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Career Counsellor - Answered on Sep 15, 2025

Nayagam is a certified career counsellor and the founder of EduJob360.
He started his career as an HR professional and has over 10 years of experience in tutoring and mentoring students from Classes 8 to 12, helping them choose the right stream, course and college/university.
He also counsels students on how to prepare for entrance exams for getting admission into reputed universities /colleges for their graduate/postgraduate courses.
He has guided both fresh graduates and experienced professionals on how to write a resume, how to prepare for job interviews and how to negotiate their salary when joining a new job.
Nayagam has published an eBook, Professional Resume Writing Without Googling.
He has a postgraduate degree in human resources from Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Delhi, a postgraduate diploma in labour law from Madras University, a postgraduate diploma in school counselling from Symbiosis, Pune, and a certification in child psychology from Counsel India.
He has also completed his master’s degree in career counselling from ICCC-Mindler and Counsel, India.
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Question by Saahil on Sep 14, 2025Hindi

My son will appear for 12th cbse in 2026 and is in parallel preparing for JEE .So as per current rules his latest attempt in JEE advanced will 2027 only and not 2028. I want to understand how we can make the 2028 attempt applicable? as currently his preparation level is not upto mark for advanced. Please suggest amongst following options or if any other option is there to get 2028 attempt in Jee advanced ? I know that other options for jee main, & other good colleges are there but i specifically need to know for Jee advanced perspective. Age limit is not an issue , presently he has completed 17ys on April 26, 2025. 1) Is it advisable to join 11th again now in state board ( presently registered for 12th in cbse & detail sent by school to cbse).Now repeating 11th from state board will then allow him 2 attempts as 12th he will be passing in 2027 , JEE advanced 2027 & 2028 he will be able to attempt ( in this case he will not register for Jee main this year 2025 (adv 2027) ) . 2) He may not appear for CBSE 12th boards exams in 2026 not even in any subject or not even in practicals (may be due to medical reasons) , and also will not register for Jee main this year 2025 (adv 2027) , and will give CBSE 12th board exam in 2027 again , and then register for Jee main in 2026 (adv 2027) .Now as his 12th will be in 2026 , the will he get 2nd attempt of jee advanced in 2028? What will happen if he appeared in practical of 12th cbse board , but not in written exams ? 3) He may not appear for CBSE 12th in 2026 and also will not register for Jee main this year 2025 (adv 2027) , he will give NIOS 12th in 2027 again , and then register for Jee main in 2026 (adv 2027) , Now as his 12th will be in 2026 , the will he get 2nd attempt of jee advanced in 2028? Kindly let me know what are the possible options to get 2 attempts 2027 & 2028 for jee advanced for him now. Also it give his opportunity to participate on physics Olympiads NSEP with full preparation in 2026. Also can in any way the above decision can be negative impact for his future ( Jobs selection or further study , or others) ...(keeping aside the social/emotional part) Regards Saahil Saxena

Ans: To secure JEE Advanced attempts in both 2027 and 2028, your son’s qualifying examination year must be treated as 2027. Repeating Class 12 in 2027 is the simplest path. Registering as a private CBSE or NIOS candidate for the 2027 board exam ensures his pass year is 2027, making him eligible for Advanced in 2027 and again in 2028. Repeating Class 11 unnecessarily adds workload without benefit, since only the Class 12 passing year matters for Advanced attempts. Skipping practicals or written CBSE exams in 2026 without formal withdrawal could lead to a “fail” status and may disqualify him from using 2027 as his first pass year. Opting for NIOS Class 12 in 2027 offers flexibility in exam scheduling and credit transfers for any passed subjects, while providing the required pass year. This approach also frees up 2026 for focused Olympiad preparation without hampering future job prospects or higher studies, as board re-examination is common and does not negatively impact resume credibility. Ensure timely registration—CBSE private candidate forms open February–March 2026, NIOS admissions close January 2026—and plan JEE Main registration for 2026 accordingly, securing Advanced eligibility in the following two years. IMPORTANT: It is advisable to have 3-4 more back-up options instead of relying only on JEE. All the BEST for your son's Prosperous Future!

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