Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) 2026
About the Entrance Exam
The Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) is an intensive, top-tier computer-based test designed to filter out the finest analytical minds for undergraduate engineering seats at the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). The exam is highly distinctive due to its completely unpredictable nature, featuring multi-concept questions, variable markings, and changing formats year-on-year. It comprises two mandatory shifts taken on the same day, testing advanced applications across Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Duration
360 Min
Questions
102
Mode
ONLINE
Frequency
ONCE_A_YEAR
Official Brochure and Notification Release
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Online Application Portal Opening Date
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Online Application Closing Date
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Admit Card Generation Date
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JEE Advanced Exam Date
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Candidate Response Sheet Availability
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Official Result Declaration & Rank Cards
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Exam Pattern
Breakdown of subjects and marking
Score Range
0-360
The exam features negative markings alongside strategic partial marking schemes for multiple-correct choices, making precision critical.
| Section | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Single Correct MCQ | Conceptual Core Discretes | 24 | 60m |
| Multiple Correct MCQ | High Risk-Reward Choices with Partial Marks | 18 | 120m |
| Numerical Value / Integer | Non-Negative Entry Text Boxes | 36 | 120m |
| Paragraph / Matrix Match | Multi-Concept Interlinked Passages | 24 | 60m |
Registration is an automated online process reserved strictly for top rankers of the JEE Main examination.
Required Documents:
- Eligibility Criteria: Must rank within the top 2,50000 candidates in JEE Main and satisfy the necessary performance limits across categories.
- Academic Performance Minimums: Requires candidates to have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) with core streams of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- Documentation Pack: Candidates must upload their Class 10/12 marksheets, category credentials, and JEE Main confirmation records.
- Application Fee: Registration updates require an online fee payment of 3200 for General/OBC candidates, and 1600 for Female, SC, ST, and PwD applicants.
Total Marks
360
Passing Criteria
Aggregate Cutoff (Varies dynamically between 25% to 35% overall with minimum per-subject cutoffs required to enter the Common Rank List)
Ranks are generated based on the combined score of Paper 1 and Paper 2. Tie-breaking matrices check scores in Mathematics, followed by Physics, and then structural age criteria. Achieving a rank below 5,000 for top-tier branches typically requires maintaining an aggregate tracking above 50% of total marks. Qualifying allows students to participate in the JoSAA centralized seat allotment allocation system.