JEE Advanced 2026 - Important Dates

The complete schedule for JEE Advanced 2026 has been officially announced by IIT Roorkee to provide candidates with sufficient planning time. Online registration will commence on April 23, 2026, and remain open until May 02, 2026. During this window, eligible candidates (top 2,50,000 JEE Main rank holders) must log in using their JEE Main credentials, complete the application form, upload required documents, and pay the application fee. Admit cards, containing exam centre details and instructions, will be released in mid-May 2026 for download from the official portal. The examination itself is fixed for Sunday, May 17, 2026, with Paper 1 scheduled from 09:00 to 12:00 IST and Paper 2 from 14:30 to 17:30 IST. Results, including subject-wise marks, aggregate scores, and All India Ranks, are expected to be declared in early June 2026. Candidates interested in B.Arch programs must register separately for the Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT), which will be conducted in June 2026. Shortly thereafter, the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling process is anticipated to begin around June 02, 2026, comprising multiple rounds of seat allotment, choice filling, and document verification. Aspirants are strongly advised to regularly visit jeeadv.ac.in for any schedule revisions or additional notifications. Adhering strictly to these timelines is essential, as no extensions are typically granted.