⚡ JEE Advanced 2026 — Quick Links
Admit Card OUT — Exam on 17 May 2026 (Sunday)
The Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) 2026 Admit Card has been officially released today, 11 May 2026 at 10:00 AM IST, by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, the organising institute for JEE Advanced 2026 on behalf of the seven Zonal Coordinating IITs under the directives of the Joint Admission Board (JAB). All candidates who registered successfully for JEE (Advanced) 2026 can now download their hall ticket from jeeadv.ac.in. The download window remains active till 17 May 2026 at 14:30 IST. The examination will be conducted on Sunday, 17 May 2026 in Paper 1 (09:00–12:00 IST) and Paper 2 (14:30–17:30 IST), both compulsory.
Table of Contents
- JEE Advanced 2026 Overview
- Important Dates & Schedule
- How to Download JEE Advanced Admit Card
- Details on Admit Card
- Exam Day Instructions
- Documents to Carry
- Prohibited Items
- Exam Pattern
- Scribe Facility for PwD Candidates
- Important Links
- Official Sources
- FAQs
📋 JEE Advanced 2026 — Overview
| Examination Name | Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) 2026 |
| Organising Institute | IIT Roorkee (Under JAB) |
| Admit Card Release Date | 11 May 2026, 10:00 IST |
| Admit Card Download Window | 11 May 2026 – 17 May 2026 (14:30 IST) |
| Exam Date | Sunday, 17 May 2026 |
| Paper 1 Timing | 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM IST |
| Paper 2 Timing | 02:30 PM – 05:30 PM IST |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Both Papers Compulsory? | Yes |
| Eligibility for Exam | Top 2,50,000 rank holders of JEE Main 2026 |
| Official Website | jeeadv.ac.in |
📅 JEE Advanced 2026 — Complete Schedule
| Online Registration Period | 23 April 2026 – 02 May 2026 (Extended) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 05 May 2026 |
| Choice of Scribe (PwD) | 11 May – 16 May 2026 |
| Admit Card Download | 11 May 2026 (10:00 IST) – 17 May 2026 (14:30 IST) |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Exam | Sunday, 17 May 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | To be announced |
| Candidate Response Sheet | To be announced |
| Final Answer Key Release | To be announced |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Result | To be announced (Tentatively 2nd week of June 2026) |
| JoSAA Counselling Starts | After Result (June 2026 Tentative) |
⬇️ How to Download JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card
Follow these step-by-step instructions to download your JEE Advanced 2026 hall ticket from the official website:
- Visit the official JEE Advanced 2026 website: jeeadv.ac.in.
- On the homepage, click the "Candidate Portal" or "Download Admit Card" link (active from 11 May 2026, 10:00 IST).
- You will be redirected to the JEE Advanced 2026 candidate login page.
- Enter your JEE Advanced Registration Number.
- Enter your Date of Birth (in DD/MM/YYYY format as filled in the application form).
- Enter the Registered Mobile Number and Email ID.
- Enter the captcha code displayed on screen and click "Login".
- Your JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card will appear on screen as a PDF.
- Verify all details carefully — name, photograph, signature, exam centre name and complete address, reporting time, paper-wise timing.
- Click "Download" and save the PDF on your device.
- Take at least 3 colour printouts on plain A4 paper (black-and-white prints are accepted but colour recommended for clear photo visibility).
- Sign the admit card in the prescribed box only in the presence of the invigilator at the exam centre — do NOT sign in advance.
