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JEE Advanced
JEE Advanced is conducted by the Joint Admission Board / organising IIT. The entrance examination for undergraduate programmes at IITs. Architecture has an additional aptitude-test route. It is used for admission to IIT undergraduate engineering, science and selected integrated programmes. In the last cycle, the exam was held 17 May 2026. Format: a computer-based test; 360 minutes. This page lists 2 eligibility rules, the exam pattern, the syllabus and the dates, each with its official source.
Joint Admission Board / organising IIT / Checked on 2 October 2026
What this route opens
The entrance examination for undergraduate programmes at IITs. Architecture has an additional aptitude-test route.
- IIT undergraduate engineering, science and selected integrated programmes
Requirements to check
Indian candidates must meet all 5 eligibility criteria. These include the JEE Main shortlist, age, attempts, Class 12 appearance and earlier IIT admission rules.
Official source checked / 2026-10-02
For 2026, Class 12 first appearance is generally 2025 or 2026 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Maximum 2 attempts in 2 consecutive years; the brochure lists narrow exceptions.
Official source checked / 2026-10-02
Exam format
Computer-based test / 360 minutes
- Paper 1: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Not published or not applicable; see the format note.
- Paper 2: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Not published or not applicable; see the format note.
Marking differs by question type and is printed in each paper. Do not apply one penalty to the whole exam.
Format note: Both papers are compulsory, 180 minutes each. Question counts and maximum marks vary; read that cycle’s paper instructions.
The full guide on one page
The main facts from the tool above, written out so you can read them in one go.
What is JEE Advanced used for?
The entrance examination for undergraduate programmes at IITs. Architecture has an additional aptitude-test route.
- IIT undergraduate engineering, science and selected integrated programmes
- Conducted by
- Joint Admission Board / organising IIT
- Course areas
- Engineering, Architecture and planning
Who can take JEE Advanced?
Indian candidates must meet all 5 eligibility criteria. These include the JEE Main shortlist, age, attempts, Class 12 appearance and earlier IIT admission rules.
Official source checked. Last checked .
Source: IIT Roorkee
For 2026, Class 12 first appearance is generally 2025 or 2026 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Maximum 2 attempts in 2 consecutive years; the brochure lists narrow exceptions.
Official source checked. Last checked .
Source: IIT Roorkee
What is the JEE Advanced exam pattern?
- Mode
- Computer-based test
- Duration
- 360 minutes
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics | Not published | Not published |
| Paper 2: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics | Not published | Not published |
Marking: Marking differs by question type and is printed in each paper. Do not apply one penalty to the whole exam.
Format note: Both papers are compulsory, 180 minutes each. Question counts and maximum marks vary; read that cycle’s paper instructions.
Official source checked. Last checked .
Source: IIT Roorkee
What is the JEE Advanced syllabus?
Mathematics
- Sets, relations and functions
- Complex numbers and quadratic equations
- Matrices and determinants
- Permutations, combinations and binomial theorem
- Sequences and series
- Limits, continuity and differentiation
- Integrals and differential equations
- Coordinate geometry
- Vectors and three-dimensional geometry
- Statistics and probability
- Trigonometry
Physics
- Units, measurements and experimental skills
- Kinematics and laws of motion
- Work, energy, power and rotational motion
- Gravitation and properties of matter
- Thermodynamics and kinetic theory
- Oscillations and waves
- Electrostatics and current electricity
- Magnetism, induction and alternating current
- Electromagnetic waves and optics
- Dual nature, atoms and nuclei
- X-rays and Moseley’s law
Chemistry
- Mole concept and atomic structure
- Chemical bonding and periodicity
- Thermodynamics, solutions and equilibrium
- Redox reactions, electrochemistry and kinetics
- s-, p-, d- and f-block elements and coordination compounds
- Purification, characterisation and organic principles
- Hydrocarbons and compounds containing halogens, oxygen or nitrogen
- Biomolecules and practical chemistry
- Gases, liquids and solid-state structures
- Surface chemistry and colloids
- Hydrogen and s-block chemistry
- Metal extraction and qualitative analysis
- Environmental chemistry, polymers and everyday chemistry
When are the JEE Advanced dates?
| Step | Date or window | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 examination | (last cycle) | Official source checked, checked 2 October 2026 | Source: IIT Roorkee |
| Next cycle | Last cycle (2026): registration for candidates who qualified through JEE (Main) ran from 23 April to 2 May 2026, and the exam was on 17 May 2026. Check the 2027 brochure for new dates and eligibility. | Official source checked, checked 6 October 2026 | Source: IIT Roorkee |
Each date comes from the official notice linked in its row. A date that has passed belongs to the last cycle.
Which careers and board syllabi connect to JEE Advanced?
Class 12 board syllabi for the same subjects
Where can I find official JEE Advanced papers?
- Paper 1, English (final answer key marked), 2025: Previous exam paper, checked 6 October 2026
- Paper 2, English (final answer key marked), 2025: Previous exam paper, checked 6 October 2026
- Paper 1, Hindi, 2025: Previous exam paper, checked 2 October 2026
- Paper 2, Hindi, 2025: Previous exam paper, checked 2 October 2026
Where does this information come from?
Needs verification. Last checked .
- JEE Advanced 2026 information brochure, IIT Roorkee, accessed
Prepared by the Disha Stars team from the sources listed here. Check the latest official notice before you apply.