JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Live | Direct Link, Eligibility, Fees & Steps to Apply
LIVE Update: JEE Advanced 2026 registration is now open (April 23 – May 2, 2026). The exam is on May 17, 2026, conducted by IIT Roorkee. Register at jeeadv.ac.in. JEE Main 2026 qualified candidates in the top 2.5 lakh ranks can now apply.
Students should note that the JEE Advanced 2026 registration window is open from April 23, 2026, to May 2, 2026. This year, IIT Roorkee is the conducting body, and the JEE Advanced 2026 exam is scheduled for May 17, 2026. The exam is divided into 2 papers – Paper 1 and Paper 2, and students must appear for both papers. Registered candidates can make the fee payment up to May 4, 2026. Students should also note that there will be no late registration window.
Candidates who have cleared JEE Main and are among the top 2.5 lakh qualified candidates can apply. Find the complete JEE Advanced 2026 registration details, including eligibility, fees, registration steps, and the application form-filling process. Find all the important details regarding the JEE Advanced exam in the blog below.
JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Important Dates
The JEE Advanced is one of the most important national-level engineering entrance exam for aspirants who want to get admission into IITs. The JEE Advanced exam will be conducted in computer-based mode. IIT Roorkee is the conducting authority this year based on the yearly rotation system followed at JAB (Joint Admission Board). The rotation is done by seven famous IITs, which are IIT Kharagpur, IIT Bombay, IIT Roorkee, IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur, IIT Delhi, and IIT Guwahati. These institutes work together to plan and monitor the examination.
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam concluded on April 8, 2026, and official final results were released on April 20, 2026, by NTA. The next steps JEE Main-qualified candidates will take are to register and apply for JEE Advanced. Find all the important dates with respect to JEE Advanced 2026 exam, admit card, and results in the table below:
| Event | Date |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Registration – Foreign Nationals | April 6, 2026 – May 2, 2026 |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Online Registration Starts | 23 April 2026 (10:00 AM IST) |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Last Date | 2nd May, 2026 (11:59 PM IST) |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Fee Payment Deadline | 4th May, 2026 (11:59 IST) |
| Admit Card Release | May 11, 2026 (5:00 PM IST) |
| Exam Date (Paper 1 & 2) | 17th May, 2026 (Sunday) |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Provisional Answer Key | May 25, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | June 1 2026 |
| JoSAA Counselling Starts | June 2, 2026 (tentative) |
Important: Registration and fee payment have separate deadlines. You can complete the form by May 2 and pay by May 4, but students are advised not to leave the registration until the last day, as portal traffic spikes significantly near deadlines, and there might be issues like webiste lagging and delay in payments.
JEE Advanced Exam 2026 Exam Date & Timings
The JEE Advanced 2026 will be conducted on May 17, 2026 (Sunday), in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The exam consists of two compulsory papers, Paper 1 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Paper 2 from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM (IST). Candidates must appear for both papers on the same day. Absence from any of the papers will lead to disqualification.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Date | May 17, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Paper 1 Timing | 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM IST |
| Paper 2 Timing | 02:30 PM – 05:30 PM IST |
JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Process – Steps to Apply
The official registration portal for JEE (Advanced) 2026 is now live, and students are advised to register as early as possible and not wait for the deadline date. Students should keep the documents required ready before starting the registration for a smooth application process. Note that the registration will be considered complete only when the candidate has successfully uploaded all the required documents and the fee payment. Candidates who have appeared in JEE (Main) 2026 and are among the qualified candidates for JEE (Advanced) 2026 are required to log in using their JEE (Main) 2026 credentials to complete the registration process. Eligible foreign national candidates may proceed with the direct registration.
Candidates can find the JEE Advanced 2026 direct registration link below or follow the steps to register and apply now.
Steps to Apply for JEE Advanced 2026:
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to register and apply for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam from the official website:
Step 1 – Verify your JEE Main result and rank
Before registering, students need to ensure that they are eligible to apply and register for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam. Confirm your JEE Main 2026 percentile and rank as the JEE Main 2026 result was released on 20th April, 2026.
Step 2 – Keep all documents scanned and ready
Keep all the mandatory documents ready and convert all of them to PDF (50–500 KB size). Check if there are any poor-quality scans or wrong file sizes to avoid upload failure.
Step 3 – Visit the official registration portal
Go to jeeadv.ac.in and click “Online Registration for JEE Main (2026) Qualified Candidates.” Only use this official URL and ignore any third-party links.
Step 4 – Log in with JEE Main credentials
Under the Candidate Login section, select “Login using JEE (Main) 2026 candidates” (Indian nationals) or “Direct registered candidates” (foreign nationals). Enter your JEE Main 2026 Application Number, password, and security pin.
Step 5 – Read and accept the consent form
Read the declaration carefully. You are confirming eligibility, accuracy of details, and acceptance of JEE Advanced rules. Check each box and proceed.
