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As per current JEE Mains eligibility rules, a student can appear in the exam in the year of passing Class 12 and the next two years. If you passed Plus Two in 2021, your direct eligibility window for JEE Mains has already passed. Even if you reattempt Class 12 in 2026, it is generally considered as an improvement attempt, and NTA counts your first attempt year for eligibility purposes. However, rules can change in future, so keep checking the official JEE Mains brochure for 2026–2027. Since you’re already pursuing B.Sc., you can also consider other state-level engineering entrance exams or lateral entry schemes for B.Tech after graduation. These options will help you continue toward your goal without depending only on JEE. It’s good you’re planning ahead, so keep exploring all possible pathways.

Best wishes for your studies!

Hello!

In JEE Advanced eligibility, the top 5 subjects from your board exam are considered. Usually, they are Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and any two other subjects from the main curriculum. If CMS is your optional subject and IT is an additional subject, the board will still calculate based on the 5 highest marks from your eligible subjects. Additional subjects are considered only if they replace a lower score from another subject. For example, if IT has a higher score than English or CMS, then IT can be counted. However, some boards follow strict rules where only main subjects are counted, so you must verify with your board’s official notification. The 75% criteria means your average percentage in those best 5 subjects must meet the requirement. My advice—list all your subjects, arrange them from highest to lowest marks, and take the top five as per rules.

Hope this clears your doubt!

Hello Aspirant,

You can easily find JEE Main 2024 question papers for both Session 1 (January) and Session 2 (April) online. Many educational websites like Vedantu, Shiksha, BYJU'S, eSaral, Allen, and MathonGo provide these papers for free download, often with detailed solutions and answer keys. You can usually find them categorized by shift and date for convenient practice.

For instance, sites will have separate PDFs for each shift of each exam day (e.g., January 27 Shift 1, April 4 Shift 2). These are invaluable for understanding the exam pattern, difficulty level, and important topics.

Since your daughter was born in Kerala and you completed your full education there, she is eligible for KEAM. Even though she is studying in Pune now, she can apply under the “Keralite” category as per KEAM rules. Just make sure to submit valid proof of birth in Kerala and your education certificates from Kerala during the application process. This will ensure she is considered a Keralite for admission purposes.

Hello Aspirant,

For modern Class 8 question papers in West Bengal, look for those aligned with the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) syllabus. These papers typically cover:

• English: Reading comprehension, writing (paragraphs, notices), grammar (voice change, narration, tenses), and literature.

• Mathematics: Topics like rational numbers, algebraic expressions, geometry, percentage, time and work.

• Science: Chapters from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (e.g., light, sound, microorganisms, natural phenomena).

Many educational platforms and YouTube channels provide model papers and solutions for practice.

You can get Kendriya Vidyalaya Class 6 half yearly model papers for all subjects like English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science from Education Observer’s website. These papers are prepared by different KV regions and are useful for practice before exams.

You can also check the official Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan website in the Publications section for Class 6 sample papers for various exams like unit tests, half yearly exams, and term exams.

For extra practice, the KV DRDO Library blog also has some previous half yearly sample papers, especially for Mathematics.

websites:
https://kvsangathan.nic.in
https://kvdrdolibrary.wordpress.com

To apply for JEE Mains 2026 you need to go through online application process that is conducted by NTA(National Testing Agency). Here's a guide along with documents:

1) Register yourself on the official website https://jeemains.nta.nic

2) Fill up the application form with the details written on it.

3) Upload the documents, here's a list of required documents:

- passport size photograph with your name and date written on it

- Signature on white paper

- class 10th certificate

- category certificate if you're not from general

- Adress proof and a Valid ID proof

4) Pay the application fees and download your confirmation application

Important: Application form is expected to open in December 2025 as for season 1 and also in February 2026 as for season 2. So apply accordingly when you are ready to give your 100% in exam.

Hello Erlina

The application window of JEE Mains 2026 for the 1st attempt (Jan 2026) is likely to open in November 2025 or early December 2025 and last for 3-4 weeks.

The application window of JEE Mains 2026 for the 2nd attempt (April 2026) is likely to open in February 2025 or March 2025.

To know more about JEE Mains 2026: JEE Mains 2026 by CAREERS360

Hope this answer helps! Thank You!!!

For the top 20 percentile eligibility in JOSAA counselling, the category that is used is based on what you declare in your JEE Mains application and for which you provide a valid certificate during document verification not necessarily the one mentioned in your board exam. Since you're from Maharashtra and appeared under SEBC, you’ll be treated as a General category candidate unless you have a valid central OBC NCL certificate.

So for JOSAA, they’ll consider your category only if it’s valid under the central category list and matches what you declared in JEE Mains along with the correct certificate. The SEBC category used in the MH board won’t be considered by JOSAA unless it overlaps with central OBC NCL.

Hello aspirant,

To score well in CET , the best strategy is to follow the state board syllabus, usually from classes 11 and 12. Focus on understanding the core concepts in Physics, Chemistry, Maths (or Biology for medical stream). You don’t need to study beyond your board syllabus, just be thorough with what’s already there. Practice previous year papers and take mock tests regularly to improve speed and accuracy. Also, time management during the exam is very important, so try to solve questions within a set time. Studying a little every day, even just 2-3 hours with full focus, can give you strong results over a few months. Use NCERT books and CET-specific preparation books to strengthen your basics and boost confidence.

All the best!