Hello, I completed my class 12 with PCMB in 2023. My parents encouraged me to prepare for NEET, so I spent two years studying for it. This year, I scored 500 marks. I told my parents I wanted to pursue engineering since I have always been good at physics, computers, and maths. After convincing them, I began preparing for JEE Mains, but later found out I am not eligible for NIT, IIIT, or IIT. So I filled again for 12 boards for 2026 so that I can get into at least DTU, NSUT, and MAIT-like colleges. With the 2023 marksheet, I gave the JEE exam 2 times only. What should I do now because I am not eligible for government colleges? Instead, am I eligible for private universities like DTU, MAIT, and NSUT-like colleges? By the way, I am also going to give the AMUEEE exam. Please help me, anyone who is reading this. Thank you.

Thank you very much for your answer. But my eligibility is still not completely clear, because you mentioned a line— “The final decision will be yours.” What exactly does this line mean? Let me explain my complete situation: I completed my 12th (PCM) from UP Board in 2021 with 70% marks. After that, in 2022, I appeared privately for Biology (UP Board) as an additional subject and scored 80% marks. I have a single combined marksheet with me. At that time, I wanted to prepare for NEET, but due to financial issues, I could not continue my studies. Then in 2022, my younger brother and I came to Surat for work. I learned data entry work, and now both of us are earning decently. But the regret of not completing my education still hurts. That is why I want you to give me clear, honest, and accurate guidance about what I should do for the upcoming 2026–2027 session. First, please explain the eligibility for JEE. I saw in some YouTube videos that: • There is no age limit in JEE • And if someone has never appeared for JEE, they can use their 10th certificate and complete 12th again from NIOS, and then they become eligible for JEE Is this information correct? And if it is not correct, then am I eligible for NEET or not? Please guide me in detail about what would be the best option for my future, because I want to study in a good college. I will be waiting for your reply. Thank you, Sir!