What is JEE Advanced?
The Joint Entrance Examination Advanced (JEE Advanced) is the gateway to 23 IITs across India. Only the top ~2.5 lakh JEE Main rankers are eligible. For the latest official notifications, visit the JEE Advanced official website conducted by IIT Delhi for 2027. Conducted by one IIT on rotation (2025: IIT Kanpur, 2026: IIT Roorkee, 2027: IIT Delhi).
JEE Advanced 2026 by the numbers: 1,87,223 candidates registered, 1,80,422 appeared, and 54,378 qualified — a qualification rate of ~30%. Also accepted by IISc Bangalore (4-year BS program), IIPE, RGIPT, IIST for premier science and engineering programs.
Eligibility Criteria
- JEE Main: Top 2.5 lakh in Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech paper) — category-wise
- Two attempts: Max 2 consecutive years only
- Age: Born on or after 1 Oct 2001 (for 2027) — 5 yr relaxation for SC/ST/PwD
- Class 12: Min 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD) and top 20 percentile in board
- Prior admission: Candidates who accepted an IIT seat through JoSAA are ineligible
Exam Pattern (Paper 1 + Paper 2)
JEE Advanced has two compulsory papers of 3 hours each on the same day. Total 6 hours of testing. Both papers test Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with a mix of question types.
Papers
Paper 1 + Paper 2 (both compulsory, same day)
Duration
3 hrs each (6 hours total)
Subjects
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (in both papers)
Question Types
MCQ, Numerical, MSQ, Matching, Paragraph-based
Mode
Computer-Based (CBT) with virtual calculator
Languages
English + Hindi
23 IITs & Their Top Branch Cutoffs (2025)
All 23 IITs admit through JEE Advanced. For historical IIT cutoff data, visit the JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) official opening and closing rank portal. Here are approximate opening AIRs for top branches (General category, 2025 JoSAA data):
| IIT | CSE Opening AIR | EE Opening AIR | ME Opening AIR |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | ~50 | ~250 | ~1,000 |
| IIT Delhi | ~60 | ~300 | ~1,200 |
| IIT Madras | ~100 | ~400 | ~1,500 |
| IIT Kanpur | ~120 | ~500 | ~1,800 |
| IIT Kharagpur | ~150 | ~600 | ~2,000 |
| IIT Roorkee | ~180 | ~700 | ~2,500 |
| IIT Guwahati | ~200 | ~800 | ~3,000 |
Note: Actual cutoffs vary yearly. IISc Bangalore accepts JEE Advanced AIRs for its 4-year BS program — typical CSE equivalent AIR is under 200.
JoSAA Counseling: Freeze vs Float vs Slide
JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) conducts counseling for IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. For IIT admissions, candidates can choose one of three options after each round:
- Freeze: Accept the allocated seat and exit the counseling process. You cannot participate in further rounds.
- Float: Accept the seat but continue participating in higher-preference choices. If upgraded, current seat is released.
- Slide: A newer option similar to Float but limited to within the same institute. You can only be upgraded within the same IIT.
12-Month JEE Advanced 2027 Preparation Roadmap
Jul - Sep 2026: Concept Building
Complete JEE Main syllabus. Build strong fundamentals in Physics (Mechanics), Chemistry (Physical), Math (Algebra & Calculus).
Oct - Dec 2026: Advanced Practice
Start JEE Advanced PYQs on Rankify (2012-2026 archive). Focus on multi-concept questions, paragraph-based problems, and Numerical Answer Type (NAT).
Jan - Mar 2027: Full-Length Mocks
Practice dual-paper mock tests (6 hours total) and analyze weak topics. Rankify's JEE Advanced PYQ library covers 2012-2026.
Apr - May 2027: Final Polish
Revise formulas and short notes. Solve last 5 years of JEE Advanced papers. Focus on speed and accuracy.
Sources: Official JEE Advanced Website (IIT Delhi), Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA), National Testing Agency (NTA), Rankify Research Team
JEE Advanced Practice Availability
- Available on Rankify — JEE Advanced PYQ papers from 2012 to 2026, included in the same tier windows as JEE Main plans
- Use the official archive for current JEE Advanced past papers and notices
- JEE Main and NEET practice remain available with included PYQ years shown on pricing