JEE Advanced 2026 — Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about Joint Entrance Examination Advanced (JEE Advanced) — syllabus, preparation strategy, cutoffs, important dates, and a free study plan. Conducted by IITs (rotating).
Eligibility
Quick check: can you appear for JEE Advanced 2026?
Top 2,50,000 JEE Main qualifiers. Must be in top 20 percentile of Class 12 board. Max 2 attempts in consecutive years.
JEE Advanced exam pattern 2026
Know exactly what you’re walking into on exam day.
- Mode
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Duration
- 3 hours per paper (2 papers)
- Total marks
- 360
- Subjects
- 3
- Question types
- MCQ (single/multiple correct), Numerical, Matrix Match
- Negative marking
- Varies by question type (−1 to −2)
Sections
Subjects covered in JEE Advanced
These are the subjects JEE Advanced tests. Tap any to jump to chapter-wise notes.
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
JEE Advanced important dates 2026
| Event | Expected date |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | April 2026 |
| Exam Date | May 2026 |
| Result | June 2026 |
| JoSAA Counselling | June–July 2026 |
Dates are based on previous year patterns and may change. Check the official IITs (rotating) website for confirmed dates.
JEE Advanced cutoff & expected scores
| Category / College | Expected cutoff |
|---|---|
| General (Qualifying) | 90+ marks |
| OBC-NCL (Qualifying) | 75+ marks |
| SC (Qualifying) | 50+ marks |
| IIT Bombay CSE | AIR < 70 |
| IIT Delhi CSE | AIR < 100 |
Cutoffs are approximate and based on previous year trends. Actual cutoffs may vary.
Top colleges accepting JEE Advanced
Closing rank from last year's counselling round. Use as a reference, not a guarantee.
- 1
IIT Bombay
- 2
IIT Delhi
- 3
IIT Madras
- 4
IIT Kanpur
- 5
IIT Kharagpur
- 6
IIT Roorkee
- 7
IIT Guwahati
- 8
IIT Hyderabad
Roadmap
How to prepare for JEE Advanced 2026 — 6-step plan
- 1
Map the syllabus
Print the full syllabus and rate yourself 1–5 on every chapter before you start.
- 2
Build a 6-month plan
Front-load Class 11 chapters in months 1–3 and Class 12 in months 4–6. Reserve the last month for revision.
- 3
NCERT first, then advanced
Finish NCERT cover-to-cover before jumping to advanced books, coaching modules, or HC Verma.
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- 4
Mock tests every weekend
Take a full-length mock every Saturday from month 3 onwards. Analyse — don’t just attempt.
- 5
Spaced revision
Revisit each chapter at days 1, 7, 21 and 60. Use a one-pager formula sheet per chapter.
- 6
Fix weak chapters
In the final 6 weeks, focus 60% of your time on your bottom-5 chapters. That’s where the biggest score gains live.
Free resources
Study resources for JEE Advanced
JEE Advanced Syllabus
Subject-wise topics and weightage
JEE Advanced Revision Notes
Key formulas, concepts, and quick revision
JEE Advanced Important Topics
High-weightage topics from PYQ analysis
JEE Advanced Practice Questions
Subject-wise MCQs to test your prep
JEE Advanced Study Plan
Month-wise preparation strategy
JEE Advanced Formula Sheet
All formulas organised by subject
Frequently asked
JEE Advanced FAQs
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.
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