JEE Advanced 2025: JAB Updates Number of Attempts Criteria

The Joint Admission Board(JAB) has officially restored the number of attempts. According to the press statement released on November 18, 2024, the number of attempts for JEE Advanced has been reduced to two.

On November 5, 2024, the Joint Admission Board released a press statement to increase the number of attempts to three. However, after the meeting on November 15, 2024, the board decided to restore the earlier eligibility criterion followed since 2013. The Board also declared that all other eligibility criteria will remain the same.

Preparation Tips for JEE Advanced 2025

JEE Advanced is one of the toughest exams to crack. There is intense competition for the exam. The students can become restless while preparing for the exam. The goal of admission to an IIT can only be achieved through intense preparation. 

Here are the preparation tips for JEE Advanced 2025: 

• Have Good Knowledge of the Basic Concepts
• Solve Previous year’s papers
• Attempt Mock Test
• Prepare NCERT
• Set a Proper Schedule for Preparation
• Revise Properly
• Be Optimistic and calm
• Prioritise Health

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1. Have Good Knowledge of the Basic Concepts

Most of the questions asked in the JEE Advanced test the candidate’s knowledge of the basic concepts. When preparing for the JEE Advanced, remember to revise the basic concepts and also focus on NCERT as it covers all the basic concepts and provides a strong foundation for candidates to attempt the advanced-level questions.

2. Solve Previous Years’ Papers

Solving previous years’ papers plays a crucial role in preparing for the exam. This helps the candidates to have better time management, and candidates can also have an understanding of what questions are being asked and what topics are being covered in the syllabus.

3. Take Mock Tests

Mock tests are a guide to boost the confidence of the candidates while preparing for the exam. Take frequent mock tests, as this will improve exam readiness. Try to take 3-4 mock tests per week.  

4. Prepare NCERT

NCERT should be a part of the preparation for candidates who want to crack the JEE Advanced Exam. NCERT Books cover all the necessary topics and basic concepts. Go through all the topics in the NCERT 11th and 12th classes in detail.

5. Set a Proper Schedule for Preparation

Having a proper schedule while preparing for any exam is important so candidates should set a schedule that is suitable for them.

6. Revise Properly

While preparing for the exam many candidates attempt to learn new topics but it isn’t a good practice. The focus should be on revising the topics properly because there is a vast range of topics to cover while preparing for the JEE Advanced exam. It could lead to stress if the candidate attempts to try learning new topics instead of revising.  

7. Be Optimistic and Calm

It is easy to get pessimistic and lose confidence and calm while preparing for the exam. Staying optimistic and calm are the only things that can help candidates to achieve a goal.

8. Prioritise Health

IIT Aspirants tend to lose track of time and health while preparing for the exam but it is important to have a healthy and clean diet. Having a Good diet and Sleep is also important when preparing for the exam.