JEE Advanced Exam 2025: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has officially released the eligibility criteria for the JEE Advanced 2025 exam, the gateway to securing admission into India’s prestigious IITs. For students aspiring to take the exam, this article details the requirements covering JEE Main performance, age limit, number of attempts, Class 12 examination requirements, and prior IIT admissions. Candidates can view the eligibility details on the official JEE Advanced website, jeeadv.ac.in.
JEE Advanced 2025: Key Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for JEE Advanced 2025, Indian nationals must meet the following five critical criteria:
- Performance in JEE Main 2025: Candidates must rank among the top 2,50,000 successful candidates in the BE/BTech paper (Paper 1) of JEE Main 2025 across all categories. This includes specific reservations:
- General-EWS: 10%
- OBC-NCL: 27%
- SC: 15%
- ST: 7.5%
- Open category: 40.5% Additionally, all categories offer a 5% horizontal reservation for PwD candidates.
- Age Limit: Candidates must have been born on or after October 1, 2000. SC, ST, and PwD candidates are eligible for a five-year age relaxation, which allows those born on or after October 1, 1995, to take the exam.
- Number of Attempts: Eligible candidates can attempt JEE Advanced a maximum of three times, and these attempts must be made consecutively.
- Class 12 Exam Requirements: Candidates should have appeared for their Class 12 (or equivalent) examination in 2023, 2024, or 2025, with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects.
- Prior IIT Admissions: Candidates who have been previously admitted to any IIT under any academic program listed in the JoSAA business rules of 2024 or earlier are not eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2025. This includes candidates whose admission to IITs was canceled post-enrollment. However, those admitted to an IIT preparatory course for the first time in 2024 remain eligible to appear in JEE Advanced 2025.
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JEE Main 2025 Application Process (For January Session)
Eligible candidates interested in taking the JEE Main 2025 in January can apply through the official website (jeemain.nta.nic.in) by November 22, 2024. Below are the steps to complete the application:
Steps to Apply for JEE Main 2025
- Visit the official website: Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the application link: Select “Online Application Form for JEE (Main) – 2025 Session-1.”
- New Registration: Choose the “New Registration” option and complete the initial registration with the required personal details.
- Log In: Log in with the system-generated registration number and password, then complete the application form.
- Submit and Pay: After completing the application, submit it by paying the required fee.
- Print for Reference: Print a copy of the application form for future reference.
These steps are essential for securing a spot in JEE Main, which is the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced.
Why JEE Advanced Eligibility Criteria Matters
The JEE Advanced is among the most challenging entrance exams globally, determining admission to premier engineering institutions. IIT Kanpur’s eligibility criteria ensure that only the most dedicated candidates progress to this stage, where excellence and merit are of utmost importance.
For further updates and detailed guidelines, candidates are encouraged to check the official JEE Advanced website at jeeadv.ac.in.
By meeting these essential eligibility requirements and following the application steps diligently, candidates are well-positioned to achieve their IIT dreams. Ensure timely registration and focus on preparation to excel in JEE Advanced 2025.