No, Diploma students are not eligible to appear directly for JEE Advanced. The Joint Entrance Examination JEE Advanced is the second stage of the two-part entrance exam conducted for admission to undergraduate engineering programs in the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). To be eligible for JEE Advanced. Candidates must fulfill the following criteria: 1. Qualification: Candidates must have appeared for JEE Main and obtained a rank within the specified cutoff. JEE Main is the first stage of the entrance exam and serves as a screening test for JEE Advanced. 2. Educational Qualification: For admission to IITs, candidates must have either completed their 10+2 (or equivalent) examination in the current or previous year or be appearing for it in the current year. Diploma students, on the other hand, have completed a different qualification and are not considered under this eligibility criterion. 3. Age Limit: Candidates must satisfy the age limit criteria as specified by the conducting authority. Since Diploma students have pursued a different educational path, they are not directly eligible for JEE Advanced based on their Diploma qualification. However, after completing their Diploma, they can consider lateral entry options to join engineering programs in colleges or universities. It's important to note that specific eligibility criteria and admission processes may vary depending on the institute and its policies. Therefore, it's advisable to thoroughly check the official websites of the respective institutes or the official JEE website for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding eligibility and admission criteria for JEE Advanced.