JEE Advanced 2026: Complete Schedule and Registration Details

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has unveiled the schedule for JEE Advanced 2026, including registration dates and examination details. Registration opens on April 23 and closes on May 2, with the exam set for May 17. Candidates who qualify in JEE Main can apply, and the results will be announced on June 1. Additionally, the Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) schedule has been released, with registration from June 1 to June 2. This article provides a comprehensive overview of all key dates and processes for aspiring engineering students.

By Sourabh Singh Dec 30, 2025, 11:36 IST

JEE Advanced 2026 Schedule Overview

JEE Advanced 2026 Timeline: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has announced the schedule for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2026. As per the released timeline, registration for JEE Advanced 2026 will commence on April 23 and will remain open until May 2, 2026. The examination is set to take place on May 17, with IIT Roorkee overseeing the organization of this year's event. Additionally, tentative dates for the Joint Seat Allocation (JoSAA) 2026 for admissions into IITs and NITs have also been provided.

Eligibility and Registration Process

Who is Eligible for JEE Advanced 2026?
JEE Advanced serves as the gateway for admissions into IITs and NITs, functioning as the primary entrance examination for engineering courses. JEE Main is regarded as the preliminary test, while JEE Advanced is the main examination. The first session of JEE Main is scheduled from January 21 to 30, followed by the second session from April 2 to 9. Candidates who rank among the top 2,50,000 in the B.E./B. Tech paper of both JEE Main sessions will qualify to register for JEE Advanced 2026 at jeeadv.ac.in.

Detailed Schedule for JEE Advanced 2026

Key Dates:
1. Registration opens: April 23 at 10:00 AM.
2. Registration closes: May 2 at 11:59 PM.
3. Registration fee submission deadline: May 4, 2026.
4. Online registration for foreign students and OCI/PIO candidates starts: April 6.
5. Examination date: May 17, conducted in two shifts.

Exam Format and Results

Exam Shifts:
JEE Advanced 2026 will take place in two shifts on May 17. Paper 1 is scheduled from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, while Paper 2 will be held from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

Answer Key and Results:
The answer key for JEE Advanced 2026 will be available on May 21 at 5:00 PM. A provisional answer key will be released on May 25 at 10:00 AM, allowing candidates to challenge it until May 26 at 5:00 PM. The final answer key and results will be announced on June 1.

JoSAA Counseling and AAT Schedule

JoSAA Counseling:
Following the results announcement on June 1, the Joint Seat Allocation (JoSAA) 2026 counseling is expected to commence on June 2, 2026, at 5 PM.

AAT 2026 Schedule:
In conjunction with the JEE Advanced schedule, IIT Roorkee has also released the Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) 2026 timeline. Registration for AAT will be open from June 1, 10 AM to June 2, 5 PM, with the test taking place on June 4 and results declared on June 7 at 5 PM. Candidates must pass JEE Advanced to qualify for AAT 2026.