For lakhs of aspirants from across the country, the moment of truth is finally here. The curtain has been raised, excitement has met notification, and the much-awaited JEE Advanced 2026 exam date is out. IIT Roorkee, the organising institute this time has announced official notification for JEE Advanced 2026 stating that the Exam will be held on May 17, 2026 — a Sunday that will shape innumerable futures.
If you’ve been killing yourself doing problem sets and living the “eat-sleep-solve-repeat” life, circle this day. The road to the IITs just got a clearer signboard.
IIT Roorkee has confirmed that the JEE Advanced 2026 will be conducted entirely in Computer- Based Test (CBT) mode and the centres will be available all over India and selected places abroad.
The date of the examination has been updated on the official website and the detailed information on eligibility, syllabus, and the complete schedule will be soon uploaded at jeeadv.ac.in.
There is one thing that is still the same:
The two papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2, are required— the only way to get access to the IIT dream.
Exam Timings
- Paper 1: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Paper 2: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
So yes, clear your Sunday… and your mind.
JEE Advanced 2026 – Schedule (Expected)
Dates of JEE Advanced 2026 Events are given below for the reference of candidates. Although the full schedule is not yet available, this is what candidates can expect. These tentative dates help set early preparation milestones — because even a day saved is a rank earned.
| Activity | Tentative Timeline |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Begins | April 2026 |
| Admit Card Download | May 2026 |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Exam | May 17, 2026 |
| Candidate Response Sheet Release | May 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | June 2026 |
| Answer Key Challenge Window | June 2026 |
| Final Answer Key & Result | June 2026 |
Meanwhile, JEE Main 2026 — the gateway to Advanced — has its own schedule locked:
- Session 1: Jan 21–30
- Session 2: Apr 2–9
Your first race before the marathon.
Who Can Appear? Eligibility for JEE Advanced 2026
As far as JEE Advanced is concerned, it is half the fight if you meet the eligibility criteria. Here’s a brief overview of the candidates eligible to take the 2026 exam:
✔ 1. Must Qualify JEE Main 2026
Only the top 2.5 lakh rankers from all categories combined will be eligible. Last year, around 2,50,236 candidates made the cut.
✔ 2. Age Criteria
- Must be born on or after October 1, 2001
- For SC/ST/PwD applicants, a 5-year relaxation applies (i.e., born on or after Oct 1, 1996)
✔ 3. Educational Qualification
- Students who passed Class 12 in 2025 or are appearing in 2026 can apply
- Those who passed in 2024 or earlier are NOT eligible
Yes — JEE Advanced does not believe in second chances.
What This Means for Aspirants
The release of the exam date is more than just an announcement — it’s a starter pistol. The next few months will separate the “prepared” from the “almost prepared.”
All aspirants, don’t forget: This is the time to revise and not to reinvent the wheel. Your speed and accuracy plus mental endurance are equal to your concepts in importance.
As the idiom goes:
“The early bird doesn’t just catch the worm — it catches the rank.”
Final Word
JEE Advanced is more than an exam — it’s a coming of age. And with the JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Date Released, the journey has begun. Whether you are doing your umpteenth mock test or revising your weak areas, keep your attention, keep your discipline and keep your hunger for Excellence alive.
Till IIT Roorkee releases the complete date sheet, keep your preparation rock solid and your morale high.
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