The official date for the JEE Advanced 2026 examination, the national-level gateway for admission to the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), has been officially announced. The exam is scheduled to be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
IIT Roorkee has been designated as the organizing institute responsible for conducting JEE Advanced 2026. Aspiring candidates can find the official notice on the examination’s website, jeeadv.ac.in.
Exam Format and Timing
The exam is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode and comprises two compulsory papers, making the total examination time six hours.
| Paper | Time | Duration |
| Paper 1 | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | 3 Hours |
| Paper 2 | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM | 3 Hours |
It is mandatory for all candidates seeking admission to approximately 18,160 IIT seats (based on previous year data) to appear for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. The announcement of the date allows students to strategically plan their preparation for what is considered one of the world’s toughest entrance exams.
Eligibility and Key Dates
To be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026, candidates must first successfully clear the JEE Main 2026 examination and rank among the top $2.5$ lakh successful candidates.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has already released the dates for JEE Main 2026:
- Session 1: January 21 to January 30, 2026
- Session 2: April 1 to April 10, 2026
The registration process for JEE Advanced 2026 is tentatively expected to commence following the declaration of the JEE Main results, likely in the third week of April 2026. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official JEE Advanced website for updates regarding registration and detailed information.