10 Myths JEE Aspirants Must Know

To secure a seat in an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) through JEE Advanced, you need to fulfill a set of conditions that cover your performance in JEE Main, your academic background, and other criteria. Here's a breakdown of the key conditions:

First and foremost, you must qualify in JEE Main and be among the top 250,000 candidates (including all categories) who clear Paper 1 of JEE Main. This is the primary filter to be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced.

Secondly, there are criteria related to your Class 12 (or equivalent) examination . You must have passed this examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. Additionally, you need to either secure at least 75% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination (65% for SC, ST, and PwD candidates) or be within the top 20 percentile of successful candidates in your respective Class 12 board examination.

Regarding the number of attempts , a candidate can appear for JEE Advanced a maximum of two times in two consecutive years. For JEE Advanced 2025, candidates must have appeared for their Class 12 (or equivalent) examination for the first time in either 2024 or 2025. Those who appeared for the first time in 2023 or earlier are generally not eligible.

There is also an age limit . Candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 2000. However, there is a five-year age relaxation for SC, ST, and PwD candidates, meaning they should have been born on or after October 1, 1995.

Finally, candidates who have already been admitted to an IIT under any academic program in previous years (through JoSAA) are generally not eligible to appear for JEE Advanced again. However, there are some exceptions for those who were admitted to a preparatory course or whose admission was cancelled before the final round of seat allotment.

In simple terms, to get into an IIT through JEE Advanced, you need to perform well enough in JEE Main to be eligible, pass your Class 12 with good marks (or be a top performer in your board), be within the allowed number of attempts and age limit, and not have already taken admission in an IIT previously. Make sure to check the official JEE Advanced website for the most up-to-date and detailed eligibility criteria.

You cannot change your category from OBC (State) to General EWS during JoSAA counseling if your category is not listed in the central OBC list. Your category will be considered based on the documents provided during the JEE Advanced application process.

Since you’ve qualified JEE Mains Paper 2 but not Paper 1, you cannot apply for JEE Advanced directly, as the eligibility for JEE Advanced requires candidates to have qualified JEE Mains Paper 1 .

Important Points:

1. Eligibility for JEE Advanced : You must qualify Paper 1 of JEE Mains, which is the entrance exam for JEE Advanced . Paper 2 is for B.Arch aspirants and does not affect eligibility for JEE Advanced.

2. Which Score is Counted : For JEE Advanced , only the Paper 1 score is considered, and it’s used to determine your eligibility for the exam.

What to Do Next:

• You may be able to apply for other B.Arch colleges based on your Paper 2 result, but for JEE Advanced, you would need to clear Paper 1 in a future attempt.

Cleared only Paper 2 in JEE mains

Hi Adhya! Congratulations on clearing JEE Advanced !

Based on your JEE Advanced scores:

• CRL Rank : 304880

• OBC-NCL Rank : 107412

Admission Possibilities in NITs and IIITs :

With your OBC-NCL rank of 107412 , here’s what you can expect:

• Top NITs (like NIT Trichy, Warangal, Surathkal, etc.) and IIITs (like IIIT Hyderabad) will likely be out of reach for branches like CSE , as they typically require a much lower rank.

• However, for lower-ranked NITs and IIITs , you may have a chance for branches like:

Information Technology (IT)

Software Engineering

Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

Some NITs that might still offer you a seat in IT or related branches are:

• NIT Durgapur

• NIT Goa

• NIT Sikkim

• NIT Mizoram

• NIT Nagaland

• NIT Puducherry

IIITs :

For IIITs , the competition is high for CSE , but you may still have a chance in newer IIITs like:

• IIIT Kota

• IIIT Bhagalpur

• IIIT Nagpur

• IIIT Kalyani

Other Good Options:

If you are interested in CSE or related branches , here are a few private universities that offer strong computer science programs:

• VIT Vellore

• SRM Institute of Science and Technology

• Shiv Nadar University

• Amrita University

• Manipal University

These institutions offer CSE , Software Engineering , and related branches and have a high reputation, with good campus placements.

Summary:

• Top NITs and IIITs : Unlikely for CSE with your rank, but branches like IT, Software Engineering, and ECE may be possible in lower-ranked institutions.

• Private Universities : You have a strong chance in institutions like VIT , SRM , Shiv Nadar , and Amrita .

Yes, it is compulsory for all JEE Advanced qualified candidates to register for JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) if they wish to take admission in IITs or any other institute participating in the JoSAA counselling. Here's a detailed explanation in pointers for better clarity:

1. Purpose of JoSAA Registration

• JoSAA is the only authorized platform for seat allocation in IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.

• If you qualify JEE Advanced and want to join any IIT, you must register on JoSAA .

