Information Brochure - Link The Information Brochure of JEE (Advanced) 2026

Key Highlights

• Organizing Institute: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee is the organizing body for JEE (Advanced) 2026.
• Exam Date: Scheduled for Sunday, May 17, 2026 (Paper 1: 09:00 - 12:00 IST; Paper 2: 14:30 - 17:30 IST).
• Registration Windows: Starts April 23, 2026, for JEE (Main) qualified candidates and April 06, 2026, for Foreign National candidates.
• Exam Mode: Exclusively Computer Based Test (CBT) with compulsory participation in both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
• Admission Framework: Governing admission to undergraduate courses at all 23 IITs and other prime institutes (IISc, IISERs, IIST, RGIPT, IIPE).

The official release of the Information Brochure - Link The Information Brochure of JEE (Ad represents the definitive roadmap for students seeking admission into premier Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). In 2026, the Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) is being organized under the expert guidance of IIT Roorkee and the Joint Admission Board (JAB) 2026. This comprehensive document serves as an exhaustive legal, academic, and procedural guide, clarifying the policies, rules, and schedules that govern seat allotment in JoSAA 2026.

Candidates must read the information brochure carefully to understand the various structural nuances of the exam, such as eligibility parameters, category-wise reservations, supernumerary seat creation for female and foreign candidates, and the specific marks distribution policies. Understanding how to apply for Information Brochure - Link The Information Brochure of JEE (Ad ensures a seamless online registration process without administrative errors that could otherwise result in the cancellation of candidature.

• Important Schedule & Timeline (2026):
  • Direct Registration (Foreign/OCI/PIO): April 06 to May 02 (23:59 IST)
  • Online Registration (JEE Main Qualified): April 23 to May 02 (23:59 IST)
  • Last Date for Fee Payment: May 04 (23:59 IST)
  • Admit Card Download: May 11 (17:00 IST) to May 17 (14:30 IST)
  • Examination Date: May 17 (Sunday)
  • Candidate Responses Available: May 21 (17:00 IST)
  • Provisional Answer Keys Display: May 25 (10:00 IST)
  • Feedback on Provisional Keys: May 25 (10:00 IST) to May 26 (17:00 IST)
  • Final Answer Keys & Declaration of Results: June 01 (10:00 IST)
  • AAT Registration: June 01 (10:00 IST) to June 02 (17:00 IST)
  • Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT): June 04 (09:00 to 12:00 IST)
  • Declaration of AAT Results: June 07 (17:00 IST)
  • Start of JoSAA 2026 Process (Tentative): June 02 (17:00 IST)
• Eligibility Criteria & Shortlisting Details:
  • Candidates must be in the top 2,50,000 successful candidates in the B.E./B.Tech paper of JEE (Main) 2026.
  • Category-wise shortlisting distribution: OPEN: 96,187 | OPEN-PwD: 5,063 | GEN-EWS: 23,750 | GEN-EWS-PwD: 1,250 | OBC-NCL: 64,125 | OBC-NCL-PwD: 3,375 | SC: 35,625 | SC-PwD: 1,875 | ST: 17,812 | ST-PwD: 938.
  • Age Limit: Candidates must be born on or after October 1, 2001 (5 years relaxation for SC, ST, PwD, meaning born on or after October 1, 1996).
  • Attempts: Maximum of two attempts in two consecutive years.
  • Class XII Board Performance: Minimum 75% aggregate marks (65% for SC, ST, PwD) or being in the category-wise top 20 percentile of successful candidates.
• Registration Fees Structure (India Centres):
  • Female Candidates (Indian / OCI / PIO): ₹1600
  • SC, ST, and PwD Candidates (Indian / OCI / PIO): ₹1600
  • Open / GEN / OBC Candidates (Indian / OCI / PIO): ₹3200
  • Foreign Nationals (SAARC Countries): USD 100
  • Foreign Nationals (Non-SAARC Countries): USD 200
• Registration Fees Structure (Foreign Centres):
  • Indian & OCI / PIO (I) Candidates: USD 200
  • Foreign Nationals (SAARC): USD 200 | Non-SAARC: USD 300
• Minimum Prescribed Marks for Inclusion in Rank List:
  • Common Rank List (CRL): 10.0% in each subject, 35.0% aggregate marks.
  • OBC-NCL / GEN-EWS Rank Lists: 9.0% in each subject, 31.5% aggregate marks.
  • SC / ST / PwD Rank Lists: 5.0% in each subject, 17.5% aggregate marks.
  • Preparatory Course Rank Lists: 2.5% in each subject, 8.75% aggregate marks.

Candidates preparing for the examination must follow these steps to register successfully:

1. Register on the Official Portal: Access the designated JEE (Advanced) 2026 registration website at https://jeeadv.ac.in.
2. Log in with Credentials: Qualified candidates must log in using their JEE (Main) 2026 roll number and password. Foreign national candidates may proceed with the direct registration path starting April 06, 2026.
3. Provide Personal & Contact Details: Complete the application profile, including choices of test cities. Candidates must select precisely ten (10) cities/towns of their choice in order of preference.
4. Upload Scanned Copies of Documents:
   • Class X Certificate (proving date of birth) or Birth Certificate.
   • Class XII (or equivalent) Examination Certificate/Marksheet.
   • Category certificates (GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, or PwD) in prescribed formats as given in Annexure-II. Note: GEN-EWS and OBC-NCL certificates must be issued on or after April 01, 2026.
   • Declarations in lieu of category certificates (if unavailable during registration).
   • Scribe requirement letters and compensatory time letters (if applicable).
5. Pay the Registration Fee: Submit the non-refundable registration fee online via payment gateway portals before May 04, 2026 (23:59 IST).
6. Download Admit Card: Access the downloaded admit card from May 11, 2026, to May 17, 2026. Check the details carefully and contact the Zonal Coordinating IIT Chairperson in case of any discrepancies.