The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee has successfully conducted the JEE Advanced 2026 examination. The entrance exam was conducted on May 17, 2026. The written exam was held for paper 1 (9 am to 12 noon) and paper 2 (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm). Over 2 lakh eligible candidates appeared for the online exam, which is held for admission to IITs.
As per students and teachers, the JEE Advanced paper was neither tough nor easy. Many students said that the Mathematics section in the JEE Advanced question paper was the longest and toughest, while Chemistry was a bit tricky. Let's explore JEE Advanced exam analysis along with difficulty level.
JEE Advanced 2026 exam highlights
| Exam | JEE Advanced |
| Organiser | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee |
| JEE Advanced exam date | May 17, 2026 |
| Exam timings | paper 1 (9 am to 12 noon) and paper 2 (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm) |
| Difficulty level | Moderate |
| Official website | jeeadv.ac.in |
JEE Advanced exam analysis 2026
The JEE Advanced question paper consists of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry sections. Candidates should note that the paper 1 question paper comprises of 4 SCQs, 4 MCQs, 4 Matrix‑match, and 4 Integer‑type questions, with no negative marking for integer‑type. One-mark will be deducted for MCQ, SCQ, and Matrix‑match questions.
The second paper comprises of 18 questions divided into two paragraphs, including 4 single‑correct (SCQ) questions, carrying (+3, –1), 5 multiple‑correct questions (+4, –1), 5 integer‑type questions (+4, –1), and 4 paragraph‑based questions (+2, 0).
According to Pillamudi Ramakrishna, CEO of SISYA Class, "JEE Advanced 2026 once again demonstrated its reputation as one of India’s most challenging entrance exams. Students described the paper as lengthy and mentally taxing, particularly in Mathematics, which tested both speed and accuracy. Physics heavily emphasized conceptual clarity, while Chemistry appeared relatively balanced. This exam was not centered around memorization; instead, it rewarded calm thinking, strong fundamentals, and effective time management. The JEE Advanced paper 1 was balanced and easy compared to paper 2."
JEE Advanced question paper released
IIT Roorkee has released JEE Advanced question paper after concluding the exam. Students can download paper 1 and 2 on the official portal at jeeadv.ac.in.
IIT Roorkee will be releasing the provisional answer key on May 25. The final answer key and results will be releasing on June 1. The Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) exam will be held on June 4.