We all know that JEE Main 2026 first attempt is around the corner, and amid the final preparation for the exam, aspirants are waiting for the information brochure JEE Advanced 2026. Every year, the IITs that conduct JEE Advanced release this brochure to give students clear insights into JEE Advanced, from the registration and exam dates to the result dates and seat allocation, and up to the final stage: admission.
So, the time has come, and the wait for the aspirants has ended: IIT Roorkee has released the information brochure for JEE Advanced 2026. On 30th December 2025, the JEE Advanced website uploaded the information brochure. So, let’s get started and deep dive into the important information regarding the JEE Advanced 2026.
Important Dates in the Information Brochure JEE Advanced 2026
| S. No. | Event / Activity | Date & Time (IST) |
| 1 | Online Direct Registration for Foreign National / OCI-PIO (F) Candidates | 06 April 2026 (10:00) to 02 May 2026 (23:59) |
| 2 | Online Registration for JEE Main 2026 Qualified Candidates | 23 April 2026 (10:00) to 02 May 2026 (23:59) |
| 3 | Last Date for Fee Payment | 04 May 2026 (23:59) |
| 4 | Admit Card Download | 11 May 2026 (17:00) to 17 May 2026 (14:30) |
| 5 | JEE Advanced 2026 Examination | 17 May 2026 (Sunday) |
| Paper 1 | 09:00 – 12:00 | |
| Paper 2 | 14:30 – 17:30 | |
| 6 | Candidate Response Sheet Available | 21 May 2026 (17:00) |
| 7 | Provisional Answer Key Release | 25 May 2026 (10:00) |
| 8 | Feedback on Provisional Answer Key | 25 May 2026 (10:00) to 26 May 2026 (17:00) |
| 9 | Final Answer Key & Result Declaration | 01 June 2026 (10:00) |
| 10 | Online Registration for Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) | 01 June 2026 (10:00) to 02 June 2026 (17:00) |
| 11 | Tentative Start of JoSAA 2026 Counselling | 02 June 2026 (17:00) |
| 12 | Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) 2026 | 04 June 2026 (09:00 – 12:00) |
| 13 | Declaration of AAT 2026 Result | 07 June 2026 (17:00) |
JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Fee Category-wise
| Category | Registration Fee |
| Female Candidates (All Categories) | 1,600 INR |
| SC / ST / PwD Candidates | 1,600 INR |
| GEN / GEN-EWS / OBC-NCL (Male Candidates) | 3,200 INR |
JEE Advanced 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Age, Performance in JEE Main, etc.
Age Limit: Candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 2001. A five-year age relaxation is given to SC, ST, and PwD candidates; i.e., these candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 1996.
Number of attempts: A candidate can attempt JEE (Advanced) a maximum of two times in two consecutive years.
Appearance in Class XII (or equivalent) examination*: A candidate should have appeared for the Class XII (or equivalent) examination for the first time in either 2025 or 2026 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
Earlier admission at IITs: A candidate should NOT have been admitted to an IIT under any academic program that is listed in the JoSAA Business Rules of 2025.
Performance in JEE Main 2026: Those who will come in the top 2,50,000 students in JEE Main 2026 will be able to appear in JEE Advanced 2025. Well, category-wise distribution of these 2.5 lakh students is as follows:
| S. No. | Category | Number of “Top” Candidates |
| 1 | OPEN | 96,187 |
| 2 | OPEN–PwD | 5,063 |
| Total OPEN | 1,01,250 | |
| 3 | GEN–EWS | 23,750 |
| 4 | GEN–EWS–PwD | 1,250 |
| Total GEN–EWS | 25,000 | |
| 5 | OBC–NCL | 64,125 |
| 6 | OBC–NCL–PwD | 3,375 |
| Total OBC–NCL | 67,500 | |
| 7 | SC | 35,625 |
| 8 | SC–PwD | 1,875 |
| Total SC | 37,500 | |
| 9 | ST | 17,812 |
| 10 | ST–PwD | 938 |
| Total ST | 18,750 |
Reservation in JEE Advanced 2026 for IIT Admission
- 15% reservation for SC.
- 7.5% reservation for ST.
- 10% reservation for General EWS.
- 27% reservation for OBC Non-Creamy Layer
- 5% additional reservation for PWD candidates in each category.
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Details
| Particular | Official Details |
| Exam Name | Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) 2026 |
| Organizing Institute | IIT Roorkee |
| Mode of Examination | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Date | 17 May 2026 (Sunday) |
| Number of Papers | 2 (Paper 1 & Paper 2) |
| Paper 1 Timing | 09:00 AM – 12:00 Noon (IST) |
| Paper 2 Timing | 02:30 PM – 05:30 PM (IST) |
| Duration of Each Paper | 3 Hours |
| Type of Questions | MCQs, Numerical Value, Multiple Correct (pattern may vary) |
| Language of Question Paper | English & Hindi |
| PwD Compensatory Time | Extra 1 hour per paper for eligible PwD candidates |
| Exam Centres | Cities across India (list provided in brochure) |
Other Takeaways From the JEE Advanced 2026 Information Brochure
Apart from the above-mentioned details, there are a lot of other things that you can get to know about the JEE Advanced 2026 from the brochure. For that, you will have to download the brochure; the link is provided below.
You can also take a look at the points you should prioritise.
- List of exam cities across India.
- Instructions for the aspirants appearing JEE Advanced 2026.
- Detailed syllabus.
Direct Link to Download the JEE Advanced 2026 Information Brochure – Click Here