JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Ends May 2; Exam on May 17

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JEE Advanced 2026 Registration and Exam Details

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has started accepting applications for JEE Advanced 2026. This follows the National Testing Agency (NTA) releasing the final results for JEE Mains 2026, where the top 2.5 lakh candidates qualified to register for JEE Advanced 2026. Eligible students can apply on the official JEE Advanced website.

The JEE Advanced 2026 exam will take place on May 17 in two shifts. IIT Roorkee has also provided a mock test for candidates to practice before the exam. The NTA shares detailed JEE Main data by date, shift, and category to maintain transparency.

Applications for foreign nationals, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) candidates are also being accepted by IIT Roorkee. The last date to register for JEE Advanced 2026 is May 2, with the application fee payment deadline on May 4. Admit cards will be available from May 11.

How to Apply for JEE Advanced 2026

To register for JEE Advanced 2026, candidates should:

• Visit the official JEE Advanced website.
• Click on the registration link for 2026.
• Fill in the required details to complete registration.
• Log in and complete the application form.
• Upload necessary documents and verify all information.
• Pay the application fee online.
• Submit the form and download the confirmation page for records.

JEE Advanced 2026 Cutoffs and Results Highlights

Approximately 11.23 lakh candidates registered for JEE Mains 2026 session 2. Among them, 26 students scored a perfect 100 percentile. Aarush Singhal from Chandigarh secured the top rank with All India Rank 1, followed by Jonnala Roshan Mandeep Reddy from Andhra Pradesh and Shreyas Mishra from Delhi at ranks 2 and 3 respectively.

The cutoff for the general category in JEE Advanced 2026 is 93.4123549, which is slightly higher than last year. Cutoffs for most categories have increased except for candidates with disabilities.

Important Facts for Exams

• JEE Advanced 2026 exam date: May 17, conducted in two shifts.
• Registration deadline: May 2, 2026.
• Application fee payment deadline: May 4, 2026.
• Admit card release date: May 11, 2026.
• Top JEE Mains 2026 performers: Aarush Singhal (AIR 1), Jonnala Roshan Mandeep Reddy (AIR 2), Shreyas Mishra (AIR 3).
• General category cutoff for JEE Advanced 2026: 93.4123549 percentile.
• Total JEE Mains 2026 session 2 candidates: Around 11.23 lakh.
• Number of candidates scoring 100 percentile: 26.
• JoSAA counselling: Will be held for admissions to 23 IITs, 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, 26 IIITs, and 47 Other-GFTIs after JEE Advanced results.