Should I take a drop for JEE Advanced?
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Many aspirants who are not able to crack JEE Advanced get stuck by this question: "Should I take a drop for JEE Advanced?", "Is it worth taking a drop for JEE Advanced?"
This question and confusion are very much valid, as it takes a lot of effort and time to prepare for an exam like JEE Advanced; repeating the same effort and investing more time can be challenging for all.
Therefore, take a drop for any exam, only if:
- You are completely prepared for the exam.
- You missed your first chance to crack the exam by only a margin.
- You did score well in the previous attempt, but you want to improve to get a better course or IIT or maybe both.
- Do not
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If you feel that you are not fully prepared for JEE Advanced and need more time to study and improve your skills, then taking a drop and preparing again can be a good option. This will give you more time to focus on your weaknesses, take additional coaching classes or online courses, and practice solving more problems. On the other hand, if you feel that you have prepared well and are confident about your abilities, then appearing for JEE Advanced this year may be the right decision for you. It is important to weigh the benefits and risks of each option and consider factors such as your academic goals, financial situation, and personal...more
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To be eligible for JEE Advanced JoSAA counselling:
- Candidates should have JEE Advanced rank
- Candidates must have passed class 12 or equivalent exam
- Candidates should have studied Physics, Chemistry and Maths in class 12
- In class 12, canmdidates must have score 75% aggregate marks or must be in top 20 percentile scorers in class 12 of their respective school board.
No, your candidature will be rejected as you need to have minimum of 75% in class 12 to be eligible for admisison to the IITs, NIT, IIITs and GFTIs via the JoSAA counselling. Even if you pass JEE Advanced and JEE Main, of you do not have 75% minimum marks in class 12 boards you will no get admissions.
Devdutta Majhi was the female topper in JEE Advanced 2025. She has scored 312 marks out of 360 marks and got anm all India rank of 16.
In 2025, the number of male candidates who passed JEE Advanced were 44,974 and 9,404 females qualified.
1,87,223 candidates registered for JEE Advanced 2025 and 1,80,422 appeared in the exam. Of them, 54,378 passed the JEE Advanced exam in 2025.
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