JEE Advanced 2026 Notification Out: Exam Date, Registration, Fees, Eligibility & Full Schedule

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If your goal is IIT, this is the update that sets your entire roadmap.

As per the official JEE (Advanced) 2026 Information Brochure released by IIT Roorkee, JEE Advanced 2026 will be conducted on Sunday, May 17, 2026, and the official information brochure/schedule is available on the exam portal.

This article gives you a complete, student-friendly breakdown of important dates, application fee, eligibility rules, attempt limits, and rank list criteria, plus a smart “what to do now” plan that actually improves your chances.

JEE Advanced 2026 Notification: What’s Officially Confirmed?

Here’s what the official update confirms for students:

• Exam Name: JEE (Advanced) 2026
• Conducting IIT: IIT Roorkee
• Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Exam Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
• Two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2 on the same day (both compulsory)
• Registration window: late April to early May (as per schedule)

Now let’s go step-by-step in a clean flow.

JEE Advanced 2026 Notification Overview

JEE Advanced 2026 Important Dates (Full Schedule)

Missing a deadline is the fastest way to lose an attempt, even if you’ve prepared well. So keep this timeline as your “must-follow calendar.”

JEE Advanced 2026 Important Dates 2026

After the Exam: What Happens Next? (Important for Rank Planning)

Students usually relax after the paper and miss key post-exam updates. But this phase matters because it decides your final score and rank list outcome.

Typically, the process goes like this:

• Candidate response sheets are released
• Provisional answer key is released
• Feedback/challenge window opens
• Final answer key + results are announced

VVT Tip: Don’t calculate your marks from random answer keys online. Wait for the official key to avoid unnecessary stress.

JEE Advanced 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Many students assume “if I write JEE Main, I automatically write Advanced.” That’s not true. JEE Advanced has strict eligibility rules.

1) JEE Main Shortlisting Rule (Top 2,50,000)

To appear for JEE (Advanced) 2026, you must be among the top 2,50,000 successful candidates (all categories combined) in the B.E./B.Tech paper of JEE (Main) 2026.

Category-wise shortlisting follows the official distribution:

• GEN-EWS: 10%
• OBC-NCL: 27%
• SC: 15%
• ST: 7.5%
• Remaining seats: OPEN
  Plus 5% horizontal reservation for PwD in each category group.

2) Age Limit

The official eligibility rule states:

• General category: Born on or after October 1, 2001
• SC/ST/PwD: 5-year relaxation → born on or after October 1, 1996

Age Limit

3) Number of Attempts

A candidate can attempt JEE (Advanced) maximum of two times in two consecutive years.

4) Class XII (or Equivalent) Rule

You should have appeared for Class XII (or equivalent) for the first time in either 2025 or 2026, with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects (with exceptions as per official eligibility).

5) Prior IIT Admission Rule

There are strict rules about previous IIT admission/seat acceptance. Some scenarios allow you to appear again, others do not. If you’re unsure, treat this as high priority and verify your case against the official eligibility conditions.

JEE Advanced 2026 Application Process (Step-by-Step)

Registration window is officially listed as April 23, 2026 to May 2, 2026, and fee payment till May 4, 2026.

Here’s the exact student-friendly flow:

1. Register using your JEE Main details
2. Fill in personal + academic details
3. Upload category/PwD documents (if applicable)
4. Pay the application fee before the final deadline
5. Download the admit card from May 11, 2026

Pro Tip: Do not wait for the last day. Most failed registrations happen due to payment issues + website traffic.

JEE Advanced 2026 Application Fee

JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Day: Paper Timing + Smart Reality Check

JEE Advanced happens in two compulsory papers on the same day:

• Paper 1: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Paper 2: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM

What this means for students (Important)

You are not preparing for “one long exam.”
You are preparing for two separate papers where:

• decision-making matters
• stamina matters
• selection strategy matters
• accuracy under pressure matters

This is why toppers train in the same 2-paper rhythm before the real exam.

Ranking in JEE Advanced 2026: Minimum Marks Rule (Very Important)

Your rank list depends on meeting minimum subject-wise and aggregate marks. If you miss these, you may not appear in that rank list—even if your score feels “okay”.

Note: Many blogs are still showing older-year minimum-percentage values. Below numbers are taken from the official JEE (Advanced) 2026 brochure.

Ranking in JEE Advanced 2026VVT Tip: This is exactly why “attempting everything” blindly can backfire. Advanced rewards smart selection + accuracy.

What You Should Do Now (Simple Plan That Actually Helps)

Now that the exam date is fixed (May 17, 2026), your preparation should become more strategic:

1) Shift to “Rank-Making Practice”

• daily mixed problem sets (PCM)
• focus on accuracy first, then speed
• train selection: easy → medium → hard

2) Weekly Full Mock + 2 Error-Fix Sessions

Most rank jumps happen when students:

• stop repeating the same mistakes
• improve accuracy under pressure
• learn which questions to leave

3) Train Your Two-Paper Stamina

At least once a week:

• take a Paper 1 style set in the morning
• break
• take Paper 2 style set in the afternoon

This is a hidden topper move.

