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Educational Qualification: Private candidates must have completed their Class 12 (or equivalent) exams in the science stream with the required subjects (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) from a recognized board (such as NIOS or any other state/central board).
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Meeting JEE Advanced Eligibility: Private candidates must qualify in JEE Main and be among the top-ranking candidates eligible for JEE Advanced. They should also meet any additional minimum percentage or percentile requirements for their category in Class 12.
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Year of Attempt: Just like regular students, private candidates can appear for JEE Advanced only in the two consecutive years following their first attempt at the Class 12 exam.
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Documentation: Private candidates may need to provide valid proof of their Class 12 qualifications, including mark sheets and certificates, during counseling or admission. If they studied through a board like NIOS, they must have the required documents from NIOS for verification.
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Eligibility Criteria of the Board: The private or open schooling board must be recognized and accepted by the JEE conducting authorities (e.g., NIOS is recognized).
In summary, as long as private candidates meet the standard eligibility criteria for JEE Main and JEE Advanced, they are equally eligible for IIT admissions.
