can i change oci to indian citizenship in jee advance after appearing for jee mains
Yes, you can change your status from OCI to Indian citizenship for JEE Advanced , but it depends on when your Indian citizenship is granted and whether the change is officially updated before registering for JEE Advanced.
1. Citizenship Change Timeline Matters
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If you receive Indian citizenship before JEE Advanced registration begins , you can register as an Indian national .
You must provide a
valid Indian passport or citizenship certificate
as proof.
2. Update in JEE Records
After appearing in JEE Main as an OCI, if you receive Indian citizenship:
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You need to contact JEE Advanced authorities during the registration period and request a correction .
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You may be asked to submit supporting documents (citizenship proof).
3. Category & Eligibility
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If you're now an Indian citizen, you’ll be treated as a general or reserved category candidate based on your actual category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS).
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OCI candidates are treated under General (GEN) category unless citizenship is updated.
4. What You Need to Do:
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Get Indian citizenship officially before JEE Advanced registration.
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Keep a soft copy and hard copy of the citizenship proof ready.
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During JEE Advanced registration, use the updated citizenship status and upload the necessary documents.
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If the form doesn’t allow change, contact JEE Advanced helpdesk/email immediately with proof.
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