The process of registering for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam will come to an end today at 11:59 PM. Those who are yet to register are urged to do so immediately by logging into the official website. With just a few hours left before the closing date, this is the last chance for eligible candidates to take part in one of India's toughest engineering entrance exams.
The process of applying for JEE Advanced 2026 began on April 23. While the last date of application is coming to an end, those who have already uploaded all the necessary documents will have a few more days to pay the application fees before May 4. Candidates should note that unless there is a successful payment of application fees during the prescribed period, the application will remain incomplete.
The exam will be held on May 17, 2026, according to the JEE Advanced 2026 date. This year, JEE Advanced will be organized by IIT Roorkee. It is their responsibility to conduct JEE Advanced from start till end and this includes registration process, downloading admit card, and declaring results. Candidates are advised to visit the website at regular intervals to get informed about all notifications regarding the examination.
In order to successfully apply for the JEE Advanced Exam, candidates have to make a non-refundable payment as an application fee. For general candidates, the amount charged would be INR 3,200 whereas female candidates, as well as candidates from SC, ST, and PwD categories, will be required to pay an amount of INR 1,600 as an application fee.
Steps to Apply for JEE Advanced 2026
The candidates must adhere to the following procedure for filling up the JEE Advanced 2026 application form:
Go to the official website https://jeeadv.ac.in/
Click on the "JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Link" that is mentioned in the home page of the website
Sign-in using the login details for JEE Main 2026 exam
Provide all necessary information and details in the form
Upload relevant documents as per the directions
Make the payment by online payment methods as suggested
Submit the application form and obtain a confirmation copy
Print a hard copy of the confirmation page
Further, the IIT Roorkee authorities have also given a special link to help candidates post any queries or complaints regarding the application procedure. According to the IIT Roorkee website, these queries will be answered from time to time on this very page.
Eligibility Criteria for JEE Advanced 2026
Candidates who qualify for JEE Advanced 2026 must satisfy several criteria. First, they need to be amongst the best 2,50,000 students (in all categories) in the BE/BTech section of the JEE Main examination conducted in the year 2026. Second, candidates must have been born on or after October 1, 2001, but there is a concession period of five years in the case of SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
Moreover, the candidate can give the JEE Advanced exam twice in two consecutive years. The candidate needs to take the Class 12th (or equivalent) exam for the first time in the year 2025 or 2026. Finally, candidates who have already accepted admission at any IIT, irrespective of whether they have taken up the course or not, are not eligible to take the JEE Advanced examination.
Documents Required for Upload
Certain types of documents are mandatory for submission by the applicants while applying. The list includes the Class 10 certificate if the date of birth is mentioned therein; otherwise, the birth certificate. In addition, the Class 12 certificate is to be uploaded if it exists, especially when the candidate has appeared for the exam in 2025 or 2026. The 2026 marksheet, if it is available, needs to be uploaded.
The candidates whose names differ from what is written in their Class 10 certificates will have to submit gazette notifications mentioning changes in names. Similarly, candidates falling under the reserved categories will need to upload caste or category certificates.
With the deadline rapidly approaching, it is highly recommended that candidates do not wait and complete their JEE Advanced 2026 application process as soon as possible to prevent any technical problems or server overloads.
