Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for Joint Entrance Examination — Advanced, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
IIT Roorkee, the organizing institute for JEE Advanced 2026, has released the official information brochure on jeeadv.ac.in. The brochure includes complete details on eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and important dates for admission to IITs and IISc Bangalore.
Archived 24 Jun 2026
IIT Roorkee declared the JEE Advanced AAT 2026 result on June 7. The AAT exam was conducted on June 4 for admission to Bachelor of Architecture programs at IIT BHU Varanasi, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Roorkee.
Archived 17 Jun 2026
IIT Roorkee declared AAT 2026 results on June 7, essential for B.Arch admissions at IIT BHU Varanasi, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Roorkee. The test was conducted on June 4 for JEE Advanced qualified candidates aspiring for architecture programs.
Archived 1 Jul 2026
IIT Roorkee has extended the JEE Advanced 2026 registration deadline till May 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Eligible candidates who qualified JEE Main 2026 can complete the online application process through the official portal.
Archived 24 Jun 2026
Candidates planning to apply for B.Arch programs at IITs must complete their AAT registration on jeeadv.ac.in within the notified window ending June 2, 2026. This is a mandatory separate step from JoSAA registration for architecture course admission.
Archived 10 Jun 2026
Joint Seat Allocation Authority has started the JoSAA Counselling 2026 registration and choice-filling process from June 2, 2026 for admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. A total of 121 institutes are participating in this year's counselling with multiple rounds planned.
Archived 10 Jun 2026
Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) commenced registration for IIT admissions on June 2, 2026, a day after JEE Advanced results. Qualified candidates can now register at josaa.nic.in for seat allocation across 23 IITs offering 18,160 undergraduate seats.
Archived 1 Jul 2026
IIT Roorkee announced the JEE Advanced 2026 results on June 1, 2026. Candidates can check their All India Rank and category rank by logging into jeeadv.ac.in using their registration credentials. The final answer key and qualifying cutoffs have also been released.
Archived 24 Jun 2026
IIT Roorkee declared the JEE Advanced 2026 result on June 1, 2026. Out of 1,79,694 candidates who appeared for both papers, 56,880 have qualified including 10,107 female candidates. Shubham Kumar from IIT Delhi zone topped with AIR 1 scoring 330 out of 360 marks.
Archived 10 Jun 2026
IIT Roorkee published the final answer key for JEE Advanced 2026 on June 1 after reviewing objections raised against the provisional answer key released on May 25. Candidates can download the official answer key from jeeadv.ac.in to verify their marks and performance.
Archived 10 Jun 2026
IIT Roorkee announced the JEE Advanced 2026 result on June 1, 2026. A total of 1,79,694 candidates appeared in both papers, with 56,880 candidates qualifying. Shubham Kumar secured AIR 1, while Arohi Deshpande is the female topper with AIR 77.
Archived 17 Jun 2026
IIT Roorkee announced JEE Advanced 2026 results on June 1, 2026. Out of 1,79,694 candidates who appeared for both papers on May 17, a total of 56,880 have qualified. Shubham Kumar secured AIR 1 with 330/360 marks, while Arohi Deshpande is the female topper at AIR 77.
Archived 1 Jul 2026
For the first time, IISc Bangalore will participate in JoSAA 2026 counselling alongside the 23 IITs for seat allocation. Candidates with valid JEE Advanced 2026 ranks will be eligible to apply for admission to IISc Bangalore's B.Tech programmes.
Archived 24 Jun 2026
IIT Roorkee released the JEE Advanced 2026 provisional answer key and candidate response sheets on May 25, 2026. The objection window remained open until May 26, allowing candidates to challenge provisional answers before the final answer key was prepared.
Archived 17 Jun 2026
IIT Roorkee extended the JEE Advanced 2026 registration deadline to May 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Only candidates ranking within the top 2,50,000 in JEE Main were eligible to apply for the exam conducted on May 17.
