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Tax Expert - Answered on Mar 12, 2025

A certified management accountant since 1993, T S Khurana is a fellow member of The Institute of Cost Accountants of India. His areas of expertise are income tax, specifically litigation cases, and GST.

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Raj Question by Raj on Mar 09, 2025Hindi
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Sell of 3 flat in next FY will generate 30 lac capital gain + 20 lac already in capital gain account So can I use all 50 lac to purchase 50 lac residential house?

Ans: Yes. You can purchase a Flat Costing Rs.50.00 (L) & avail exemption u/s 54, PROVIDED your purchase of new flat of Rs.50.00 (L) is within 2 years from the date of Sale of all sold flats.
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Hi sir/madam I wanna ask that i have already a capital gain account for rs 30 lac Whose 2 years going to complete in feb 2026 Now i have just 2 flat left- ist floor, 2nd floor with tarace Now 3 different- different person want to buy ist, 2nd and terace, means 3 registry will made, now approxy it will generate 10 lac per floor capital gain after indexation... Meqns total 30 lac So this 30 lac+ capital gain account 30 lac.. A total of 60 lac can i invest in 1 residentiql flat... Is it possible that i will invest in one flat against sale of 3 flat + capiral gain account amount... Thanks
Ans: Yes, you can invest the total Rs 60 lakh in a single residential flat to claim capital gains exemption under Section 54 of the Income Tax Act. However, there are a few conditions you must follow:

Key Conditions for Claiming Exemption
The new property must be a residential house. It should not be commercial or under construction beyond the allowed timeline.

The investment should be within the allowed time frame. You must buy the new flat within 2 years from the date of sale or construct it within 3 years.

You can use the amount from multiple sales. Even if you sell different floors of your property to different buyers, you can reinvest the total capital gain in one residential flat.

The capital gains account balance should be used within the allowed period. You must invest the Rs 30 lakh in the new house before February 2026. Otherwise, it will become taxable.

Important Considerations
If the new property costs less than Rs 60 lakh, the unused capital gain will be taxed.

The exemption applies only to long-term capital gains. If any portion of your gain is short-term, it will not qualify for exemption.

You must not sell the new property for at least 3 years. If you sell it before 3 years, the exemption will be reversed, and you must pay tax on the gains.

Final Insights
Yes, you can invest Rs 60 lakh in one flat and claim exemption under Section 54.

Ensure that you buy the new property within 2 years or construct it within 3 years.

Keep proper documentation for all transactions to avoid issues with the tax department.

If you need more clarity, consult a tax expert before making the final investment.

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My son got 97.56 in general category. Any chances of getting cse at NIT. Regards
Ans: Sitansu Sir, Here is, How to Predict Your Son's Chances of Admission into NIT or IIIT or GFTI After JEE Main Results – A Step-by-Step Guide

Once the January JEE Main session results are declared, many students and JEE applicants start asking common questions about eligibility for specific institutes (NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, etc.) based on their percentile, category, preferred branch, and home state.

Providing precise admission chances for each student can be challenging. Some reputed educational websites offer ‘College Predictor’ tools where you can check possible college options based on your percentile, category, and preferences. However, for a more accurate understanding, here’s a simple yet effective 9-step method using JoSAA’s past-year opening and closing ranks. This approach gives you a fair estimate (though not 100% exact) of your admission chances based on the previous year’s data.

Step-by-Step Guide to Check Your Admission Chances Using JoSAA Data
Step 1: Collect Your Son's Key Details
Before starting, note down the following details:

Your Son's JEE Main percentile
Your Son's category (General-Open, SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwD categories)
His Preferred institute types (NIT, IIIT, GFTI)
HIs Preferred locations (or if you're open to any location in India)
List of at least 3 preferred academic programs (branches) as backups (instead of relying on just one option)
Step 2: Access JoSAA’s Official Opening & Closing Ranks
Go to Google and type: JoSAA Opening & Closing Ranks 2024
Click on the first search result (official JoSAA website).
You will land directly on JoSAA’s portal, where you can enter your details to check past-year cutoffs.
Step 3: Select the Round Number
JoSAA conducts five rounds of counseling.
For a safer estimate, choose Round 4, as most admissions are settled by this round.
Step 4: Choose the Institute Type
Select NIT, IIIT, or GFTI, depending on your preference.
If you are open to all types of institutes, check them one by one instead of selecting all at once.
Step 5: Select the Institute Name (Based on Location)
It is recommended to check institutes one by one, based on your preferred locations.
Avoid selecting ‘ALL’ at once, as it may create confusion.
Step 6: Select Your Preferred Academic Program (Branch)
Enter the branches you are interested in, one at a time, in your preferred order.
Step 7: Submit and Analyze Results
After selecting the relevant details, click the ‘SUBMIT’ button.
The system will display Opening & Closing Ranks of the selected institute and branch for different categories.
Step 8: Note Down the Opening & Closing Ranks
Maintain a notebook or diary to record the Opening & Closing Ranks for each institute and branch your son is interested in.
This will serve as a quick reference during JoSAA counseling.
Step 9: Adjust Your Son's Expectations on a Safer Side
Since Opening & Closing Ranks fluctuate slightly each year, always adjust the numbers for safety.
Example Calculation:
If the Opening & Closing Ranks for NIT Delhi | Mechanical Engineering | OPEN Category show 8622 & 26186 (for Home State), consider adjusting them to 8300 & 23000 (on a safer side).
If the Female Category rank is 34334 & 36212, adjust it to 31000 & 33000.
Follow this approach for Other State candidates and different categories.
Pro Tip: Adjust your son's expected rank slightly lower than the previous year's cutoffs for realistic expectations during JoSAA counseling.

Can This Method Be Used for JEE April & JEE Advanced?
Yes! You can repeat the same steps after your April JEE Main results to refine your admission possibilities.
You can also follow a similar process for JEE Advanced cutoffs when applying for IITs.

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Hope this guide helps! All the best for your Son's admissions!

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