The Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee has commenced the registration process for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2026 for international candidates and OCI/PIO (F) individuals starting April 6, 2026.
The early registration phase, specifically for international candidates and OCI/PIO (F) individuals, will remain open until May 2, 2026. Candidates who have successfully cleared JEE Mains may submit their applications from April 4 to May 2. The cutoff for fee payment for all categories is set for May 4, 2026.
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Follow these steps to apply online for JEE Advanced 2026
Step 1: Visit the official JEE Advanced website at jeeadv.ac.in.
Step 2: Click on the JEE Advanced 2026 registration link featured on the homepage.
Step 3: Complete the initial registration process by providing the essential basic information.
Step 4: Log in using your credentials and meticulously fill out the application form.
Step 5: Upload the required documents as stipulated.
Step 6: Proceed to pay the application fee via the available online payment options.
Step 7: Examine all the details carefully and submit the form.
Step 8: Download and print the confirmation page for your records.
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10% of total intake seats
As stated in the official notification, individuals who do not hold Indian citizenship, whether by birth or naturalization, are categorized as foreign nationals. These individuals compete for extra seats that are capped at a maximum of 10% of the total intake for each stream. It is noteworthy that these seats are outside the scope of the reservation policies outlined by the Constitution of India, thus encompassing GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PwD, among others.
The absence of any subdivisions, particularly gender-based quotas in this pool, underscores the distinctiveness and merit-based nature of this admission pathway. Regarding OCI/PIO candidates, this classification hinges on a critical date point, all those who received their cards before March 4, 2021, are afforded the choice to be recognized either as foreigners or to be assessed alongside the Indian applicants.
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