JEE Advanced 2026 Important Dates
Registration opens, registration closes, and fee payment deadlines — summarised for quick reference. Times are IST; the organising institute may revise schedules, so double-check the official portal before you pay or submit.
JEE (Main) 2026 qualified candidates
Online registration for candidates who qualify through JEE (Main) 2026.
| Milestone | Date & time (IST) |
|---|---|
| Online registration begins | 23 April 2026 (Thursday), 10:00 IST |
| Online registration closes | 2 May 2026 (Saturday), 23:59 IST |
| Last date for fee payment (registered candidates) | 4 May 2026 (Monday), 23:59 IST |
Foreign nationals and OCI / PIO (F) candidates
Direct online registration for international candidates and OCI/PIO (Foreign) category.
| Milestone | Date & time (IST) |
|---|---|
| Online registration begins | 6 April 2026 (Monday), 10:00 IST |
| Online registration closes | 2 May 2026 (Saturday), 23:59 IST |
| Last date for fee payment (registered candidates) | 4 May 2026 (Monday), 23:59 IST |
Frequently asked questions
Where is JEE Advanced 2026 registration done?
Online registration is conducted on the official JEE (Advanced) website at https://jeeadv.ac.in. Always confirm dates and fees on that portal before paying or submitting forms.
Do foreign nationals register on the same dates as JEE Main qualifiers?
Foreign national candidates and OCI/PIO (F) candidates have a separate direct registration window that opens earlier. JEE (Main) 2026 qualified candidates have a later start date; both tracks share the same registration close and fee payment deadlines for 2026 as published by the organising institute.
Are the times shown in IST?
Yes. All registration open/close and fee deadlines listed for JEE Advanced 2026 are in Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30).
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