Archived 17 Jun 2026
IIT Roorkee issued the JEE Advanced 2026 admit card on May 11, 2026. Candidates could download their hall tickets using registration number and date of birth from the official website till the exam date.
Archived 17 Jun 2026
The Joint Admission Board has opened the registration portal for JEE Advanced 2026. Only candidates who have qualified JEE Main 2026 with ranks within the eligibility criteria can register. The registration process includes document upload and fee payment through the official portal.
Archived 3 Jun 2026
IIT Roorkee extended the JEE Advanced 2026 registration and fee payment deadline from May 2 to May 5, 2026, giving candidates additional time to complete applications. The exam was conducted as scheduled on May 17.
Archived 1 Jul 2026
The Joint Admission Board has clarified that candidates can attempt JEE Advanced a maximum of two times in consecutive years. Age limit relaxations continue for SC/ST/PwD categories as per previous guidelines.
Archived 3 Jun 2026
The organizing IIT has released the list of exam cities across India where JEE Advanced 2026 will be conducted. Center allocation will be done based on candidate preferences and availability, with final admit cards displaying the assigned examination center.
Archived 3 Jun 2026
The detailed syllabus covering Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics has been published on the official website. The examination will consist of two papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2), each of three hours duration, with questions designed to test comprehension, reasoning, and analytical ability.
Archived 3 Jun 2026
JoSAA counselling subsequent rounds
Fri, 3 Jul, 2026Multiple rounds of choice filling and seat allocation through June-July
Archived 10 Jun 2026
JoSAA counselling registration begins
Tue, 30 Jun, 2026Joint Seat Allocation Authority counselling starts for IIT/NIT/IIIT admissions
Archived 3 Jun 2026
⚙️Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) for B.Arch admissions
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026Separate test for candidates seeking admission to architecture programs at IITs
Archived 3 Jun 2026
JEE Advanced 2026 result declaration
Mon, 22 Jun, 2026All India Rank (AIR) and category-wise ranks announced on official portal
Archived 3 Jun 2026
Final answer key publication
Fri, 12 Jun, 2026Official answer keys released after reviewing candidate objections
Archived 3 Jun 2026
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JoSAA Counselling 2026 begins (tentative)
Registration and choice filling for IIT admission starts
Archived 17 Jun 2026
JoSAA Round 1 seat allocation (tentative)
Wed, 10 Jun, 2026First round of seat allotment for IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs
Archived 10 Jun 2026
AAT result announcement
Sun, 7 Jun, 2026Results for Architecture Aptitude Test released
Archived 17 Jun 2026
AAT result announcement
Sun, 7 Jun, 2026B.Arch eligibility confirmed for qualified candidates
Archived 1 Jul 2026
Release of answer keys and candidate response sheets
Thu, 4 Jun, 2026Provisional answer keys published for candidate feedback and objections
Archived 3 Jun 2026
⚙️Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) exam
Thu, 4 Jun, 2026For B.Arch admission to select IITs; only JEE Advanced qualifiers eligible
Archived 17 Jun 2026
⚙️Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT)
Thu, 4 Jun, 2026For B.Arch aspirants at select IITs
Archived 1 Jul 2026
AAT (Architecture Aptitude Test) registration closes
Tue, 2 Jun, 2026For B.Arch aspirants only; separate from JoSAA
Archived 10 Jun 2026
JoSAA Counselling 2026 registration and choice filling begins
Tue, 2 Jun, 2026Round 1 registration opens at 5:00 PM on June 2
Archived 10 Jun 2026
JoSAA counselling registration begins
Tue, 2 Jun, 2026Seat allocation for IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs
