Overview
JEE Advanced is the entrance test for the undergraduate courses of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). IISc Bengaluru and some other institutes also use the results. It is organised by one of the IITs each year, which is why the website and bulletin change every year. You must first qualify through JEE Main to be allowed to register. Seats are allotted through JoSAA counselling. The eligibility rules, such as the number of attempts, age and the year of Class 12, are strict and are in the bulletin each year.
At a glance
Who can apply
Check the current information bulletin: age, attempts and qualification rules can change.
- You must qualify in the B.E. / B.Tech paper of JEE Main in the same year, within the number of ranks fixed for that year. The number is in the bulletin.
- Number of attempts: in the most recent cycle, a maximum of two attempts in two consecutive years was allowed
- Year of Class 12: in the most recent cycle, you must have first appeared for Class 12 or equivalent in that year or the year before. The bulletin gives the exact years and exceptions.
- Subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics were compulsory in Class 12 in the most recent cycle
- Age: there is a date of birth limit, with relaxation for some categories. The exact date is in the bulletin.
- Indian nationals, OCI and PIO candidates and foreign nationals have separate routes of registration. Read the bulletin for your category.
- Some earlier admissions to an IIT can affect your eligibility. The bulletin states these conditions.
Exam pattern
As described in recent official bulletins. The bulletin of the current cycle is final.
Syllabus areas
How to apply and appear
- Qualify in JEE Main and check that you meet every eligibility condition in the JEE Advanced bulletin
- Register on the official JEE Advanced portal within the dates announced
- Fill in the details and upload the documents asked for
- Pay the registration fee. Your registration is not complete until the fee is paid.
- Download the admit card and note your exam centre and reporting time
- Appear for both papers
- Check the provisional answer key and the result on the official site
- Use the rank to register for JoSAA counselling
From exam to admission
- 1Qualify in JEE MainAppear for JEE Main and check if you are in the number of ranks allowed for JEE Advanced
- 2Check eligibilityRead the attempt, age and Class 12 year rules in the JEE Advanced bulletin
- 3RegisterRegister online on the JEE Advanced portal and pay the fee before the deadline
- 4Appear for JEE AdvancedWrite both papers at your centre
- 5Result and rankCheck your result and category-wise rank on the official portal
- 6JoSAA registrationRegister for JoSAA counselling with your rank
- 7Choice filling and allotmentFill the IIT and course choices in order of true preference, and check allotment in each round
- 8Accept and reportAccept the seat, pay the seat acceptance fee as stated by JoSAA and complete document verification
After the exam
- The organising IIT publishes the result and ranks on the official portal
- JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) allots seats in IITs through several rounds. IISc Bengaluru B.Tech seats are also filled through JoSAA, as shown on the official site.
- Some institutes outside the IITs accept JEE Advanced ranks for admission. Check the notice of each institute.
- You can choose to freeze, float or slide at each round. Read the JoSAA rules before choosing.
- JEE Main rank still counts for NITs and IIITs, so most students fill both in JoSAA
- Your result does not guarantee a seat. Allotment depends on rank, category, quota, choices and availability of seats.
Courses this exam leads to
UGB.Tech Computer Science
Software, systems and computing: one of the most sought-after branches.
UGB.Tech Artificial Intelligence
Machine learning, data and intelligent systems.
UGB.Tech Information Technology
Applications, networks and information systems.
UGB.Tech Electronics & Communication
Electronics, embedded systems and communications.
UGB.Tech Mechanical
Design, manufacturing, energy and robotics.
UGB.Tech Civil
Infrastructure, structures and construction.
UGB.Tech Electrical
Power, control and electrical systems.
UGB.Tech Data Science
Data engineering, analytics and applied statistics.
UGB.Tech Cyber Security
Security, cryptography and digital forensics.
Official sources
- JEE Advanced official websitejeeadv.ac.in
- JEE Advanced eligibility criteriajeeadv.ac.in
- JoSAA counsellingjosaa.nic.in
- JEE Main official websitejeemain.nta.nic.in
Frequently asked questions
Do I need JEE Main to write JEE Advanced?
Yes. You first qualify in the B.E. / B.Tech paper of JEE Main under the rules of that year.
How many attempts are allowed?
In the most recent cycle, two attempts in two consecutive years. Check the current bulletin, because rules are reviewed each year.
Who conducts JEE Advanced?
One of the IITs, on rotation. The organising IIT is named in the bulletin and on the website.
Is JEE Advanced computer based?
The most recent cycle was computer based, as shown on the official website.
Is there a separate application for JoSAA?
Yes. After the result you must register separately for JoSAA counselling.
Can I get into an NIT with JEE Advanced?
NIT seats are allotted using JEE Main ranks in JoSAA. You can take part in JoSAA with both ranks if you qualify.
Can anyone promise a seat through this exam?
No. The seat depends on rank, category, quota and choices. We help you plan and never promise outcomes.
Dates, syllabus, pattern, eligibility and fees are published by the conducting body for each cycle. Always read the current official information bulletin.
Content checked against the official sources above in 2026-10. Rules, dates and eligibility change every cycle: always confirm on the official notice. This page is general guidance, not legal advice or an admission guarantee.