IIT Kanpur, the organizing institute for JEE Advanced 2025, has recently announced significant changes to the eligibility criteria, bringing good news for aspirants. The revised guidelines now allow candidates three attempts over three consecutive years, providing an additional chance compared to previous years. As IIT Kanpur continues to prepare for this year’s exam, the new eligibility criteria and syllabus are now available on the official website, jeeadv.ac.in.
1. Increased Number of Attempts
The new rules for JEE Advanced 2025 allow candidates to attempt the exam three times in three consecutive years, an increase from the previous limit of two attempts over two years. This change provides more flexibility for students to plan and prepare thoroughly.
2. Age Criteria for JEE Advanced 2025
Candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 2000, to be eligible for JEE Advanced 2025. However, there is a five-year age relaxation for candidates from SC, ST, and PwD categories, allowing them to apply if born on or after October 1, 1995.
3. Class 12th Requirement
Eligibility requires candidates to have appeared for their Class XII (or equivalent) exams in 2023, 2024, or 2025. Additionally, students must have taken Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as their core subjects in these exams.
4. Top 2,50,000 Ranks in JEE Mains
To qualify for JEE Advanced, students must be among the top 2,50,000 successful candidates (across all categories) in the B.E./B.Tech. paper of JEE Mains 2025.
5. Official Website Launched for Updates
IIT Kanpur has launched the official JEE Advanced 2025 website (jeeadv.ac.in) where candidates can find the latest updates, including eligibility, syllabus, and additional exam-related announcements.
6. Expected JEE Advanced 2025 Exam Date
Although IIT Kanpur has yet to announce the exact date, JEE Advanced is traditionally held in May, following the January and April JEE Mains sessions.
7. Detailed Syllabus Released
Along with the eligibility criteria, IIT Kanpur has released the detailed syllabus for JEE Advanced 2025. Candidates are encouraged to review the syllabus to understand the areas they need to focus on for this year’s exam.
8. Advice for Candidates with Revised Eligibility
With the new eligibility criteria, candidates now have more time to prepare and the chance to attempt JEE Advanced three times. This allows students to build on their previous attempts to strengthen their performance.
9. Preparation Guidance Available Online
Aspirants are advised to explore online resources, official sample papers, and practice tests to prepare effectively. Regularly visiting the JEE Advanced website will ensure students stay updated.
10. Where to Find Official Information
For the complete eligibility details, candidates should visit jeeadv.ac.in. The official website provides reliable information and the latest updates on exam-related policies, requirements, and key dates.
