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Updated on 16 May 2026, 13:41 IST
JEE Advanced 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, 2026, conducted by IIT Roorkee in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. Paper 1 runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Paper 2 from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Candidates must report by 8:00 AM for Paper 1 and by 1:30 PM for Paper 2 — the gate closes at 8:30 AM and 2:00 PM respectively, and no entry is allowed after gate closing time under any circumstances.
Candidates must carry a printed colour admit card, a valid original photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, Driving Licence, or School/College ID), and 2–3 recent passport-size photographs. Mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, Bluetooth devices, wallets, handbags, rough paper from outside, and all metal jewellery are strictly prohibited.
Carrying any prohibited item can lead to immediate disqualification from JEE Advanced 2026. For the official and complete instructions, refer to the admit card downloaded from jeeadv.ac.in — it is the final authority on exam day rules.
JEE Advanced 2026 is on May 17, 2026 (tomorrow). Conducted by IIT Roorkee. Paper 1: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Paper 2: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Gate closes 30 minutes before each paper — no entry after gate closing under any circumstances. Carry printed admit card, original photo ID, and a transparent water bottle. No electronic devices, no jewellery, no watches of any kind.
| Parameter | Details |
| Exam Date | May 17, 2026 (Tomorrow — Sunday) |
| Conducting Institute | IIT Roorkee |
| Paper 1 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Paper 2 | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
| Reporting Time (Paper 1) | 8:00 AM — Gate closes at 8:30 AM |
| Reporting Time (Paper 2) | 1:30 PM — Gate closes at 2:00 PM |
| Admit Card | Printed colour copy — mandatory |
| Photo ID | Original valid ID — mandatory |
| Electronic Devices | Strictly prohibited — zero tolerance |
| Watches | Not allowed — any kind |
| Official Website | jeeadv.ac.in |
Candidates must carry their printed admit card, original photo identity card, and a transparent water bottle. Mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, Bluetooth devices, wallets, handbags, rough paper from outside, and all metal jewellery are strictly prohibited.
| Category | Permitted | Prohibited |
| Documents | Printed colour admit card, original valid photo ID, 2–3 passport-size photographs, photocopy of photo ID | Digital copy of ID, Digilocker version, scanned images |
| Stationery | Black ballpoint pen (transparent body), small eraser, wooden pencil | Geometry box, scales, rulers, log tables, written notes, printed notes, any paper from home |
| Rough Work | Scribble pad provided at the exam centre only | Any paper or writing pad brought from home |
| Electronics | None | Mobile phone (even switched off), smartwatch, regular watch, calculator, Bluetooth device, earphones, any electronic gadget |
| Drinking | Transparent, colourless water bottle (no label, no tint) | Coloured bottles, labelled bottles, tinted bottles, any other drinks |
| Footwear | Slippers, sandals, chappals, open footwear | Closed shoes, shoes with thick soles, boots |
| Clothing | Light-coloured, half-sleeved clothes, simple fabric | Full-sleeved clothes, clothes with large buttons, clothes with many pockets, heavy patterns, big logos |
| Jewellery & Accessories | None | Rings, bracelets, earrings, pendants, nose pins, chains, necklaces, badges, brooches, hair bands, hairpins, goggles |
| Bags | None | Handbags, wallets, pouches, any bag of any kind |
| Miscellaneous | Sanitiser in a small clear bottle (check centre-specific rules) | Any item not explicitly listed as permitted |
If you arrive after the gate closing time, you will not be permitted to enter — there are no exceptions. Follow the invigilator's instructions at all times. Cooperate during the identity verification process.
Candidates must carry a printed colour admit card, a valid original photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport/Voter ID/Driving Licence/School ID), and 2–3 recent passport-size photographs on JEE Advanced 2026 exam day.
| Document | Details | Mandatory? |
| Printed Admit Card | Colour printout from jeeadv.ac.in — must show photo, roll number, signature clearly | Yes |
| Original Valid Photo ID | Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Passport / Voter ID / Driving Licence / School or College ID | Yes |
| Photocopy of Photo ID | Photocopy of the same ID carried as original | Yes |
| Passport-size Photographs | 2–3 recent photographs matching the admit card photo | Yes |
| Scribe Letter | Only for PwD candidates requiring a scribe | If applicable |
| Medical Certificate | For diabetic candidates or PwD candidates seeking compensatory time | If applicable |
No, students can only bring their original photo identity card. Digital versions, Digilocker copies, or scanned images of Aadhaar card will not be accepted at the JEE Advanced exam centre.
