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JEE Advanced
Information last verified: September 2026 · Always verify on the official portal before payment.
IIT entrance exam for top JEE Main qualifiers — two compulsory papers, ranks via JoSAA counselling.
Conducted by
One of the IITs (organising IIT rotates each year)
Age Limit
No fixed age bar, but attempt + passing-year limits apply (max 2 consecutive attempts).
Education
12th with Physics, Chemistry, Maths in the last two years; must first qualify JEE Main.
Application Fee
Slab-wise by gender/category (roughly Rs. 1,600–3,200 in India). Check the year's brochure.
Documents Needed
- JEE Main admit card/scorecard
- 12th marksheet
- Photo + signature per specs
- Category certificate if applicable
How to Apply
- Register on jeeadv.ac.in after Main results (top ~2.5 lakh only)
- Fill details, pay slab fee, download confirmation
Selection Process
- Paper 1 + Paper 2 (both compulsory, usually May–June)
- All-India rank list
- JoSAA counselling for IIT seats
Exam Pattern
Two 3-hour papers; MCQ, multiple-correct, numerical/integer and match-type; marking scheme varies yearly including negatives.
Correction Window
Limited window per the year's brochure — check dates there.
Admit Card
Online on jeeadv.ac.in, ~2 weeks before. Never by post.
Download admit card — candidate loginResult
Rank lists + answer keys on the site (~June pattern); counselling via josaa.nic.in.
Check result — candidate loginWho can apply
Qualify among the top ~2.5 lakh in JEE Main; 12th passed in the last two years.
How the yearly cycle usually works
- Registration opens a few weeks after JEE Main results.
- Exam usually around May–June.
- Result within a few weeks, then JoSAA counselling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for JEE Advanced 2026?▾
Only the top ~2.5 lakh JEE Main rankers of the year, with 12th passed in the last two years. Maximum two consecutive attempts.
What is the JEE Advanced exam pattern?▾
Two compulsory 3-hour papers (Paper 1 + Paper 2) with a mix of MCQ, multiple-correct, numerical and match-type questions. Marking (including negatives) changes yearly — read that year's paper instructions.
What are the JEE Advanced fees?▾
Slab-wise (roughly Rs. 1,600–3,200 in India by category/gender; higher outside India). Check the year's information brochure.
How does IIT admission work after the result?▾
Through JoSAA counselling using your Advanced rank — fill branch/IIT preferences, then seat allocation rounds. NITs/IIITs use your Main rank instead.
When are the exam and result usually held?▾
Usually May–June for the exam and June for results (pattern only — the organising IIT announces exact dates).