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31 Dec, 2025 JEE (Advanced) 2026 registration fee has been announced. Check Here
The JEE Advanced 2026 application form will be released by IIT Roorkee on April 23, 2026, at 10 AM, for the Indian nationals. The JEE Advanced registration for foreign nationals (OCI/PIO) will begun from April 6, 2026 on the official website. The last date of registration for both Indian and Foreign nationals is May 2, 2026 and the last date for the application fee payment is May 4, 2026.
The JEE Advanced registration involves application form filing, uploading of required documents and payment of the application fee. Candidates also have to choose eight exam cities according to their preference. The final exam center will be listed on the JEE Advanced 2026 admit card.
JEE Advanced registration fees are INR 1600 for female (all categories), SC, ST and PwD candidates, for all the other candidates the JEE Advanced application fee is INR 3200.
The JEE Advanced exam will be conducted in two shifts, Paper 1 from 9 AM to 12 PM and Paper 2 from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
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JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Date
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| JEE Advanced Registration 2026 for OCI/PIO(F) and Foreign Candidates | April 6, 2026 |
| JEE Advanced Registration Date 2026 | April 23, 2026 |
| JEE Advanced Registration Last Date 2026 | May 02, 2026 |
| Last Date for Payment of JEE Advanced Registration Fees | May 04, 2026 |
| JEE Advanced Admit Card Release Date | May 11, 2026 |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Date | May 17, 2026 |
| JEE Advanced Registration for Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) 2026 | June 01, 2026 |
| Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) 2026 Exam Date | June 04, 2026 |
JEE Advanced 2026 Registration
The JEE Advanced 2026 application process includes logging in using the JEE Main application number, entering required details, uploading scanned documents, paying the application fee online and printing the registration confirmation. Once the application is submitted, the form cannot be edited or corrected.
Documents Required for JEE Advanced 2026 Registration
| Document | Purpose / Description | Format & Size |
|---|---|---|
| Class X Certificate or Birth Certificate | Proof of date of birth. Accepted: Class X mark sheet or official birth certificate. | PDF, 50–300 KB |
| Class XII (or equivalent) Certificate | Proof of having passed Class XII in 2024 or 2025. Upload provisional mark sheet if final is not available. | PDF, 50–300 KB |
| JEE Main 2025 Result / Scorecard | Proof of qualification in JEE Main 2025. Required to verify eligibility for JEE Advanced. | PDF, 50–300 KB |
| Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS) | Must be in the Government of India prescribed format. OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS must be issued on or after April 1, 2024. | PDF, 50–300 KB |
| PwD Certificate | Certificate confirming 40% or more disability. Issued by a recognized medical authority. | PDF, 50–300 KB |
| Scribe Request Letter | Required if the candidate is availing scribe facility due to a disability. | PDF, 50–300 KB |
| DS Certificate (Defence Services category) | Proof of eligibility under Defence Services (DS) category. Issued by Directorate General of Resettlement. | PDF, 50–300 KB |
JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Fee Structure
The candidates have to pay the fees on the MOPS page. Payment can be made through Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking/UPI. Foreign Nationals must use International Debit/Credit Cards issued by Foreign Banks.
JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Fees for Exam Centres in India
| Indian Nationals | Female Candidates (all categories) | ₹ 1600 |
| SC, ST, and PwD Candidates | ₹ 1600 | |
| All Other Candidates | ₹ 3200 | |
| OCI/PIO (I) candidates (Issued before March 4, 2021) | Female Candidates (GEN and GEN-PwD) | ₹ 1600 |
| OPEN (GEN-PwD) | ₹ 1600 | |
| OPEN (GEN) | ₹ 3200 | |
| Foreign Nationals and OCI/PIO (F) candidates (Issued on or after March 4, 2021) | Candidates Residing in SAARC Countries | USD 100 |
| Candidates Residing in Non-SAARC Countries | USD 200 |
JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Fees for Exam Centres Outside India
| Indian Nationals and OCI/PIO (I) candidates | All | USD 200 |
| Foreign Nationals and OCI/PIO (F) candidates | Candidates Residing in SAARC Countries | USD 200 |
| Candidates Residing in Non-SAARC Countries | USD 300 |
To be eligible to appear for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam, the candidates should be in the top 2.5 lakh students qualifying the JEE Main 2025 exam. The candidate cannot attempt JEE Advanced more than two times in two years.
