IIT Roorkee opens registration for JEE Advanced 2026 starting April 23 for eligible candidates

JEE Advanced represents the second and final stage of the entrance process for the premier engineering institutes in India. Following the declaration of the JEE Main results, the top 2,50,000 candidates (including all categories) are typically eligible to apply for this examination. For the 2026 cycle, IIT Roorkee is the organizing institute, responsible for setting the question paper, managing the registration portal, and coordinating the nationwide test centers. The registration period, which began on April 23, is the first step for aspirants seeking seats in the Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) and other undergraduate courses.

The examination is known for its high level of difficulty and tests candidates' analytical and problem-solving abilities in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Success in JEE Advanced depends not only on qualifying scores but also on fulfilling specific category-wise cut-offs and age criteria. Candidates are allowed a maximum of two attempts in two consecutive years. The immediate administrative consequence of the registration opening is the activation of the fee payment gateway and the document verification process, which must be completed by the notified deadline to ensure the issuance of admit cards.

Glossary

JEE Advanced: A national-level entrance exam for admission to undergraduate courses at the IITs.

Organizing Institute: One of the IITs assigned to conduct the examination on a rotational basis each year.