Sir, would JEE Advanced rank of 20561 get an admission in IIST?

Ans: As per the National Testing Agency (NTA) rules, candidates may appear for JEE Main up to six times over three consecutive years—two sessions each year—provided they passed Class 12 in 2024 or later and meet subject requirements. There is no upper age limit for Main attempts, and enrolling in a regular engineering program does not invalidate future Main attempts. For JEE Advanced, the Joint Admission Board permits a maximum of two attempts in two consecutive years for candidates who rank among the top 250,000 in JEE Main and first appeared in Class 12 in 2023, 2024, or 2025; admission to non-IIT institutions does not affect Advanced eligibility. MHT-CET likewise imposes no attempt limit, allowing repeated participation as long as candidates satisfy domicile and educational criteria each year. Therefore, your son can join a college this year via MHT-CET CAP rounds or accept the VIT Chennai seat and still sit for JEE Main and Advanced in 2026 without requiring a formal “drop year,” provided he retains eligibility and dedicates time to preparation alongside his regular coursework. Should he qualify in 2026, he may transfer through JoSAA; if not, he can continue his degree uninterrupted at the institution he joins this year.

recommendation: Enroll through Maharashtra CAP to secure admission this year while registering for JEE Main and Advanced 2026, balancing college commitments with a structured prep schedule and clear target milestones to maximize re-attempt success. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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