It may be noted that the examination date will remain unchanged even if it is declared a public holiday.
Schedule of JEE (Advanced) 2026
The examination consists of two papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2) of three hours duration each. Appearing in both the papers is compulsory.
The examination schedules is as follows:
| Date of Examination | May 18, 2026 (Monday) |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 09:00 IST to 12:00 IST |
| Paper 2 | 14:30 IST to 17:30 IST |
| For Online Registration | https://jeeadv.ac.in |
| Online Registration Begins | April 23, 2026 (Thursday, 10:00 IST) |
| Online Registration Closes | May 02, 2026 (Saturday, 17:00 IST) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment for Registered Candidates | May 05, 2026 (Tuesday, 17:00 IST) |
| Admit Card Downloading Schedule |
May 11, 2026 (Monday, 10:00 IST) to May 18, 2026 (Monday, 14:30 IST) |
| Copy of Candidate Responses to Be Available on the JEE (Advanced) 2026 Website | May 22, 2026 (Friday, 17:00 IST) |
| Online Display of Provisional Answer Keys on https://jeeadv.ac.in | May 26, 2026 (Tuesday, 10:00 IST) |
| Receiving Feedback from Candidates on Provisional Answer Keys Through the Candidate Portal |
May 26, 2026 (Tuesday, 10:00 IST) to May 27, 2026 (Wednesday, 17:00 IST) |
| Online Display of Final Answer Keys on https://jeeadv.ac.in | June 02, 2026 (Tuesday, 10:00 IST) |
