JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Dates

JEE Advanced 2026: Important Dates and Complete Exam Timeline

Are you planning to get into one of the highly popular Indian Institute of Technology (IITs)? If so, then JEE Advanced is your last gateway. After qualifying for JEE Main, applying to JEE Advanced is the next step in the IIT entrance journey. Knowing the important dates for JEE Advanced 2026 will assist you in being organized, punctual and prepared for the examination.

On this page you’ll find a detailed schedule of important events relating to the JEE Advanced 2026 examination; from when applications are released until the final result is published. Plus, there is a tentative schedule that you can use to get prepared early.

Overview: What Is JEE Advanced?

JEE Advanced is conducted by one of the IITs every year, supervised by the Joint Admission Board (JAB). It represents the second part of the IIT entrance (aka admission) process after JEE Main and is a prerequisite for getting placed into undergraduate courses (B.Tech, B.S., and dual degree courses) offered by IITs.

If you’re interested in applying for JEE Advanced 2026, keep in mind that only the top 2,50,000 rank holders in JEE Main 2026 will be eligible to apply for JEE Advanced, so keeping track of the important dates is crucial, especially given that there are a limited number of application slots, a limited time to exam window, and a strict schedule to follow.

Overview: What Is JEE Advanced?

Although the official dates will be released on the official JEE Advanced website closer to the exam, here is a tentative schedule based on previous years:

JEE Advanced 2026 Events	Tentative Dates
Application Form Release Date	April 2026
Last Date to Register	May 2026 (first week)
Last Date for Fee Payment	May 2026 (second week)
Admit Card Release Date	May 2026 (mid-May)
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Date	May 2026 (last Sunday)
Candidate Response Sheet Availability	May 2026 (last week)
Provisional Answer Key Release	May 2026 (last week)
Deadline to Challenge Answer Key	May 2026 (end of month)
Final Answer Key Release	June 2026 (first week)
JEE Advanced 2026 Result Announcement	June 2026 (second week)

Details of Each Event

1. Application Form Release

You can expect the JEE Advanced 2026 application form to be up and running in April of 2026. Only JEE Main candidates who meet the JEE Main cut-off and fall in the top 2,50,000 ranks will be permitted to register.

Tip – You should have everything ready, including your JEE Main scorecard, your photo ID, a category certificate if required, and your all academic records.

2. Last Date to Apply

The registration period is for a week or so after it goes live. There will be no late applications accepted, set your timelines in advance.

3. Admit Card Download

The admit card will be available about one week prior to the exam. You will have to reach the exam centre with an original print-out copy alongside a photo ID. Your admit card contains your exam centre address, shift timing and paper information.

4. JEE Advanced Exam Date

JEE Advanced 2026 is likely to take place on the last Sunday in May 2026, following previous trends. The exam comprises of two papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2). Both papers will occur in two shifts. The students must attempt both papers.

5. Candidate Response Sheet

A few days after the exam, the organizing IIT will release your recorded responses. Once the provisional answer key will be available you will be able to calculate your expected score.

6. Provisional and Final Answer Keys

In the last week of May, the provisional answer key will be released. During that time, candidates can raise objections if they see any discrepancies. The final answer key will be released in the first week of June after the reviewing all objections.

7. Result Announcement

The results of JEE Advanced 2026 will be released in the second week of June 2026. Within your results will be your:

Total score
Subject-wise marks
All India Rank (AIR)
Category rank (if applicable)

When the results are released, candidates will become eligible for JoSAA counselling which is the centralized counselling process for admissions into IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.

Why Keeping Track of These Dates Matters

Missing a single date (even by a single day) could cost you an entire year. By marking down these tentative dates and setting reminders, you will always make sure you are ahead of the game when it comes to your JEE journey.

It would also be smart to follow the official JEE Advanced website, as well as trustworthy coaching institutes like Origin Educare for important and timely information, mock tests, and personalized coaching.

What Origin Educare Offers

We at Origin Educare understand that timeliness and preparation are the keys to success in JEE Advanced. Our upcoming test series, syllabus-specific mentoring and performance analysis tools, are all respectively linked to the official deadlines so you stay on track and focused, without guessing.

Changes that students should expect weekly and monthly reminders for the application and exam dates
Changes to your personalized doubt clearing and last minute final revision plans
Our daily practice problems associated with the current syllabus of study
Simulations of full-length mock exams that preserve the same structural and timing as the actual exam

Let us be your trusted partner on this path to cracking JEE Advanced 2026.

FAQs – JEE Advanced 2026 Important Dates

When will the JEE Advanced 2026 registration begin?

The registration process is expected to begin in April 2026. The official notification will confirm the exact date.

What is the JEE Advanced 2026 exam date?

The exam will likely be conducted on the last Sunday of May 2026. Candidates must appear for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.

When can I download my JEE Advanced 2026 admit card?

Admit cards will be available around one week before the exam, most likely in mid-May 2026.

How can I check my JEE Advanced result?

You can check your result by logging into the official JEE Advanced portal using your roll number, date of birth, and mobile number in June 2026.

What happens after the JEE Advanced results are declared?

You’ll move on to JoSAA counselling, where you’ll fill in choices of IITs and courses. Seat allotments are made based on your rank, preferences, and category.

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