## JEE Advanced 2026 Results Declared
The results of JEE Advanced 2026 have been officially released, marking a major milestone for thousands of engineering aspirants across India who appeared for one of the country's most competitive entrance examinations. Candidates who have qualified can now proceed to the next critical phase — seat allocation through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling process.
## JoSAA Counselling: Key Dates and Process
Eligible candidates can begin registering for JoSAA counselling starting **June 2, 2026**. JoSAA is a centralised counselling platform that manages seat allocation for the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other Government-Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs).
Students are advised to keep their JEE Advanced scorecard, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, identity proof, and other relevant documents ready before beginning the registration process. The JoSAA counselling typically involves multiple rounds, during which candidates can fill in their preferred college and branch choices based on their rank and eligibility.
## Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT): Registration Begins June 1
For students interested in pursuing architecture at IITs, a separate Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) is mandatory. Registration for the AAT is scheduled to commence on **June 1, 2026** — a day before JoSAA counselling opens. The AAT assesses candidates on their freehand drawing, geometrical drawing, three-dimensional perception, and aesthetic sensitivity, among other skills.
Only those who have qualified JEE Advanced 2026 are eligible to appear for the AAT. Candidates aspiring to join the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) programme at IITs must not miss this window, as it is a prerequisite for architecture seat allocation.
## What Candidates Should Do Next
Qualified candidates are strongly advised to:
- **Check their JEE Advanced 2026 scorecard** on the official website immediately. - **Register for AAT by June 1** if they wish to pursue architecture at IITs. - **Complete JoSAA registration from June 2**, carefully filling in college and branch preferences in order of priority. - **Keep all documents ready** to avoid last-minute delays during the counselling process. - **Track JoSAA seat allotment rounds** closely, as seat availability changes with each round.
## About JEE Advanced
JEE Advanced is the second stage of the Joint Entrance Examination, conducted exclusively for admission to the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology. Only the top performers from JEE Main are eligible to sit for JEE Advanced, making it one of the toughest engineering entrance exams in the world. Lakhs of students appear for JEE Main each year, but only a fraction qualify for and eventually clear JEE Advanced.
## Official Resources
Candidates are encouraged to rely solely on official portals — the JEE Advanced official website and the JoSAA portal — for all updates related to results, counselling schedules, and seat allotment. Given the high stakes involved, students should be cautious of unofficial or third-party sources that may carry inaccurate information.