Candidates registering for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam must be born on or after October 1, 2000. For reserved categories there is a five year relaxation, so they must be born on or after October 1, 1995.
The candidates who have been admitted to any IIT through JoSAA 2024 and their admission was later cancelled by the IIT after joining are not eligible to register for JEE Advanced 2026.
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Performance in JEE Main 2025 | Must be among the top 2,50,000 (including all categories) in Paper 1. |
| Age Limit | Born on or after October 1, 2000 (General/OBC); October 1, 1995 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. |
| Number of Attempts | Maximum 2 attempts in 2 consecutive years. |
| Qualifying Exam | Must have appeared for the Class 12 (or equivalent) exam in 2024 or 2025. |
| Subjects in Qualifying Exam | Must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. |
| Previous Admission to IITs | Not eligible if previously admitted to any IIT (regardless of whether the program was continued). Exceptions apply if admission was canceled before the final round. |
Category-Wise Reservation in JEE Advanced 2026
The Government of India offers reservation policy to various categories to ensure equal opportunities. JEE Advanced 2026 exam follows these policies and offers reserved seats to SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwD category candidates. Foreign Nationals are not eligible to avail the reservation benefits.
GEN-EWS and OBC-NCL category candidates must have their category certificates issued on or after April 1, 2025.
A 5% horizontal reservation is applicable for PwD candidates across all categories and one seat is reserved in every institute for PwD candidates with Dyslexia.
| Category | Reservation Percentage |
|---|---|
| General (GEN) | 50% |
| General EWS (GEN-EWS) | 10% |
| OBC-NCL | 27% |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| PwD | 5% |
Check JEE Advanced 2026 Reservation Criteria
JEE Advanced 2026 Eligibility for Foreign Nationals
The foreign national students are not required to appear for the JEE Main 2026 in order to apply for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam. The foreign national students are not included in the 2.5 lakh students qualifying for JEE Advanced through JEE Main.
If they qualify, the seats allotted to foreign nationals are supernumerary with a limit of 10% of the total number of seats in every course. They are not eligible for the reserved seats under the EWS, OBC - NCL, SC, ST and PwD.
| Criterion | Details |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | Must not be a citizen of India (by birth or naturalization). Includes Foreign Nationals, OCI, and PIO candidates holding foreign passports. |
| JEE Main Requirement | Not required to appear for JEE Main 2026. Foreign nationals can directly register for JEE Advanced 2026. |
| Date of Birth (Age Limit) | Must be born on or after October 1, 2000.For PwD candidates, the limit is October 1, 1995 (5-year relaxation). |
| Number of Attempts | Maximum of 2 attempts in 2 consecutive years.Example: If appeared in 2024, eligible for 2025. |
| Qualifying Exam (Class XII or Equivalent) | Must have appeared for the Class XII (or equivalent) exam for the first time in 2024 or 2025.The exam must include at least 5 subjects. |
| Previous IIT Admission | Candidates who were previously admitted to any IIT (whether they continued or not) are not eligible.This includes candidates whose admission was canceled. |
| Exam Location Requirement | Candidates must have studied abroad at the 10+2 level or must choose an international exam center to be eligible as a foreign national. |
| Seat Allocation Process | Foreign nationals are not eligible for JoSAA counselling.Their seats are supernumerary (extra), limited to 10% of total seats per course. |
| Admission Basis | Admission is granted based on JEE Advanced 2026 rank only. No other national-level exams are considered. |
Documents Required for Foreign Nationals Registrations
| Document | Purpose / Description | Format & Size |
|---|---|---|
| Class X Certificate or Birth Certificate | Proof of date of birth. Accepted documents: Class X mark sheet or official birth certificate issued by a government authority. | PDF, 50–300 KB |
| Class XII (or equivalent) Certificate | Proof of having appeared/passed the qualifying examination in 2024 or 2025. Upload provisional mark sheet if final result is not yet available. | PDF, 50–300 KB |
| Passport or Citizenship Certificate | Serves as proof of foreign nationality. Passport should be valid at the time of registration. | PDF, 50–300 KB |
| OCI/PIO Card | Required only if the candidate is an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) or Person of Indian Origin (PIO). | PDF, 50–300 KB |
| Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS) | Only needed if the candidate is eligible for and applying under any of these categories. Must follow Government of India format. | PDF, 50–300 KB |
| PwD Certificate | Required for candidates with at least 40% disability. Must be issued by a recognized medical authority. | PDF, 50–300 KB |
| Scribe Request Letter | Only for PwD candidates requesting a scribe. Must be submitted and approved during registration. | PDF, 50–300 KB |
| DS Certificate (Defence Services category) | Only for candidates applying under the Defence Services (DS) category. Must be issued by the Directorate General of Resettlement, Ministry of Defence. | PDF, 50–300 KB |
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Centres
The candidates have to select an exam centre according to their preference and convenience at the time of the registration. The final JEE Advanced 2026 exam centre will be mentioned in the JEE Advanced Admit Card.
