JEE Advanced 2026
Conducted by IIT Roorkee · Gateway to all 23 IITs · ~17,000 seats · Top 2.5 lakh from JEE Main eligible
JEE Advanced 2026 exam has been conducted
The exam was held on May 17, 2026. ORS (response sheet) will be available from May 21, provisional answer key on May 25, and final result on June 1, 2026 at jeeadv.ac.in.
Important Dates - JEE Advanced 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Exam Pattern
Both papers conducted on May 17, 2026 at the same centre
| Paper | Subjects | Timing | Duration | Max Marks | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Physics, Chemistry, Maths | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 3 Hours | 180 | Computer Based |
| Paper 2 | Physics, Chemistry, Maths | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | 3 Hours | 180 | Computer Based |
Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 are compulsory. Appearing in only one paper results in disqualification.
Marking Scheme
| Question Type | Correct | Incorrect | Unattempted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Correct MCQ | +3 | −1 | 0 |
| Multiple Correct MCQ | +4 (full) / partial +1~3 | −2 | 0 |
| Integer Type (0–9) | +4 | 0 | 0 |
| Match the List | +3 | −1 | 0 |
Syllabus Overview
Full Syllabus- Mechanics & SHM
- Waves & Sound
- Thermodynamics
- Electrostatics
- Current Electricity
- Magnetism
- Optics
- Modern Physics
- Nuclear Physics
- Physical Chemistry
- Atomic Structure
- Chemical Bonding
- Thermodynamics
- Chemical Equilibrium
- Organic Chemistry
- Hydrocarbons
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Coordination Compounds
- Algebra
- Complex Numbers
- Matrices & Determinants
- Probability
- Differential Calculus
- Integral Calculus
- Coordinate Geometry
- Vectors & 3D
- Trigonometry
JEE Main 2026 Cutoff for JEE Advanced Eligibility
Minimum percentile required in JEE Main 2026 to qualify for JEE Advanced
| Category | Cutoff Percentile | Candidates Qualified |
|---|---|---|
| General (CRL) | 93.4042737 | 1,00,856 |
| EWS | 79.7615516 | 25,177 |
| OBC-NCL | 79.3473926 | 74,858 |
| SC | 56.1231929 | 35,064 |
| ST | 44.4148155 | 8,929 |
| PwD (CRL) | 0.0002978 | 5,298 |
| Total Qualified | 2,50,182 | |
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IIT Roorkee is conducting JEE Advanced 2026 on behalf of the Joint Admission Board (JAB)
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Before Counselling
Predict your college using JoSAA 2025 cutoff data across IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs.
Pre-Exam Preparation Strategy
Revise formula sheets
Go through all formulas for Calculus, Mechanics, Organic reactions and Inorganic chemistry.
Solve 2023–2025 papers
Attempt full-length papers under timed conditions to build exam temperament.
Focus on high-weightage topics
Mechanics (Physics), Organic Chemistry, Calculus & Coordinate Geometry give maximum marks.
Avoid new topics now
Do not start new topics 3–4 days before the exam. Focus on revision only.
Check admit card early
Download admit card from jeeadv.ac.in on May 11. Verify details and plan travel to centre.
Sleep schedule
Maintain a proper sleep schedule now. Aim to be alert at 9 AM for Paper 1 on exam day.