Who is eligible to appear in JEE Advanced 2026?

To qualify, Indian or OCI/PIO (with a qualifying card issued before 4‑Mar‑2021) candidates must satisfy all five eligibility criteria:Be among the top 250,000 rank holders in JEE Main 2026 (category‑wise distribution as per JoSAA norms).Meet the age limit: born on or after 1 October 2000 (with a 5‑year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD).Have not exhausted the allowed two attempts across two consecutive years.Appeared for Class XII (or equivalent) for the first time in 2024 or 2025.Not admitted previously to any IIT academic programme, though preparatory‑course students may apply.

How many attempts are allowed in JEE Advanced 2026?

A candidate can make at most two attempts, and these must be in two consecutive years. Attempts are counted starting from the first year the candidate becomes eligible (i.e., appears in Class XII) even if you didn’t take JEE Advanced in your first eligible year, that year still consumes one of the two attempts

Is the “75% board marks” requirement still in effect?

Yes. For Indian general/OBC-EWS candidates, scoring 75% aggregate in Class XII (or being in the top 20 percentile) remains mandatory to qualify for admission via JEE Advanced. For SC/ST/PwD, it’s 65%. This requirement is separate from eligibility to appear in the JEE exam.

What happens after qualifying JEE Advanced?

Qualifying candidates must participate in JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counselling to secure admission into IITs (as well as NITs/IIITs/GFTIs if eligible).For SC/ST/PwD candidates around reserved seats, a one‑year preparatory course may be offered if a seat in the main programme isn't immediately available; after successful completion, they join their allocated IIT programme in 2026‑27.

Can candidates who previously dropped out of admission apply again?

Yes, with conditions. Candidates who were allocated an IIT seat but did not report, withdrew before the final JoSAA round, or whose seat was cancelled before the final round, and who never joined the IIT academic programme, are still eligible to apply—provided they meet all other criteria (attempts, age, boards, etc.).

JEE Advanced 2026 Selection Process: Eligibility, Merit List, counselling

JEE Advanced 2026 selection process is done by qualifying JEE Main, achieving a top 2,50,000 rank, and attending JoSAA counselling for allotment of seats in IITs. The candidates also need to fulfil certain age and educational requirements. Read the complete article and get more details about the JEE Advanced selection process.

JEE Advanced Selection Process 2026
JEE Advanced 2026 Online Application Procedure
JEE Advanced 2026 Seat Allocation Process

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JEE Advanced Selection Process 2026

The JEE Advanced 2026 Selection Process starts after passing JEE Main. Qualified candidates then register for JEE Advanced on the official website. There are two compulsory exam papers testing skills in Physics, Chemistry, and Math. After the results, candidates take part in JoSAA counseling for IIT admission based on All India Rank, category, and choices. The final selection is done through seat allotment, document verification, and fee payment. Only candidates meeting eligibility criteria like marks and age limits are considered for admission.

Selection Stage	Description
JEE Main Qualification	Candidate must qualify JEE Main to be eligible for JEE Advanced.
JEE Advanced Registration	Eligible candidates must register online at the official JEE Advanced website.
Attempt Two Papers	Candidates appear for two compulsory papers in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Result Declaration	Results and All India Ranks (AIR) are published.
JoSAA Counselling	Candidates participate in JoSAA counselling for IIT seat allocation based on AIR and preferences.
Seat Allotment	Seats are allotted as per rank, category, and choice filling.
Document Verification	Candidates must verify required documents for admission confirmation.
Fee Payment & Admission Confirmation	Payment of fees completes the admission process to allotted IIT.

JEE Advanced 2026 Online Application Procedure

Only students ranked in the top 250,000 of the JEE Main 2026 exam can register. They must also meet the other requirements, like age and number of attempts allowed.

Registration Window: The registration process for JEE Main qualified candidates (foreign nationals/OCI/PIO) starts in the third week of April 2026. It ends in the first week of May 2026.
Website & Login: First, access the official website jeeadv.ac.in. Your JEE Main application number, date of birth, and password are required to log in. In case you are a foreign national (OCI/PIO - F), a separate log-in must be done
Form Filling: You need to fill the form. Provide your personal, academic and contact details. Choose three cities for the test and the language of the question paper. Submit the digital versions of your 10th/12th certificate, category or disability certificate, photo, and signature.
Fee Payment: On payment of the fee, you can pay it online using a credit/debit card, net banking, or SBI challan (offline). The fees are neither refundable nor transferable. Indian citizens (not in special categories) pay INR 3,200. SC/ST/PwD and female candidates pay INR 1,600. Foreign candidates pay USD 100 (SAARC) or USD 200 (non-SAARC) based on their category.
Review & Submit: Review and check all your entered information. There is a limited time for correction. After confirming, fill the form. Then, download or print the acknowledgement or confirmation page for future reference.
Post-Submission: Once you submit your application, you'll usually get a link to download your admit card in mid-May. This admit card is required to enter the exam hall.

JEE Advanced 2026 Seat Allocation Process

Qualified students after the JEE Advanced results have to register for JoSSA counseling. They enter their personal info, certificates, and academic details. Then, they submit their college and branch preferences. JoSSA looks at the student's All India Rank, category, and options to find the best match. When a seat is allotted, the student can take it, float to next round, or opt out before the next round. After the final round, students go to their allotted IITs for document verification and fee payment to confirm admission.