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JEE Advanced 2026 Exam LIVE: IIT JEE Adv paper 1, 2 tomorrow; instructions, timings, admit card, counselling

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IIT Roorkee will conduct the JEE Advanced 2026 exam tomorrow in two shifts. Updates on question papers analysis, answer key, result date, cut-offs, JoSAA counselling, marks vs rank, rank predictor, college predictor, JEE Advanced 2026 instructions, and more

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JEE Advanced 2026 Exam LIVE: IIT JEE Adv paper 1, 2 tomorrow; guidelines, timings, admit card (Representational image: magnific)

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee will administer the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2026 from tomorrow, May 17, across 221 cities in India and 2 international centres. The JEE Advanced 2026 will be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode in two shifts, from 9 am to 12 pm and 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

Candidates appearing for the BTech, BS, BArch entrance exam can download the JEE Advanced 2026 admit card from the official website, jeeadv.ac.in. Candidates can access the JEE Advanced admit card 2026 using their registration number and date of birth.

The admit card for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam was released on May 11. The exam will be conducted in two papers: Paper 1 in the morning shift and Paper 2 in the afternoon shift.

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The top 2.5 lakh candidates in the JEE Main 2026 exam are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026.

JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1, 2 Analysis

The authority consists of two compulsory papers 180 marks each. The IIT Roorkee will conduct the JEE Advanced 2026 examination tomorrow. The detailed JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 and 2 Analysis will be released after the conclusion of the examination. Subject experts and students' reactions will be issued immediately after each shift concludes on May 17, 2026.

JEE Advanced exam pattern 2026

The JEE Advanced 2026 entrance exam will be conducted for 3 hours and consists of 54 questions (18 in each subject). The JEE Advanced question paper carries a total of 360 marks, with each paper carrying a maximum of 180 marks.

As per the JEE Advanced 2026 exam pattern, both papers include Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. They have multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and numerical questions. Students must appear in both papers to be eligible for ranking.

Candidates will have to reach their allotted JEE Advanced exam centres well before the reporting time to complete entry procedures such as ID checks and security screening, and follow all exam-day guidelines issued by IIT Roorkee.

JEE Advanced is a mandatory entrance exam for admission to undergraduate engineering, science, and architecture courses at the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

Documents required for JEE Advanced exam centre

The list of documents that candidates need to carry to the JEE Advanced exam centre is given below.

  • Printed copy of the JEE Advanced 2026 admit card.
  • A valid government-issued photo ID (such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, driving licence, or passport) for identity verification.
  • Recent passport-sized photographs.
  • Disability certificate, if applicable.

JEE Advanced reporting time 2026

For JEE Advanced, students should reach the exam centre early. The entry gates usually close 30 minutes before the exam starts, and no one is allowed inside after that.

Session

Exam time

Reporting time

G ate closing time

Paper 1

9 am – 12 Noon

7 am – 8:30 am

8:30 am

Paper 2

2:30 pm – 5:30 pm

1 pm – 2 pm

2 pm

Candidates are not permitted to bring electronic devices, manuscripts, calculators, smartwatches, or any other prohibited items into the JEE Advanced examination hall.

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IIT Roorkee will conduct the JEE Advanced 2026 exam tomorrow in two shifts. Updates on question papers analysis, answer key, result date, cut-offs, JoSAA counselling, marks vs rank, rank predictor, college predictor, and more

May 16, 2026 | 04:50 PM IST

JEE Advanced 2026 Exam date

The IIT Roorkee will administer the JEE Advanced 2026 on May 17, 2026 in two shifts.

May 16, 2026 | 04:30 PM IST

JEE Advanced 2026 Exam: Paper timings

The IIT Roorkee will administer the JEE Advanced 2026 exam in two shifts:

  • Paper 1: 9 AM to 12 PM
  • Paper 2: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM

May 16, 2026 | 04:15 PM IST

JEE Advanced paper pattern 2026

The JEE Advanced consists of two compulsory Computer-Based Tests (Paper 1 and Paper 2), each lasting 3 hours and held on the same day. It includes Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The total number of questions and marks can change every year and are announced in the official brochure, but it is usually around 360 marks in total.

May 16, 2026 | 04:00 PM IST

200 marks in JEE Advanced rank

In JEE Advanced, scoring around 200 marks usually gives a Common Rank List (CRL) rank between 1,500 and 2,500. However, the exact rank can change every year depending on how difficult the exam is.

May 16, 2026 | 03:45 PM IST

JEE Advanced timing

The JEE Advanced exam timing is strictly fixed, and candidates must follow the schedule without delay. The JEE Advanced time is divided into two compulsory papers on the same day:

Paper

JEE Advanced exam timing

Paper 1

9 am – 12 pm

Paper 2

2:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Candidates must reach the exam centre early, as entry gates close at the scheduled start time.

May 16, 2026 | 03:30 PM IST

JEE Advanced scribble pad

In JEE Advanced, a scribble pad is a rough sheet given to candidates for calculations and rough work during the exam. Candidates cannot bring their own sheets. It is provided in the JEE Advanced exam hall and can be replaced if needed. After the JEE Advanced 2026 exam, it must be returned to the invigilator. It is only for rough work, not for writing final answers.

May 16, 2026 | 03:15 PM IST

Minimum marks in JEE Advanced to get IIT for general

For General category students, you need at least 35% of the total marks (around 74–75 out of 360) and at least 10% in each subject to qualify for the JEE Advanced rank list. But qualifying alone does not mean you will get an IIT seat. Admission depends on your rank in JoSAA counselling, and usually much higher marks are needed.

May 16, 2026 | 03:00 PM IST

JEE Advanced 2026 instructions

For JEE Advanced 2026, you must carry a clear printed admit card, an original photo ID, and a transparent water bottle. The JEE Advanced 2026 exam has two compulsory papers: Paper 1 from 9 am to 12 pm and Paper 2 from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Wear simple, light clothes and open footwear like slippers or sandals to make security checks easier and faster.

May 16, 2026 | 02:45 PM IST

JEE Advanced reporting time

Students should reach the exam centre at 7 am for Paper 1 and 1 pm for Paper 2. The entry gates will close at 8:30 am for Paper 1 and 2 pm for Paper 2, and no entry will be allowed after that. It is better to arrive by 7:30 am so there is enough time for biometric checks and security screening without any hurry.

May 16, 2026 | 02:44 PM IST

Documents required for JEE Advanced exam centre

To enter the JEE Advanced exam centre, you must bring a printed copy of your JEE Advanced admit card and a valid original government photo ID like Aadhaar, PAN card, or passport. Without these, you will not be allowed to enter the exam hall.

May 16, 2026 | 02:44 PM IST

JEE Advanced 2026 exam tomorrow

The JEE Advanced 2026 exam is scheduled for tomorrow, May 17, 2026. It is conducted by IIT Roorkee in two compulsory sessions: 9 am to 12 noon and 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.