In a shocking move for students, the Joint Admission Board (JAB) has reverted to its earlier rule of allowing only two attempts for the JEE Advanced exam. The decision was announced in a press release following the JAB meeting on November 15, where members agreed to reinstate the criteria established in 2013, reversing the recent provision allowing three attempts.

Earlier, on November 5, IIT Kanpur had issued a press release stating that candidates will get three chances to appear for JEE Advanced. This announcement led many students, who had exhausted their two attempts, to take a gap year at their current college in the hope of reappearing in the JEE Advanced 2025 exam. However, with the latest decision of the JAB, these students are now facing uncertainty about their future.

Students left NIT and other top colleges to prepare for JEE Advanced 2025

The reversal of the rule sparked widespread concern among candidates, particularly those who had pinned their hopes on another attempt.

Vishal Singh from Patna, Bihar, left NIT Jalandhar to prepare for JEE Advanced 2025. He exhausted his two attempts in 2023 and 2024. Speaking to ABP LIVE, Vishal said, “I lost Rs 1.5 lakh in admission and college fees. I don’t know what to do now.”

“The sudden decision to reduce the number of attempts for JEE Advanced has left students like me discouraged and anxious. We deserve the opportunity to learn from our mistakes and try again to achieve our dreams. This change is not only disruptive academic plans but also our mental peace,” he added.

A student who had secured admission to the metallurgy department of IIEST Shibpur through the guidance of JoSAA shared his deep distress: “I dropped out of my studies after spending Rs 40,000 on JoSAA, Rs 68,000 for tuition fees. tuition, Rs 4,000 for hostel and Rs 25,000 for mess fees. — only to receive no refund. After learning that JAB had given up on his decision, I feel lost and hopeless. This decision pushed me into depression, making me feel completely isolated. Please restore the third attempt for JEE Advanced: This is my only chance left.

Rohan Singh, a student who had dropped out of his undergraduate studies. program, expressed concerns, stating: “Changing the eligibility criteria just days after the announcement is unfair and unethical. We are talking about JEE Advanced – the toughest exam, not just in India but in the world. I dropped out of my undergraduate studies. . to prepare for JEE Advanced, and now I find myself with anxiety and negative thoughts. Students deserve clarity and stability in such critical decisions.

What are the students’ demands?

The students are now urging the Joint Appeals Board to reconsider its decision and allow three attempts, as previously announced. Social media is full of calls for justice. Many students have appealed to the Ministry of Education and the Joint Appeals Board to address their grievances and provide clarification. Although the Joint Appeals Board has yet to comment further on the controversy, the students find themselves struggling with their plans and are urging authorities to ensure a fair resolution.

Why did JAB cancel the JEE advanced attempt rule?

The decision to reinstate the two-attempt rule was made after considering various competing requirements, the Joint Admissions Commission said in an opinion Monday.

“The Joint Admission Board (JAB) has decided to reinstate the earlier eligibility criterion used in previous years regarding the number of attempts in JEE (Advanced), replacing the criterion mentioned in the press release dated November 5, 2024. This has was done after considering various competing requirements at the JAB meeting held on November 15, 2024. This resulted in the reinstatement of the earlier eligibility criteria followed since 2013. All other eligibility criteria remain the same,” said the responsible. notice added.

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