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Engineering Entrance
NationalEntrance2026 cycle

JEE Advanced

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Overview

Conducting body

IITs (on rotational basis)

What you get

Admission to B.Tech/Integrated M.Tech at 23 IITs

Latest content cycle

2026

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23 Apr 2026 → 2 May 2026

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Eligibility

Age range

Not stated

Reference date

Not stated

Minimum education

Class12

Streams / subjects

Class XII (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects

Final-year candidates

Yes

Exam pattern

Qualification pathway

Both JEE Advanced papers are compulsory

A candidate must first satisfy the cycle’s JEE Main eligibility gate, then appear in both Advanced papers. AAT is an additional conditional step only for B.Arch aspirants. Rank-list and counselling rules still apply.

IIT programmes other than B.Arch

Route
  1. 1

    Paper 1

    Required

    Both papers are compulsory. These counts and marks describe the completed 2026 paper and must not be assumed for 2027.

    Exam Date: 2026-05-17

  2. 2

    Paper 2

    Required

    Held on the same day as Paper 1 (2026: Sunday, 17 May 2026). These counts and marks are historical 2026 facts, not a 2027 forecast.

    Exam Date: 2026-05-17

B.Arch at participating IITs

Route
  1. 1

    Paper 1

    Required

    Both papers are compulsory. These counts and marks describe the completed 2026 paper and must not be assumed for 2027.

    Exam Date: 2026-05-17

  2. 2

    Paper 2

    Required

    Held on the same day as Paper 1 (2026: Sunday, 17 May 2026). These counts and marks are historical 2026 facts, not a 2027 forecast.

    Exam Date: 2026-05-17

  3. 3

    Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT)

    If applicable

    Optional test for B.Arch admission at participating IITs, open to candidates qualified in JEE (Advanced). AAT 2026 was held on 2026-06-04, 09:00–12:00.

    Aat Date: 2026-06-04

Paper and stage details

What each stage contains

3 records

Paper 1

computer based test

Questions

48

Maximum marks

180

Duration

180 min

Subject distribution

  • Physics16 Q · 60 marks
  • Chemistry16 Q · 60 marks
  • Mathematics16 Q · 60 marks

2026 section structure

Question typePer subjectFull marksNegative marksPartial marks
Single-correct MCQ4+3-1No
One-or-more-correct MCQ4+4-1Available
Numerical value4+4NoneNo
Matching-list MCQ4+4-1No

Marking rule

2026 Paper 1 used four sections per subject: 4 single-correct MCQs (+3/-1), 4 multiple-correct MCQs (up to +4 with partial marking; -1 otherwise), 4 numerical-value questions (+4/0), and 4 matching-list MCQs (+4/-1). Unanswered questions received 0.

Both papers are compulsory. These counts and marks describe the completed 2026 paper and must not be assumed for 2027.

Paper 2

computer based test

Questions

54

Maximum marks

180

Duration

180 min

Subject distribution

  • Physics18 Q · 60 marks
  • Chemistry18 Q · 60 marks
  • Mathematics18 Q · 60 marks

2026 section structure

Question typePer subjectFull marksNegative marksPartial marks
Single-correct MCQ4+3-1No
One-or-more-correct MCQ5+4-1Available
Numerical value5+4NoneNo
Numerical-value question stems4+2NoneNo

Marking rule

2026 Paper 2 used four sections per subject: 4 single-correct MCQs (+3/-1), 5 multiple-correct MCQs (up to +4 with partial marking; -1 otherwise), 5 numerical-value questions (+4/0), and 4 numerical-value questions grouped under two stems (+2/0). Unanswered questions received 0.

Held on the same day as Paper 1 (2026: Sunday, 17 May 2026). These counts and marks are historical 2026 facts, not a 2027 forecast.

Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT)

pen and paper

Questions

Not stated

Maximum marks

Not stated

Duration

180 min

Subject distribution

  • Architecture Aptitude

Optional test for B.Arch admission at participating IITs, open to candidates qualified in JEE (Advanced). AAT 2026 was held on 2026-06-04, 09:00–12:00.

