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Can I appear for JEE Advanced in 2026 if I gave 12th in 2024 and improvement in 2025?

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Question by Aayush on Apr 04, 2025Hindi

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I have given 12th for the FIRST time in 2024 and gave improvement in 2025 Am I eligible for jee advance 2026

Ans: Yes, a Higher Secondary candidate of 2025 can appear for JEE Advanced in 2026, as the eligibility criteria allows for two consecutive attempts after passing the Class 12 or equivalent examination. So you can appear. Professor........:)

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Sir if I passed 12th in 2024 and gave improvement in 2025 can I give jee advanced in 2026???

Ans: Nisha, You can appear for JEE Advanced 2026, but there are essential eligibility criteria to consider.

Number of Attempts: Candidates are authorized a maximum of two consecutive attempts. Since you took improvement examinations in 2025, that counts as your first attempt, making 2026 your second and final attempt.

Class XII Examination Criteria: To be eligible, you must have appeared for your Class XII (or equivalent) examinations for the first time in either 2024 or 2025. Your subjects must include Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Performance in Class XII: You must satisfy the required performance criteria:

At least 75% aggregate marks (65% for SC/ST/PwD) or

Be in the top 20 percentile of your respective board.

Since you passed Class XII in 2024 and took improvement exams in 2025, your highest score from either year will be considered. Ensure your improvement exams encompass all required subjects.

Additionally, candidates admitted to the preparatory course in 2025 can appear for JEE Advanced 2026 if they meet other eligibility conditions. All the Best for your JEE preparation.

Stay updated with official JEE Advanced notifications and the conducting IIT’s website to monitor any changes in eligibility or exam schedules. All the Best for your JEE Preparation.

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I have given my 12th xam or the first time in year 2024 but unable to score 75 percentage so gave improvement exam in year 2025 am I eligible for jee advanced 2026

Ans: Aayush, According to the latest official and reliable information regarding JEE Advanced 2026 eligibility, candidates who passed their Class 12 board exam for the first time in 2024 and appeared for improvement exams in 2025 remain eligible to appear in JEE Advanced 2026. Eligibility requires being among the top 2,50,000 candidates qualified through JEE Main 2026 and securing at least 75% marks (65% for reserved categories) in Class 12 boards based on the best of original and improvement exam results. The percentile considered will be the higher of the two attempts, ensuring that improvement scores are valid for eligibility. Candidates must also satisfy age and attempt limits defined by the exam authorities. This policy aligns with NTA and IIT guidelines, which factor in result declaration and first-time passing year, allowing improvement exam candidates to retain eligibility for JEE Advanced the following year. All other criteria such as compulsory subjects and document verification apply.

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My AI rank 233100, SC rank 13050, can I get NIT /IIIT

Ans: Moni, Based on your score, for NIT Durgapur, earlier SC home-state lower branches generally closed around a 5,000–8,000 SC rank, so your SC 13,050 is not safe for regular JoSAA rounds. Still, you can fill your preferred choices along with NIT Durgapur lower branches, NIT Agartala, Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and GFTIs. IIIT CSE/IT is unlikely, but try lower/newer IIITs in CSAB Special Rounds, where vacancies can move. It is advisable to have the backup options of WBJEE counselling, Heritage Institute, IEM, Techno Main Salt Lake, Haldia Institute and/or any other reputed Private Engineering Colleges. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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