The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has officially launched the website for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2027 on November 13, 2026. Along with the website launch, the institute has announced the examination date and eligibility criteria for candidates aspiring to secure admission to the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
According to the schedule released by IIT Delhi, JEE Advanced 2027 will be conducted on May 23, 2027 (Sunday). Candidates who wish to appear for the examination can visit the official website, jeeadv.ac.in, to check the eligibility requirements, examination schedule and other important updates.
JEE Advanced is conducted for admission to undergraduate programmes offered by IITs across India. Candidates must first qualify in JEE Main 2027 and secure a position among the top 2,50,000 successful candidates in the B.E./B.Tech. paper to become eligible for JEE Advanced, subject to the prescribed category-wise criteria.
With the announcement of the examination date, aspirants can begin planning their preparation according to the available timeline. Candidates are advised to carefully review all eligibility conditions before applying for the examination.
JEE Advanced 2027: Important Dates
| Particulars | Details |
| Examination Name | JEE Advanced 2027 |
| Conducting Institute | IIT Delhi |
| Website Launch Site | November 13, 2027 |
| Examination Date | May 23, 2027 |
| Examinatoin Day | Sunday |
| Qualifying Examinatoin | JEE Main 2027 |
| Eligible Candidates | Top 2,50,000 successful JEE Main candidates |
| Official Website | jeeadv.ac.in |
JEE Advanced 2027: Check Eligibility Criteria
IIT Delhi has announced the eligibility conditions that candidates must fulfil to appear for JEE Advanced 2027. The criteria include JEE Main qualification, age limit, number of attempts, Class 12 appearance and previous IIT admission status.
1. JEE Main 2027 Qualification
Candidates must be among the top 2,50,000 successful candidates (including all categories) in the B.E./B.Tech. paper of JEE Main 2027. Only candidates meeting this qualifying requirement will be considered for JEE Advanced 2027, subject to the applicable category-wise criteria.
2. Age Limit
Candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 2002, to be eligible for JEE Advanced 2027. Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) categories will receive an age relaxation of five years. Accordingly, these candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 1997.
3. Number of Attempts
Candidates can attempt JEE Advanced a maximum of two times in two consecutive years. Therefore, aspirants should carefully consider their previous attempts before applying for the 2027 examination.
4. Class 12 Examination Requirement
Candidates must have appeared for their Class 12 or equivalent examination for the first time in either 2026 or 2027. Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) must be compulsory subjects in the qualifying examination.
Candidates who appeared for their Class 12 or equivalent examination for the first time in 2025 or earlier will not be eligible for JEE Advanced 2027, irrespective of the combination or number of subjects they attempted.
5. Previous IIT Admission Status
Candidates should not have been admitted to any IIT under an academic programme listed in the JoSAA Business Rules 2026. This condition applies irrespective of whether the candidate continued in the programme or accepted an IIT seat through online reporting or by visiting a reporting centre in the past.
Candidates whose admission to an IIT was cancelled after joining the institute will also not be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2027.
6. Preparatory Programme Candidates
Candidates who were admitted to a preparatory programme at any IIT for the first time in 2026 will be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2027, provided they fulfil the other prescribed eligibility conditions.
7. Eligibility for Foreign Nationals and OCI/PIO Candidates
The eligibility requirements for foreign national candidates and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)/Person of Indian Origin (PIO) candidates under the Foreign category (OCI/PIO-F) are different from those applicable to Indian candidates. Such candidates should refer to the detailed guidelines published on the official JEE Advanced 2027 website.
JEE Advanced 2027: Official Website and Important Instructions
Candidates can visit the official website, jeeadv.ac.in, to access the latest announcements and detailed eligibility guidelines. The website will provide important information regarding the examination, registration process, schedule and other admission-related updates.
Aspirants should carefully check their age, previous JEE Advanced attempts, Class 12 examination year and IIT admission history before proceeding with the application process. Qualifying JEE Main alone does not guarantee eligibility unless all the prescribed conditions are satisfied.
Conclusion
With IIT Delhi announcing May 23, 2027, as the JEE Advanced examination date, engineering aspirants now have a confirmed date to plan their preparation. Candidates should regularly visit the official website for further notifications regarding registration, examination instructions and other important updates. Meeting the eligibility criteria is essential for appearing in the examination and pursuing admission to IITs.
