JEE Advanced 2026 Full Timeline: Registration, Admit Card, Answer Key, Result, AAT & JoSAA

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JEE Advanced isn’t just another exam, it’s the final gate between you and the IITs. And in 2026, there’s a huge advantage for serious aspirants: the exam date and key timeline are already declared, which means you can plan your preparation, mocks, revision cycles, and recovery breaks properly, without guessing.

The official JEE Advanced 2026 exam date is Sunday, May 17, 2026, and the organizing institute is IIT Roorkee. With the official schedule available, students can track exactly when registration starts, when admit cards are released, when response sheets and answer keys come out, and when results will be announced.

This article gives you a complete, student-friendly breakdown, plus a smart “what to do now” plan that helps you stay calm and score better.

JEE Advanced 2026: Officially Confirmed Key Dates (Most Important)

These dates are the anchors for your full preparation plan:

• Registration window: April 23, 2026 (10:00 IST) to May 2, 2026 (23:59 IST)
• Last date for fee payment: May 4, 2026 (23:59 IST)
• Admit card download: May 11, 2026 (17:00 IST) to May 17, 2026 (14:30 IST)
• Exam date:May 17, 2026
  • Paper 1: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Paper 2: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
• Candidate response sheet: May 21, 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Provisional answer key: May 25, 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Answer key feedback window: May 25, 2026 (10:00 AM) to May 26, 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Final answer key + Result: June 1, 2026 (10:00 AM)
• AAT registration: June 1, 2026 (10:00 AM) to June 2, 2026 (5:00 PM)
• AAT exam: June 4, 2026 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
• AAT result: June 7, 2026 (5:00 PM)
• JoSAA tentative start: June 2, 2026 (5:00 PM)

Why this matters: If you map your revision and mocks around these dates, you’ll never feel rushed in the last month.

JEE Advanced 2026 Tentative Timeline Table

Quick clarity: The table above is “month-based expected dates,” while the official schedule provides exact day/time, so treat the official day/time as your final planning reference.

Admit Card: What to Check Immediately After Download

Once you download your admit card, don’t just print and forget. Spend 2 minutes verifying:

• Your name, date of birth, category
• Photograph and signature clarity
• Exam city/centre details
• Paper timings

If something looks wrong, don’t delay, small mismatches become big stress closer to the exam.

“Correction Window” Reality: Don’t Depend on It

Many students assume there will be a broad correction window like other exams. For JEE Advanced, it’s safer to assume:

“Whatever you submit must be correct the first time.”

So the smart approach is:

• apply early (not on the last day)
• cross-check every spelling and digit
• match details exactly with your ID and certificates

Important confusion to avoid

The answer key feedback window is not an “application correction window.”
That window is only for reporting issues in the provisional answer key—not for editing your personal details.

Response Sheet + Answer Key + Result: How to Use This Phase Smartly

This post-exam phase decides your next moves. Most students only calculate marks, but toppers use this phase to plan strategically.

Here’s what smart students do:

• Response sheet day: Identify where marks were lost (misread, silly error, wrong selection, calculation slip)
• Provisional key day: Estimate score range calmly—don’t overreact
• Feedback window: Raise a query only if you’re genuinely confident it’s incorrect
• Result day: Switch focus from marks to rank-based choices and counselling readiness

This approach keeps you stable while others panic.

AAT (Architecture Aptitude Test) 2026: Who Should Care?

AAT matters only if you’re aiming for architecture programs that require it. The schedule clearly places AAT registration right after the main result. So if AAT is part of your target, your planning cannot start “later” it must start now.

What You Should Do Now (Best Plan From Today)

Now that the timeline is declared, your strategy should become more disciplined:

1) Train in the Two-Paper Format (This is non-negotiable)

JEE Advanced is two papers in one day. You must build stamina for:

• Paper 1 intensity
• recovery break
• Paper 2 performance

Do at least one two-paper mock every week in the last phase.

2) Stop Random Practice: Shift to Error-Fixing

Most rank jumps come from:

• reducing silly mistakes
• improving accuracy
• better question selection
• leaving traps early

This is the difference between 8k rank and 2k rank.

3) Make Your Last 30 Days “Revision + Mock + Fix Cycle”

The best loop looks like:
Mock → Error analysis → Remedy session → Re-test weak points → Repeat

That’s how confidence becomes real.

How VVT Coaching Empowers JEE Aspirants (Beyond Just Teaching)

1) Personalised Guidance for JEE Aspirants

At VVT Coaching, every aspirant gets mentor-led guidance to track weekly score growth, plan revision by priority, fix weak topics without panic, and stay consistent till exam day. JEE Advanced isn’t won by “studying more.” It’s won by studying the right things at the right time.

2) AI-Powered Mock Tests & Smart Analytics

VVT’s AI-driven analytics show chapter-wise accuracy, topic-wise weak areas, time spent per question, and repeated mistake patterns, so improvement becomes measurable and fast. You’ll know exactly where marks are leaking and how to fix them.

3) Remedy Classes (Targeted Fix Sessions)

Instead of re-teaching everything, Remedy Classes focus only on the exact concepts where marks leak, followed by mini-tests to confirm improvement.

4) Error Exams & Weekly Fix-Ups

Your wrong/skipped questions are turned into personalised Error Exams, so the same mistakes stop repeating, this is where most score jumps happen.

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.

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Conclusion

JEE Advanced 2026 is now a “planable” exam because the exam date and key deadlines are already available. Your job is simple, avoid registration mistakes, plan mocks around the schedule, and train accuracy under pressure.

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FAQs — JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Date, Admit Card, Answer Key & Result

Q1) When is the JEE Advanced 2026 exam date?

JEE Advanced 2026 will be conducted on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Paper 1: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Paper 2: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Q2) When will the JEE Advanced 2026 admit card be released?

The admit card download window is May 11, 2026 to May 17, 2026 (till 2:30 PM).

Q3) When will the candidate response sheet be available?

The candidate response sheet will be released on May 21, 2026 (5:00 PM). This is the sheet where you can see the answers you marked in the CBT exam.

Q4) When will the provisional answer key be released and when is the objection window?

• Provisional Answer Key: May 25, 2026 (10:00 AM)
  
• Feedback/Objection Window: May 25, 2026 (10:00 AM) to May 26, 2026 (5:00 PM)

Q5) When will the JEE Advanced 2026 result be declared?

JEE Advanced 2026 result will be declared on June 1, 2026 (10:00 AM) (along with the final answer key).