JEE Advanced Exam 2026 LIVE Updates: The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2026 is being conducted today, May 17, for Paper 1 and Paper 2 for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). While Paper 1 is concluded in the morning shift from 9 am to 12 noon, Paper 2 will take place in the afternoon between 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm. Candidates will have to appear for both papers.
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Ahead of the examination, the exam conducting body – IIT Roorkee – has issued a detailed set of guidelines and restrictions for candidates. Students have been barred from carrying electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, earphones, calculators and electronic pens inside the examination centres. Printed or handwritten papers, wallets, handbags, metallic ornaments and geometry boxes are also prohibited.
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Candidates have been advised to wear light clothes and open footwear like sandals or chappals to facilitate frisking procedures. Those wearing articles of faith have been asked to report early for security checks.
Candidates must carry their own pen, pencil and eraser, while a transparent water bottle is permitted. Extensive frisking through physical checks and metal detectors will be conducted before entry into the test centres.
During the examination, candidates will be provided with a scribble pad for rough work, which must be returned to the invigilator before leaving the hall.
IIT Roorkee had released the admit cards for the exam on May 11, 2026. It contains details about the candidates, their exam centre, reporting time and documents to carry.
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May 17, 2026 03:15 PM IST
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam LIVE Updates: Single Correct Type questions carry plus 3 and minus 1 – four per subject in Paper 1
The Single Correct Type (SCQ) questions in JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 carry a marking scheme of plus 3 for a correct response and minus 1 for an incorrect one. There are 4 SCQ questions per subject, for a total of 12 SCQ questions across Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in Paper 1. The relatively lower per-question mark of plus 3 compared to the plus 4 available in other types makes accurate identification of the correct single answer critical without falling into the trap of negative marking.
May 17, 2026 03:05 PM IST
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam LIVE Updates: Mathematics rated moderate to difficult – emerged as the toughest section in Paper 1
The Mathematics section of JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 was rated moderate to difficult and assessed as the toughest among the three subjects. As per analysis by Ajay Sharma, National Academic Director (Engineering) at Aakash Educational Services Limited, questions were well distributed across major chapters, but lengthy calculations and tricky problem-solving made this section particularly challenging. Students reported that Mathematics consumed the most time, with several Multiple Correct Type questions requiring careful and extended working.
May 17, 2026 02:50 PM IST
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam LIVE Updates: Mathematics questions were lengthy but solvable – calculations were the primary time drain
Expert analysis from Shiksha Nation characterises the Mathematics questions in JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 as lengthy but solvable. The primary challenge was not conceptual inaccessibility but the volume of calculation required per question. Students who attempted Mathematics with strong computational speed and accuracy were better positioned to cover the section within the available time. Questions involving Definite Integration, Probability, and Sequence and Series were among those noted as particularly calculation-heavy.
May 17, 2026 02:42 PM IST
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam LIVE Updates: Physics Thermodynamics in Paper 1 tested graph interpretation – not direct formula application
The Thermodynamics questions in the JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 Physics section required graph interpretation rather than the direct application of standard formulas. This approach tests whether candidates understand the qualitative behaviour of thermodynamic systems, not merely whether they can plug values into equations. Graph-based Thermodynamics questions demand analytical reading of P-V diagrams, T-S graphs, or similar representations and inference of process parameters or quantities from graphical data, making them conceptually challenging even for well-prepared candidates.
May 17, 2026 02:35 PM IST
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam LIVE Updates: Coordinate Geometry had higher weightage than expected in JEE Advanced 2026 Mathematics
A notable observation in the Mathematics section of JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 is that Coordinate Geometry carried a higher weightage than typically anticipated. Conic Sections, which falls under Coordinate Geometry, figured prominently alongside the more traditionally high-weight topics such as Definite Integration and Differential Equations. This unexpected distribution of marks likely affected the time planning of students who had allocated relatively less preparation time to Coordinate Geometry compared to Calculus and Algebra.
May 17, 2026 02:20 PM IST
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam LIVE Updates: Multiple Correct Type questions in Mathematics were tricky – partial marking applies
The Multiple Correct Type (MCT) questions in the Mathematics section of JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 were described as particularly tricky. Each MCT question carries 4 marks and attracts a deduction of 1 mark for incorrect responses, with partial marking available for partially correct answers. The tricky nature of MCT questions in Mathematics is especially consequential given the negative marking: students who identify some but not all correct options, or who include an incorrect option, receive partial credit rather than full marks, making precision critical.
