Quick answer
Only the top 2,50,000 JEE Main Paper 1 candidates (across categories) can register for JEE Advanced, on jeeadv.ac.in, in a short window soon after the JEE Main final result. In 2026 registration ran from 23 April to 2 May (fee by 4 May), the fee was ₹1,600 for female, SC, ST and PwD candidates and ₹3,200 for others, and you upload your Class 10 and 12 certificates plus category or PwD certificates, which must be recent. Keep them ready before the JEE Main result.
JEE Advanced 2026 dates (for reference)
| Stage | JEE Advanced 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online registration | 23 April – 2 May 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 4 May 2026 |
| Admit card download | 11 – 17 May 2026 |
| Exam | 17 May 2026: Paper 1, 9:00–12:00; Paper 2, 14:30–17:30 (both compulsory) |
JEE Advanced 2027 dates will be announced by the organising IIT on jeeadv.ac.in; expect a similar April–May timeline after the JEE Main 2027 final result.
Registration fee (2026)
| Indian nationals, exam centre in India | Fee |
|---|---|
| Female candidates (all categories) | ₹1,600 |
| SC, ST and PwD candidates | ₹1,600 |
| All other candidates | ₹3,200 |
Documents to upload at registration
| Who | Document | Notes (2026 brochure) |
|---|---|---|
| Everyone | Class 10 certificate (if it shows date of birth) or birth certificate | For date of birth |
| Everyone | Class 12 (or equivalent) certificate, or the 2026 marksheet if available | For those who first appeared in the previous or current year |
| Name changed | Gazette notification of the change of name | If your name differs from the Class 10 certificate |
| Gen-EWS | EWS certificate in the prescribed format | Issued on or after 1 April of the exam year; if not ready, upload the declaration in lieu of the certificate |
| OBC-NCL | OBC-NCL certificate in the prescribed format | Issued on or after 1 April of the exam year; caste must be in the central list; declaration allowed if not ready |
| SC / ST | Caste or tribe certificate in the prescribed format | Declaration allowed if not ready at registration |
| PwD | UDID certificate or disability certificate in the prescribed form | Dyslexic candidates submit the dyslexia forms; IITs may hold a medical board at admission if UDID is not given |
| Scribe or compensatory time | Request form to the zonal IIT with the disability certificate | One hour of compensatory time per paper for eligible PwD candidates |
Documents are verified when you accept an IIT seat through JoSAA, so upload correct and complete documents at registration itself. A declaration in lieu of a category certificate only buys time: you must produce the proper certificate at admission. See the JoSAA document checklist.
Eligibility in brief
- Rank: among the top 2,50,000 in JEE Main Paper 1, including all categories.
- Age: for 2026, born on or after 1 October 2001 (five years’ relaxation for SC, ST and PwD).
- Attempts: at most two, in two consecutive years.
- Previous IIT admission: candidates who accepted an IIT seat earlier are generally not eligible. Full rules: JEE Advanced eligibility.
Choosing exam cities
You must choose ten cities or towns from the list in the registration portal. IITs try to allot one of them but may allot another in exceptional cases, and city changes are not accepted. List cities you can actually reach by early morning on exam day, nearest first.
Before the exam, read the exam day guide: what to carry, the dress code and what is not allowed.
Who can register for JEE Advanced?
The top 2,50,000 candidates in JEE Main Paper 1 (across categories) who also meet the age, attempts and Class 12 conditions in the information brochure.
What is the JEE Advanced registration fee?
In 2026 it was ₹1,600 for female candidates and for SC, ST and PwD candidates, and ₹3,200 for all others, for exam centres in India.
Which documents are needed for JEE Advanced registration?
Class 10 certificate (or birth certificate), Class 12 certificate or marksheet, and, if applicable, an EWS, OBC-NCL, SC/ST or PwD certificate in the prescribed format. EWS and OBC-NCL certificates must be issued on or after 1 April of the exam year.
What if my OBC-NCL or EWS certificate is not ready?
You can upload the declaration in lieu of the certificate at registration, but you must produce a valid certificate in the right format when you accept a seat through JoSAA.
How many cities can I choose for JEE Advanced?
In 2026 candidates had to choose ten cities or towns. Changes are not allowed after allotment.