How VVT Coaching Helps You Convert JEE Advanced Pressure Into Rank

1) Error Exams – Turning Your Mistakes Into Your Score Jump!

Most students don’t lose marks because they don’t know the concept.
They lose marks because of repeat patterns:

• silly calculation slips
• misreading tricky statements
• choosing the wrong questions first
• panicking when a set feels unfamiliar

VVT’s Error Exams break this loop:

• questions you previously got wrong or skipped
• patterns where your accuracy collapses
• repeated exposure until confidence becomes automatic

This builds stability, which is crucial in JEE Advanced.

2) AI-Powered Mock Tests & Smart Analytics – Practice With Proof, Not Hope!

Traditional mocks give you only one thing: “Score.”
But JEE Advanced needs performance insights.

VVT analytics shows:

• chapter-wise accuracy
• topic-wise weak areas
• time spent per question
• repeated mistake patterns
• your performance gap vs top performers

Students don’t just practice questions, they practice decision-making.

3) Personalized Guidance – Because Every Student’s Weakness Pattern Is Different!

Two students can study the same syllabus and still score very differently because:

• one loses time in maths selection
• another collapses after one tough physics set
• another makes repeated negatives in chemistry

VVT mentorship ensures:

• weekly guidance on what to fix (not just what to study)
• mock history tracking + error patterns
• accountability so consistency stays strong till exam day

4) Remedy Classes – Surgical Fix Sessions (Not Full Re-teaching)!

Remedy Classes are built for “marks leakage.”

Instead of re-teaching entire chapters, they focus only on:

• exact concepts where marks leak
• exact question types where you get trapped

And every remedy class ends with mini-tests to confirm improvement.

Get to Know VVT’s Three Friendly Campuses: Always Nearby and Welcoming

VVT has three spots across Chennai, each easy to reach and full of support. No matter where you live, one is close by. Our campuses mix bright classrooms, helpful teachers, and a warm feel to keep you going. Here’s a quick look at each, with a focus on how they help with NEET and staying options.

Adyar Campus: Easy Access and Positive Vibes

Right on busy L.B. Road next to Adyar Ananda Bhavan, this spot is super convenient. Step inside, and you’ll see big, airy rooms where learning feels fun. Staff greet you with smiles, and the energy pushes you to turn weak areas like tough Physics problems into strengths.We also offer hostel facilities here for boys, with clean rooms, meals, and support to make your stay comfortable and focused. No distractions, just a safe place to rest and review after classes.

Adyar Campus (VVT Coaching Centre): “Nibav Buildings”, 4th & 5th Floor, No.23, Old No.11, L.B. Road, Adyar, Chennai – 600020. (Next to Adyar Ananda Bhavan)

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Anna Nagar Campus: Focus in the City Centre

In Shanthi Colony, Anna Nagar, this campus feels like an extension of home. Good bus links make it simple for city kids. There is no on-site hostel, but nearby options are plentiful for those who need them.

Anna Nagar Campus (VVT Coaching Centre): No.1621, 9th Main Road, Shanthi Colony, Block AI, Anna Nagar, Chennai – 600040.

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Pallikaranai Girls Campus: Your Safe Place with Full Hostel

This is our special girls-only residential campus in a quiet area. It’s built as a true home away from home, with clean dorms, healthy meals in the canteen, and round-the-clock help.
We offer full hostel facilities here, clean rooms, study areas, and a community of girls supporting each other. It’s perfect if you’re from outside Chennai or just want a focused, safe space.

Pallikaranai (Saraswathi Girls Residential Campus): Plot No. 395 & 396, 1st Main Road, Kamakoti Nagar, Pallikaranai, Chennai – 600100.

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Conclusion

JEE Advanced 2026 is no longer “far away.” The exam date is fixed for Sunday, May 17, 2026, and the schedule clearly defines the registration and admit card timeline.

Now your focus should be:

• don’t miss deadlines
• train in 2-paper format
• fix errors weekly
• build selection + accuracy

If you want a guided, rank-focused preparation system with analytics + mentorship + error correction, VVT Coaching is built for that.

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FAQs — JEE Advanced 2026 Notification, Dates & Eligibility

Q1. When is JEE Advanced 2026?
Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Q2. When will registration start?
April 23, 2026 (10:00 IST) for JEE Main qualified candidates.

Q3. Who can appear for JEE Advanced 2026?
Top 2,50,000 successful candidates in JEE Main 2026 (B.E./B.Tech paper), subject to other eligibility rules.

Q4. How many attempts are allowed?
Maximum two attempts in two consecutive years.

Q5. When will the admit card be available?
From May 11, 2026.