I completed my 11th in the year 2023 but then I got diagnosed with a lung disease due to which i was absent in all my class 12th boards in the year 2024, now I'm appearing as a regular candidate in the year 2025 as a regular candidate in my class 12th boards, but in jee advanced website it is mentioned that your attempts count from first appearance in class 12th as I was absent in all my boards in the year 2024 and now appearing in the year 2025 , will I be eligible for jee advanced 2025 and 2026?
Yes, you are eligible for JEE Advanced 2025.
According to the
Eligibility Criteria of the JEE Advanced 2025
, appearing in the JEE Advanced examination is permissible if the candidate is taking the Class 12 (or an equivalent) board examination for the first time, in the year 2024 or 2025.
Now that you are appearing in Class 12 board exams of 2025 because of your health condition, you fulfill the eligibility criteria.
But, it is very important to confirm that your 12th board marks should be told prior to the JEE Advanced 2025 registration cutoff date.
Best of luck for your exams and recovery!

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