JEE Advanced 2027: Expected Dates, Eligibility, Exam Pattern
by Joint Admission Board (IITs)
Official dates are not announced yet. The dates below are expected, based on last year's schedule.
- Expected exam date
- May 2027
- Where
- Across India (Maharashtra centres incl. Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Nagpur)
- Who can join
- Top 2.5 lakh in JEE Main Paper 1; max two attempts (2026 rules)
JEE (Advanced) 2027 is the entrance exam for B.Tech and other undergraduate programmes at the 23 IITs. It is run by the IITs under the Joint Admission Board, with one IIT acting as organising institute each year. As of 24 October 2026, neither the 2027 exam date nor the organising IIT has been announced, and jeeadv.ac.in still shows the 2026 cycle (organised by IIT Roorkee). Going by 2026, when the date was announced on 5 December 2025 and the exam was held on Sunday 17 May 2026, expect the 2027 exam in mid-to-late May 2027.
Key dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Announcement of 2027 exam date | Early December 2026. The 2026 date was posted on 5 December 2025. | Expected |
| Information brochure | Late December 2026. The 2026 brochure came out on 30 December 2025. | Expected |
| Registration (for JEE Main qualifiers) | Late April – early May 2027. In 2026: 23 April – 2 May, extended to 5 May 2026. | Expected |
| Admit card | About a week before the exam. In 2026: 11 May 2026. | Expected |
| Exam (Paper 1 and Paper 2, same day) | May 2027. In 2026: Sunday 17 May 2026. | Expected |
| Provisional answer keys | Late May 2027. In 2026: 25 May 2026. | Expected |
| Result | Early June 2027. In 2026: 1 June 2026. | Expected |
| JoSAA counselling registration | June 2027. In 2026 it began on 3 June 2026. | Expected |
Eligibility
The 2027 criteria will be published with the brochure. The JEE (Advanced) 2026 rules were:
- JEE Main rank: be among the top 2,50,000 in JEE (Main) Paper 1. The split was 10% GEN-EWS, 27% OBC-NCL, 15% SC, 7.5% ST and 40.5% open, with 5% PwD reservation within each.
- Age: born on or after 1 October 2001, or 1 October 1996 for SC, ST and PwD candidates. The 2027 cut-off date is not yet published.
- Attempts: at most two, in two consecutive years.
- Class 12: first appeared for Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in 2025 or 2026 (the current year or the year before).
- No earlier IIT admission: you must not have taken an IIT seat before.
Exam pattern
| Paper | Sections | Marking scheme | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics | Shown at exam time; some question types carry negative marks | 3 hours (9:00 am–12:00 noon in 2026) |
| Paper 2 | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics | Shown at exam time; some question types carry negative marks | 3 hours (2:30–5:30 pm in 2026) |
| Total | Both papers compulsory | 360 marks in 2026 | 6 hours |
Both papers are compulsory and computer-based. They are set in English and Hindi, and you can switch between the two during the exam. In March 2026 the Joint Admission Board said the 2026 pattern would stay consistent with earlier years. Question types and marks change from year to year, so practise on the official mock tests when they are released.
Syllabus
The syllabus for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics is in the annexure of the information brochure on jeeadv.ac.in. It is broader in places than JEE Main, so check it against your JEE Main preparation.
Registration fee (2026, centres in India)
| Candidate | Fee |
|---|---|
| Female candidates (all categories) | ₹1,600 |
| SC, ST and PwD candidates | ₹1,600 |
| All other Indian nationals | ₹3,200 |
Service charges and GST are extra. Fees for foreign nationals are set in US dollars.
Exam centres in Maharashtra
Maharashtra is in the IIT Bombay zone. The 2026 brochure listed Maharashtra centres in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Vasai, Palghar, Raigad, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Aurangabad, Ahmednagar, Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara, Solapur, Latur, Nanded, Jalgaon, Dhule, Akola, Amravati, Bhandara, Chandrapur, Wardha, Yavatmal and Sangamner.
What the score is used for
JEE (Advanced) ranks are used for admission to all IITs through JoSAA. In 2026 they were also used for IISc Bengaluru's B.Tech programmes through JoSAA. Separately from JoSAA, some other institutes, including IISERs, use JEE (Advanced) ranks in their own admissions.
Last year's numbers (JEE Advanced 2026)
- 1,87,389 registered, 1,79,694 appeared in both papers and 56,880 qualified, of whom 10,107 were female.
- The top ranker scored 330 out of 360. The top-ranked female candidate (CRL 77) scored 280 out of 360.
Tips for Maharashtra students
- JEE (Advanced) comes in May, close to the MHT-CET window, so keep an eye on both timetables once they are announced.
- The paper is only in English and Hindi. Marathi-medium students should practise in English.
Frequently asked questions
When is JEE Advanced 2027?
It has not been announced as of 24 October 2026. The 2026 exam was on 17 May 2026 and its date was announced in early December 2025, so expect a May 2027 exam with the date out around December 2026.
Which IIT is conducting JEE Advanced 2027?
The organising IIT for 2027 has not been officially announced. IIT Roorkee organised the 2026 exam.
How many attempts are allowed for JEE Advanced?
Two attempts, in two consecutive years (2026 rule).
Who can register for JEE Advanced 2027?
Under the 2026 rules, the top 2,50,000 JEE Main Paper 1 candidates (category-wise) who also meet the age, Class 12 and previous-admission criteria.
What is the JEE Advanced fee?
In 2026 it was ₹3,200 for most Indian candidates and ₹1,600 for female, SC, ST and PwD candidates, plus charges.
Official sources
- JEE (Advanced) official website
- JEE (Advanced) 2026 eligibility criteria
- JEE (Advanced) 2026 Information Brochure
- JEE (Advanced) 2026 result press release
Last checked 24 October 2026. Dates can change; always confirm on the official website.