Syllabus

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Physics18 chapters · 148 trackable topics
  • Units, Measurements and Experimental Skills

    6 of 12 topics

    • Units and dimensions
    • Dimensional analysis
    • Least count and significant figures
    • Measurement and error analysis
    • Vernier callipers and screw gauge
    • Simple pendulum and determination of g
  • Kinematics

    5 topics

    • One-dimensional motion
    • Two-dimensional motion in Cartesian coordinates
    • Projectile motion
    • Uniform circular motion
    • Relative velocity
  • Laws of Motion, Work and Energy

    6 of 7 topics

    • Newton's laws of motion
    • Inertial and uniformly accelerated frames
    • Static and dynamic friction
    • Kinetic and potential energy
    • Work and power
    • Conservation of linear momentum
  • Centre of Mass and Collisions

    5 topics

    • Systems of particles
    • Centre of mass and its motion
    • Impulse
    • Elastic collisions
    • Inelastic collisions
  • Rotational Motion

    6 of 9 topics

    • Rigid bodies
    • Moment of inertia
    • Parallel and perpendicular axes theorems
    • Angular momentum and torque
    • Conservation of angular momentum
    • Fixed-axis dynamics
  • Oscillations

    5 topics

    • Linear simple harmonic motion
    • Angular simple harmonic motion
    • Forced oscillations
    • Damped oscillations
    • Resonance
  • Gravitation

    6 of 7 topics

    • Law of gravitation
    • Gravitational potential and field
    • Acceleration due to gravity
    • Kepler's laws
    • Planetary and satellite circular motion
    • Geostationary orbits
  • Properties of Matter and Fluids

    6 of 11 topics

    • Hooke's law and Young's modulus
    • Pressure and Pascal's law
    • Buoyancy
    • Surface energy and surface tension
    • Angle of contact, drops and bubbles
    • Capillary rise
  • Waves and Sound

    6 of 7 topics

    • Longitudinal and transverse waves
    • Superposition of waves
    • Progressive and stationary waves
    • Strings and air columns
    • Resonance and beats
    • Speed of sound in gases
  • Thermal Physics

    6 of 13 topics

    • Thermal expansion
    • Calorimetry and latent heat
    • Heat conduction
    • Convection and radiation
    • Newton's law of cooling
    • Ideal gas laws
  • Electrostatics

    6 of 7 topics

    • Coulomb's law
    • Electric field and potential
    • Potential energy of point charges
    • Dipoles in a uniform field
    • Electric field lines and flux
    • Gauss's law
  • Capacitance

    5 topics

    • Capacitance
    • Parallel-plate capacitor
    • Dielectrics
    • Series and parallel capacitors
    • Energy stored in a capacitor
  • Current Electricity

    6 topics

    • Electric current
    • Ohm's law
    • Series and parallel resistances
    • Series and parallel cells
    • Kirchhoff's laws
    • Heating effect of current
  • Magnetic Effects of Current

    6 of 9 topics

    • Biot-Savart law
    • Ampere's law
    • Fields of a straight wire, circular coil and solenoid
    • Force on a moving charge
    • Force on a current-carrying wire
    • Magnetic moment of a current loop
  • Electromagnetic Induction and Circuits

    6 of 8 topics

    • Faraday's law
    • Lenz's law
    • Self and mutual inductance
    • RC circuits
    • LR circuits
    • LC circuits
  • Electromagnetic Waves

    6 of 9 topics

    • Characteristics of electromagnetic waves
    • Radio waves
    • Microwaves
    • Infrared
    • Visible light
    • Ultraviolet
  • Optics

    6 of 12 topics

    • Rectilinear propagation
    • Reflection and refraction at plane and spherical surfaces
    • Total internal reflection
    • Prism deviation and dispersion
    • Thin lenses
    • Mirror and lens combinations
  • Modern Physics

    6 of 11 topics

    • Atomic nucleus
    • Alpha, beta and gamma radiation
    • Radioactive decay
    • Decay constant, half-life and mean life
    • Binding energy
    • Fission and fusion

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Chemistry37 chapters · 259 trackable topics
  • General Topics

    6 of 8 topics

    • Atoms and molecules
    • Dalton's atomic theory
    • Mole concept
    • Chemical formulae
    • Balanced equations
    • Stoichiometry
  • States of Matter: Gases and Liquids

    6 of 8 topics

    • Gas laws and ideal gas equation
    • Absolute temperature scale
    • van der Waals equation and deviation from ideality
    • Kinetic theory and molecular speeds
    • Partial pressures
    • Diffusion
  • Atomic Structure

    6 of 8 topics

    • Bohr model and hydrogen spectrum
    • Wave-particle duality and de Broglie hypothesis
    • Uncertainty principle
    • Quantum numbers and wave functions
    • Probability density and orbital shapes
    • Aufbau principle
  • Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

    6 topics

    • Orbital overlap and covalent bond
    • s, p and d hybridisation
    • Molecular-orbital diagrams up to Ne2
    • Hydrogen bonding
    • Polarity and dipole moment
    • VSEPR model and molecular shapes
  • Chemical Thermodynamics

    6 of 9 topics

    • Intensive and extensive properties
    • State functions
    • First law, internal energy, work and heat
    • Enthalpy and heat capacity
    • Standard state and Hess's law
    • Reaction, fusion, vaporisation and lattice enthalpy
  • Chemical and Ionic Equilibrium

    6 of 9 topics

    • Law of mass action
    • Gibbs energy and equilibrium
    • Kp, Kc and reaction quotient
    • Le Chatelier's principle
    • Solubility product
    • Common-ion effect
  • Electrochemistry

    6 of 11 topics

    • Electrochemical cells and reactions
    • Standard electrode potentials
    • Electrochemical work
    • Nernst equation
    • Electrochemical series and cell emf
    • Faraday's laws
  • Chemical Kinetics

    6 of 9 topics

    • Reaction rates
    • Order and molecularity
    • Rate law and rate constant
    • Half-life
    • Zero- and first-order integrated rate expressions
    • Arrhenius equation and activation energy
  • Solid State

    6 of 7 topics

    • Classification and crystalline state
    • Seven crystal systems
    • Cubic and hexagonal close packing
    • fcc, bcc and hcp lattices
    • Nearest neighbours
    • Ionic radii and radius ratio
  • Solutions

    6 of 8 topics

    • Henry's law
    • Raoult's law
    • Ideal solutions
    • Vapour-pressure lowering
    • Boiling-point elevation
    • Freezing-point depression
  • Surface Chemistry

    6 topics

    • Physisorption and chemisorption
    • Freundlich adsorption isotherm
    • Colloid types and preparation
    • Colloid properties
    • Emulsions
    • Surfactants and micelles
  • Classification of Elements and Periodicity

    6 of 8 topics

    • Modern periodic law
    • Electronic configurations
    • Atomic and ionic radii
    • Ionisation enthalpy
    • Electron-gain enthalpy
    • Valence and oxidation states
  • Hydrogen

    6 topics

    • Position and isotopes of hydrogen
    • Preparation, properties and uses
    • Ionic, covalent and interstitial hydrides
    • Water and heavy water
    • Hydrogen peroxide
    • Hydrogen as a fuel
  • s-Block Elements

    6 topics

    • Alkali and alkaline-earth reactivity
    • Reducing nature and liquid-ammonia solutions
    • Oxides, hydroxides, halides and oxoacid salts
    • Anomalous lithium and beryllium
    • Important sodium compounds
    • Important calcium compounds
  • p-Block Elements

    6 of 8 topics

    • Groups 13-17 oxidation states and reactivity
    • Anomalous first elements
    • Group 13 compounds of boron and aluminium
    • Group 14 carbon and silicon compounds
    • Group 15 nitrogen and phosphorus compounds
    • Group 16 oxygen and sulphur compounds
  • d-Block Elements

    5 topics

    • Oxidation states and stability
    • Standard electrode potentials
    • Interstitial compounds and alloys
    • Catalytic properties
    • Oxoanions of chromium and manganese
  • f-Block Elements

    4 topics

    • Lanthanoid contraction
    • Actinoid contraction
    • Oxidation states
    • General characteristics
  • Coordination Compounds

    6 of 9 topics

    • Werner's theory
    • Nomenclature
    • Cis-trans and ionisation isomerism
    • Hybridisation and geometries
    • Valence-bond and crystal-field theories
    • Magnetic properties and colour
  • Isolation of Metals

    5 topics

    • Ores and concentration
    • Thermodynamic metallurgy of iron, copper and zinc
    • Electrochemical metallurgy of aluminium
    • Cyanide process for silver and gold
    • Refining
  • Principles of Qualitative Analysis

    5 topics

    • Cation groups I-V
    • Ag+, Hg2+, Cu2+ and Pb2+
    • Fe3+, Cr3+ and Al3+
    • Ca2+, Ba2+, Zn2+, Mn2+ and Mg2+
    • Nitrate, halide, carbonate, bicarbonate, sulphate and sulphide tests
  • Environmental Chemistry

    6 topics

    • Atmospheric pollution
    • Water pollution
    • Soil pollution
    • Industrial waste
    • Pollution-control strategies
    • Green chemistry
  • Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry

    6 of 10 topics

    • Carbon hybridisation and sigma/pi bonds
    • Molecular shapes and aromaticity
    • Structural and geometrical isomerism
    • Stereoisomers up to two asymmetric centres
    • Combustion analysis
    • IUPAC nomenclature
  • Alkanes

    5 topics

    • Homologous series and physical properties
    • Effect of branching
    • Ethane and butane conformations
    • Preparation from alkyl halides and carboxylic acids
    • Combustion, halogenation and oxidation
  • Alkenes and Alkynes

    6 of 9 topics

    • Physical properties
    • Elimination preparation
    • Acid-catalysed hydration
    • Metal acetylides
    • KMnO4 and ozonolysis
    • Reduction
  • Benzene

    6 topics

    • Structure
    • Halogenation
    • Nitration
    • Sulphonation
    • Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation
    • Directing effects in monosubstituted benzene
  • Phenols

    6 of 7 topics

    • Physical properties and preparation
    • Electrophilic substitution
    • Reimer-Tiemann reaction
    • Kolbe reaction
    • Esterification and etherification
    • Aspirin synthesis
  • Alkyl Halides

    4 topics

    • Carbocation rearrangements
    • Grignard reactions
    • Nucleophilic substitutions
    • Stereochemical aspects of substitution
  • Alcohols

    5 topics

    • Physical properties
    • Esterification and dehydration
    • Reactions with sodium and phosphorus halides
    • Lucas reagent and thionyl chloride
    • Oxidation to aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids
  • Ethers

    2 topics

    • Williamson synthesis
    • Carbon-oxygen bond cleavage
  • Aldehydes and Ketones

    6 of 8 topics

    • Preparation from acid chlorides and nitriles
    • Aldehydes from esters
    • Benzaldehyde preparation
    • Oxidation and reduction
    • Oxime and hydrazone formation
    • Aldol and Cannizzaro reactions
  • Carboxylic Acids

    6 topics

    • Physical properties
    • Preparation from nitriles and Grignard reagents
    • Hydrolysis of esters and amides
    • Benzoic acid preparation
    • Reduction and halogenation
    • Esters, acid chlorides and amides
  • Amines

    6 of 8 topics

    • Preparation from nitro compounds, nitriles and amides
    • Hofmann bromamide degradation
    • Gabriel synthesis
    • Nitrous-acid reactions
    • Azo coupling
    • Sandmeyer and related reactions
  • Haloarenes

    3 topics

    • Fittig reaction
    • Wurtz-Fittig reaction
    • Nucleophilic aromatic substitution
  • Biomolecules

    6 of 9 topics

    • Carbohydrate classification
    • Glucose and sucrose
    • Oxidation, reduction and glycosides
    • Disaccharide hydrolysis
    • Anomers
    • Amino acids and peptide linkage
  • Polymers

    6 of 10 topics

    • Addition and condensation polymerisation
    • Homo- and copolymers
    • Natural rubber
    • Cellulose
    • Nylon
    • Teflon
  • Chemistry in Everyday Life

    6 of 10 topics

    • Drug-target interaction
    • Antacids
    • Antihistamines
    • Tranquilizers
    • Analgesics
    • Antimicrobials
  • Practical Organic Chemistry

    5 of 6 topics

    • Detection of nitrogen, sulphur and halogens
    • Alcoholic and phenolic hydroxyl groups
    • Aldehyde and ketone carbonyl groups
    • Carboxyl group
    • Amino group

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Mathematics16 chapters · 111 trackable topics
  • Sets, Relations and Functions

    10 topics

    • Set representations and types
    • Algebra of sets and De Morgan's laws
    • Cartesian products and ordered pairs
    • Relations, domain and codomain
    • Equivalence relations
    • Functions and mappings
    • Into, onto, one-one and invertible functions
    • Even and odd functions
    • Special functions
    • Composition of functions
  • Complex Numbers

    6 topics

    • Algebra and conjugation
    • Polar representation
    • Modulus and principal argument
    • Triangle inequality
    • Cube roots of unity
    • Geometric interpretation
  • Quadratic Equations

    5 topics

    • Fundamental theorem of algebra
    • Quadratics with real coefficients
    • Relations between roots and coefficients
    • Formation from given roots
    • Symmetric functions of roots
  • Sequences and Series

