JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Timeline Scheduled for April–May

IIT Roorkee, the organizing institute for JEE Advanced 2026, has officially confirmed that the registration window for Indian nationals will open on April 23, 2026.Following the declaration of the JEE Main Session 2 results, the top 2.5 lakh qualified candidates can apply for the national entrance test until May 2.This detailed report covers the upcoming application schedule, the foreign national registration starting April 6,and the final examination date set for May 17, 2026, across the country's premier engineering institutes.

As of today, February 14, 2026, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has established the definitive Timeline for the Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) 2026. While the engineering community is currently focused on the JEE Main Session 2 registrations, the organizing body has finalized the administrative Protocol for the second stage of the admissions cycle. The portal will first open for foreign national and OCI/PIO candidates on April 6, followed by the primary Registration window for Indian nationals on April 23, immediately after the JEE Main results are declared.

• Eligibility Gate: Only the top 2,50,000 rank holders from the JEE Main 2026 (Paper 1) are eligible to appear for the Advanced examination.
• Domestic Schedule: For Indian aspirants, the Registration window will span from April 23 (10:00 IST) to May 2, 2026 (23:59 IST).
• International Track: Foreign nationals and OCI/PIO(F) candidates have an extended window starting April 6 to facilitate administrative and visa requirements.
• Authentication: Applicants will log in to the official JEE Advanced portal using their JEE Main 2026 application number and password.

Examination Structure and Milestone Dates

The JEE Advanced 2026 is scheduled to be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026. This high-stakes computer-based test will be conducted in two mandatory shifts. According to the Official Information Brochure, the exam will assess candidates in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at a superior Protocol level compared to the preliminary entrance tests.

• Paper Composition: The Advanced exam consists of two compulsory papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2), both featuring multiple-choice and numerical-value questions.
• Fee Structure: Female and SC/ST/PwD candidates will pay ₹1,600, while all other Indian nationals are required to pay ₹3,200.
• Result Impact: The final answer keys and individual ranks will be declared on June 1, 2026, paving the way for JoSAA 2026 counselling.
• AAT Extension: Candidates seeking admission to B.Arch programs must register for the Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) between June 1 and June 2, 2026.

Conclusion

The release of the April–May Timeline as of February 14 provides the necessary roadmap for the country's elite engineering aspirants. While the Advanced test remains one of the world's most rigorous evaluations, the clear administrative Protocol shared by IIT Roorkee ensures that the 2026 intake process is transparent and well-structured. As the Registration window approaches, candidates are urged to verify their Category and PwD certificates against the prescribed formats to avoid technical rejection. This upcoming cycle not only defines the future of 2.5 lakh students but also represents the standard of excellence maintained by the IIT Council. For those currently in the midst of JEE Main preparations, the May 17 date serves as the ultimate destination in their academic journey toward the country's most prestigious engineering classrooms.

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