The Joint Entrance Examination – Advanced (JEE-Advanced) is an annual, highly competitive academic examination in India. It is the second stage of the Joint Entrance Examination and serves as the primary assessment for entrance to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and various other engineering colleges across the country.
The test evaluates applicants’ knowledge and skills in physics, chemistry, and mathematics. It is organized on a round-robin rotation basis by one of the seven zonal IITs: IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Guwahati, for candidates who have qualified in the JEE Main.
For students aspiring to secure admission into India’s premier engineering colleges, mastering the differences between JEE Main and JEE Advanced is a vital first step. These examinations mark the beginning of a demanding, yet ultimately rewarding, academic journey.
JEE Main serves as the qualifying entrance exam for admission to institutions such as NITs, IIITs, and other Government-Funded Technical Institutions (GFTIs). In contrast, JEE Advanced is the exclusive gateway to the highly prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), renowned for their stringent academic standards and emphasis on innovation and creativity.
Though the two exams are intrinsically linked, they differ significantly across multiple critical aspects, including eligibility criteria, difficulty levels, syllabus scope, examination structure, and the range of institutions that accept their scores. A comprehensive comparison is therefore essential for aspirants to clearly distinguish between JEE Main and JEE Advanced and to formulate an effective preparation strategy.
Acadmiac’s JEE (Advanced) Preparation Program is designed for high-performing aspirants aiming for admission into the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). The program focuses on advanced-level conceptual mastery, complex problem-solving, and strategic exam readiness aligned with the demanding pattern of JEE (Advanced).
Acadmiac gets aspirants ready for more than just JEE (Advanced). With a mix of rigorous academics, organized study plans, and constant support for their physical and mental health, too, we set students up for success throughout their engineering careers.
| Exam Name | Joint Entrance Examination (JEE 2026) |
| Conducting Body | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) |
| JEE ADVANCED 2026 Registration Dates | Thursday, April 23, 2026 (10:00 IST) to Saturday, May 02, 2026 (23:59 IST) |
| JEE ADVANCED 2026 Admit Card Release Date | Monday, May 11, 2026 |
| JEE ADVANCED 2026 Exam Date | Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| Declaration of NEET ADVANCED 2026 Result | Monday, June 01, 2026 |
| Official Site | JEE (ADVANCED) 2026 | IIT Roorkee |
| JEE Main 2026 Scores | All candidates, regardless of category, must secure a ranking among the top 2,50,000 in the JEE Main 2026 B.E/B.Tech. Paper 1. |
| Educational Qualification | Candidates must have passed or be appearing in the 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as main subjects. |
| Minimum Marks Required | 75% aggregate for General category candidates and 65% for OBC/SC/ST/PwD categories |
| Minimum Age Requirement | No Specific Age Limit |
| Number of Attempts | A candidate is limited to a maximum of two attempts over two consecutive years. |
| TOPIC | DETAILS |
| Mode of the examination | Computer-based examination |
| Medium of the examination | Hindi & English |
| Number of Tests | Paper 1 and Paper 2 |
| Total time duration | 3 hours for each paper (4 hours for PwD candidates) |
| Number of sections | 3 sections for Paper 1 & 2 PhysicsChemistryMathematics |
| Total questions | 51 (17 questions in each subject) |
| Marking Scheme | Full, Partial, Zero, and Negative Marks Concepts |
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| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks in Each Subject | Minimum Aggregate Marks |
| Common rank list (CRL) | 7 | 74 |
| OBC-NCL rank list | 6 | 66 |
| General EWS rank list | 6 | 66 |
| SC rank list | 3 | 37 |
| ST rank list | 3 | 37 |
| Common PwD rank list | 3 | 37 |
| OBC-NCL PwD rank list | 3 | 37 |
| General-EWS PwD rank list | 3 | 37 |
| SC PwD rank list | 3 | 37 |
| ST PwD rank list | 3 | 37 |
| Preparatory course (PC) rank lists | 1 | 18 |
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks in Each Subject | Minimum Aggregate Marks |
| Common rank list (CRL) | 10 | 109 |
| OBC-NCL rank list | 9 | 98 |
| General EWS rank list | 9 | 98 |
| SC rank list | 5 | 54 |
| ST rank list | 5 | 54 |
| Common PwD rank list | 5 | 54 |
| OBC-NCL PwD rank list | 5 | 54 |
| General-EWS PwD rank list | 5 | 54 |
| SC PwD rank list | 5 | 54 |
| ST PwD rank list | 5 | 54 |
| Preparatory course (PC) rank lists | 2 | 27 |
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks in Each Subject | Minimum Aggregate Marks |
| Common rank list (CRL) | 8 | 86 |
| OBC-NCL rank list | 7 | 77 |
| General EWS rank list | 7 | 77 |
| SC rank list | 4 | 43 |
| ST rank list | 4 | 43 |
| Common PwD rank list | 4 | 43 |
| OBC-NCL PwD rank list | 4 | 43 |
| General-EWS PwD rank list | 4 | 43 |
| SC PwD rank list | 4 | 43 |
| ST PwD rank list | 4 | 43 |
| Preparatory course (PC) rank lists | 2 | 22 |
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks in Each Subject | Minimum Aggregate Marks |
| Common rank list (CRL) | 5 | 55 |
| OBC-NCL rank list | 5 | 50 |
| General EWS rank list | 5 | 50 |
| SC rank list | 3 | 28 |
| ST rank list | 3 | 28 |
| Common PwD rank list | 5 | 28 |
| OBC-NCL PwD rank list | 3 | 28 |
| General-EWS PwD rank list | 5 | 28 |
| SC PwD rank list | 3 | 28 |
| ST PwD rank list | 5 | 28 |
| Preparatory course (PC) rank lists | 3 | 14 |
JEE Advanced is an exam conducted for admission to IITs and a few premier institutes in India for engineering, science, and architecture courses.
The organizing institute for JEE Advanced 2026 is IIT Roorkee.
JEE Main is a qualifying exam for JEE Advanced. JEE Advanced is tougher and is only for IITs.
You can appear for JEE Advanced at most twice in two consecutive years.
You must be in the top 20 percentile of your board or have scored at least 75% marks (65% for SC/ST).
JEE Advanced is conducted only in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
Acadmiac provides systematic preparation, aids conceptual understanding, assists with regular practice and revision plans, and offers exam-oriented guidance, so that students can prepare for JEE Advanced with confidence and discipline.
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