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JEE Advanced 2026 registration starts April 23: Check dates, eligibility and step-by-step application guide

JEE Advanced 2026 registration begins April 23; check eligibility, important dates, exam pattern, and steps to apply online before deadline.

By Srijoni Dutta

Apr 22, 2026 18:36 IST

The registration for JEE Advanced 2026 will start on April 23, which is an important update for all engineering students across India. Those who have cleared JEE Main 2026 can now get ready to get into top IITs.

The exam will be conducted by Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, and the application link will go live at 10 am on the official website jeeadv.ac.in. Students should complete the form on time to avoid any last-minute problems.

This is a very important national-level exam that helps students get admission into top IITs for undergraduate and integrated courses for the academic year of 2026–27.

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Important dates students should remember

The registration for JEE Advanced 2026 will start on April 23, 2026, at 10 am. Students can fill out the application form till May 2, 2026, and the last date to pay the fee is May 4, 2026. It is important to complete everything within these dates, or the application may be rejected.

Students should keep checking the official website regularly for updates, as deadlines are usually not extended.

Eligibility criteria for candidates

Only the top 250,000 students who clear the B.E./B.Tech paper of JEE Main 2026 from all categories can apply for JEE Advanced 2026. This makes the exam very competitive and tough.

Students must follow all the rules set by the Joint Admission Board (JAB) 2026, as its decisions will be final for the exam and admissions.

Exam pattern and schedule

The examination will consist of two compulsory papers, Paper I and Paper II, each of three hours duration. Candidates must appear for both papers to be considered for ranking.

Paper I will be conducted from 9 am to 12 noon, while Paper II will take place from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm on the same day. The format is designed to test analytical and problem-solving skills.

Step-by-step application process

To apply online, candidates should visit the official website at jeeadv.ac.in and click on the JEE Advanced 2026 link on the homepage. After entering registration details, they need to log in and fill out the application form carefully.

Once the form is completed, candidates must pay the application fee and submit the form. It is important to download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates must stay updated and complete their applications within the deadline. The Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) 2026 will be conducted by seven Zonal IITs under the guidance of the Joint Admission Board (JAB) 2026. A student’s performance in this exam will decide their admission to Bachelor’s, Integrated Master’s, and Dual Degree courses in IITs for the 2026–27 academic year.

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All decisions taken by JAB 2026 will be final regarding the exam and admissions. For more details, students can visit the official JEE Advanced website.

With good planning and applying on time, students can complete the registration easily and focus better on preparing for this important exam.

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