May 17, 2026 02:15 PM IST
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam LIVE Updates: Mathematics topics covered in Paper 1 – Definite Integration, Differential Equations, Vectors and 3D Geometry prominent
The Mathematics section of JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 drew from a wide range of topics. The major chapters covered include Definite Integration, Differential Equations, Vectors and 3D Geometry, Matrices and Determinants, Probability, Complex Numbers, Conic Sections, Functions and Inverse Trigonometric Functions, and Sequence and Series. This broad coverage, combined with lengthy questions, required candidates to shift between diverse mathematical concepts within a single two-hour session, making time management a decisive factor in performance.
May 17, 2026 02:05 PM IST
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam LIVE Updates: JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 pattern – four question types per subject, 16 questions total per subject
The JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 consists of four question types distributed across each of the three subjects. Per subject: Single Correct Type (SCQ) with 4 questions marked at plus 3 and minus 1; Multiple Correct Type (MCQ) with 4 questions marked at plus 4 and minus 1 with partial marking; Numerical Value Type with 4 questions marked at plus 4 and 0 for incorrect or blank; and List Match Type with 4 questions marked at plus 4 and minus 1. This gives 16 questions per subject and 48 questions in total for Paper 1.
May 17, 2026 01:55 PM IST
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam LIVE Updates: Overall difficulty order – Mathematics is greater than or equal to Physics, which is greater than Chemistry
The difficulty hierarchy for JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 has been established by Aakash Educational Services Limited as: Mathematics greater than or equal to Physics, which is greater than Chemistry. Analysis from Shiksha Nation characterises Mathematics as moderate to difficult, Physics as difficult and lengthy, and Chemistry as moderate. Across both expert assessments, Chemistry was the most approachable section, while Mathematics posed the greatest challenge for the majority of students who appeared on May 17.
May 17, 2026 01:50 PM IST
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam LIVE Updates: Paper 1 overall difficulty rated moderate – Mathematics the toughest of the three subjects
The JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1, conducted on May 17, 2026, from 9 am to 12 pm, has been rated overall moderate in difficulty by multiple coaching institutes. Analysis by Aakash Educational Services Limited confirmed that among the three subjects, Mathematics was comparatively the most difficult. Physics ranged from moderate to difficult, while Chemistry was easy to moderate. The overall paper was assessed as well balanced in terms of question distribution and chapter coverage across all three subjects.
May 17, 2026 12:47 PM IST
JEE Advanced Exam 2026 LIVE Updates: Paper one ends
Paper one ends. Students claim paper one moderate with Physics tough and math relatively easy
May 17, 2026 12:00 PM IST
JEE Advanced Exam 2026 LIVE Updates: BTech in General Engineering vs BTech in Engineering Science
BTech in Engineering Science
Engineering Science follows a more analytical path by combining engineering concepts with strong scientific foundations. Students study advanced mathematics, computational modelling, physics, and emerging technologies alongside core engineering subjects. Later, they specialise in areas such as data science, semiconductor technology, applied physics, nanotechnology, or materials research. The programme nurtures critical thinking, scientific investigation, and conceptual depth, preparing students for advanced research and innovation-driven careers.
BTech in General Engineering
General Engineering is a multidisciplinary programme that introduces students to core subjects from various engineering branches. Instead of early specialisation, students study fundamentals such as mechanics, electronics, design, programming, materials science, and thermodynamics. As the programme advances, electives may be chosen in applied areas like robotics, industrial engineering, product design, or energy systems. The objective is to develop engineers who can integrate knowledge across disciplines—a valuable ability in industries where systems are interconnected and problem-solving requires a holistic approach.
May 17, 2026 11:40 AM IST
JEE Advanced Exam 2026 LIVE Updates: Rank predictor
Ahead of the declaration of the JEE Advanced 2026 results, candidates can also check their JEE Advanced 2026 rank using the rank predictor tool of the IE Education portal – education.indianexpress.com. Candidates can predict their rank using the JEE Main Rank predictor tool, based on the scores they have achieved in the examination.
May 17, 2026 11:20 AM IST
JEE Advanced Exam 2026 LIVE Updates: How IIT Guwahati is helping me rewrite my future
Being in an IIT has drastically helped me improve myself as a person. I have gained exposure and opportunities that I never imagined during my school time. After two years in my degree, I have become a much better person – socially, technically, and culturally.
Being here has allowed me to meet amazing people who have shaped my personality beautifully, and I can proudly say that it is one of the best things that has happened to me. One thing I have truly learned is that everybody is on their own – you need to be independent, decisive, and do what you feel is best for you.
