The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, the organising institute for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2027, has announced the examination date. JEE Advanced 2027 will be conducted on May 23, 2027.The institute has also launched the official JEE Advanced website, jeeadv.ac.in, where candidates can check the eligibility criteria and other examination-related updates.Candidates seeking admission to the IITs must fulfil the prescribed eligibility conditions. These include qualifying among the top 2.5 lakh candidates in the JEE Main 2027 BE/BTech paper, meeting the age limit and fulfilling the Class 12 examination requirements.IIT Delhi has also confirmed that candidates appearing for JEE Advanced 2027 will be allowed to use an on-screen basic, non-scientific calculator with a 10 to 12-digit display. Candidates are advised to visit the official website regularly for further announcements.
JEE Advanced 2027: Eligibility criteria for Indian candidates
According to the official website, Indian nationals and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)/Person of Indian Origin (PIO) candidates must fulfil all five eligibility criteria to appear for JEE Advanced 2027.The eligibility conditions are explained below.1. JEE Main 2027 performanceCandidates must be among the top 2,50,000 successful candidates across all categories in the BE/BTech paper of JEE Main 2027.The category-wise distribution of candidates is as follows:
| Category | Percentage of candidates |
|---|---|
| Open | 40.5% |
| General-Economically Weaker Section (GEN-EWS) | 10% |
| Other Backward Classes-Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) | 27% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
A 5% horizontal reservation is available for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates within each category. The total number of shortlisted candidates may exceed 2.5 lakh if two or more candidates secure the same rank.2. JEE Advanced 2027 age limitCandidates must have been born on or after October 1, 2002, to be eligible for the examination.A five-year age relaxation is available for SC, ST and PwD candidates. These candidates must have been born on or after October 1, 1997.3. Number of attemptsA candidate can appear for JEE Advanced a maximum of two times in two consecutive years.4. Class 12 examination requirementsCandidates must have appeared for their Class 12 or equivalent examination for the first time in either 2026 or 2027.Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics must be compulsory subjects in the qualifying examination.Candidates who first appeared for Class 12 in 2025 or earlier are generally not eligible.However, there is an exception for candidates whose board declared the results of the 2024-25 academic year on or after June 12, 2025, and who appeared for the Class 12 examination in 2025. Such candidates can also apply if they meet the other eligibility conditions.5. Earlier admission to an IITCandidates who have already been admitted to an IIT under an academic programme covered by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) 2026 Business Rules are not eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2027.This condition also applies to candidates who did not continue with the programme after admission. Candidates whose IIT admission was cancelled after joining are also not eligible.However, candidates admitted to an IIT preparatory programme for the first time in 2026 can appear for JEE Advanced 2027.Candidates who were allotted an IIT seat through JoSAA 2026 but did not report, withdrew before the final round or had their seat cancelled before the final round may also be eligible, subject to the other conditions.
JEE Advanced 2027 eligibility for foreign nationals and OCI/PIO candidates
Foreign nationals and OCI/PIO candidates are not required to appear for JEE Main 2027. They can register directly for JEE Advanced 2027, provided they fulfil the prescribed eligibility conditions.The eligibility requirements for these candidates include:
- Age limit: Candidates must have been born on or after October 1, 2002. Age relaxation is also available in certain countries where mandatory military service applies.
- Number of attempts: Candidates can appear for the examination a maximum of two times in two consecutive years.
- Class 12 qualification: Candidates must have appeared for their Class 12 or equivalent examination for the first time in 2026 or 2027, with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- Earlier IIT admission: Candidates who have already been admitted to an IIT under the specified academic programmes are generally not eligible, subject to the exceptions mentioned on the official website.
Foreign nationals and OCI/PIO candidates will be considered separately from the 2.5 lakh Indian national candidates shortlisted through JEE Main.Their seats will be supernumerary, and the number of seats will be limited to 10% of the total seats at each IIT, programme-wise.These candidates will not be eligible for reservation under the GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST and PwD categories.They must also provide valid identity proof in the form of a citizenship certificate, foreign passport or OCI/PIO card, wherever applicable.
JEE Advanced 2027 registration dates
IIT Delhi is expected to announce the JEE Advanced 2027 registration schedule on its official website, jeeadv.ac.in.Candidates interested in appearing for the examination will be able to check the application start date, last date to register and examination fee payment deadline through the official notification.The registration process will include online application submission and payment of the examination fee. Candidates will have to provide their personal, academic and category-related details while filling out the application form.Candidates are advised to check the official website regularly for updates regarding registration, examination instructions, eligibility and other important announcements.
