dear student,

Yes, if you passed 10th in 2022 and will pass 12th in 2026 for the first time , then you are eligible for JEE Advanced 2026, as long as you meet all the other conditions.

You need to qualify JEE Main in 2026 and be among the top 2.5 lakh candidates . Also, you should be born on or after October 1, 2000 (for general category), with a 5-year relaxation for SC, ST, and PwD categories.

You can appear for JEE Advanced only twice in two consecutive years , so if you’re attempting 12th in 2026, you can appear in 2026 and 2027.

Also, make sure you have Physics, Chemistry, and Maths in your 12th subjects, as they’re mandatory.

So overall, yes — if you're meeting all these criteria, you’ll be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026.