Early life and motivationI am 19, a sophomore at IIT Guwahati pursuing Data Science and Artificial Intelligence as my major. I come from the steel city of Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, while my roots are connected to Odisha. I mostly grew up in Jamshedpur, completing my entire schooling at RVS Academy, but Odisha influences all the cultural aspects of mine.
May 17, 2026 11:00 AM IST
JEE Advanced Exam 2026 LIVE Updates: From online JEE preparation to leadership roles and a pre-placement offer
My days at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras follow a rhythm I have grown to enjoy – one that balances academics, ambition, and moments of pause. I usually begin with classes that stretch through the morning and afternoon, where I try to stay fully present and engaged. Evenings transition into my work with the Entrepreneurship Cell – meetings, brainstorming sessions, and building something meaningful alongside people who have become my closest friends.
Nights often slow down into something more personal: solving a Rubik’s Cube – my personal best is 7.3 seconds, strumming the guitar with my wingmates in Ganga Hostel, or simply unwinding over conversations and Bollywood films.
Fitness fits in wherever it can – through swimming, jogging, or time at the gym. If I had to summarise it, my routine is about “taking it slow and enjoying every moment,” even within the intensity of IIT life.
May 17, 2026 10:40 AM IST
JEE Advanced Exam 2026 LIVE Updates: BTech Mining Engineering vs BTech Mining Machinery Engineering: What should you choose?
A Mining Engineer is the architect, geologist, and operations director of a mine. Their curriculum weaves together rock mechanics, drilling and blasting, mine planning, ventilation systems, environmental management, and safety law. They look at the macro picture of how to extract a resource profitably, safely, and with environmental accountability. When a colliery in Jharkhand needs to plan its next five years of production, or a new iron ore project in Odisha requires a feasibility study, these are the people in the room.
A Mining Machinery Engineer is, at heart, a specialised mechanical and electrical engineer. They don’t look at the whole mine, they look at the asset. Their coursework runs deep into machine design, hydraulics and pneumatics, electrical drives, structural analysis, robotics, and the predictive maintenance technologies keeping massive equipment operational around the clock. They understand why a 300-tonne haul truck fails, how to optimise a continuous miner, and how to design a more resilient conveyor belt for abrasive Indian coal.
May 17, 2026 10:20 AM IST
JEE Advanced Exam 2026 LIVE Updates: IIT Mandi invites applications for one month residential programme in AI, Robotics, IoT
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, under its programme, PRAYAS 4.0, offers a one-month residential programme by its Centre for Continuing Education (CCE). The programme focuses on domains such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT) and is scheduled to be held in July 2026 at the IIT Mandi campus.
PRAYAS, an acronym for “Promoting and Accelerating Young and Aspiring Students,” is an initiative of the CCE, IIT Mandi, aimed at nurturing future-ready talent, according to the press release. The programme is open to participants from diverse academic backgrounds and does not require prior technical experience.
May 17, 2026 10:00 AM IST
JEE Advanced Exam 2026 LIVE Updates: IIT-Madras Pravartak ‘Out Of The Box Thinking’ programme
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation has opened registrations for the 2026 batch of its free online ‘Out Of The Box Thinking’ (OOBT) course. Registrations for the 2026 batch began on May 4 and will remain open till July 31. The course is an initiative aimed at strengthening creative problem-solving, logical reasoning and mathematical thinking among learners across age groups.
Designed as a non-traditional mathematics course, OOBT focuses on using mathematical concepts as tools for broader thinking rather than rote learning. The curriculum introduces learners to indirect and creative approaches to solving problems through puzzles, patterns, logic-based exercises and real-world applications.
May 17, 2026 09:50 AM IST
JEE Advanced Exam 2026 LIVE Updates: BTech Civil in Hindi Language: This MP engineering college is offering admissions from 2026‑27 cycle
Madhya Pradesh’s Shri GS Institute of Technology and Science (SGSITS), a government‑aided engineering college, will introduce a BTech Civil Engineering course in Hindi medium from the 2026‑27 academic session.
Officials said students who pursue the four‑year programme entirely in Hindi will receive an incentive of Rs 2 lakh in the final year.
SGSITS, an autonomous institute established in 1952, currently offers 90 seats in Civil Engineering through the English medium. With the addition of 30 seats for Hindi medium, the intake will rise to 120.
State Technical Education Minister Inder Singh Parmar, who chairs the governing body, described the move as a “historic step” to expand opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds and promote technical education in the mother tongue.
