IIT Roorkee releases JEE Advanced 2026 analysis and admission report

IIT Roorkee has released the official analysis report for the JEE Advanced 2026 examination. The report highlights significant challenges in the exam difficulty level, noting that out of 1.79 million candidates, approximately 125,000 failed. Specifically, the second question of Physics Paper 1 was identified as the most difficult, with over 71% of students failing to attempt it. Additionally, more than 60% of candidates skipped four specific questions in the Chemistry section.

Regarding student preferences, the report indicates that IIT Bombay remains the top choice for high-ranking candidates. Among the top 200 rank holders, 99 students enrolled at IIT Bombay, while 68 of the top 100 chose the institution. IIT Delhi emerged as the second most preferred choice, with 42 of the top 200 candidates and 18 of the top 100 opting for it. The data shows a continued trend of top performers favoring established IITs, such as IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur.