IIT Delhi Sets May 23 Date for JEE Advanced 2027 and Keeps Two-Attempt Limit

The Joint Entrance Examination Advanced for the year 2027 is scheduled for May 23, with IIT Delhi launching the official web portal at jeeadv.ac.in for student updates and eligibility rules.

Eligibility Rules

Students must have taken their Class 12 or equivalent board exams for the first time in either 2026 or 2027 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects. Anyone who first took Class 12 in 2025 or earlier cannot apply, and the rules keep the strict limit of two attempts across two consecutive years despite an online petition signed by over 12,000 engineering aspirants asking for a third attempt. Students previously admitted to any Indian Institute of Technology through the JoSAA 2026 Business Rules are also barred from taking the test, even if they left the seat or had their admission cancelled later.

Test Details

IIT Delhi announced that candidates will get an on-screen basic, non-scientific calculator featuring a 10 to 12 digit display during the exam, and applicants should check the portal often for new updates.

Context

Entrance tests for the Indian Institutes of Technology are among the most selective engineering admissions processes in the country, drawing hundreds of thousands of applicants every year for a limited number of seats. Strict rules on board exam years and attempt limits are designed to manage the massive student volume and maintain academic progression timelines.