JEE Advanced
Joint Entrance Examination Advanced
JEE Advanced is the entrance exam for all 23 IITs. Only top JEE Main scorers are eligible. The paper tests deep conceptual understanding in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics — significantly harder than JEE Main.
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Frequency
Once a year (May/June)
Duration
6 hours (2 papers × 3 hours)
Format
Online
Score range
360
Eligibility
Top 2.5 lakh JEE Main qualifiers; max 2 attempts
Conducting body
IITs (rotating basis)
Registration fee
Approx. $30 (₹2500) general
Source: IITs (rotating basis). Details here are for guidance only — fees, dates and eligibility change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
Verified against: JEE Advanced — official site (organising IIT).
Last verified: 14 June 2026.
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