Check the complete list of JEE Advanced 2026 exam centres, city intimation slip details, and steps to choose your preferred exam city. Know how many centres you can select, rules for change requests, and documents to carry on exam day.
JEE Advanced Exam Centres 2026 list will be released by IIT Roorkee and the exam is expected to be conducted in 222 indian cities and 2 foreign cities. According to the previous year list, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra have the highest number of exam cities (26), followed by Uttar Pradesh with 18 exam cities and Gujarat and Karnataka with 12 exam cities reserved for conducting JEE Advanced.
JEE Advanced 2026 exam centres are spread across all central states and cities in India. IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Madras are the seven zones in which the JEE Advanced exam centers are allocated. You should fill the city of your choice while filling out the JEE Advanced application form 2026
Where Can I Find the Official List of JEE Advanced Exam Centres 2026?
The official list of JEE Advanced exam center 2026 will be available in the official website at jeeadv.ac.in at the time of application process to help you choose the JEE Advanced exam center of your choice.
It is advisable to choose the exam city that is closest to your area of residence to avoid any delays or confusion on the day of JEE Advanced exam 2026. Once the JEE Advanced application form is available, you can download the information brochure or visit the official JEE Advanced website to view the complete list.
How to Select Preferred JEE Advanced Exam City during the Application Process?
During the JEE Advanced application process, you will be asked to choose your preferred exam city after entering your personal and academic information. The complete list of JEE Advanced exam centre will be available in the website for you to choose from.
Here is the step by step instructions on how to choose the JEE Advanced exam city:
- Step 1: Log in to the official JEE Advanced official website
- Step 2: Fill in the required personal and academic details.
- Step 3: Navigate to the section titled "Choice of Examination Cities."
- Step 4: Select your preferred exam cities in the order of priority
- Step 5: Save and proceed to the next steps by uploading the required documents and completing the fee payment
How Many Exam Cities Can I Choose for JEE Advanced 2026?
Candidates are typically allowed to choose up to 5 exam cities from the list provided. Once submitted, the candidates will not be able to make changes to the exam centre preference unless it is advised by the authorities due to any unforeseen circumstances.
These cities must be selected in order of preference.The conducting authority will try to allot the first preferred city, but in case of unavailability, the next preferences will be considered. All choices must be from the same IIT zone to avoid any conflicts during allocation.
Can I Change My Allotted JEE Advanced Exam City after Submitting the Application Form?
No, once the JEE Advanced application form is submitted, you will not be able to make changes to the exam city you have chosen. However in rare cases such as natural calamities, heal emergencies, political changes or any technical error the authorities might change the alloted JEE Advanced exam centre with prior notice.
In such cases, the conducting IIT may open a correction window or allow candidates to raise a request through the official helpdesk
Documents to Carry to the JEE Advanced Exam Centre 2026
On the JEE Advanced exam day 2026, you will required to carry certain documents for verification to the exam centre. Failing to do so will result in disqualification and hence it is important to carry the original documents and not the photocopies of the following documents:
- JEE Advanced Admit Card 2026
- Valid Identity Proof (Aadhar Card, Voter ID, Driving License)
- Two Passport size Photographs
Conclusion
The selection of your JEE Advanced 2026 exam centre is more than a logistical decision, it can impact your comfort, punctuality, and confidence on exam day. Carefully select your preferred cities during the application process, follow the guidelines, and ensure you carry all necessary documents.
