The Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Advanced 2026 registration will start from April 23, 2026. IIT Roorkee has officially announced that the registration window will open till May 2, 2026, and the last day for fee payment is May 4, 2026.
Aspirants who have cleared the JEE Mains 2026 exams and ranked under 2,50,000 can directly register at their official website at jeeadv.ac.in.
Who can Apply: Fee & Eligibility Criteria
The JEE Advanced 2026 registration is open for selected applicants who have secured a rank below 2,50,000 in the JEE Mains 2026 exams. The board also announced concessions for the reserved category.
The registration fee for general candidates is ₹3,200, and ₹1,600 for female, PwD, ST, and SC candidates. Candidates need to pay the one-time non-refundable fee to complete registration with the last date on May 4, 2026.
Some of the key eligibility criteria are as announced by IIT Roorkee and NTA:
| Factors | Eligibility Criteria |
| Performance and Rank in JEE Mains 2026 | Under 2,50,000 |
| Foreign Candidates, OCI/PIO | Direct Registration |
| Age Limit | Must be born after
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| Number of Attempts | Max. 2 times in 2 Consecutive Years |
| Class XI or Equivalent | 12th with PCM in 2025 or 2026 |
| IIT Alumni | NA |
How to Register for JEE Advanced 2026 Exams
Candidates who are eligible for the JEE Advanced 2026 exams can follow these steps to register:
- Visit the official website at jeeadv.nic.in/applicant
- Scroll down to Candidate Login/or direct registration (Foreign Candidates, OCI/PIO)
- Enter your JEE Mains credentials: login ID and password
- Fill in the required information and upload documents
- Pay registration fee for JEE Advanced 2026
- Verify and submit your application
- Download the confirmation slip and save it for future reference
JEE Advanced 2026: Important Dates
Some of the important dates you should remember are:
| Events of JEE Advanced 2026 | Important Dates |
| Registration Dates for Foreign Candidates | April 6, 2026 |
| Registration Dates for Indian Candidates | April 23, 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | May 2, 2026 |
| Admit Card | May 11, 2026 |
| Exam Dates | May 17, 2026 |
Conclusion
IIT Rourkee and NTA announced that the JEE Advanced registration window will open from April 23, 2026, to May 2, 2026. Candidates who have ranked below 2,50,000 in the JEE Main 2026 exam can register at jeeadv.ac.in.








