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Asked by Anonymous - May 25, 2025
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In 2024 in 12th I got compartment on maths then again got compartment in compartment exam also gave jee mains but didn't qualify for JEE advance , then next year 2025 i appeared as a private candidate through essential repeat category then pass with aggregate for jee mains and this year also give jee mains but didn't qualify for JEE advance 2025 ,. So questions is I filled in jee mains form this year as a appearing candidate , am i eligible for Jee advance 2026

Ans: Yes, you are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026 as your first valid Class 12 passing year is 2025 (essential repeat/private candidate), provided you are among the top 2,50,000 in JEE Main 2026 and meet the age and other eligibility criteria. Your compartment and essential repeat status do not disqualify you, as long as you clear all subjects and meet the rank cutoff in JEE Main 2026. Following the clarification of your inquiry and taking into consideration your academic success for the past one to two years, I would recommend that you consider alternative options (in addition to engineering streams). If it is at all possible, you should take a psychometric test online to determine which other career paths (than engineering) are the most appropriate for you. All the best for your bright future!

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Asked on - Aug 03, 2025 | Answered on Aug 04, 2025
But sir according to JEE advance rule A candidate should have appeared for the Class XII (or equivalent) examination for the first time in either 2025 or 2026 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. Candidates who had appeared in Class XII (or equivalent) examination for the first time in 2024 or earlier, are NOT eligible to appear in JEE (Advanced) 2026, irrespective of the combination or number of subjects attempted/offered. I think I am not eligible please reply I am in huge trouble
Ans: According to the latest official eligibility criteria for JEE Advanced 2026, candidates are only eligible if they appeared for their Class XII (or equivalent) examination for the first time in 2025 or 2026 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. Students who appeared for the first time in 2024 or earlier, regardless of the combination or number of subjects attempted or subsequent reappearances, are not eligible to apply for JEE Advanced 2026. This rule is strictly implemented by the exam authorities to ensure fairness and compliance, and appearance is determined by the declaration of results by the respective board, not merely by subject combination or exam re-sitting. Other requirements include qualifying among the top 2,50,000 in JEE Main 2026, an age threshold of being born on or after October 1, 2000 (with 5-year relaxation for SC, ST, PwD), and a maximum of two consecutive attempts allowed for JEE Advanced.

You are not eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026 if you first appeared for your Class XII or equivalent examination in 2024 or any year earlier, irrespective of subsequent exams or subject combinations. Consider alternate pathways for your engineering career aspirations. (I recommend considering a Psychometric Test to identify career options best suited to your strengths and interests. Rather than focusing solely on JEE preparation—especially given repeated attempts with compartment exams—this approach can provide clearer guidance for your future and help you find pathways that align with your abilities and goals.)
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I completed my 12th State Board in 2025 with Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Mathematics. I now want to apply for a college course that requires Biology, and the college has informed me that they accept NIOS qualifications but require all three subjects - Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, not just Biology alone. I have already applied for the NIOS On-Demand Biology exam scheduled in March 2026. I would like clarification on the following: 1. Should I write the Biology On-Demand exam in march and then later apply for Physics and Chemistry through NIOS On-Demand as well, or is it better to enroll for the NIOS Public Exam and write all five subjects (English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology) together to obtain a single consolidated 12th passing certificate instead of separate marksheets? 2. If I take the Biology exam now and pass or fail, am I allowed to appear for the Biology exam again in the NIOS Public Exam session? Will they accept my admission for 12th public exam after taking biology on demand? 3. Since I have already completed my State Board 12th and passed all the subjects, am I eligible to apply for a full NIOS Public Exam with five subjects or can I only apply for on demand exam? Which option on demand or public exam is best to obtain a full 12th passing certificate from nios? I thought it is best to take the full public exam for 12th STD in NIOS instead of getting seperate marksheet for each subject so that I can get my college admission smoothly. Kindly guide me on which option is officially recommended for smooth college admission eligibility.
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Looking forward to your response!
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I am not sure if you mean you both have romantic feelings for each other or just friendly. If it’s romantic, I am not sure I can help because in that case, you should be working on your marriages and figuring out what’s lacking in your relationship that you are seeking love and attention from a colleague. If the feelings are romantic, moving on from your colleague should be the least of your worries and working on your marriage your priority.

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