The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has released the eligibility criteria for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2025, one of the most prestigious exams for engineering aspirants in India. Candidates can check the official details on the JEE Advanced website at jeeadv.ac.in. The eligibility criteria are based on performance in JEE Main 2025, age limit, number of attempts, Class 12 exam appearance, and any prior admission at IITs. Let’s explore these criteria in detail to understand if you’re eligible for the 2025 JEE Advanced exam.
Key Eligibility Criteria for JEE Advanced 2025
To be eligible for JEE Advanced 2025, candidates must meet the following five main criteria:
| Criteria | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. JEE Main Performance | Candidates must rank among the top 2,50,000 successful candidates in the BE/BTech Paper 1 of JEE Main 2025. Reserved category distributions are available as follows: 10% for General-EWS, 27% for OBC-NCL, 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, and 40.5% for Open category. PwD candidates receive a 5% horizontal reservation. |
| 2. Age Limit | Candidates should be born on or after October 1, 2000. SC, ST, and PwD candidates receive a five-year relaxation, allowing those born on or after October 1, 1995, to appear. |
| 3. Number of Attempts | Candidates can attempt JEE Advanced up to three times in three consecutive years. |
| 4. Class 12 Exam Appearance | Candidates must have appeared in their Class 12 (or equivalent) examination in 2023, 2024, or 2025, with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects. |
| 5. Prior Admission at IITs | Candidates previously admitted to an IIT under any JoSAA 2024 or earlier program are not eligible. Those admitted to preparatory courses in 2024 may apply. |
How to Apply for JEE Main 2025
Eligible candidates who want to appear in the JEE Main January 2025 session can apply by following these steps:
- Visit the official JEE Main website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- On the homepage, find and click on the link labeled “Online Application Form for JEE (Main) – 2025 Session-1.”
- Select the “New Registration” option and fill out the registration form with the required information.
- Log in using the system-generated registration number and password, and complete the application form.
- Pay the application fee to confirm your submission.
- Print the application form for future reference.
The application deadline for the January session of JEE Main 2025 is November 22, 2024.
Important Note for Previous IIT Admits
Candidates who have previously been admitted to any IIT for an academic program listed in the JoSAA 2024 business rules (or earlier) are not eligible for JEE Advanced 2025. However, those admitted to preparatory courses at IITs for the first time in 2024 are still eligible to appear.
Conclusion
Aspiring engineers aiming for admission to premier IITs must ensure they meet the eligibility requirements for JEE Advanced 2025. Candidates should carefully read the criteria and follow the application steps to avoid any errors. For regular updates, visit the official JEE Advanced website.