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JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Centres : Centres in India, Centres Outside India, Zone-wise Centres List

• Updated on 17 Sept, 2025 by Ankita Banerjee

JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Centre: The list of JEE Advanced 2026 exam centres will be released by IIT Roorkee, the expected organising institute for this session. In the previous year, the exam was conducted across 224 centres, including 222 cities across India and two international centres in Abu Dhabi and Kathmandu. The exam centres are divided among seven zones, each typically managed by one of the major IITs, Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Guwahati, Kharagpur, Hyderabad, and Roorkee.

 

While filling out the JEE Advanced 2026 Application Form, candidates will be asked to select up to ten preferred exam cities. The exam authorities will try their best to assign a centre from the candidate's top preferences. However, in rare cases, a candidate may be allotted a centre from their lower preferences, depending on seat availability and logistical constraints.

 

In the previous session, the application fee was higher for candidates choosing international exam centres. Those selecting Abu Dhabi or Kathmandu had to pay USD 150 if they were from SAARC countries, and USD 250 if they were from non-SAARC nations. Meanwhile, the fee structure for centres located within India remained the same. For the full list of exam cities for JEE Advanced 2026 and other related details, candidates are advised to check the complete article.

 

Table of Contents

  1. JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Centres: Highlights
  2. JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Centres in India
  3. JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Centres Outside India
  4. JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Centres: Zone-wise Centres
  5. JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Centres FAQs

 

JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Centres: Highlights

JEE Advanced 2026 Exam is expected to take place in May 2026. Students must know the following details about the JEE Advanced exam centres:

  • During the application process for JEE Advanced 2026, students are required to select up to ten preferred cities, from which the authorities will allocate one.
  • Furthermore, candidates choosing international cities like Abu Dhabi and Kathmandu will have to pay additional charges.
  • The registration fee for examination centres in India is INR 1600 for female and reserved category candidates, and INR 3200 for general category male candidates.
  • Candidates residing in SAARC countries must pay USD 150 for JEE Advanced 2026 registration, while students from non-SAARC countries must pay USD 250.

 

JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Centres in India

The JEE Advanced 2026 exam centres are spread across more than 200 cities in India. Given below is the complete list of the states and the cities where these exam centres are situated:

Read More: JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card

 

JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Centres Outside India

There are a total of 2 foreign centres for the JEE Advanced exam 2026. The code and cities of these foreign centres are mentioned below:

 

JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Centres: Zone-wise Centres

While filling out the application form, JEE aspirants come across exam centres divided zone-wise. These exam centres are divided into 7 zones in different parts of the country, matching IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Hyderabad, and IIT Roorkee. Candidates can check out the following table to learn about the JEE Advanced 2026 exam centres zone-wise:

 

IIT Bombay Zone

The IIT Bombay zone covers cities situated in the western and southwestern parts of India. The states that come under this zone are Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. Listed below are the names of the exam centres in these states, along with their codes:

 

IIT Delhi Zone

The IIT Delhi Zone includes regions such as Delhi NCR, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Rajasthan. Tabulated below are the names of the cities and the code for this zone:

Also Check: JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Pattern

 

IIT Guwahati Zone

The states that fall under the IIT Guwahati zone are mostly located in the eastern and northeastern regions. The table presented below shows the cities and their codes that students can choose from this zone:

 

IIT Kanpur Zone

The IIT Kanpur Zone includes only states from the central part of India, i.e., Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Check out the complete list of cities and codes that fall under this zone:

Check: JEE Advanced Eligibility Criteria

 

IIT Kharagpur Zone

The cities that fall under the IIT Kharagpur zone are mainly from the eastern part of India, and the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Given below are the IIT Kharagpur zone cities and their codes:

 

IIT Hyderabad Zone

The southern states coming under the IIT Hyderabad Zone are Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. Listed below are the cities and codes that fall under this zone:

 

IIT Roorkee Zone

The states of the northern region of India fall under the IIT Roorkee Zone, and the cities and their codes are tabulated below:

 

JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Centres FAQs

When will the JEE Advanced exam 2026 take place?

The JEE Advanced exam 2026 will take place in May 2026. The exam will be for 3 hours for each paper, i.e., Paper 1 and Paper 2.

What are the zones in the JEE Advanced?

IIT Kanpur has categorised the exam centres into 7 different zones: IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Roorkee.

How can I choose my nearby exam centre?

While filling out the JEE Advanced application form, students will be given the option to choose their preferred exam centre. They can up to 10 cities as per their preference, and the authority will allocate them accordingly.

Where is the exam list available?

The exam list will be made available on the official website of the JEE. Students can visit the website and download the brochure as published by IIT Roorkee. The brochure contains complete details of the JEE Advanced 2026 exam centre list.

How are the exam centres allotted by the authorities?

The authorities allocate the JEE Advanced 2026 exam centres based on students’ preferences as mentioned in their online application form. Further, the authorities allot the city/ town among the candidates’ choices. However, a different city/ town may be allotted under any exceptional circumstances.

Can I change my exam centre after the registration ends?

After the registrations end, and the admit card is released, students cannot change their JEE Advanced 2026 exam centres. Hence, it is important to carefully pick the exam centres while filling out the online application form.

Are there any foreign exam centres for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam?

Yes, there are two foreign centres where students residing in countries other than India can take the JEE Advanced exam 2026. These foreign centres are located in the UAE (Abu Dhabi) and Nepal (Kathmandu).

What are the JEE Advanced 2026 registration fees for the candidates residing in India?

The JEE Advanced 2026 registration fee for candidates residing in India is INR 1600 for females and reserved category candidates. However, the online registration charges for the male and general category candidates is INR 3200.

Which JEE Advanced 2026 exam centres are available for students from Delhi?

Students residing in Delhi can choose from the following cities: Delhi (East), Delhi (North), Delhi (West), Delhi (South), Faridabad, Noida, and Gurgaon.

Are there any JEE Advanced exam centres 2026 in the North-East part of India?

Yes, there are JEE Advanced exam centres 2026 located in the North-East part of India. These centres are located in the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura.