JEE Advanced 2026 Application Process

JEE Advanced 2026 registration is the gateway to securing admission to the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the BTech programme at IISc Bengaluru. For 2026, the examination is being conducted by Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) under the guidance of the Joint Admission Board (JAB).

The application process is completely online and will be available on the official website https://jeeadv.ac.in/. Only candidates who rank among the top 2,50,000 qualifiers in JEE Main 2026 are eligible to register.

JEE Advanced 2026 – Registration Windows

IIT Roorkee has announced two separate registration windows for JEE Advanced 2026:

Important: The registration portal closes on May 2, 2026 at 23:59 IST. No applications will be accepted after this deadline under any circumstances.

JEE Advanced 2026 – Step-by-Step Application Process

The JEE Advanced 2026 application process is streamlined into four main steps. Candidates must follow each step carefully to ensure successful submission.

Step 1: Log In to the Registration Portal

• Visit the official website: https://jeeadv.ac.in/
• Click on ‘New Registration’ / ‘Candidate Portal’.
• For Indian candidates (JEE Main qualifiers): Log in using your JEE Main 2026 Application Number and Password (or Date of Birth). Your personal and academic details from JEE Main will be auto-populated.
• For Foreign National & OCI/PIO(F) candidates: Complete the separate direct registration form by providing name, date of birth, nationality, passport details, and email ID.

Step 2: Fill in the Application Form

• Personal Details: Verify and update your full name, father’s name, mother’s name, gender, date of birth, category (General/EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD), and nationality.
• Contact Details: Provide a valid email address, mobile number (both primary and alternate), and complete correspondence address with PIN code.
• Academic Details: Enter your Class XII (or equivalent) roll number, board name, year of passing (2025 or 2026), and percentage/CGPA (if result declared).
• Exam Centre Preferences: Select up to 10 cities/towns in order of priority from the list of 223 exam centres (including Dubai and Kathmandu for international candidates).
• Language Preference: Choose the medium of question paper – English or Hindi.
• PwD / Scribe Request: If applicable, indicate your PwD status and scribe requirements. The window to choose a scribe is May 16, 2026.

Step 3: Upload Required Documents

All documents must be uploaded in PDF format (individual file size: 50 KB to 300 KB). Scanned images must be clear and legible.

Critical: Incomplete registrations (missing documents, incorrect formats, or oversized files) will be automatically rejected without any communication to the candidate.

Step 4: Pay the Application Fee

After completing the registration form and document upload, candidates must pay the application fee online. Payment can be made via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

Fee payment deadline: Monday, May 4, 2026 (23:59 IST).

Step 5: Download Confirmation Page

• After successful fee payment, the application confirmation page will be displayed.
• Download and print multiple copies of the confirmation page for future reference.
• A confirmation email with the application summary will also be sent to the candidate’s registered email address.
• Candidates who do not receive the confirmation email must check their spam folder and ensure their email ID was entered correctly.

JEE Advanced 2026 – Application Fee Structure

IIT Roorkee has revised the application fee for JEE Advanced 2026. The fee is non-refundable and must be paid separately by each candidate. The fee covers both Paper 1 and Paper 2.

Fee for Examination Centres in India

Fee for Examination Centres Outside India (Revised 2026)

Important Update: The application fee for candidates opting for foreign exam centres has been increased by USD 50 across all categories for JEE Advanced 2026.

Note: SAARC countries include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

JEE Advanced 2026 – International Exam Centres

For 2026, JEE Advanced will be conducted at TWO international locations:

• Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
• Kathmandu, Nepal

Candidates opting for these centres must pay the revised foreign centre application fee as detailed above. All other exam day regulations and eligibility criteria remain identical to candidates appearing in India.

JEE Advanced 2026 – Application Checklist

• JEE Main 2026 qualified with rank under 2,50,000
• Date of birth verified (born on/after Oct 1, 2001 / Oct 1, 1996 for SC/ST/PwD)
• Class XII appearing/passed (2025 or 2026 only) with PCM
• Valid email ID and mobile number (active and accessible)
• Scanned Class X certificate (PDF, 50-300 KB)
• Scanned Class XII certificate (PDF, 50-300 KB) – if result declared
• Scanned category certificate (PDF, 50-300 KB) – if applicable
• Scanned PwD certificate / scribe letter (PDF, 50-300 KB) – if applicable
• Scanned OCI/PIO card (PDF, 50-300 KB) – if applicable
• Scanned foreign passport (PDF, 50-300 KB) – for Foreign Nationals
• Exam centre preferences (10 cities) selected and locked
• Application fee paid online before May 4, 2026 (23:59 IST)
• Confirmation page downloaded and saved (multiple copies)

Important Notes and Disclaimers

• This page is updated for JEE Advanced 2026 based on official notifications from IIT Roorkee and jeeadv.ac.in.
• The organizing institute for JEE Advanced 2026 is Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee).
• The application fee for foreign exam centres has been revised upward by USD 50 for 2026.
• Candidates must select up to 10 exam centre preferences (increased from 8 in previous years).
• All dates, deadlines, and fee structures are subject to change. Candidates must regularly visit the official JEE Advanced website (https://jeeadv.ac.in/) for the latest updates, corrigenda, and announcements.
• For specific queries related to registration, document upload, or fee payment, candidates may contact the JEE Advanced 2026 helpdesk through the official portal.

This page is for informational purposes only. ALLEN Overseas has verified the information from official government sources (jeeadv.ac.in, IIT Roorkee). However, candidates must refer to official notifications from IIT Roorkee and JEE Advanced for final confirmation and decision-making.