Key Points
- Registration opens 23 April at 10am and closes 2 May at 11.59pm
- Fee payment deadline extended to 4 May for registered candidates
- Only JEE Main 2026 qualified candidates eligible to register
Engineering aspirants who cleared JEE Main 2026 can register for JEE Advanced 2026 from 23 April, IIT Roorkee announced on Wednesday, with the application window closing on 2 May.
The Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced), which determines admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology, will accept online registrations through the official portal at jeeadv.nic.in from 10am on 23 April to 11.59pm on 2 May. Candidates who complete registration will have until 11.59pm on 4 May to pay the examination fee.
JEE Advanced is the second stage of the two-tier entrance examination system for IIT admissions. Only candidates who qualify in JEE Main, the preliminary examination conducted by the National Testing Agency, are eligible to appear for the Advanced paper. The examination serves as the sole gateway to undergraduate programmes at India‘s 23 IITs.
Registration process and requirements
IIT Roorkee, which is organising JEE Advanced 2026, has asked candidates to read the eligibility criteria and information brochure on the official website before beginning the application process. The institute has also published guidance videos in the resources section at jeeadv.ac.in to help applicants navigate the registration system.
Candidates must ensure all personal and academic details are filled accurately during registration. Required documents must be uploaded in the prescribed format as specified in the brochure. Any discrepancy in information could lead to rejection of the application.
Key dates for candidates
The registration timeline gives candidates 10 days to complete their applications. IIT Roorkee has advised aspirants to finish the process well before the deadline to avoid technical difficulties that often arise during peak traffic on the final day.
- Registration opens: 23 April 2026, 10am
- Registration closes: 2 May 2026, 11.59pm
- Fee payment deadline: 4 May 2026, 11.59pm
Candidates can access the application portal at jeeadv.nic.in and check for updates on the main website at jeeadv.ac.in throughout the examination cycle.
Your Questions, Answered
When does JEE Advanced 2026 registration open?
Registration opens on 23 April 2026 at 10am IST and closes on 2 May 2026 at 11.59pm IST through the official portal at jeeadv.nic.in.
What is the last date for JEE Advanced 2026 fee payment?
Candidates who complete registration by 2 May can pay the examination fee until 11.59pm on 4 May 2026.
Who is eligible to register for JEE Advanced 2026?
Only candidates who have qualified in JEE Main 2026 are eligible to register for JEE Advanced 2026. JEE Main serves as the qualifying examination.
Where can I find the JEE Advanced 2026 registration portal?
The registration portal is available at jeeadv.nic.in. Guidance videos and the information brochure are available at jeeadv.ac.in.
