The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), the organizing institute for JEE Advanced 2026, has officially announced the complete examination schedule. Aspiring candidates can begin their online registration from April 23, 2026, with the crucial results slated for declaration by June 1, 2026.
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced is the gateway for admission to undergraduate engineering and science programs across all Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Only candidates who qualify in the JEE Main 2026, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), will be eligible to apply.
Key Dates for JEE Advanced 2026
Prospective students must mark their calendars with the following critical deadlines:
| Sl. No. | Activity | Day, Date and Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | JEE (Main) 2026 [Computer Based Tests by NTA] | JEE (Main) 2026 website |
| 2 | Results of JEE (Main) 2026 by NTA | JEE (Main) 2026 website |
| 3 | Online Direct Registration for JEE (Advanced) 2026 for Foreign National Candidates and OCI/PIO (F) Candidates | Monday, April 06, 2026 (10:00 IST) to Saturday, May 02, 2026 (23:59 IST) |
| 4 | Online Registration for JEE (Advanced) 2026 for JEE (Main) 2026 Qualified Candidates | Thursday, April 23, 2026 (10:00 IST) to Saturday, May 02, 2026 (23:59 IST) |
| 5 | Last date for fee payment of registered candidates | Monday, May 04, 2026 (23:59 IST) |
| 6 | Admit Card available for downloading | Monday, May 11, 2026 (10:00 IST) to Sunday, May 17, 2026 (14:30 IST) |
| 7 | Choosing of scribe by PwD candidates / candidates with less than 40% disability and having difficulty in writing | Saturday, May 16, 2026 |
| 8 | JEE (Advanced) 2026 Examination | Sunday, May 17, 2026 Paper 1: 09:00 – 12:00 IST Paper 2: 14:30 – 17:30 IST |
| 9 | Copy of candidate responses to be available on the JEE (Advanced) 2026 website | Thursday, May 21, 2026 (17:00 IST) |
| 10 | Online display of provisional answer keys | Monday, May 25, 2026 (10:00 IST) |
| 11 | Feedback and comments on provisional answer keys | Monday, May 25, 2026 (10:00 IST) to Tuesday, May 26, 2026 (17:00 IST) |
| 12 | Online declaration of final answer key and Results of JEE (Advanced) 2026 | Monday, June 01, 2026 (10:00 IST) |
| 13 | Online registration for Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) 2026 | Monday, June 01, 2026 (10:00 IST) to Tuesday, June 02, 2026 (17:00 IST) |
| 14 | Tentative start of Joint Seat Allocation (JoSAA) 2026 Process | Tuesday, June 02, 2026 (17:00 IST) |
| 15 | Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) 2026 | Thursday, June 04, 2026 (09:00 IST to 12:00 IST) |
| 16 | Declaration of results of AAT 2026 | Sunday, June 07, 2026 (17:00 IST) |
The released schedule outlines a streamlined process from application to admission. Following the exam on May 17, candidate response sheets will be made available on May 21, 2026. A crucial window for feedback on the provisional answer keys will be open from May 25 (10:00 AM) to May 26 (5:00 PM), allowing candidates to raise objections.
The declaration of final results on June 1, 2026, will be immediately followed by the commencement of the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) 2026 counselling process, tentatively starting from June 2, 2026.
Application and Eligibility Guidelines
All registrations must be completed online through the official JEE Advanced portal at jeeadv.ac.in. It is imperative for candidates to ensure they meet the JEE Main 2026 qualification criteria and the additional eligibility norms (age, number of attempts, class 12 performance) specified by the organizing IIT.
A separate registration window for Foreign National and OCI/PIO candidates will open earlier, starting from April 6, 2026.
With the schedule now public, candidates currently preparing for JEE Main 2026 can plan their preparation strategy with a clear view of the Advanced exam timeline. Experts recommend focusing first on securing a top percentile in JEE Main to become eligible, while simultaneously building depth in the core Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics syllabi required for JEE Advanced.
Prospective applicants are advised to regularly monitor the official JEE Advanced 2026 website for detailed information bulletins, application guidelines and any updates from IIT Roorkee.
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