• Without registering in JoSAA, you will not be considered for admission in any participating institute.

2. Who Should Register for JoSAA?

• Students who have cleared JEE Mains and are aiming for NITs, IIITs, or GFTIs .

• Students who have cleared JEE Advanced and want to take admission in IITs .

• Even if you only want to apply to IITs , registration on JoSAA is a mandatory step .

3. Registration Timeline

• The registration process starts after the JEE Advanced results are announced.

• You must fill in your choices of colleges and branches during the JoSAA choice filling round.

4. Why It Is Important

• Missing JoSAA registration means losing your chance to get into an IIT even if your JEE Advanced rank is good.

• It’s a centralized and transparent system for all participating institutes.

• It helps you get a seat based on your rank, category, and preferences .

5. Special Note

• If you're JEE Advanced qualified but don’t register on JoSAA, you won't be eligible to get admission into any IIT.

• Also, dual registration is not allowed – you can only participate through JoSAA.

Final Suggestion

Please keep an eye on JoSAA’s official website around the result time of JEE Advanced. Don't miss the registration window , and ensure you upload all documents correctly for verification.

If you mistakenly selected "Yes" when it should have been "No" in the JEE Advanced registration form regarding a child of a deceased or permanently disabled defense personnel, you should contact the JEE Advanced authorities immediately to rectify the error. They may provide a correction window or allow you to update your details through a specific process.

Here's what you can do:

1. Contact the JEE Advanced Helpdesk:

Reach out to the official JEE Advanced helpline by phone or email to explain the situation and request guidance.

2. Check for a Correction Window:

Some years, JEE Advanced provides a correction window to allow candidates to rectify errors in their application forms. Look for any announcements or updates on the official website regarding a correction window.

3. Follow the JEE Advanced Instructions:

If a correction window is not available, follow the specific instructions provided by the JEE Advanced authorities on how to address the error. This might involve submitting a separate form or providing additional documentation.

4. Seek Clarification:

Ask the exam conducting authority about the specific documents they require and whether any alternatives are acceptable.

5. Provide Correct Information:

If you have the opportunity to rectify the mistake, ensure you have all the necessary documentation ready and follow the provided instructions.

Important Note: Misrepresenting your category or eligibility can have serious consequences during the admission process, so it's crucial to address the mistake as soon as possible.

Yes, you can use your EWS certificate at the time of counselling even if you applied for JEE Main under the General category — as long as you have a valid EWS certificate before the counselling process begins (typically during JoSAA counselling).

You should fill the year when you were first eligible to appear for JEE Advanced, not necessarily when you actually appeared.

For Example:

• If you passed your Class 12 in 2024 , then you were first eligible for JEE Advanced in 2024 , even if you didn’t appear for it that year.

• So, in the form, you should fill 2024 as your first attempt year , even if your first real attempt is in 2025 .

Why?

Because JEE Advanced eligibility is strictly tied to the year you passed Class 12 . Candidates are allowed to attempt JEE Advanced only in the year of passing 12th and the immediate next year .

So even if you're attempting JEE Advanced for the first time in 2025 , if you passed 12th in 2024, your first eligible year is 2024 , and that is what should be entered .

Yes, you can change your status from OCI to Indian citizenship for JEE Advanced , but it depends on when your Indian citizenship is granted and whether the change is officially updated before registering for JEE Advanced.

1. Citizenship Change Timeline Matters

• If you receive Indian citizenship before JEE Advanced registration begins , you can register as an Indian national .

You must provide a valid Indian passport or citizenship certificate as proof.
2. Update in JEE Records

After appearing in JEE Main as an OCI, if you receive Indian citizenship:

• You need to contact JEE Advanced authorities during the registration period and request a correction .

• You may be asked to submit supporting documents (citizenship proof).

3. Category & Eligibility

• If you're now an Indian citizen, you’ll be treated as a general or reserved category candidate based on your actual category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS).

• OCI candidates are treated under General (GEN) category unless citizenship is updated.

4. What You Need to Do:

• Get Indian citizenship officially before JEE Advanced registration.

• Keep a soft copy and hard copy of the citizenship proof ready.

• During JEE Advanced registration, use the updated citizenship status and upload the necessary documents.

• If the form doesn’t allow change, contact JEE Advanced helpdesk/email immediately with proof.

• Eligibility for JEE Advanced:

  • A candidate can attempt JEE Advanced maximum 2 times in 2 consecutive years after passing Class 12th.

• In your case (did not give JEE after 12th):

  • If you passed Class 12th in 2024 , you are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2025 .

  • If you passed before 2024 (e.g., 2023 or earlier), then you are not eligible .

Career360 Official Article on JEE Advanced Eligibility:
JEE Advanced Eligibility Criteria 2025 - Careers360