Candidates must report by 8:00 AM for Paper 1 and by 1:30 PM for Paper 2. The gate closes at 8:30 AM and 2:00 PM respectively, and no entry is allowed after gate closing time.
| Paper | Reporting Time | Gate Closing Time | Exam Time | Cannot Leave Before |
| Paper 1 | 8:00 AM | 8:30 AM (strict) | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM (Noon) |
| Paper 2 | 1:30 PM | 2:00 PM (strict) | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
Critical: Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 are compulsory. If a student is absent from any one of the papers, their JEE Advanced result will not be declared, and no evaluation will be done. Do not leave the exam centre after completing Paper 1. Both papers must be attempted for the result to be valid.
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Infinity Learn Recommendation: Reach the exam centre by 7:30 AM for Paper 1 — one hour before gate closing. This gives comfortable time for biometric verification, security frisking, seating check, and system login without any anxiety.
IIT Roorkee expects candidates to wear light-coloured, half-sleeved clothes — cotton t-shirts, shirts, or kurtas. Avoid anything with fancy designs, heavy patterns, or big logos. Clothing with full sleeves or large buttons is not permitted inside the examination hall.
| Dos | Don'ts |
| Light-coloured clothes | Dark, heavily patterned clothing |
| Half-sleeved top (t-shirt, shirt, kurta) | Full-sleeved clothes of any kind |
| Simple fabric with no large buttons | Clothes with large buttons, zippers, or many pockets |
| Slippers, sandals, or chappals | Closed shoes, thick-soled shoes, boots |
| Simple, plain trousers or jeans | Clothes with excessive pockets |
| No accessories | Any jewellery — rings, chains, earrings, hair pins |
Matrix JEE experts advise students to wear light and comfortable clothes with no buttons, zippers, or pockets. Wear slippers or chappals. Ignoring the dress code can cause delays during frisking and in extreme cases lead to denied entry.
Understanding the entry process helps candidates stay calm and avoid delays.
Candidates must report by the gate closing time and complete biometric verification and security formalities before entering the exam hall.
Diabetic candidates are permitted to carry certain food items and medical supplies into the exam hall. However, this requires prior approval. The permitted letter for diabetic candidates must be carried and shown at the entry gate. Sugar tablets, glucose sachets, or light snacks may be allowed with the letter — confirm specific items with the exam centre in advance.
Students who have a physical disability and need a scribe must carry the Scribe Letter and a Medical Certificate. Without these, the centre cannot provide the extra help or extra time that the student deserves.
Female candidates undergo frisking by female security staff only. The same dress code applies — half-sleeved, light-coloured clothing and open footwear. All jewellery including earrings, hair pins, bracelets, and chains must be removed before entering the exam centre. Wearing minimal jewellery or no jewellery on exam day avoids delays at the frisking stage.
Candidates using a hearing aid due to a medical condition should check with the respective zonal IIT about the prior permission process. Hearing aids are generally permitted with medical documentation but must be declared and verified at the entry gate.
Once inside, candidates must comply with all invigilator instructions. Leaving the examination hall early is not permitted.
| Rule | Detail |
| Cannot leave Paper 1 hall before | 12:00 PM (Noon) |
| Cannot leave Paper 2 hall before | 5:00 PM |
| Rough work | Only on provided scribble pad — must be submitted after each paper |
| Seat change | Not allowed without invigilator's permission |
| Attempting on behalf of another | Immediate disqualification — criminal offence |
| Mobile phone inside hall | Zero tolerance — even a switched-off phone means disqualification |
| Malpractice | Leads to cancellation of candidature and potential ban from future IIT exams |
| Item | Status |
| Printed colour admit card (2 copies) | ☐ |
| Original valid photo ID | ☐ |
| Photocopy of photo ID | ☐ |
| 2–3 passport-size photographs | ☐ |
| Black ballpoint pen with transparent body | ☐ |
| Transparent water bottle (no label) | ☐ |
| Light-coloured, half-sleeved top | ☐ |
| Slippers or sandals | ☐ |
| No jewellery, no watch, no accessories | ☐ |
| Left mobile phone at home or in locker | ☐ |
| Diabetic/PwD letter if applicable | ☐ |
| Mistake | Consequence | How to Avoid |
| Arriving after gate closing time | Denied entry — no exceptions | Leave home by 7:00 AM for Paper 1 |
| Carrying mobile phone (even switched off) | Disqualification from exam hall | Leave phone at home or in car |
| Wearing full-sleeved clothes or closed shoes | Delayed frisking or entry denial | Wear half-sleeved top and slippers |
| Carrying jewellery or watch | Confiscated at frisking — time wasted | Remove all jewellery tonight |
| Showing digital/Digilocker ID | Not accepted — entry denied | Carry original physical ID only |
| Bringing rough paper or notes | Prohibited — confiscated | Carry nothing — scribble pad is provided |
| Leaving after Paper 1 | Paper 1 result also cancelled | Stay at centre for both papers |
| Oily or cream-covered hands | Fingerprint failure — delays entry | Wash hands clean before leaving home |
Many students appear in both JEE Main and JEE Advanced. The rules are similar but JEE Advanced is stricter in certain areas.
