JEE Advanced 2026 LIVE: Exam Today, Check Important Instructions, Updates Here

In the JEE Advanced 2026, the Physics paper was rated moderate to difficult. Questions came from modern physics and thermodynamics, but calculations part was defined tedious by the students.

In the JEE Advanced 2026 paper 2 the final boss was the Mathematics subject. Students noted a high weightage of Calculus and 3D Geometry, with many questions involving multiple concepts.

The JEE Advanced 2026 paper, conducted by IIT Roorkee, is officially over. As students exit their exam centeres the general consensus is that the Paper 2 followed the tradition of being more difficult than paper 1. While Paper 1 tested the Conceptual depth of the studnets, Paper 2 reportedly pushded the limits of time mangement  with lengthy and multi-step numerical questions.

The JEE Advanced paper 2026 which isconducted by IIT Roorkee, administered in 2 shifts Paper 1 in morning shift and Paper 2 in evening shift has concluded.

The JEE Advanced 2026 paper 2 will be concluding in just 5 minutes. 

JEE Advanced 2026 paper 2 has entered the last stage of the paprer conclusion. Students should be completing their paper 2 within Half hour.

The students have entered the last hour of the Paper 2 of the JEE Advanced 2026 paper. The paper concludes at at 5:30 PM and then the paper analysis will be made available.

MCQs questions in JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 carried 4 marks for a completely right answer and solution, with partial marking allowed.

Partial marks are being given when a candidate answers some but not all correct answers without selecting any wrong ones. For each wrong response, one mark is deducted. There are four MCQ questions each subject. This question type has regularly ranked among the most strategically hard in JEE Advanced.

According to some expert analysis the Mathematics problems in JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 were lengthy yet manageable. The fundamental problem was not conceptual inaccessibility, but rather the amount of calculation necessary each question. Students who attempted Mathematics with high computational speed and accuracy were better able to complete the unit within the allotted time.

In the paper 1, Mathematics has emerged as the difficult section. This section in JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 was evaluated as difficult. 

The JEE Advanced Paper 2 of the Shift 2, i.e., 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM is currently underway. Students are now 40 minutes into the final stage of the exam.

The Authority has laid down the criteria for inclusion in the rank list for the JEE (Advanced) 2026 examination, mentioning the required cutoff percentages. Only those candidates who score the minimum prescribed marks in each subject and also in aggregate will be included in the rank list. The minimum prescribed marks vary by category as shown in the table below.

According to the information brochure, the following list of the 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) will participate in the admissions process:

1. IIT Bhilai
2. IIT Bhubaneswar
3. IIT Bombay
4. IIT Delhi
5. IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
6. IIT Dharwad
7. IIT Gandhinagar
8. IIT Goa
9. IIT Guwahati
10. IIT Hyderabad
11. IIT Indore
12. IIT Jammu
13. IIT Jodhpur
14. IIT Kanpur
15. IIT Kharagpur
16. IIT Madras
17. IIT Mandi
18. IIT Palakkad
19. IIT Patna
20. IIT Roorkee
21. IIT Ropar
22. IIT Tirupati
23. IIT (BHU) Varanasi

The seats across IITs, NITs, IIITs and other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) will be offered and allocated through a common process by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA), to be held in online mode for the current year. The candidates who secured a Rank in JEE (Advanced) 2026 are eligible to participate in the Joint Seat Allocation process for a seat at an IIT. All the candidates who are eligible for admission will have to participate in the joint seat allocation process by filling in their preferential choices of the courses and Institutes.

The detailed instructions for filling-in the choices and the seat allotment procedure and the schedule of joint seat allocation will be made available by JoSAA 2026 through JoSAA Business Rules of 2026 soon. Additionally, the list of courses that will be offered by the IITs for admission for the academic year 2026-27 will be made available at the time of online filling-in of choices.

According to the exam schedule, the Paper 2 for JEE Advanced 2026 has started across the country and in the two international centres. The exams will decide the future of the students in top engineering colleges in India. After 3 hours of rigorous assessment, the students will be able to focus on future plans and ensure that the admissions are concluded with seeking the course of their choice. Candidates are advised to keep their admit cards till the results are announced for any last minute changes and/or announcements.

• Students should wake up early to avoid rushing to the examination centre and to minimise any travel stress on the day of the exam.
• It is important to eat a light and nutritious meal to ensure a steady supply of energy throughout the exam.
• Candidates are advised to wear simple, comfortable clothes that strictly follow the prescribed dress code and as per the temperatures of the region.
• Before leaving for the centre, students must double-check that they have their admit card hard copy and a valid photo ID.
• Maintaining a calm mindset and avoiding the study of new topics at the last minute will help keep the mind fresh.

