JEE Advanced 2027 on May 23; IIT Delhi announces eligibility criteria; registration soon

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, the organising institute for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2027, has announced the the exam date. As per the press release, the JEE Advanced exam date is May 23. The institute has launched the JEE Advanced official website, jeeadv.ac.in, where candidates can check the eligibility requirements and other examination-related updates.

Candidates seeking admission to the IITs must meet the prescribed conditions, including qualifying among the top 2.5 lakh candidates in the JEE Main 2027 BE/BTech paper, meeting the age limit and fulfilling the Class 12 examination requirements.

IIT Delhi has also confirmed that candidates appearing for JEE Advanced 2027 will be allowed to use an on-screen basic, non-scientific calculator with a 10–12 digit display. The institute has advised aspirants to visit the official website regularly for the latest announcements.

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JEE Advanced 2027 eligibility criteria for Indian candidates

As per the official website, Indian nationals and OCI/PIO (I) candidates must fulfil all five eligibility criteria to appear for JEE Advanced 2026.

1. JEE Main 2027 Performance: Candidates must be among the top 2,50,000 successful candidates across all categories in the BE, BTech paper of JEE Main 2027. The category-wise distribution is as follows:

A 5% horizontal reservation is available for PwD candidates within each category. The total number of shortlisted candidates may exceed 2.5 lakh if there are tied ranks or scores.

2. JEE Advanced Age Limit: Candidates must have been born on or after October 1, 2002. A five-year relaxation is available for SC, ST and PwD candidates, who must have been born on or after October 1, 1997.

3. Number of Attempts: A candidate can attempt JEE Advanced a maximum of two times in two consecutive years.

4. Class 12 Examination: Candidates must have appeared for their Class 12 or equivalent examination for the first time in either 2026 or 2027, with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.

Candidates who first appeared for Class 12 in 2025 or earlier are generally not eligible. However, candidates whose board declared the 2024-25 academic year's results on or after June 12, 2025, and who appeared for the examination in 2025, can also apply if they meet the other eligibility conditions.

5. Earlier Admission to an IIT: Candidates who have already been admitted to an IIT under an academic programme covered by the JoSAA 2026 Business Rules are not eligible, even if they did not continue in the programme. Candidates whose IIT admission was cancelled after joining are also ineligible.

However, candidates admitted to an IIT preparatory programme for the first time in 2026 can appear for JEE Advanced 2027. Those who were allotted an IIT seat through JoSAA 2026 but did not report, withdrew before the final round or had their seat cancelled before the final round may also be eligible, subject to the other criteria.

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JEE Advanced 2027 eligibility for foreign nationals and OCI/PIO candidates

Foreign nationals and OCI/PIO (F) candidates are not required to appear for JEE Main 2027. They can register directly for JEE Advanced 2027, subject to meeting the prescribed eligibility conditions.

For these candidates, the eligibility requirements include:

• Age limit: Candidates must have been born on or after October 1, 2002. The website also provides a relaxation in certain countries where mandatory military service applies.
• Number of attempts: A maximum of two attempts in two consecutive years is allowed.
• Class 12 qualification: Candidates must have appeared for their Class 12 or equivalent examination for the first time in 2026 or 2027, with physics, chemistry and mathematics as compulsory subjects.
• Earlier IIT admission: Candidates who have already been admitted to an IIT under the specified academic programmes are generally not eligible, subject to the exceptions listed on the official website.

Foreign nationals and OCI/PIO (F) candidates will be considered separately from the 2.5 lakh Indian national candidates shortlisted through JEE Main. Their seats will be supernumerary and limited to up to 10% of the total seats at each IIT, programme-wise. They will not be eligible for reservation under GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST and PwD categories.

Candidates must also provide valid identity proof in the form of a citizenship certificate, foreign passport or OCI/PIO card, wherever applicable.

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JEE Advanced 2027 registration dates 

IIT Delhi is expected to announce the JEE Advanced 2027 registration schedule on its official website, jeeadv.ac.in. Candidates aspiring to appear for the entrance examination will be able to check the JEE Advanced 2027 application start date, last date to register and fee payment deadline through the official notification.

The JEE Advanced 2027 registration process will include online application submission and payment of the examination fee. Candidates will have to provide the required personal, academic and category-related details while filling out the application form.