEE Main 2026 results.

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