How Many Attempts are Allowed for the JEE Main Exam after 12th?

Last Updated on December 3, 2025 by amay mathur

NTA Updates provide clarity on JEE Main attempts for students after 12th in 2025. They are allowed a maximum of 6 attempts over three consecutive years.

Eligibility window spans 2025, 2026, and 2027.Two sessions per year: January and April.Improvement or compartment exams do not increase attempt limits.

Students can appear in both sessions each year, totaling 6 attempts. If a student fails to achieve the desired rank in 2026, they can try again in 2027.

Attempts must be within three consecutive years after passing 12th.No restriction on skipping a year within the eligibility window.

Eligibility rules apply uniformly across all students, regardless of their passing year. Students passing in 2024 or 2025 have the same attempt limits.

Three-year window designed for adequate preparation time.Eligibility based on passing or appearing for Class 12.

Students failing in 2025 but passing supplementary exams remain eligible for JEE Main in 2026. They have 6 attempts over 2026, 2027, and 2028.

No age restriction for JEE Main.75% marks criterion removed for exam eligibility.AspectDetailsTotal Attempts Allowed6Attempts per Year2 (January and April sessions)Eligibility Window2025, 2026, 2027Improvement/Compartment ExamsDo not increase attempt limit

 

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