Tabulated below are the various exam centres the candidates can choose from:
| Zone | Major Exam Cities |
|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot, Vadodara, Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangalore |
| IIT Delhi | Delhi (all regions), Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, Jammu, Srinagar |
| IIT Guwahati | Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silchar, Tezpur, Jorhat, Naharlagun |
| IIT Kanpur | Kanpur, Lucknow, Varanasi, Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Gorakhpur |
| IIT Kharagpur | Kolkata, Durgapur, Asansol, Bhubaneswar, Ranchi, Port Blair |
| IIT Madras | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada |
| IIT Roorkee | Dehradun, Roorkee, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Bhopal, Indore |
JEE Advanced Exam Centres Outside India
The Dubai Exam Centre has been removed for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam. Tabulated below are the two JEE Advanced 2026 International Exam Centres:
| Country | City |
|---|---|
| UAE | Abu Dhabi |
| Nepal | Kathmandu |
JEE Advanced 2026 Application Form Correction Window
Unlike other major exams, there is no application form correction window for JEE Advanced. JEE Advanced application form 2026 once submitted will not be editable. You have to be very careful while filling in your application as no corrections are allowed later. After the conclusion of registration, JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card will be issued to the eligible candidates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. Can I directly apply for JEE Advanced?
Ans. Indian nationals (including the OCI/ PIO cardholders issued the card before March 4, 2021) cannot directly apply for JEE Advanced. Having qualified JEE Main 2026 with a rank below 2,50,000 is mandatory to apply for JEE Advanced 2026. Only foreign nationals (including OCI/ PIO cardholders issued the cards on or after March 4, 2021) can apply directly for JEE Advanced 2026. Check JEE Advanced 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Ques. How much percentile is required in JEE Main to apply for JEE Advanced?
Ans. Based on JEE Main percentile vs rank analysis of last year, 80 percentile and above is likely to get you a rank below 2,50,000 thereby making you eligible to apply for JEE Advanced.
Ques. What is the category-wise distribution of the top 250000 JEE Main candidates for JEE Advanced?
Ans. The order that will be followed by IIT Madras for shortlisting the top 2,50,000 candidates across all categories based on their JEE Main performance is provided below.
| Category | Number of “Top” Candidates | Category-wise Total Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN | 96187 | 101250 |
| OPEN-PWD | 5063 | |
| GEN-EWS | 23750 | 25000 |
| GEN-EWS-PwD | 1250 | |
| OBC-NCL | 64125 | 67500 |
| OBC-NCL-PWD | 3375 | |
| SC | 35625 | 37500 |
| SC-PWD | 1875 | |
| ST | 17812 | 18750 |
| ST-PWD | 938 |
Note: The total number of candidates may be higher than 2,50,000 in case of ties in ranks or marks.
Ques. I appeared for my class 12 boards in 2022. Am I eligible to apply for JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. If you have appeared for the first time in class 12 boards or equivalent examination in 2023, you are not eligible for JEE Advanced 2026. However, if your board result was declared on or after September 21, 2023, you can apply for JEE Advanced 2026.
Ques. Is IIT JEE Advanced registration only for B.Tech?
Ans. Yes, JEE Advanced registration 2026 from April 21 to 30 is only for B.E/ B.Tech in IITs. For B.Arch admission in IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Varanasi, Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) is conducted. The registration for AAT 2026 will be carried out separately on jeeadv.ac.in from June 02 to 03, 2026.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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