JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Dates
Complete schedule for JEE Advanced 2026 examination
Important Notice
JEE Advanced 2026 was held on May 17, 2026. ORS available May 21, provisional answer key May 25, result on June 1. JoSAA counselling dates are tentative until officially published on josaa.nic.in.
Important Dates
JEE Main Session 2 ResultDone
Top 2,50,182 candidates qualified for JEE Advanced 2026
Online Registration StartDone
Registration opened for eligible candidates
Online Registration EndDone
Last date to submit application form
Admit Card ReleaseDone
Admit card available on the official website
JEE Advanced ExamDone
Paper 1: 9 AM–12 PM, Paper 2: 2:30–5:30 PM — Exam Completed
ORS (Response Sheet) AvailableDone
Scanned response sheets available at jeeadv.ac.in
Provisional Answer KeyUpcoming
Candidates can raise objections against answer key
Result DeclarationUpcoming
JEE Advanced 2026 results to be announced at jeeadv.ac.in
JoSAA Counselling StartUpcoming
Seat allocation process for IITs, NITs, IIITs, GFTIs begins
Exam Schedule
Paper 1
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Duration:3 Hours
Subjects:Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Paper 2
Time:2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Duration:3 Hours
Subjects:Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Important Instructions
ORS (copy of responses) will be available from May 21 on jeeadv.ac.in
Provisional answer key releases on May 25 — candidates can raise objections
Final answer key and result on June 1, 2026 at jeeadv.ac.in
JoSAA 2026 counselling registration expected to open in June 2026
Keep JEE Advanced application number and DOB ready for result login
Architecture AAT registration opens after result declaration
Candidates qualifying JEE Advanced are eligible for all 23 IITs via JoSAA
Eligibility Reminder
Only candidates who rank among the top 2,50,182 in JEE Main 2026 (including all categories) are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026.
Check JEE Main Result
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about JEE Advanced 2026 exam dates, schedule, result, and JoSAA counselling.
1When was JEE Advanced 2026 held?
JEE Advanced 2026 was held on May 17, 2026. Paper 1 was from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (IST) and Paper 2 was from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM (IST). The exam was conducted by IIT Madras (the organizing IIT for 2026) across exam centres nationwide.
2When will JEE Advanced 2026 result be declared?
JEE Advanced 2026 result will be declared on June 1, 2026 at jeeadv.ac.in. Before the result, the ORS (scanned response sheet) was available from May 21 and the provisional answer key from May 25, 2026. Candidates could submit objections against the answer key between May 25–27.
3What is ORS in JEE Advanced?
ORS stands for Optical Response Sheet — the scanned copy of your actual answer sheet that you bubbled during the exam. NTA releases ORS after JEE Advanced so candidates can verify their responses. JEE Advanced 2026 ORS was made available on May 21, 2026 at jeeadv.ac.in. Candidates use ORS along with the provisional answer key to estimate their marks before the official result.
4How many candidates appeared for JEE Advanced 2026?
Approximately 1.5–1.7 lakh candidates appeared for JEE Advanced 2026 out of the 2,50,182 who were eligible (top 2.5 lakh from JEE Main 2026). Historically, about 60–70% of eligible candidates actually appear for JEE Advanced after accounting for those who do not wish to pursue IIT admissions.
5What is the JEE Advanced 2026 exam pattern?
JEE Advanced 2026 consists of two papers — Paper 1 and Paper 2 — each of 3 hours duration. Both papers cover Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Each paper has multiple sections with different question types: Single Correct MCQ, Multiple Correct MCQ, Numerical Answer Type (NAT), and Paragraph-based questions. There is partial marking for multiple correct questions and negative marking for incorrect single-choice answers.
6When does JoSAA 2026 counselling start after JEE Advanced result?
JoSAA 2026 counselling is expected to start in June 2026, shortly after the JEE Advanced result on June 1, 2026. Typically, JoSAA registration opens within 3–5 days of the result. The complete schedule including choice filling, mock allotment, and 6 seat allotment rounds runs through June–July 2026. Watch josaa.nic.in for the official schedule.
7What is the difference between JEE Advanced Paper 1 and Paper 2?
Both JEE Advanced papers cover the same three subjects — Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics — but with different question sets and section structures. Neither paper is easier than the other; they are designed to test different aspects of problem-solving. Both papers are compulsory — a candidate's rank is based on aggregate marks from Paper 1 + Paper 2 combined. Skipping either paper results in disqualification.
8Can I use JEE Advanced 2026 score for admissions other than IITs?
JEE Advanced score is used exclusively for IIT admissions through JoSAA counselling. It is not used for NITs, IIITs, or GFTIs — those use JEE Main rank. However, a few institutions like IIST (Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology) and RGIPT use JEE Advanced scores for admission. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT) accepts JEE Advanced qualifiers for its programmes.