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JEE Advanced 2026 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF - IIT Roorkee released the official JEE Advanced question paper 2026 on May 17, 2026. Candidates can download the JEE Advanced 2026 paper using the link provided on this page. The JEE Advanced exam was conducted in computer-based mode (CBT) and has two papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2. Both papers were held on the same day; it is compulsory to attempt both papers. Every year, lakhs of students aiming to get admission to B.Tech courses in India’s best engineering colleges, like IITs and IISc, appear for the JEE Advanced exam. Only those who qualify for the JEE 2026 Main exam are eligible for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam. In this article, the JEE Advanced 2026 question paper with the answer key is provided. Scroll down to know more. The JEE Advanced 2026 provisional answer key has been released.
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The JEE Advanced 2026 paper 1 and paper 2 concluded successfully on 17 May, 2026. IIT Roorkee has released the official question paper on its official website. Students can download the JEE Advanced 2026 official question paper using the link provided below.
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A detailed analysis of the JEE Advanced question paper 2026 is provided below. Our subject experts at Careers360 went through the question paper and have provided an in-depth analysis covering the overall difficulty level of Paper 1 and Paper 2, the subject-wise difficulty level, question distribution across chapters, which topics from the syllabus were covered the most, and a comparison with previous year’s papers. Students who will be appearing for the JEE Advanced exam in the future can use this analysis to understand what areas to focus on, and IITs frame the JEE Advanced question paper.
Below is the pattern followed in the JEE Advanced 2026 question paper.
| Question Pattern for Paper 1 |
Total number of sections: 4
|
| Question Pattern for Paper 2 |
Total number of sections: 4
Each paragraph had 2 questions |
Subject-wise difficulty levels in the JEE Advanced exam have been updated in the table for Paper 1 and Paper 2.
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Section |
Difficulty Level (Paper 1) |
Difficulty Level (Paper 2) |
|
Tough |
Tough | |
| Easy |
Moderate | |
| Easier than previous year |
Easy |
JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 was successfully conducted, and the analysis video by our experts is provided below.
The table given below gives a detailed insight into the exam pattern of JEE Advanced.
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Particulars |
Details |
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Exam Name |
JEE Advanced 2026 |
|
Conducting Body |
IIT Roorkee |
|
Exam Date |
May 17, 2026 |
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Mode of Exam |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
|
Number of Papers |
2 (Paper 1 and Paper 2) |
|
Duration of Each Paper |
3 Hours |
|
Subjects |
Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
|
Question Types |
Single Correct MCQ, Multiple Correct MCQ, Numerical Answer Type |
|
Language |
English and Hindi |
|
Exam Level |
National |
Solving the JEE Advanced previous-year question papers help in understanding the types of questions asked and how they are framed. Time management is one important factor in the JEE Advanced exam; practicing with the previous year's question paper helps you learn how to manage time during the exam and how not to panic under so much exam pressure.
After calculating their score using the answer key provided on this page, one question that immediately comes to a student’s mind is, “What will be my rank with this score?” The JEE Advanced Marks vs. Rank table gives an answer to that question. The table gives a idea of what is your according to your marks.
|
AIR (All India Rank) |
Marks |
|
1-500 |
270+ |
|
501-1000 |
270-220 |
|
1001-1500 |
220-210 |
|
1501-2000 |
210-205 |
|
2001-2500 |
205-195 |
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2501-3000 |
195-189 |
|
3001-4000 |
189-181 |
|
4001-4500 |
181-175 |
|
4501-5000 |
175-170 |
The JEE Advanced 2026 results was announced by IIT Roorkee on its official website. Students can access their results using their registration number and date of birth. Use the JEE Advanced College Predictor Tool 2026 to get an idea about what colleges are within your reach so that you have a list of colleges ready even before the counselling process starts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The JEE Advanced 2026 Question Paper was Moderate to Tough. The paper followed the typical JEE Advanced pattern and difficulty level.
Maths was one of the toughest sections in the JEE Advanced Paper, followed by Physics, while Chemistry was doable and easy as compared to others.
On Question asked by student community
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JEE Main and JEE Advanced are both national-level engineering entrance examinations, but they serve different purposes.
JEE Main is conducted for admission to NITs, IIITs and other participating engineering institutes. It is also the qualifying examination for appearing in JEE Advanced.
JEE Advanced is conducted for admission to the IITs
Start your JEE preparation from Class 11 itself by building strong concepts in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Follow your Class 11 syllabus systematically and avoid studying only for board examinations.
A good approach is:
Complete each chapter conceptually and solve basic questions first.
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