| Rule | JEE Main | JEE Advanced |
| Watch allowed | Simple analogue watch may be allowed at some centres | No watch of any kind — not even analogue |
| Rough paper | Scribble pad provided | Scribble pad provided — must be submitted after each paper |
| Dress code | General — no specific colour rule | Light-coloured, half-sleeved, open footwear specified |
| Biometric verification | Yes | Yes — fingerprint + photograph |
| Mobile phone | Strictly prohibited | Zero tolerance — even switched off |
| Both shifts compulsory | Two sessions but can appear in one | Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 compulsory — skipping either = no result |
| Exit before paper ends | Generally not allowed | Cannot leave before 12 PM (Paper 1) or 5 PM (Paper 2) |
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Candidates must carry a printed JEE Advanced admit card, a valid original photo ID, a black ballpoint pen with a transparent body, and a transparent water bottle. Small erasers and wooden pencils are also permitted. The scribble pad for rough work is provided at the exam centre — no paper from home is allowed.
No. Do not carry switched-off phones in the exam hall, as checking happens inside as well, and if caught, the student will not be allowed to sit in the exam hall. Leave the mobile phone at home, in the car, or at a locker facility near the exam centre.
No watches of any kind are allowed inside the JEE Advanced 2026 exam hall. This includes analogue watches, digital watches, and smartwatches. A clock is displayed on the computer screen during the exam for time management.
Yes. A transparent, colourless water bottle with no label or tint is permitted inside the JEE Advanced 2026 exam hall. Coloured bottles, labelled bottles, and tinted bottles are not allowed. The bottle must be plain and clearly see-through.
The gate closes half an hour before the exam starts. For Paper 1, the gate closes at 8:30 AM. For Paper 2, the gate closes at 2:00 PM. Once the entry gates are closed, no student will be allowed inside the centre under any circumstances.
IIT Roorkee expects candidates to wear light-coloured, half-sleeved clothes — cotton t-shirts, shirts, or kurtas. Clothing with full sleeves or large buttons is not permitted inside the examination hall. Open footwear like slippers or sandals must be worn. Closed shoes are not recommended.
No. Students can only bring their original physical photo identity card. Digital versions, Digilocker copies, or scanned images of Aadhaar card will not be accepted at the JEE Advanced exam centre.
Every candidate must appear for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. If a student is absent from any one of the papers, their JEE Advanced result will not be declared and no evaluation will be done. Both papers are compulsory and must be attempted for the result to be valid.
Carrying prohibited items such as electronic gadgets or bags is a serious violation and can lead to disqualification. If a mobile phone or any electronic device is found during frisking or inside the hall, the candidate may be immediately disqualified and barred from appearing in the exam. Leave all prohibited items at home — not in the bag outside the hall.
Candidates are not permitted to exit the hall before 12:00 PM for Paper 1, or before 5:00 PM for Paper 2. Even if the paper is completed early, candidates must remain seated until the permitted exit time.
Biometric data collection including fingerprint scanning and photograph capture is mandatory for all candidates before entering the exam lab. Keep hands clean, dry, and free of oil or cream to ensure clean fingerprint capture and avoid delays at the verification stage.
Students who have a physical disability and need a scribe must carry the Scribe Letter and a Medical Certificate. Without these, the centre cannot provide the extra help or extra time that the student deserves. PwD candidates are also allowed 4 hours per paper instead of the standard 3 hours.
No. Use only the provided scribble pad for rough work. Submit it after each paper. Any paper, writing pad, or notes brought from home — printed, handwritten, or blank — are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall.
Diabetic students may be permitted to carry certain medical items and light food with a prior permission letter from the exam authority. The permitted letter for diabetic candidates must be carried and shown at the entry gate. Contact the respective zonal IIT or check the official admit card instructions for confirmed details specific to the 2026 exam.