Archived 1 Jul 2026
⚙️JEE Advanced 2026 Examination Day (Paper 1 & Paper 2)
Mon, 1 Jun, 2026Both papers conducted on the same day in morning and afternoon sessions
Archived 3 Jun 2026
Result declaration
Mon, 1 Jun, 2026Final answer key, scorecard, and rank list released
Archived 24 Jun 2026
JEE Advanced 2026 Result declared
Mon, 1 Jun, 2026Final scorecard, rank list and cutoff released at 10:00 AM
Archived 10 Jun 2026
Result declaration
Mon, 1 Jun, 2026Final result with AIR rank and scorecard announced at 10:00 AM IST
Archived 17 Jun 2026
Result declaration
Mon, 1 Jun, 2026Scorecard, final answer key, and rank lists published
Archived 1 Jul 2026
Admit card release for JEE Advanced 2026
Tue, 26 May, 2026Candidates can download admit cards from the official portal with exam center details
Archived 3 Jun 2026
Provisional answer key release
Mon, 25 May, 2026Candidates can raise objections within 48 hours
Archived 24 Jun 2026
Provisional answer key released
Mon, 25 May, 2026Answer key challenge window opened on May 25
Archived 10 Jun 2026
Response sheets and provisional answer key released
Mon, 25 May, 2026Candidates can download response sheets and challenge answer keys
Archived 17 Jun 2026
Provisional answer key released
Mon, 25 May, 2026Objection window open until May 26
Archived 1 Jul 2026
⚙️JEE Advanced 2026 exam day
Sun, 17 May, 2026Paper 1: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Paper 2: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Archived 24 Jun 2026
⚙️JEE Advanced 2026 exam conducted (Paper 1 & Paper 2)
Sun, 17 May, 2026Paper 1: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Paper 2: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Archived 10 Jun 2026
⚙️JEE Advanced 2026 exam day (Paper 1 & Paper 2)
Sun, 17 May, 2026Paper 1: 9 AM–12 noon; Paper 2: 2:30 PM–5:30 PM
Archived 17 Jun 2026
⚙️JEE Advanced 2026 exam day
Sun, 17 May, 2026Paper 1: 09:00-12:00 IST; Paper 2: 14:30-17:30 IST
Archived 1 Jul 2026
JEE Advanced 2026 registration closes
Fri, 15 May, 2026Last date for eligible JEE Main qualifiers to complete registration and fee payment
Archived 3 Jun 2026
Admit card release
Mon, 11 May, 2026Download hall ticket from jeeadv.ac.in
Archived 24 Jun 2026
Admit card download available
Mon, 11 May, 2026Hall ticket becomes available on official portal
Archived 17 Jun 2026
Admit card download available
Mon, 11 May, 2026Hall ticket accessible at jeeadv.ac.in
Archived 1 Jul 2026
Registration deadline (extended)
Tue, 5 May, 2026Last date for form submission and fee payment
Archived 1 Jul 2026
Application fee payment deadline
Mon, 4 May, 2026Final date for fee payment completion
Archived 24 Jun 2026
Fee payment deadline
Mon, 4 May, 2026Final date to complete application fee payment
Archived 17 Jun 2026
Registration closes
Sat, 2 May, 2026Last date to submit online application
Archived 24 Jun 2026
Last date for online registration
Sat, 2 May, 2026Registration portal closes at 11:59 PM IST
Archived 17 Jun 2026
Registration opens for Indian candidates
Thu, 23 Apr, 2026Only top 2.5 lakh JEE Main qualifiers eligible
Archived 24 Jun 2026
Registration opens for Indian nationals and OCI/PIO (I) candidates
Thu, 23 Apr, 2026Main registration window starts after JEE Main 2026 results
Archived 17 Jun 2026
Indian nationals registration opens
Thu, 23 Apr, 2026Top 2.5 lakh JEE Main qualifiers eligible to register
Archived 1 Jul 2026
Registration opens for foreign/OCI/PIO candidates
Mon, 6 Apr, 2026Early registration window for international applicants
Archived 24 Jun 2026
Registration opens for foreign nationals and OCI/PIO (F) candidates
Mon, 6 Apr, 2026Early registration window for foreign candidates only
Archived 17 Jun 2026
Foreign nationals registration opens
Mon, 6 Apr, 2026OCI/PIO (F) candidates registration window begins
Archived 1 Jul 2026