JEE Advanced

Last Updated : 23 Oct, 2026

JEE Advanced (Joint Entrance Examination Advanced) is one of India's most competitive engineering entrance exams. It is primarily used for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), such as IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Madras and other IITs.

Highlights

Before appearing for an entrance exam, it is important that the applicants acquaint themselves with all the relevant information pertaining to the exam. Here are the key highlights of the JEE Advanced 2027 exam shared below for the reference of the candidates.

Exam Particulars

Exam Details

Exam Name

Joint Entrance Exam Advanced

Conducting Body

IIT Madras (Expected)

Exam Level

National

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Mode of Exam

Computer-based test

Number of candidates registered

1.95 lakh

Number of candidates appeared

1,80,372

Number of candidates passed

43,773

Courses offered through Entrance Exam

  • BTech
  • BS
  • BArch
  • BTech and MTech dual degree
  • BS and MS dual degree
  • Integrated MTech
  • Integrated MSc

Total seats in IITs

17,385

Exam Fees

  • Female and SC/ST: INR 1,450
  • All Other Categories: INR 2,900
  • Candidates residing in SAARC countries: USD 90
  • Candidates residing in Non- SAARC countries: USD 180

Exam Duration

  • Paper-1: 3 hours
  • Paper-2: 3 hours
  • Total: 6 hours

No. of Papers

Two papers

Language/Medium of Exam

English / Hindi

Colleges Accepting Exam Score

All IITs and other institutes

No. of Test Cities

201 cities in India only, as per last year- Check full list

Official Website

jeeadv.ac.in

Contact Details

Organizing Chairperson
JEE (Advanced) 2027
JEE Office, IIT Madras, Chennai - 600 036
E-mail: orgjee@iitm.ac.in

Help Desk:
Phone No. : +91-44-22578220
Monday to Friday (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM)

JEE Advanced Eligibility Criteria

The exam conducting body will release the JEE Advanced 2027 Eligibility Criteria through the official brochure. Moreover, the eligibility criteria for the exam comprises various components like age limit, educational qualification, number of attempts, etc. Check the complete overview of the JEE advanced eligibility criteria shared below.

Age Limit

Must be born on or after October 1, 1999

Age Relaxation

Five years age relaxation is given to SC, ST, and PwD aspirants.

Qualifying Examination

Passed Class XII (or equivalent) examination for the first time in either 2023 or 2027 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.

Number of Attempts

Maximum two times in two consecutive years.

IIT Admission

A candidate must not be admitted to an IIT irrespective of whether or not the aspirants continued in the program or accepted an IIT seat.

Performance in JEE Main 2027

Candidates must be among the top 2.5 lakh successful candidates (including all categories) in B.E./B.Tech. paper of JEE (Main) 2027 to be eligible.

JEE Advanced Application Form

All the eligible candidates can register for JEE Advanced exam online at jeeadv.ac.in. Moreover, the online application process is divided into various stages including registration, application form, uploading documents, paying fees, and form submission. Check the step by step guide to apply online for JEE Advanced exam.

Step 1: Go to the official website i.e. jeeadv.ac.in.

Step 2: Register successfully by entering basic details like JEE main roll number, name, email address, date of birth, mobile number, etc.

Step 3: After registering successfully, login with the credentials and fill out the JEE advanced application form with personal details, educational qualification details, and other required details. They should ensure that they enter correct details in the online form will lead to disqualification of their candidature.

Step 4: In the next step, upload all the scanned copies of the documents i.e. photograph, signature, and other relevant documents in the prescribed format.

Step 5: Now, proceed to pay the online application fee through online mode via debit card/credit card/net banking.

Step 6: Take the print out of the registration form for future use.

Documents Required

Candidates must use the online form to upload scanned copies of their documentation. Below are the necessary documents:

  • Class X certificate if the date of birth is mentioned in it or the birth certificate.
  • Class XII (or equivalent examination) certificate
  • Class XII (or equivalent examination) certificate
  • If the candidate’s name is not the same as in the Class X certificate, a gazette notification showing the change of name.
  • Caste certificates as needed.

Registration Fees for JEE Advanced 2027 Exam

Candidates must pay the application fees online while filling out the JEE Advanced 2027 application form. The category-wise registration fee is shared below.

Nationals

JEE Advanced Application Fee 2027

Indian Nationals

Female Candidates (All Categories): Rs 1450

SC, ST, and PWD Candidates: Rs 1450

All Other Candidates: Rs 2900

OCI/PIO Card Holders

Female Candidates (GEN and GEN-PWD): Rs 1450

Open (GEN-PWD): Rs 1450

Open (GEN): Rs 2900

Foreign Nationals

Candidates Residing in SAARC Countries: USD 90

Candidates Residing in Non SAARC Countries: USD 180

Participating Institutes

JEE Advanced 2027 is a national entrance exam conducted by IITs to grant admission to the eligible candidates into undergraduate courses such as Bachelor, Integrated Master, Bachelor-Master Dual Degree in Engineering, Sciences, or Architecture. Presently, there are 23 IITs in India. Check the list of the participating institutes shared below.

  • Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
  • Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar
  • Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad
  • Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai
  • Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
  • Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi
  • Indian Institute of Technology Indore
  • Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
  • Indian Institute of Technology Jammu
  • Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur
  • Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
  • Indian Institute of Technology Patna
  • Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
  • Indian Institute of Technology Mandi
  • Indian Institute of Technology Ropar
  • Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
  • Indian Institute of Technology Madras
  • Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad
  • Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati
  • Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
  • Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad
  • Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
  • Indian Institute of Technology Goa

JEE Advanced Exam Pattern

Candidates must be familiar with the JEE Advanced 2027 exam pattern to understand the paper format, question type, number of papers, total number of questions, maximum marks, and other exam requirements. After knowing the paper pattern of the exam, aspirants must plan their exam strategy accordingly.

Check the latest JEE Advanced exam pattern 2027 shared below.

Exam Mode

Computer Based Examination

Number of Papers

Paper 1 and Paper 2 (Compulsory)

Medium of Exam

English and Hindi

Duration

3 hours for each paper

Number of Sections

Paper 1 (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics)

Paper 2 (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics)

Number of Questions

54 (18 for each paper)

Marking Scheme

Full Marks

Partial Marks

Zero Marks

Negative Marks

JEE Advanced Syllabus

Aspirants must be familiar with the JEE Advanced 2027 syllabus before commencing the preparation. It will help them to differentiate between important and unimportant topics. The exam syllabus is divided into two papers i.e. Paper 1 and Paper 2. Each paper comprises three separate sections: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Check the latest syllabus of the JEE Advanced exam below.

Subject

JEE Advanced Syllabus 2027

Chemistry

Mathematics

Physics

Architecture Aptitude Test

  • Freehand drawing
  • Geometrical drawing
  • Three-dimensional perception
  • Imagination and aesthetic sensitivity
  • Architectural awareness, etc.

Marking Scheme

The JEE Advanced marking scheme varies every year. There is negative marking for wrong answers of certain questions. Check the detailed detailed marking scheme for Paper 1 and Paper 2 shared below.

Marking Scheme for Paper 1

Check the detailed JEE Advanced marking scheme 2027 for Paper 1 from the table given below.

Section

Question Type

Total Question

Full Marks

Partial Marks

Negative Marks

Maximum Marks

1

Single Correct Option

6

+ 3 (If only the correct answer is selected)

-

-1 (In all other cases)

18

2

One or more option (s) is correct

6

+4 (If the correct option (s) is chosen)

+3 – If all four options are correct, but only three options are selected, +2 – If three or more options are correct, but only two options are selected both of which are correct response.

+1 – If two or more responses are correct, but only one option is selected, and it is a correct response.

-2 (In all other cases)

24

3

Numerical Value Answer

6

+4 (If the correct numerical value is entered)

-

-

24

Marking Scheme for Paper 2

Check the detailed JEE Advanced marking scheme 2027 for Paper 2 shared below.

Section

Question Type

Total Question

Full Marks

Partial Marks

Negative Marks

Maximum Marks

1

MCQs with 4 options (one or more than one correct option)

6

+4 if only (all) correct option (s) is chosen

+3 if all four options are correct, but only three options are selected

+2 if three or more options are correct, but only two options are selected, both of the options must be correct

+1 if two or more options are correct, but only one option is selected, and it must be correct

-2 (in all other cases)

24

2

Numerical value answer type questions

6

+4 if only the correct numerical value is given

-

-

24

3

Single Digist Integer Answer (0-9)

6

+3 if only the correct integer is entered

-

-1 in all other cases

18

JEE Advanced Mock Test 2027

The official website will be running a mock exam for JEE Advanced 2027. For the test from the previous year, there are two mock exams available: Mock test 1 and Mock test 2. In order to assess their own exam preparation, comprehend the exam's demands, and learn about the exam pattern, candidates must take practise exams.

The following advantages of mock tests:

  • Applicants can assess the degree of difficulty.
  • They are able to evaluate their current level of preparation.
  • The computer-based test format is something they can get used to.
  • Additionally, candidates can practise accuracy, speed, and tie management

JEE Advanced Cutoff

Rank List

Minimum percentage of marks in each subject

Minimum percentage of aggregate marks

Common Rank List (CRL)

8

86

OBC-NCL rank list

7

77

GEN-EWS rank list

7

77

SC rank list

4

43

ST rank list

4

43

Common-PwD rank list (CRL-PwD)

4

43

OBC-NCL-PwD rank list

4

43

GEN-EWS-PwD rank list

4

43

SC-PwD rank list

4

43

ST-PwD rank list

4

43

Preparatory course (PC) rank lists

2

22

Preparation Strategy

Acing the IIT entrance exam is no cakewalk, but with the right preparation techniques and resources, it is still possible. Here are some expert-recommended JEE Advanced preparation strategy shared below for the reference of the candidates.

  • Analyse JEE Advanced syllabus and exam pattern before commencing the preparation.
  • Prepare a study plan based on the exam requirements, weightage of the topics, and difficulty level.
  • Solve previous year question papers to know the type of topics from which most of the questions are asked in the exam.
  • Attempt mock tests to analyse the strong & weak areas and level up their overall preparation.
  • Create short notes of all the important topics and revise them regularly to obtain favourable result.
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