JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Date Announced: May 17

• JEE Advanced 2026 exam is scheduled for May 17, 2026, conducted by IIT Roorkee for admission to IITs.
• The exam will be a Computer Based Test (CBT) with two compulsory papers: Paper 1 (9 AM-12 PM) and Paper 2 (2:30 PM-5:30 PM).
• Eligibility requires candidates to appear for JEE Main 2026 and rank among the top 2.5 lakh successful candidates.
• JEE Main 2026 sessions are Jan 21-30 (Session 1) and Apr 1-10 (Session 2); JEE Advanced registration is expected after JEE Main results in April.

Why It Matters: This impacts thousands of students aiming for IIT admissions.