JEE Advanced 2026 exam date announced it will be on May 17. IIT Roorkee will conduct the JEE Advanced 2026 this year
JEE Advanced 2026 how to register for JEE Advanced 2026 exam online
If you are searching for how to register for JEE Advanced 2026 exam online, this detailed guide will help you understand the complete registration process, required documents, eligibility criteria, fees, and important instructions. JEE Advanced 2026 is the gateway for admission to IITs, and only the top 2.5 lakh JEE Main rank holders can apply through the official website jeeadv.ac.in once registration opens in April 2026.
The application form opens right after the JEE Main 2026 Second Session result. Which IIT will conduct JEE Advanced 2026 will be updated soon
Courses available through JEE Advanced 2026Course Duration Btech 4 years BS (Bachelor of Science) 4 years B.Arch. 5 Years Dual Degree B.Tech.- M.Tech. 5 Years Dual Degree B.S.-M.S. 5 Years Integrated M.Tech 5 Years Integrated B.S.-M.S 5 Years Dual Degree B. Tech.- MBA 5 Years Dual Degree B.S.- MBA 5 Years
We are giving here the details of JEE Advanced 2026 application process, which is a very important thing.
How to Register for JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Online
- You will visit jeeadv.ac.in and log in using JEE Main 2026 application number, DOB, and password.
- Fill personal, academic details, and select exam centers (2 choices per paper).
- Upload documents: Photo, signature, Class X/XII certificates, category certificate (if applicable), scanned as per specs.
- Pay fee online (Net banking/debit/credit card) or via SBI e-challan: ~Rs. 3200 (General boys), Rs. 1600 (Girls/SC/ST), lower for females/PwD.
- Download confirmation page after submission; no hard copy needed.
Corrections allowed in a window post-registration; monitor jeeadv.ac.in for exact dates from IIT Roorkee.
JEE Advanced 2026 Application Fee
| Indian Nationals | Female candidates all Categories | Rs.1600 |
| SC, ST, and PwD Candidates | ||
| All Other Candidates | Rs.3200 | |
| OCI/PIO (I)6 candidates | Femal Gen and Gen PWD | Rs.1600 |
| Open Gen Pwd | ||
| Open | Rs.3200 | |
| Foreign Nationals & OCI/PIO (F)6 candidates | Candidates Residing in SAARC Countries | USD $ 100 |
| Candidates Residing in Non-SAARC Countries | USD $ 200 |
| Registration Fee for Examination Centres in Foreign Countries | ||
| Indian Nationals and OCI/PIO (I) candidates | All | USD $ 150 |
| Foreign Nationals & OCI/PIO (F) candidates | Candidates Residing in SAARC Countries | USD $ 150 |
| Candidates Residing in Non-SAARC Countries | USD $ 250 | |
JEE Advanced 2026 Required Documents
Candidates need scanned copies of the following documents in PDF/JPG format (50-300 KB each) for online registration at jeeadv.ac.in.
JEE Advanced 2026 Eligibility
Candidates must rank among the top 2,50,000 successful candidates across all categories in the B.E./B.Tech. paper of JEE (Main) 2025.
The shortlisted candidates will be distributed according to the following category-wise percentages: 10% for GEN-EWS, 27% for OBC-NCL, 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, and 40.5% for the OPEN (all categories combined).
Additionally, within each of these five categories, a 5% horizontal reservation is reserved for PwD candidates. The table below outlines the sequence to be followed for selecting the top 2,50,000 candidates in each category based on their performance in the B.E./B.Tech. paper of JEE (Main) 2025.
JEE Advanced 2026 Mandatory Documents for All
All candidates
Class X certificate if the date of birth is mentioned in it OR birth certificate.
Class XII (or equivalent examination) certificate [for those who appeared first time for this examination in 2025 or 2026 or whose Board declared the Class XII (or equivalent examination)
If the marksheet of Class XII (or equivalent examination) for 2026 is available, then it must be uploaded. •
If the candidate’s name differs from the one on the Class X certificate, a gazette notification documenting the name change must be provided.
For Candidates seeking admission under the GEN-EWS category
GEN-EWS certificate (FORM-GEN-EWS) should have been issued on or after April 01, 2025, in consonance with the latest guidelines of the Government of India.