    6 topics

    • Arithmetic and geometric progressions
    • Arithmetic and geometric means
    • Finite AP and GP sums
    • Infinite geometric series
    • Sums of natural numbers, squares and cubes
    • Logarithms and properties
  • Permutations, Combinations and Binomial Theorem

    4 topics

    • Permutations
    • Combinations
    • Binomial theorem for positive integral index
    • Binomial coefficients
  • Matrices and Determinants

    7 topics

    • Matrix equality and operations
    • Transpose
    • Elementary row and column transformations
    • Determinants up to order three
    • Adjoint and inverse
    • Diagonal, symmetric and skew-symmetric matrices
    • Simultaneous linear equations in two or three variables
  • Probability

    8 topics

    • Random experiments and sample spaces
    • Simple and compound events
    • Addition and multiplication rules
    • Conditional probability
    • Independence
    • Total probability
    • Bayes' theorem
    • Combinatorial probability
  • Statistics

    7 topics

    • Mean, median and mode
    • Mean deviation
    • Standard deviation and variance
    • Grouped and ungrouped data
    • Frequency distributions
    • Random variables
    • Mean and variance of a random variable
  • Trigonometry

    5 topics

    • Trigonometric functions, periodicity and graphs
    • Addition and subtraction formulae
    • Multiple and sub-multiple angles
    • General solutions of trigonometric equations
    • Inverse trigonometric functions and principal values
  • Straight Lines and Triangle Centres

    7 topics

    • Cartesian coordinates and section formula
    • Shift of origin
    • Straight-line forms
    • Angles and distances
    • Lines through intersections
    • Angle bisectors and concurrency
    • Centroid, orthocentre, incentre and circumcentre
  • Circles

    5 topics

    • Circle equations
    • Tangents, normals and chords
    • Parametric equations
    • Line-circle and circle-circle intersections
    • Circle through intersections
  • Conic Sections

    7 topics

    • Parabola
    • Ellipse
    • Hyperbola
    • Foci, directrices and eccentricity
    • Parametric equations
    • Tangents and normals
    • Locus problems
  • Three-Dimensional Geometry

    6 topics

    • Distance and direction cosines
    • Lines in space
    • Skew lines and shortest distance
    • Planes and point-plane distance
    • Angles between lines and planes
    • Coplanar lines
  • Differential Calculus

    11 topics

    • Limits and continuity
    • L'Hospital rule
    • Composite functions and intermediate value property
    • Derivatives and chain rule
    • Standard function derivatives
    • Tangents and normals
    • Increasing and decreasing functions
    • Second derivatives
    • Maxima and minima
    • Rolle's and Lagrange's mean value theorems
    • Implicit differentiation
  • Integral Calculus and Differential Equations

    10 topics

    • Indefinite integration
    • Definite integrals as limits of sums
    • Properties and fundamental theorem
    • Integration by parts
    • Substitution and partial fractions
    • Areas bounded by curves
    • Formation of ordinary differential equations
    • Homogeneous first-order equations
    • Separation of variables
    • Linear first-order equations
  • Vectors

    7 topics

    • Vector addition
    • Scalar multiplication
    • Dot product
    • Cross product
    • Scalar triple product
    • Vector triple product
    • Geometric interpretations

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Important dates

2026 cycle

Latest confirmed cycle has concluded

Josaa Round5 Deadline: 2026-07-20

Concluded

Next examination date has not yet been published in StudyBddy's verified official record. The date above is historical—not an upcoming deadline.

The JEE (Advanced) 2027 organizing institute, brochure and dates have not been announced. This completed 2026 cycle is a historical planning reference only.

Full published timeline7 completed · 0 awaiting dates

Josaa Round5 Deadline

Completed

2026-07-20

Aat Date

Completed

2026-06-04

Result Date

Completed

2026-06-01

Exam Date

Completed

2026-05-17

Application Extended End

Completed

2026-05-05

Fee Payment Deadline

Completed

2026-05-04

Application Window

Completed

2026-04-23 → 2026-05-02

Job profile & salary
PaperOutcomeNext Authority
Papers 1 & 2Admission route to bachelor's, integrated master's and dual-degree programmes at the 23 IITsJoSAA
Papers 1 & 2B.Tech admission route at IISc Bengaluru (from JoSAA 2026)JoSAA
AATB.Arch admission route at participating IITsJoSAA / organizing institute
Cutoffs

Official 2026 minimums for inclusion in each rank list. Candidates had to satisfy both the subject-wise and aggregate minimum. Maximum marks were 120 per subject and 360 aggregate. These are historical qualifying marks, not admission closing ranks and not a 2027 prediction.