Step 6 – Fill the registration form
Click “Fill Registration Form” and enter your personal details, contact information, and parent/guardian details. Double-check your mobile number and email ID.
Step 7 – Select exam city preferences
Students can choose up to 10 exam cities in priority order. IIT Roorkee will allot a city based on availability and your preferences.
Step 8 – Upload all required documents
Upload each document in PDF format within the 50–500 KB size limit. If a file is too large, compress it using a PDF compressor tool. After uploading, preview each document to confirm it has uploaded correctly before proceeding.
Step 9 – Review your application
Click “Review and Proceed.” Candidates are advised not to skip this step and check every field on the preview screen, as at this stage, you can still go back and make corrections.
Step 10 – Submit the form
Click “Submit Form.” After submission, the form cannot be edited. You will not be able to correct your name, category, or uploaded documents once submitted.
Step 11 – Pay the registration fee
Complete the fee payment online before May 4, 2026, 11:59 PM IST. A submitted form without a completed payment is considered incomplete and will be rejected. Save your payment confirmation receipt.
Once the form is submitted and payment of fees is completed, the candidate’s registration will be considered successful. Students who are facing any issues during the JEE Advanced 2026 registration can visit the page Registration Related Issues and submit their issues/queries. The responses to your queries will be posted on the same page in due course of time. Make sure to download and print the confirmation page.
Who is Eligible to Register for JEE Advanced 2026?
Now that the registrations for JEE Advanced 2026 are open, students must be confused about whether they are eligible to register for JEE Advanced or not. Here is who can register and is eligible for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam:
- JEE Main 2026 Rank: Candidates who have appeared for JEE Main 2026 exam and have secured a position in the top 2.5 lakh JEE Main qualified candidates who have cleared the cut-off can only apply for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam.
- Age Limit: Candidates who are born on or after October 1, 2001, are eligible. For SC/ST/PwD candidates, the 5-year age relaxation rule is applied, and candidates born on or after October 1, 1995, can register.
- Number of Attempts: Students who have appeared in the JEE Advanced exam twice consecutively in the past 2 years are not eligible to apply. Candidates are allowed to give a maximum of two attempts at JEE Advanced in two consecutive years.
- IIT Admission History: Students who have already taken admission in any of the IITs previously are not eligible to apply for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam (only the IIT programmes listed in the JoSAA Rules Book).
- Class 12 qualification: You must have appeared in Class 12 (or equivalent) for the first time in 2025 or 2026. Students who appeared for the first time before 2025 are not eligible.
- Foreign Nationals: International students can directly register for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam without qualifying and appearing for the JEE Main 2026 exam.
JEE Advanced 2026 Qualifying Cutoff (JEE Main)
The JEE Main 2026 exam was successfully conducted in two sessions in January and April. The results for Session 2 were declared on April 20, 2026, and NTA has released the official JEE Main qualifying cutoff for JEE Advanced. Check the JEE Advanced 2026 qualifying cutoff category-wise and find out if you clear the cutoff or not. Students who have cleared the JEE Main 2026 cutoff are only eligible to apply for JEE Advanced 2026.
| Category | Cutoff 2026 (Percentile) |
| Unreserved (UR) | 93.41235 |
| Gen-EWS | 82.41645 |
| OBC-NCL | 80.92326 |
| SC | 63.91728 |
| ST | 52.01747 |
| UR-PwD | 0.002319 |
JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Fees
The registration fee for JEE Advanced 2026 is ₹3,200 for general and OBC-NCL male candidates, while female candidates and those belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories are required to pay ₹1,600. Students should note that the application or registration fees are non-refundable. Students can make the payment of the fees online after registering and filling the application form for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam until 4th May, 2026. Bank/service additional charges might apply during the fee payment.
| Category | Registration Fee |
| General / OBC-NCL (Male) | ₹3,200 |
| Female / SC / ST / PwD | ₹1,600 |
| Foreign Nationals (SAARC) | USD 100 – 200 |
| Foreign Nationals (Non-SAARC) | USD 200 – 300 |
Accepted Payment Modes
Fee payment is accepted online via net banking, UPI, credit card, and debit card through the official jeeadv.ac.in portal. Do not pay through any third-party website.
What if my Payment Fails?
If your payment is deducted from your account but the payment is not confirmed, then candidates are advised to wait for 48 hours. Most failed transactions are auto-reconciled within this period. If there is no update after 48 hours, raise a query on the Registration Issues page at jeeadv.ac.in before May 4, 2026. Do not attempt duplicate payment without confirming with the portal.
JEE Advanced Registration 2026 Mandatory Documents Required
The most crucial part of the registration process is to upload the documents. Candidates are supposed to upload the documents in the right file size. For category certificates, students should make sure that they are the latest and updated as per the new financial year to be eligible. Below is the table with all the mandatory documents required for JEE Advanced 2026 with the file size and format. Keep the documents ready with all PDFs before starting to fill out the JEE Advanced 2026 application form. Make sure the documents are scanned and ready, and not blurry, as the application will get rejected in case of incorrect upload of documents.
| S.No. | Document | Requirement | Format | File Size (KB) |
| 1 | Class X Certificate / Birth Certificate | Mandatory for all candidates | 50 – 500 | |
| 2 | Class XII (or equivalent) Mark Sheet | For a <40% disability with writing difficulty, opting for a scribe | 50 – 500 | |
| 3 | Category Certificate | Required for SC / ST / OBC-NCL / GEN-EWS candidates | 50 – 500 | |
| 4 | PwD Certificate | Required only for PwD candidates | 50 – 500 | |
| 5 | Certificate for <40% disability with writing difficulty | Required if applicable | 50 – 500 | |
| 6 | Scribe Request Letter (Amanuensis-I) | For <40% disability with writing difficulty, opting for a scribe | 50 – 500 | |
| 7 | Scribe Request Letter (Amanuensis-II) | For PwD candidates (40–100% disability opting for a scribe) | 50 – 500 | |
| 8 | Compensatory Time Request Letter-I | For PwD candidates requesting extra time | 50 – 500 | |
| 9 | Compensatory Time Request Letter-II | Mandatory (optional if appearing for the first time in 2026) | 50 – 500 | |
| 10 | DS Certificate | Required if DS quota is claimed | 50 – 500 | |
| 11 | OCI/PIO Card & Citizenship Certificate | For OCI/PIO candidates | 50 – 500 | |
| 12 | Foreign Passport / Citizenship Certificate | For foreign nationals | 50 – 500 |
Document requirements: All files must be in PDF format, between 50 KB and 500 KB. Blurry or incorrect uploads will lead to application rejection.
What Next After JEE Advanced 2026 Registration?
Once a candidate has completed the JEE Advanced 2026 registration, here are the next steps:
- Admit Card (May 11, 2026): IIT Roorkee will release the admit card with examination centre and city details that students can download from jeeadv.ac.in using their registration credentials. Students will have to carry a printed copy of the admit card to the exam centre.
- JEE Advanced 2026 Exam (May 17, 2026): The exam will be conducted on May 17, 2026, in two shifts – Paper 1 and Paper 2. Check the JEE Advanced 2026 exam pattern to understand the paper structure and marking scheme.
- JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key (May 25, 2026): An official answer key will be released with provisional answers where students can raise objections if needed within the challenge window.
- JEE Advanced 2026 Result (June 1, 2026): Students can check their JEE Advanced 2026 rank and score and find out if they can sit for JoSAA counselling or not. Students should stay aware of the JEE Advanced 2026 result date and time.
- JoSAA Counselling 2026 (from June 2, 2026): Students who cleared he JEE Advanced exam can sit for JoSAA counselling 2026. Register for seat allotment across IITs, NITs, and IIITs. See our JoSAA Counselling 2026 guide.
Conclusion
The JEE Advanced 2026 is the final and most crucial exam for every JEE aspirant to get into the prestigious IITs. Candidates who have qualified for the JEE Main 2026 exam can start applying now. The registration window is now open from 23rd April, 2026 to 2nd May, 2026. And the exam is scheduled by IIT Roorkee for May 17, 2026 (Sunday). Candidates must stay updated with all JEE Advanced 2026 registration important dates, eligibility criteria, and application requirements. Students are advised to do early registration, accurate document submission, and timely fee payment.
Candidates who have qualified for JEE Main should utilise this opportunity wisely and focus on revision, mock tests, and exam temperament to maximise their chances of securing a top rank.
FAQ
The JEE Advanced 2026 registrations have started from April 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM IST to May 2, 2026 (11:59 PM IST). Students can register and apply at @jeeadv.ac.in
The last date to fill the JEE Adavnced 2026 application form is May 2, 2026, at 11:59 IST. The deadline for fee payment of registered candidates is 4 May, 2026.
The registration fee for JEE Advanced 2026 is ₹1,600 for female candidates of all categories and SC/ST/PwD candidates, both male and female. The fees for male candidates of categories Gen/OBC/EWS are ₹3200.
The registration for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam will happen online on the official JEE Adavnced webiste: jeeadv.ac.in. Students should note that the registration will not happen on any other website.
Yes, candidates who have qualified for JEE Main 2026 and cleared the cutoff before the Class 12 final result. However, the Class 12 result with a pass certificate will be required during the IIT admission process and JoSAA counselling.
As per the rotation system of JAB, IIT Roorkee is the conducting body and organising institute of JEE Advanced 2026.
Students who cleared the JEE Main exam and are in the top 2.5 lakh candidates are eligible to apply for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam.
Students are allowed to attempt the JEE Advanced exam twice only in 2 consecutive years.
