• Class 12 Passed in 2022
  You are eligible for JEE Main for three consecutive years : 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• Diploma Completed in 2024
  Completing a diploma does not affect JEE Main eligibility.

• Can You Apply in 2026?
  No. You can apply for JEE Main only up to 2024 based on your Class 12 passing year.
  The diploma doesn’t extend this window.

• Admission Options for Diploma Holders:
  You can appear for JEE Advanced (diploma holders are eligible for IITs via JEE Advanced).
  You can join lateral-entry B.Tech programs (direct admission into 2nd year) in private/state colleges.

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If you passed your 12th in the year 2022, then you are not allowed to apply for JEE Main in 2025. According to the rules, only students who passed 12th in 2023, 2024, or are going to appear in 2025 can apply for JEE Main 2025.

There is no age limit for JEE Main, but your 12th passing year must be within the last two years.

If you still want to try for JEE, one option is to repeat 12th in 2025. Then you can apply for JEE Main in 2026. Otherwise, you can try for other engineering entrance exams like state-level exams or diploma-based admissions.