• If any GEN-EWS candidate fails or is unable to submit the GEN-EWS certificate (issued on or after April 01, 2025) at the time of online registration, the candidate has to upload a declaration
JEE Advanced 2026 Category-Specific Documents
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS: Valid category certificate
- PwD: Disability certificate
- Foreign Nationals/OCI/PIO: Passport, OCI/PIO card, nationality proof
JEE Main photo/signature auto-populates for Indians; upload afresh if corrections needed. Prepare all before April 2026 registration window.
OBC-NCL certificate (FORM-OBC-NCL) should have been issued on or after April 01, 2025 in consonance with the latest guidelines of the Government of India. If any OBC-NCL candidate fails or is unable to submit the OBC-NCL certificate (issued on or after April 01, 2025) at the time of online registration, the candidate has to upload a declaration (Declaration in Lieu of OBC-NCL Certificate) to that effect. Visit http://www.ncbc.nic.in for latest guidelines and updates on the Central List of State-wise OBCs
SC/ST
• Caste (for SC) or tribe (for ST) certificate (FORM-SC/ST), as per the latest guidelines of the Government of India. If any SC/ST candidate fails or is unable to submit the SC/ST certificate at the time of online registration, the candidate has to upload a declaration
PWD
Physical Disability certificate (Unique Disability Identification (UDID) Certificate or FORM-PwD (II)/FORM-PwD (III)/FORM-PwD (IV), whichever is applicable) by the notified medical authority. • Dyslexic candidates need to submit FORM-DYSLEXIC-1 and FORMDYSLEXIC-2 instead of FORM-PwD. The certificate must mention ‘SEVERE’ under Dyslexia category to enable the candidate to get the benefit of PwD category
Individual IITs constitute medical boards at the time of admission to test the candidate’s level of disability, where the candidate has not submitted the UDID certificate. The opinion of the medical board shall be final and on this basis, the benefit of PwD category may be allowed or withheld. If the IIT withhold the benefit, the admission to the concerned IIT may cancel.
JEE Advanced 2026 Documents for Foreign Nationals
Foreign nationals, OCI/PIO cardholders, and CIWG candidates must upload scanned documents (PDF/JPG, 50-300 KB) during registration at jeeadv.ac.in.
Mandatory Documents
| Document | Format | Purpose |
| Passport-size Photo | JPG | Recent identity photo |
| Signature | JPG | Verification |
| Class X Certificate/Birth Certificate | Age proof | |
| Class XII Marksheet/Certificate | Academic qualification (optional if first-time 2026 passer) | |
| OCI/PIO Card or Foreign Passport or Citizenship Certificate | Nationality/OCI/PIO proof | |
| Photo ID Proof | Identity validation |
JEE Advanced 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must qualify JEE Main 2026 (top 2.5 lakh ranks across categories) and meet all other conditions for registration at jeeadv.ac.in.
Key Requirements
- Class XII Passing Year: First appearance in 2025 or 2026 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- Age Limit: Born on/after October 1, 2001 (General/OBC/EWS); 5-year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD (born on/after October 1, 1996).
- Number of Attempts: Maximum 2 consecutive attempts.
Other Criteria
- No minimum Class XII percentage required (75% rule removed since 2023).
- Droppers eligible if first Class XII in 2025/2026; diploma holders ineligible.
- Foreign nationals/OCI/PIO: Direct eligibility with valid documents; no JEE Main requirement.
Who will conduct the JEE Advanced 2026 this year?
IIT Roorkee had conducted the JEE Advanced 2025 and its rotational activity in seven IITs, So we will update on the status of IIT who will be conducting the exam in 2026
JEE Advanced 2026 Application form FAQs
It will open after jee main 2026 session 2 result is out you can expect it around 22 or 24 April 2026
JEE Advanced 2026 eligibility criteria clearly mentions about two consecutive year attempt if it is more than that you will not able to apply
No the application form for OCI and Foreign national opens little earlier than Indian students
It might increase or not increase this year, you will be able to know when the application form opens
You have to appear for jee main 2026 in any session 1 or 2 and be in the top 2.5 rank to appear for jee advanced 2026. You can apply in two consecutive year not more than that
Yes it requires your jee main 2026 details to fill in the application form of JEE Advanced 2026 to confirm your participation in JEE Main 2026 or 2025
Yes the exam will be conducted on 17 May 2026 and IIT Roorkee will conduct JEE Advanced 2026 this year