Responses of candidates who appeared for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be available for viewing, downloading, and printing from the candidate portal.

The provisional answer key is tentative in nature and subject to change. Candidates can submit feedback on it through the portal if they find errors in it with valid supporting documents.

The final answer keys will be displayed on the website, after considering the candidates’ feedback. Final marks will be awarded strictly in accordance with the final answer key.

Students are advised to check the official website at jeeadv.ac.in for immediate communication.

Check the schedule below:

The Paper 2 will begin for students in less than 30 mins from 2:30 PM. Students will be required to be seated in their respective seats allotted on the exam centre. They must carry their admit cards and keep hydrated for the duration of the exam.

Check the following table to know the zonal IIT conducting the JEE Advanced 2026 exam: 

Students appearing for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam must carry a few official documents to the test center for verification. These include a printed hard copy of the admit card, a valid original government photo ID, and 3 recent passport-sized photos. Candidates of the PwD category should also carry their disability certificate as per the guidelines laid down by the exam authority.

The JEE Advanced 2026 exam is 3 hours long and carries 54 questions with 18 questions each in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The exam is of 360 marks, out of which 180 marks is for each paper, and includes both multiple-choice and numerical questions. In order to seek admission using the JEE Advanced 2026 scores, students must appear for both papers. It is mandatory to be considered eligible for ranking. JEE Advanced allows for admission to undergraduate engineering, science, and architecture courses at the top institutes like the IITs.

JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 has been concluded. According to the students, the exam can be received with mixed reactions. It was rated moderate to difficult by candidates, with Mathematics being the most challenging and lengthy section. While Physics was considered as calculation-heavy with moderate to difficult, Chemistry was considered the easiest, being NCERT-based. Overall, the students experienced high time pressure during the exam.

The Paper 1 for JEE Advanced 2026 is being currently held. The exam started at 9 AM sharp, where students will need to appear for the MCQ type objective questions to check their aptitude for India's premier engineering institutes. Candidates will then need to appear for the Paper 2 that will be held from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. 

Students must follow some simple exam guidelines and regulations laid down by the examination authorities. These are basic protocols to be followed by the aspirants to keep the exam conduct smooth:

• Candidates must maintain strict discipline as any violations may lead to disqualification.
• Students must sit only at their assigned desk, marked with their specific roll numbers.
• All candidates are required to follow the instructions provided by the invigilator regarding login and test rules.
• Do not bring any electronic gadgets, bags, or personal notes into the examination hall.
• Any communication with other students or looking at other computer screens is strictly forbidden.
• Students must remain in the examination room for the entire duration of the test.
• Candidates must maintain the decorum of the examination hall and do not interfere with/disturb other candidates in the hall.

In the JEE Advanced examination, both Paper 1 and Paper 2 are mandatory three-hour tests held on the same day. While both papers have Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, they are structured differently. Paper 1 features multiple-choice questions (MCQs), whereas Paper 2 incorporates more complex question types, such as matching the following, paragraph-based, and reasoning-heavy queries. It is mandatory for candidates to appear for both sessions to be eligible for the further admission processes.

Candidates appearing for the exam must carry a printed copy of their JEE Advanced admit card, a valid original photo identity proof, simple pens and pencils in a transparent pouch, and a clear, label-free water bottle. Additionally, those in the PwD category should bring their medical certificate along with any pre-approved medical items.

The JEE Advanced Exam 2026 for paper 1 is slated to be started at 9 AM sharp. Students are advised to maintain their nerves for this critical examination. The marks scored in this examination will dictate whether they will secure a seat in the top engineering institutions in India or not.

Candidates are advised to carry their admit cards, photo ID, and passport size photographs for the examination. The gates for the exams have been closed and the students are entering the examination halls, towards their designated seats. Jagran Josh wishes all the aspirants best of luck and to perform well in the exams today.

Candidates must arrive at the test center 60 to 90 minutes before the exam to complete security procedures, including biometric fingerprint scanning, photograph capturing, and manual frisking. 

All the candidates must simultaneously fulfil each and every one of the following five criteria to appear for JEE (Advanced) 2026:

Criterion A1 - Performance in JEE (Main) 2026
Criterion A2 - Age Limit
Criterion A3 - Number of attempts
Criterion A4 - Appearance in Class XII (or equivalent) examination
Criterion A5 - Earlier admission at IITs

Invigilators will provide a blank notepad for rough work in the examination hall. It will allow students to do their calculations for the exam. Candidates must label it with their details and leave it behind or hand it over to the invigilators after the exam, while exiting the exam hall.