📄 Details Printed on JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card
Verify the following details on your downloaded hall ticket; report discrepancies to the JEE Advanced Help Desk immediately:
- Candidate's Full Name (as in 10th certificate)
- Father's Name & Mother's Name
- Date of Birth & Category (UR/OBC-NCL/EWS/SC/ST/PwD)
- JEE Advanced 2026 Roll Number & Registration Number
- Recent Passport-Size Colour Photograph
- Candidate's Signature (specimen)
- Examination Centre Name & Complete Address with City Code
- Exam Date — 17 May 2026 (Sunday)
- Paper 1 Timing — 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Paper 2 Timing — 02:30 PM to 05:30 PM
- Reporting Time at Centre — 07:00 AM (Paper 1) / 13:00 PM (Paper 2)
- Last Entry Time at Centre — 08:30 AM (Paper 1) / 14:00 PM (Paper 2)
- Important Instructions for Candidates
- Space for Invigilator's Signature
🕘 JEE Advanced 2026 — Exam Day Instructions
- Reach the centre by 07:00 AM for Paper 1; gates close strictly by 08:30 AM. No late entry permitted under any circumstances.
- Reach the centre by 13:00 PM for Paper 2; last entry 14:00 PM.
- Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 are mandatory. Absence in either paper will result in disqualification.
- Candidates must occupy only their allotted seat with their roll number.
- Carry only the prescribed documents and stationery (see below).
- Biometric verification (thumb impression and photograph) will be conducted at the centre.
- Listen carefully to the pre-exam instructions given by the invigilator.
- Read the JEE Advanced 2026 instructions on the CBT screen for 25 minutes before exam start.
- Rough sheets will be provided at the exam centre — do not bring your own.
- Mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, and electronic devices are strictly prohibited.
🪪 Documents to Carry on Exam Day
| 1. JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card | Coloured printout on A4 paper (mandatory) |
| 2. Original Valid Photo ID | Any ONE: Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence, Passport, Class 12 Board Admit Card with Photo |
| 3. Recent Passport-Size Photograph | 1 photo (same as uploaded in application form) |
| 4. PwD/Scribe Certificate | If applicable — original + photocopy |
| 5. Transparent Water Bottle | Optional, label-free |
| 6. Personal Stationery | Pen, pencil, eraser, sharpener (transparent pouch) |
🚫 Prohibited Items at Exam Centre
- Mobile phones, smartphones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, earphones
- Any type of calculator (scientific/non-scientific)
- Log tables, slide rules, geometry box, paper
- Pen drives, USB devices, electronic gadgets of any kind
- Wallets, handbags, purses, books, notebooks
- Eatables, food items (except water in transparent bottle)
- Camera, microphone, recording device
- Metal items, ornaments (rings, earrings, chains, bracelets, nose pins)
- Footwear with thick soles, jackets with metal buttons
- Religious wear must be reported in advance to the chief superintendent
📝 JEE Advanced 2026 — Exam Pattern
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Papers | 2 (Paper 1 + Paper 2 — both compulsory) |
| Duration of Each Paper | 3 hours (4 hours for PwD candidates with scribe) |
| Subjects (Each Paper) | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| Question Types | MCQ (single/multiple correct), Numerical Value, Match the List |
| Total Questions | 54 per paper (18 per subject) — varies year to year |
| Total Marks | 180 per paper (360 combined) |
| Negative Marking | Yes — varies by question type (-1 to -2) |
| Language | English & Hindi |
🤝 Scribe Facility for PwD Candidates
Candidates with benchmark disabilities (40% or more) who require a scribe (writer) must choose their scribe option in the candidate portal between 11 May 2026 and 16 May 2026. PwD candidates with scribe get extra time of 60 minutes per paper (total 4 hours instead of 3 hours). Two scribe options are available:
- Option 1 — JAB-arranged scribe: The Joint Admission Board provides a scribe from the local pool. No prior verification needed.
- Option 2 — Candidate's own scribe: The candidate's scribe must NOT be qualified in any subject of the candidate's paper. PwD certificate & scribe declaration form is mandatory at the centre.
Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour is also available for candidates with locomotor or other disabilities without scribe. Full PwD guidelines are available at jeeadv.ac.in.
