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Yes, you are eligible to appear for JEE Main 2026 to try for a better branch or NIT, provided you meet the standard eligibility criteria, such as passing your Class 12 exam within the specific three-consecutive-year window. Taking admission to an NIT doesn't void your eligibility for future JEE Main attempts. Here in this article you will find more about JEE Main eligibility.

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According to your query, yes, you can still write JEE Main 2026 even after joining an NIT through JEE Main 2025. Your eligibility depends on the number of years, not on whether you were admitted. Since you wrote JEE Main in 2025, you’re allowed to appear again in 2026 and even 2027. Joining an NIT doesn’t stop you from dropping out and trying for a better branch or college.