The JEE Advanced exam schedule on the website - jeeadv.ac.in, as per the last update on December 28, 2025, the exam schedule is given here:

• Students should wake up early to avoid rushing to the examination centre and to minimise any travel stress on the morning of the exam.
• It is important to eat a light and nutritious breakfast to ensure a steady supply of energy throughout the exam.
• Candidates are advised to wear simple, comfortable clothes that strictly follow the prescribed dress code.
• Before leaving for the centre, students must double-check that they have their printed admit card and a valid photo ID.
• Maintaining a calm mindset and avoiding the study of new topics at the last minute will help keep the mind fresh.

Candidates appearing for the first session must report to the exam hall before the 9 AM start time. The gates opened at 7 AM to allow enough time for identity checks. No student will be allowed to enter the centre once the examination begins. It is mandatory for all registered candidates to appear in both sessions of the test. They must carry their admit cards to be allowed entry to the examination hall with their other proper documents.

Students will require their admit cards as a necessary document for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam, Paper 1 to be held today at 9 AM and Paper 2 at 2:30 PM. students will need to follow the mentioned steps to check and download their JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Cards online: 

1. Visit the official website at jeeadv.ac.in
2. On the ‘Admit Card for JEE(Advanced) 2026 Examination’ banner, click on any one of the links
3. Enter your registration number, date of birth, and mobile number to submit 
4. The JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card will appear 
5. Download and carry to the examination hall

LINKS: 

Students can contact the Organizing Chairperson of JEE Advanced 2026 at the JEE Office located at IIT Roorkee, Uttarakhand - 247667 by phone at +91-1332-285224 or via email at orgjee@iitr.ac.in. As per the information provided on the official exam website, the office is available from Monday to Friday, between 9 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 6 PM on government working days.

The IIT Roorkee laid out some guidelines on the things to carry to the exam hall. They have also published rules and regulations for the students appearing for the exam. It suggests:

• Candidates must ensure they arrive approximately 1 hour before the gate closing time to complete necessary checks like frisking and biometric verification without delay.
• Inside the examination hall, candidates are only allowed to carry a printed copy of the JEE Advanced 2026 admit card, an original photo identity card, two passport-sized photographs, pens and pencils, and a transparent water bottle. A medical certificate must be carried too if required, as per the case.

Electronic gadgets and several personal items are strictly prohibited inside the examination center. Prohibited items include mobile phones, smart watches, watches, Bluetooth devices, earphones, microphones, pagers, and health bands. Additionally, candidates are not allowed to bring calculators, electronic pens, pen drives, scanners, wallets, handbags, cameras, or goggles. Written notes, printed papers, log tables, writing pads, geometry boxes, scales, erasers, pencil boxes, pouches, or any similar electronic or communication device are also barred from the hall.

The JEE Advanced 2026 exam has two sessions: Paper 1 from 9 AM to 12 PM and Paper 2 from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Check the exam marking scheme here: 

Students should have reached their respective exam centres for Paper 1 by now, which starts at 9 AM today. They are only allowed to carry a pen, pencil, and a transparent water bottle inside. All electronic gadgets and personal belongings like wallets or bags are not allowed inside the examination hall.

IIT Roorkee issued a detailed guideline on the exam guidelines, titled “Important Instructions for Candidates”. It lists the dress code for JEE Advanced candidates, prohibiting jewellery and metallic items like rings, bracelets, chains, earrings, and brooches. It suggests that students should wear open footwear, such as sandals or chappals, and avoid clothing with large buttons. Charms or taweez are not allowed in the exam hall.

The JEE Advanced 2026 exam consists of two sessions: Paper 1, to be held from 9 AM to 12 PM, and Paper 2, from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. The PwD candidates will receive one hour of extra time. The paper is bilingual, i.e., it will be conducted in both English and Hindi, and will allow candidates to switch languages. According to the marking scheme, four marks are awarded for correct answers, while one mark is deducted for incorrect ones.

The JEE Advanced 2026 exam begins today with Paper 1 starting at 9 AM sharp. Candidates must have already started arriving at their respective examination centres across the country. Security personnel are conducting thorough frisking and biometric verification at the gates. Students must ensure they carry their printed admit cards and a valid original photo ID for entry.