🔗 Important Links
| Download JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card | Click Here |
| Important Dates Page | Click Here |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Official Website | jeeadv.ac.in |
| JEE Main 2026 Information | jeemain.nta.ac.in |
| JoSAA Counselling Portal | josaa.nic.in |
| Telegram Channel | Join Now |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join Now |
📚 Official Sources
- JEE Advanced 2026 Official Website — jeeadv.ac.in (IIT Roorkee)
- JEE Advanced 2026 Important Dates Page
- JEE Advanced 2026 Information Bulletin (Official PDF)
- IIT Roorkee Official Website — iitr.ac.in
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When was the JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card released?
The JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card was officially released on 11 May 2026 at 10:00 AM IST by IIT Roorkee at jeeadv.ac.in. The download window remains active till 17 May 2026 (14:30 IST).
Q2. What is the JEE Advanced 2026 exam date?
The JEE Advanced 2026 examination will be conducted on Sunday, 17 May 2026. Paper 1 from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Paper 2 from 02:30 PM to 05:30 PM. Both papers are compulsory.
Q3. How can I download the JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card?
Visit jeeadv.ac.in → click "Candidate Portal" / "Download Admit Card" → enter your Registration Number, Date of Birth, Mobile Number and Email ID → enter captcha → click Login → download the PDF and take 3 colour printouts.
Q4. What documents must I carry to the JEE Advanced 2026 exam centre?
You must carry: (1) the printed JEE Advanced Admit Card on A4 paper, (2) one original valid photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID/Driving Licence/Passport/Class 12 admit card), (3) a recent passport-size photograph, and (4) PwD/scribe certificate if applicable.
Q5. Is JEE Advanced 2026 a computer-based test?
Yes. JEE Advanced 2026 is fully computer-based (CBT mode). Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be conducted online at designated test centres across India and abroad.
Q6. What is the reporting time for JEE Advanced 2026?
Candidates must report to the exam centre by 07:00 AM for Paper 1 and 13:00 PM for Paper 2. Last entry is allowed till 08:30 AM (Paper 1) and 14:00 PM (Paper 2). No late entry will be permitted under any circumstances.
Q7. Can I appear for only Paper 1 or only Paper 2 in JEE Advanced 2026?
No. Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 are compulsory. A candidate who fails to appear in either paper will be disqualified from JEE Advanced 2026 and will not be considered for ranking.
Q8. What is the eligibility for JEE Advanced 2026?
Only the Top 2,50,000 successful candidates in JEE Main 2026 (Paper 1 BE/BTech) — across all categories — are eligible to register for JEE Advanced 2026. Other eligibility conditions on age, number of attempts, and qualifying exam are listed in the official information bulletin.
Q9. Can PwD candidates get extra time in JEE Advanced 2026?
Yes. PwD candidates with benchmark disabilities (40% or more) who opt for a scribe get extra 60 minutes per paper (total 4 hours instead of 3 hours). Scribe selection window is 11–16 May 2026 on the candidate portal.
Q10. What if my JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card has wrong details?
If you find any discrepancy in your admit card (name, photo, signature, date of birth, exam centre, category), contact the JEE Advanced 2026 Help Desk immediately at jeeadv.ac.in or call the helpline number listed on the website. Corrections must be made before 16 May 2026 to avoid issues at the exam centre.
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The JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card released today, 11 May 2026, marks the final preparatory milestone for over 2.5 lakh JEE Main top rank holders aiming for admission to the IITs through JEE Advanced 2026. With less than a week to the exam on Sunday, 17 May 2026, candidates should download their hall ticket immediately from jeeadv.ac.in, verify every detail, and visit their allotted exam centre for a dry run if local. Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 are compulsory and the reporting time at the centre is strict — late entry is not permitted. Focus the next six days on revision of past Paper 1 and Paper 2 questions, time-bound mock tests, and proper sleep. After the exam, bookmark this page for the provisional answer key, response sheet, final answer key, result and JoSAA counselling schedule. All the best to every JEE Advanced 2026 aspirant!