JEE Advanced 2026 On May 17: Check Shift Timings And Key Details

JEE Advanced 2026 will be conducted on 17 May 2026 in two separate shifts. Paper 1 will run from 9 am to 12 pm, while Paper 2 will take place from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The test decides admission to Indian Institutes of Technology for candidates who clear JEE Main.

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Advanced 2026) is mandatory for engineering aspirants seeking IIT seats across India. Both papers are compulsory for every registered candidate. Performance in these two sessions together will determine the final rank. The schedule allows a long break between papers for rest and revision.

JEE Advanced 2026 exam date and schedule details

The basic time plan for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam is shown below for quick reference. Candidates must appear for both papers at the assigned centres. Reporting time and other instructions will be shared later on the official website, along with city-wise centre lists and guidelines.

JEE Advanced 2026 eligibility and JEE Main link

Around 2.5 lakh candidates from JEE Main 2026 will be shortlisted to sit for JEE Advanced 2026. JEE Main will occur in two sessions, with the first from 21 to 30 January 2026. The second JEE Main 2026 session will run from 1 to 10 April 2026, before the advanced stage.

The detailed JEE Advanced 2026 syllabus, list of exam cities, marking scheme, and registration calendar will be shared later. All such updates will appear on the official portal, jeeadv.ac.in. Candidates are advised to track the website often so that no deadline or notification is missed during preparation.

JEE Advanced 2026 paper pattern and marking scheme

JEE Advanced 2026 will feature two compulsory papers of three hours each. Both papers will test Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Questions will include single and multiple correct MCQs, Numerical Answer Type items with integer or decimal answers, and Paragraph or Matrix Match formats. Each correct answer will earn 3 marks, while 1 mark will be cut for wrong attempts.

As per the plan, the JEE Advanced 2026 admit card will be issued three to four days before the exam. Candidates can expect the hall ticket by 13 May 2026 on jeeadv.ac.in. To download, candidates must log in using application number and date of birth, then save and print the PDF copy.

Further clarifications about JEE Advanced 2026, including centre rules and updated information, will appear only on jeeadv.ac.in. Students aiming for IITs in 2026 should align preparation with the announced date and expected syllabus, and stay alert for new notifications on the official JEE Advanced 2026 website.