Is it important to study in the coaching center like FITJEE, pathfinder, etc. for the preparation for JEE Advanced and Mains?

You will not be eligible for admission as preparatory ranks are not considered under round 1. Since you have already qualified to appear for JEE (Advanced), all you need to do is meet the second criterion and apply for round 2, which will be only conducted if seats from round 1 remain vacant.

Yes, you can still get admission in Round 2 if you meet eligibility criteria to appear in JEE (Advanced) and have a valid JEE (Mains) rank. Also, you must have scored 60% or above in class 12th. For SC/ST/PwD category students, 55% or above is required.

No, candidates need not pay any fees to participate in JEE Adv counselling. However, once the seat is allotted, candidates will need to pay approximately INR 35,000 (less for reserved category) as a seat acceptance fee and around INR 20,000 as partial admission fees. Both these payments are adjusted in the final fee payment of college.

To participate in JEE Advanced counselling, candidates must keep the following documents ready.

• JoSAA Seat Allotment Letter
• Admit card of JEE Advanced 2026
• Proof of Date of Birth Class 12/HSC/Birth Certificate/Any other certificate as proof of date of birth
• Photo ID card
• Class 12/SSC/Equivalent exam Mark sheet and Certificate of passing
• Proof of seat acceptance fee payment
• Two passport-sized photographs
• Category Certificate (OBC (NCL)/SC/ST/PwD/DS) issued by the competent authority
• Duly filled Medical Examination Report
• For foreign nationals: Attested photocopy of the page in the passport containing name, photo and nationality

No, candidates have to carry the printout of their JEE Advanced admit card downloaded from the website to appear in the exam. Soft copies will not be accepted.