Joint Entrance Examination Advanced
Your Pathway to the Prestigious IITs
JEE Advanced is the second stage of the JEE and is the sole gateway for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Only the top 2.5 lakh qualifiers of JEE Main are eligible to appear for this rigorous national-level test.
Exam Level
National
Frequency
Once Yearly
Mode
Computer Based (CBT)
Conducted By
IIT Roorkee
About JEE Advanced
What is JEE Advanced?
JEE Advanced is a premier national entrance exam for undergraduate engineering programs at the 23 IITs. It consists of two mandatory papers testing high-level conceptual understanding in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Success requires deep analytical skills and precision.
Why Take JEE Advanced?
It is the only way to join an IIT, globally recognized for excellence in engineering and technology. Qualifying also opens doors to other elite institutes like IISc, IISERs, and IIST. It offers access to world-class faculty, research facilities, and top-tier placements.
Key Highlights
Sole Entry to 23 IITs
Mandatory Two-Paper Format
Deep Conceptual Assessment
Partial Marking Schemes
Mandatory Two-Paper Format
Sole Entry to 23 IITs
Sectional time limits enforced
250,000
Eligible Candidates
360+
Approx Total Marks
23
IITs Participating
17,385+
Available IIT Seats
Eligibility Criteria
Mandatory
JEE Main Performance
Only the top 2,50,000 qualifiers (across all categories) from the JEE Main Paper 1 are eligible to appear.
Mandatory
Age Bracket Constraint
Candidates should be within the specified age limit (typically born on or after Oct 1, five years prior to current cycle).
Mandatory
Maximum Attempt Limit
A candidate can attempt the exam a maximum of two times in two consecutive years.
Mandatory
Qualifying Year Window
Candidates must have appeared for Class 12 for the first time in the current academic year or the one immediately preceding.
Mandatory
IIT Admission History
Candidates who have previously joined an IIT or accepted a seat at any IIT are not eligible to appear again.
Good to Know
Performance in Boards
Admissions to IITs require a minimum of 75% marks in Class 12 or being in the top 20 percentile of the board.
Application Process
Login with JEE Main 2026 Credentials
Choose Exam Cities (8 options)
Pay Registration Fee Online
Verify Personal & Academic Data
Application Process
Upload Compulsory Documents
Documents Required
Keep these documents ready before starting your application
Class 10 Certificate/Birth Proof
Category Certificate (if any)
Class 12 Marksheet (or appearing certificate)
PwD Certificate (if applicable)
Class 12 Marksheet
PwD Certificate (if applicable)
Scribe Letter (if applicable)
Scribe Request Letter (if required)
Exam Pattern
Understanding the structure and marking scheme
Paper 1: Physics, Chemistry, Math
Paper 2: Physics, Chemistry, Math
Comprehensive & Matching Type
Full, Partial, and Negative Marking
Varies (Typically 180-186 per paper)
Objective Type (MCQs, NAT, Integer)
3 Hours per Paper
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Important Dates
Keep note of the important dates regarding the examination.
Apr 23 – May 02, 2026
May 17, 2026 (Sunday)
June 02, 2026 (JoSAA Start)
May 11 – May 17, 2026
June 01, 2026
Preparation
Tips
Master 11th & 12th Fundamentals
Focus on Multi-Concept Problems
Develop Speed with NAT Questions
Start Prep
Practice Mock Tests on Official Site
Analyze Sectional Time Strategy
Focus on Multi-Concept Problems
Focus on Multi-Concept Problems
Top Colleges
IIT Madras
IIT Delhi
IIT Bombay
IIT Kanpur
IIT Kharagpur
IIT Roorkee
IIT Guwahati
IIT Hyderabad
IIT Indore
IIT BHU (Varanasi)
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