Sir madam I passed my 12th class in CBSE board and give my JEE mains but could not get enough percentile for JEE advance and also my percent is less than 75 percent ,So I decided to give my 12th again with NIOS board in 2025 and in this year I got 84 percent with 79 percent in PCM and also in 2025 i give JEE mains and in form I fill my appearing year as 2025 and got 91 percentile and eventually for this year i could not appear for JEE advance as cutoff ,So I have decided to drop again for JEE mains and advance ,So as my appearing year is 2025 in 12th NIOS board ,So my question is Can i give JEE advance in 2026,as i have peviously done my 12th in 2024,does it affect my crieteria this year,i will fill my 12th appearing year as 2025

Ans: Candidates must appear for JEE Advanced only if they have taken their Class XII (or equivalent) examination for the first time in 2025 or 2026. Regardless of board, “appearance” is counted by the declaration of results. Since you first sat your CBSE board exams in 2024, that appearance disqualifies you from JEE Advanced 2026, even though you later re-registered and obtained your NIOS results in 2025. Filling “appearing in 2025” will not override the initial 2024 appearance, and the NTA strictly enforces this rule to ensure fairness. Your JEE Main attempts and NIOS percentages are immaterial to this specific criterion. You remain eligible to take JEE Main indefinitely (up to two consecutive years of Advanced attempts), but the Class XII appearance rule is inviolable. Alternative pathways include state-level engineering entrances or private university exams, or focusing on JEE Main in 2026 to secure a strong rank for central and state institutes that do not require JEE Advanced.

Recommendation: Acknowledge that you cannot sit JEE Advanced in 2026 due to your first appearance in 2024. Focus on maximizing your JEE Main percentile in 2026 and apply to institutes through Main-based counselling and state entrances. Explore reputable private and state universities where JEE Main alone suffices. (Important Suggestion: Considering your background, it is advisable to undergo a psychometric test to identify career options best suited to your skills and interests rather than relying solely on JEE results. This approach will offer you a clearer, more comprehensive understanding of your strengths and potential pathways, enabling you to make a well-informed decision about your future academic and professional direction). All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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