JEE Advanced 2027
Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced)
JEE Advanced is the entrance test for admission to undergraduate programmes at the 23 IITs, open only to the top 2,50,000 JEE Main qualifiers. This hub covers the 2026 brochure facts and what to expect for the 2027 cycle.
- Conducted by
- One of the seven Zonal Coordinating IITs on rotation, under the Joint Admission Board (JAB). IIT Roorkee was the organizing institute for JEE Advanced 2026
- Mode
- Computer Based Test (CBT) at centres in India and abroad
- Frequency
- Once a year (usually in May)
- Duration
- Two compulsory papers of 3 hours each, held on the same day (4 hours each for eligible PwD candidates)
JEE Advanced 2027 Exam Pattern
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official One of the seven Zonal Coordinating IITs on rotation, under the Joint Admission Board notices
The 2026 brochure says there are two papers of three hours each, each with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics sections. Question counts and the exact marks per question are given only in the instructions on exam day.
Paper structure
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Papers | Paper 1 and Paper 2; appearing in both is compulsory |
| Timing (2026) | Paper 1 09:00-12:00 IST; Paper 2 14:30-17:30 IST |
| Sections | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics in each paper |
| Duration | 3 hours each; 4 hours each with compensatory time |
| Mode | Computer based test only |
| Language | English and Hindi; the English version prevails in a dispute |
| Total marks | Reported as 360 (180 per paper); not stated in the brochure |
Marking scheme
The brochure only says that negative marks may be awarded for some questions and that the scheme is shown in the Instructions to Candidates at the time of the exam. Third-party sources broadly report single-correct questions at +3 / -1, numerical answer questions at +4 with no negative marking, and multiple-correct questions with partial marking, but they disagree on the negative mark for multiple-correct questions (-1 or -2), on matching-type marks and on question counts.
Treat these as unconfirmed. Read the sample instructions in the Resources section of jeeadv.ac.in and the mock tests there.
Dropped questions
If a question is dropped, full marks for it are awarded to all candidates, whether or not it carries negative marking.
How the test works on screen
- Log in with your roll number and date of birth in ddmmyyyy format.
- The keyboard is disabled; numeric answers are typed on an on-screen keypad with the mouse.
- You can switch between sections, questions and languages at any time, and change answers until time ends.
- A question marked for review without an answer is not evaluated; one that is answered and marked is evaluated.
- One scribble pad is given per paper and must be left behind.
- If your computer fails, you get another system and the lost time is adjusted.
Architecture Aptitude Test
The AAT is a single three-hour paper, in English only, held in India at all zonal IITs. You bring your own drawing and colouring aids. Only JEE Advanced qualified candidates can appear. The test is pass or fail; there is no separate AAT rank.
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- Is JEE Advanced Online or Offline?JEE Advanced is fully online (Computer Based Test). Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 are CBT since 2018. No pen-paper mode. All answers are entered on computer at exam centres.Read guide
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use a calculator in JEE Advanced?
No. Calculators, log tables, watches and electronic devices are not allowed in the centre.
What happens if I skip one paper?
Only candidates who appear in both papers are evaluated and ranked.