🎓 JEE Advanced 2026: IIT Roorkee Announces Eligibility Criteria –
The Indian Institute of technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) has officially announced the eligibility criteria for the JEE Advanced 2026, the entrance exam for admission to the prestigious IITs. If you're aiming for an IIT seat, it’s crucial to ensure you meet all the requirements before applying. Here's a breakdown of the eligibility criteria for JEE Advanced 2026.1. 🧑🎓 Nationality Requirements
- Indian Nationals: Applicants must be Indian citizens, including those from OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) and PIO (Person of indian Origin) categories.
- Foreign Nationals: Candidates from foreign countries can apply under the Foreign Nationals category. The eligibility criteria may differ slightly for them, and they are not bound by the same age restrictions as indian nationals.
- First Step: To be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026, candidates must have successfully qualified JEE Main 2026.
- JEE Main Cutoff: Candidates need to meet the JEE Main cutoff to secure a place in the top 2,50,000 rank list, which will qualify them for JEE Advanced.
- Age Limit: Applicants must be born on or after October 1, 2001 (with a 5-year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD candidates, meaning those born on or after October 1, 1996).
- Number of Attempts: Candidates can attempt JEE Advanced twice in consecutive years. If you’ve already appeared for JEE Advanced in the past two years, you won’t be eligible for 2026.
- Qualifying Exam: Candidates must have passed their Class 12 (or equivalent) exam in 2024 or 2025, with at least 75% aggregate marks in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. (Relaxation applies for SC/ST/PwD candidates – 65% in aggregate.)
- Compartment Candidates: If a candidate is appearing for the Class 12 exam in 2026, they are not eligible for JEE Advanced 2026.
- IIT Admission History: If you’ve been admitted to an IIT previously or have accepted an admission offer in any previous year (through JEE Advanced or any other means), you won’t be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026.
- Failure to Meet Criteria: students who failed to accept an IIT seat in the past due to certain circumstances may not be eligible, so double-check your previous admission history.
- Number of Attempts at JEE Main: If you have appeared for JEE Main more than once, you still need to fulfill the top 2,50,000 rank requirement from the 2026 JEE Main exam.
- Disability Criteria: Candidates with physical disabilities (PwD) are eligible for additional age relaxations and may also have special considerations during the selection process.
- JEE Advanced 2026 Registration: Registration will begin after the JEE Main 2026 results are declared, usually in April-May 2026.
- JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Date: The exam is expected to take place in June 2026 (exact date to be announced).
- Step 1: Ensure eligibility criteria are met.
- Step 2: Register online on the official JEE Advanced website (jeeadv.ac.in).
- Step 3: Fill in all required details, including your JEE Main rank.
- Step 4: Pay the application fee.
- Step 5: Download your admit card once released and prepare for the exam!
- Focus on Core Subjects: Strongly focus on Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
- Practice with Mock Tests: Take plenty of mock tests to understand the exam pattern and improve time management.
- Clear Concept Understanding: Ensure you have a deep understanding of the basic concepts and formulas.
- The eligibility criteria for JEE Advanced 2026 are strict, so it's essential to meet all the requirements, including JEE Main cutoff and age limits.
- Make sure to check your qualification status and ensure you have not been previously admitted to an IIT to avoid any disqualification.
- Prepare early, as JEE Advanced is one of the most challenging exams in India!