Sir, I passed 10th in 2024 and I want to appear for 12th exam in 2026. If I do not appear for 12th exam in 2026, will my JEE Mains attempt be counted and will my JEE Mains attempt be over by 2028?

Ans: Dear Abdul, There 6 attempts allowed in 3 yrs , @ twice a year . so you need to gear up to improve your level to crack JEE .

Ans: Harsimran, Yes, you will be eligible for JEE Main 2028 if you give your Class 12 board exams in 2026 and your first JEE Main attempt in 2027. The eligibility rule allows candidates to appear for JEE Main in the year of passing Class 12 and in the following two consecutive years, making a total of three consecutive years for attempts (six attempts in total, as the exam is held twice a year). For example, if you pass Class 12 in 2026, you can appear for JEE Main in 2026, 2027, and 2028. There is no age limit, but you must meet all other eligibility criteria, including qualifying subjects and board recognition.

Recommendation: You can appear for JEE Main in 2026, 2027, and 2028 after passing your Class 12 boards in 2026, so you are fully eligible for JEE Main 2028. However, please check NTA's website in 2026 & 2027 once JEE Main Application opens, to know if there are any changes to this rule. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Pranav, Yes, you are eligible to appear for JEE Main and JEE Advanced in 2026 after repeating Class 12 from the Bihar board and passing in 2025, regardless of your earlier CBSE attempt in 2023. As per the official eligibility, candidates can attempt JEE Main for three consecutive years starting from the year of their latest qualifying exam, and only those who passed Class 12 in 2024, 2025, or are appearing in 2026 are eligible for JEE Main 2026. For JEE Advanced 2026, you must have passed Class 12 for the first time in 2025 or 2026 and be among the top 2,50,000 JEE Main qualifiers, with a maximum of two consecutive attempts allowed. Repeating Class 12 and appearing for the exam in 2025 resets your eligibility window, so you can validly apply for both JEE Main and Advanced in 2026, provided all other criteria are met. The recommendation is to ensure your 2025 marksheet and exam details are correctly entered during registration, as your 2023 CBSE attempt will not impact your eligibility for 2026 attempts. Have back-ups apart from JEE. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: You are eligible to appear for JEE Main one last time in 2026, completing the maximum three consecutive years and six attempts. Plan your preparation accordingly to maximize this final opportunity for admission into your desired engineering program.