Rank ListMinimum Subject PercentageMinimum Aggregate PercentageMinimum Subject MarksMinimum Aggregate Marks
Common Rank List (CRL)7.325.56892
OBC-NCL Rank List6.5122.78782
GEN-EWS Rank List6.5122.78782
SC Rank List3.6512.78446
ST Rank List3.6512.78446
Common-PwD Rank List (CRL-PwD)3.6512.78446
OBC-NCL-PwD Rank List3.6512.78446
GEN-EWS-PwD Rank List3.6512.78446
SC-PwD Rank List3.6512.78446
ST-PwD Rank List3.6512.78446
Preparatory Course (PC) Rank List1.836.39223
Previous-year papers
Books & study sources
ResourcePublisherUrl
NCERT Class XI–XII Physics textbooksNCERTOpen ↗
NCERT Class XI–XII Chemistry textbooksNCERTOpen ↗
NCERT Class XI–XII Mathematics textbooksNCERTOpen ↗
Official & trusted free resources
NamePurposeUrl
JEE (Advanced) official portalNotices, brochure, papers, answer keys, resultsOpen ↗
2026 Information BrochureEligibility, pattern, syllabus, proceduresOpen ↗
Past question paper archive (2007–2025)Official PYQ PDFsOpen ↗
Registration portalOnline registrationOpen ↗
Candidate portalAdmit card, responses, documentsOpen ↗
JoSAAJoint seat allocation for IITs/IISc and NIT+ systemOpen ↗
JEE (Main)Mandatory qualifying route (top 2,50,000)Open ↗
NCERT textbooksOfficial Class XI–XII foundationOpen ↗
How to apply
Open official application page
  1. 1Qualify in the B.E./B.Tech paper of JEE (Main) within the top 2,50,000 (all categories) for that cycle.
  2. 2Read the current JEE (Advanced) information brochure and confirm every eligibility criterion (age, attempts, Class XII year, prior IIT admission).
  3. 3Register on the official portal (2026: jeeadv.nic.in) within the registration window and upload the prescribed documents.
  4. 4Pay the registration fee before the published deadline (2026: fee deadline 2026-05-04).
  5. 5Download the admit card from the candidate portal and appear in BOTH compulsory papers.
  6. 6After results, optionally register for AAT (B.Arch route) if qualified.
  7. 7Participate in JoSAA counselling for seat allocation; JoSAA business rules govern admission.
FAQs
Have JEE (Advanced) 2027 dates been announced?

No. When this profile was written, only the completed 2026 cycle (organized by IIT Roorkee) was published. Monitor jeeadv.ac.in for the 2027 organizing institute and schedule.

Can I write JEE (Advanced) without JEE (Main)?

No. Only candidates in the top 2,50,000 (all categories) of the JEE (Main) B.E./B.Tech paper for that year may register, subject to the other eligibility criteria.

How many attempts do I get?

A maximum of two attempts in two consecutive years, per the 2026 criteria.

Is there an age limit?

For 2026: general candidates born on or after 1 October 2001; SC/ST/PwD born on or after 1 October 1996 (five-year relaxation).

Are both papers compulsory?

Yes. Paper 1 and Paper 2 are both compulsory and held on the same day.

What was the 2026 marking scheme?

Each 2026 paper carried 180 marks. Paper 1 had 16 questions per subject across single-correct, multiple-correct, numerical-value and matching-list sections. Paper 2 had 18 questions per subject across single-correct, multiple-correct, numerical-value and stem-based numerical sections. Exact positive, partial and negative marking is listed in the Exam Pattern section. The structure may change in 2027.

Where can I get authentic past papers?

The official archive at jeeadv.ac.in/archive.html hosts 2007–2025 papers (AAT 2016–2025); the 2026 papers and final answer keys are on the main portal.

Are the archived papers playable verified PYQs in StudyBddy?

Not yet. They are official PDF references. In-app authentic-PYQ status requires question-level human verification and answer-key pairing.

Final eligibility and dates are always subject to the latest official notification. Content marked “Pending verification” is not presented as verified advice.