JEE Advanced 2026: Key dates, pattern, and what you need to know

India Dec 06, 2025

JEE Advanced 2026—the big entrance test for IIT hopefuls—is set for May 17 next year.
Run by IIT Roorkee, this exam opens the door to B.Tech and B.Sc programs at top IITs, with about 18,160 seats up for grabs.
If you're aiming high, keep an eye on jeeadv.ac.in for all official updates.

How the exam works & who can apply

JEE Advanced has two must-attend computer-based papers: Paper 1 from 9am-12pm and Paper 2 from 2:30-5:30pm—so it's a full six-hour challenge.
To get here, you'll first need to be among the top 2.5 lakh scorers in JEE Main (happening in January and April).
Registration is expected to kick off in the third week of April after Main results are out.