The application form has started for the JEE Advanced 2026 you must note that you can appear two times in consecutive year for JEE Advanced 2026. Last year was an exception when the IIT Kanpur allowed the gap year student but later it had to withdraw its decision to allow gap year students
We have listed the various situation when the 2023 candidates can appear for JEE Advanced. Though it is not feasible according to JEE Advanced 2026 guidelines but it allows in certain circumstances.
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Special relaxation for “2023–24 result declared late”
This is a board‑specific exception:
- If the Class XII result for academic year 2023–24 was declared on or after 18 June 2024, then:
- Those candidates who appeared in 2024 are still eligible for JEE Advanced 2026 (if they meet all other criteria).
- But if the same board declared 2023–24 results before 18 June 2024, then:
- Even if a candidate’s result was withheld, that 2024 appearance is treated as first‑time in 2024, and the candidate is not eligible for JEE Advanced 2026.
Who is eligible despite IIT‑related history
- Preparatory‑course candidates (2025 intake)
- Candidates who were admitted to a preparatory course in any IIT for the first time in 2025 can appear in JEE Advanced 2026.
- This is a special exception and does not bar them from re‑appearing.
- Candidates who were allocated but did NOT join IIT in 2025
A candidate is still eligible for JEE Advanced 2026 if, in JoSAA 2025, one of the following happened:- They did not report online or at any reporting centre for the IIT seat.
- They withdrew before the last round of seat allotment for IITs.
- Their seat was cancelled before the last IIT round (for any reason).
In these cases, they did not actually get admitted, so they can reappear in JEE Advanced 2026.
Important condition: Must satisfy other criteria
- In all the above cases, the candidate must still satisfy Criterion A1 to A4 (top 2,50,000 in JEE Main B.E./B.Tech., Class XII year, age, and other academic rules).
- If any of A1–A4 fails, the candidate is not eligible, even if their IIT‑admission‑history rule is satisfied.
FAQs
Generally no, as JEE Advanced allows only two consecutive attempts, but some exceptions may apply.
A candidate can appear maximum two times in two consecutive years.
Yes, last year IIT Kanpur briefly allowed gap-year students, but the decision was later withdrawn.
If a board declared Class 12 results on or after 18 June 2024, affected candidates may still be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026.
Then the 2024 attempt is counted as the first attempt, making the candidate ineligible for 2026.
Yes, candidates admitted to an IIT preparatory course in 2025 can reappear in 2026.
Yes, if they did not report, withdrew, or their seat was cancelled, they can appear again.