May 17, 2026 09:40 AM IST
JEE Advanced Exam 2026 LIVE Updates: IISc announces 3 new BTech programmes, admissions via JEE Advanced score
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru has introduced three new BTech programmes for the 2026 academic session. The three programmes are BTech in Materials Science and Engineering, BTech in Mechanics and Computing, and BTech in Aerospace Engineering. Admissions to these programmes will be through Joint Entrance Examination Advanced (JEE Advanced) marks and Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) 2026 counselling.
IISc Bangalore has been offering two undergraduate programmes – Bachelor of Science (Research) and BTech (Mathematics and Computing). The Institute has been admitting students to its BTech (Mathematics and Computing) through JEE Advanced scores using the IISc admission portal.
May 17, 2026 09:30 AM IST
JEE Advanced Exam 2026 LIVE Updates: Nothing is handed to you automatically’: IIT Guwahati BTech student shares his biggest lessons
For me, the motivation to join an IIT came from a genuine love for mathematics and science. Since childhood, I enjoyed solving problems and understanding concepts instead of memorising them. Over time, that curiosity naturally pushed me towards engineering and eventually the IIT journey. Today, as a third-year student of Chemical Science and Technology at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, I feel the experience has shaped me not only academically, but personally as well.
I am 19 years old, and I belong to Greater Noida. I studied at Ryan International School from Class 2 to 12. My father is a civil engineer, and my mother is a teacher in a private school. Their support played a huge role in shaping my discipline and academic journey.
I appeared for both JEE Main and JEE Advanced in 2023. I secured a rank of 12,900 in JEE Main and 7,393 in JEE Advanced. After my JEE Main result, I felt I could have done much better, which pushed me to seriously step up my preparation for Advanced.
May 17, 2026 09:20 AM IST
JEE Advanced Exam 2026 LIVE Updates: IIT Madras offers direct admissions for its 4-year BS programme in Data Science & Applications
IIT Madras has opened direct admission for its four‑year Bachelor of Science (BS) programme in Data Science and Applications for candidates who cleared JEE Advanced 2026. Applications must be submitted by May 31, 2026, through the official IIT Madras portal.
Candidates are required to complete the process through the official IIT Madras portal, where registration, document uploads, and final submission must be completed online.
May 17, 2026 09:10 AM IST
JEE Advanced Exam 2026 LIVE Updates: ‘I scored over 99 percentile in JEE Main but got below 75% in Class 12th’: Students question CBSE’s first On-Screen Marking year
For two years, students organised their lives around board examinations — coaching classes, mock tests, sample papers, and endless revision schedules, all with the hope of securing strong Class 12 scores and opening the door to reputed colleges. But for some students, the CBSE results declared this week have instead left futures uncertain. A student from Assam said the board marks have now jeopardised eligibility for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) despite strong entrance preparation.
“I scored well in JEE Main, but because my aggregate dropped below 75 per cent, I am now not eligible for JEE Advanced,” the student said. “That is the hardest part to process. One evaluation outcome has suddenly changed the direction of everything I worked towards for two years.”
May 17, 2026 08:54 AM IST
In other news | JEECUP 2026 exam schedule revised
The Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) has rescheduled the dates for the diploma and polytechnic programmes entrance exam. The Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination for Polytechnic (UPJEE Polytechnic) will now be conducted between June 2 and June 9, 2026. Students can access their admit card on the council’s website. The admit card will be available from May 25 at jeecup.admissions.nic.in.
May 17, 2026 08:51 AM IST
JEE Advanced Exam 2026 LIVE Updates: When were exams conducted in 2025?
The JEE Advanced exam is conducted to admit students in IITs in the country. Last year the exam was organised by IIT Kanpur on May 18 and the result was announced on June 2.
May 17, 2026 08:18 AM IST
JEE Advanced Exam 2026 LIVE Updates: Who is conducting the exam?
This year, IIT Roorkee is conducting the JEE Advanced exam for 2.5 lakh students who are shortlisted based on JEE Main 2026 session
May 17, 2026 08:17 AM IST
EE Advanced Exam 2026 LIVE Updates: When will exam begin ?
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2026 will be held today, May 17, for Paper 1 and Paper 2 for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). While Paper 1 will be conducted in the morning shift from 9 am to 12 noon, Paper 2 will take place in the afternoon between 2.30 pm to 5,30 pm.
After the result has been announced, the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) and the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) will organise counselling for admission to Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and other institutions. The JEE Advanced exam is conducted to admit students in IITs in the country. Last year the exam was organised by IIT Kanpur on May 18 and the result was announced on June 2. The pass rate for girls was at a high score of 22.7 per cent. From the total 41,337 girls who had appeared for the exam, 9,404 qualified the test. As many as 1,39,085 male candidates took the exam and 44,974 qualified.
