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    Can Class 11 Students apply JEE Main 2027? Know the NTA Rules

    Can Class 11 Students apply JEE Main 2027? Know the NTA Rules

    Jalla VenkateshUpdated on 15 Oct 2026, 03:32 PM IST
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    Can Class 11 Students apply JEE Main 2027: No, current class 11 students are not eligible to appear in JEE Main 2027 exam as they will have to appear in their class 12th board exam in 2028. Candidates can start preparation for JEE Main from Class 11 and develop a good base in physics, chemistry and mathematics. According to the latest eligibility, there is no maximum age limit for JEE Main. However, the age requirement and other admission criteria of the institutes that candidates want to pursue may apply. Each year, lakhs of students begin their JEE preparations in Class 11 with plans to appear for the entrance exams of premier engineering institutes of India. The authority will conduct the JEE Main 2027 exam in online mode. Read more below to learn whether Class 11 students apply JEE Main 2027.

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    1. Is Class 11 Student Eligible for JEE Main 2027?
    2. Who can Apply for JEE Main 2027?
    3. JEE Main 2027 Eligibility Criteria
    4. JEE Main 2027 Age Limit
    5. Total Number of Attempt for JEE Main 2027
    6. JEE Main 2027 Reservation Certeria
    Can Class 11 Students apply JEE Main 2027? Know the NTA Rules
    Can Class 11 Students apply JEE Main 2027

    Is Class 11 Student Eligible for JEE Main 2027?

    No, As per the NTA rule, current class 11 students are not eligible to appear in JEE Main 2027 exam as they will have to appear in their class 12th board exam in 2028.

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    Who can Apply for JEE Main 2027?

    The candidates who have appeared for Class 12 board exam in 2027 or have passed out in 2025, 2026 will be eligible for appearing in JEE Main 2027. But, for current class 11 students, the JEE Main 2027 will not be held in the January or April Session. They will be eligible to appear for JEE Main 2028 when they are in Class 12. Candidates must also meet the required Class 12 percentage criteria for admission to the relevant institutes.

    JEE Main 2027 Eligibility Criteria

    Particular

    Details

    Qualifying exam

    Class 12 or equivalent examination

    Class 12 passing year

    Passed in 2025 or 2026, or appearing in 2027

    Class 11

    Not eligibility

    Age Limit

    No upper age limit for appearing

    Required Subject

    Physics and Mathematics compulsory

    Number of attempts

    Up to 6 attempts across 3 consecutive years

    Minimum marks for appearing

    No minimum percentage required

    Admission required

    75% marks or top 20 percentile for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs

    JEE Main 2027 Age Limit

    According to the guidelines, there is no age limit for the candidates appearing for the JEE Main examination. The candidates should have passed Class 12 or equivalent with a good result in 2025 or 2026 or be appearing for Class 12 exam in 2027. The candidates are advised to carefully read the eligibility criteria of JEE Main 2027 before applying.

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    Total Number of Attempt for JEE Main 2027

    The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to conduct the JEE Main 2027 examination twice a year. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria related to the number of attempts. The candidate is eligible to appear for the JEE Main for a maximum of three years from the year of passing out Class 12th or equivalent exam. Students are allowed to take a maximum of six attempts in three years, two sessions in each year. The candidates get a chance to boost their NTA, percentile and overall rank in both the sessions.

    JEE Main 2027 Reservation Certeria

    Category

    Percentage

    OBC-NCL

    27%

    GEN-EWS

    10%

    SC

    15%

    ST

    7.5%

    PwD

    5%

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Can 11th students apply for JEE Mains?
    A:

    No, students you are not eligible for JEE Main 2027 this year, you are eligible for next year.

    Q: No, students you are not eligible for JEE Main 2027 this year, you are eligible for next year.
    A:

    No, the JEE Main eligibility 2027 will be published on the official website.

    Q: Can students who apply class 12 in 2027 appear in JEE Main 2027?
    A:

    Yes, candidates can apply for JEE Main 2027 class 12 passed eligibility.

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    Questions related to JEE Main

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    Have a question related to JEE Main ?

    Hi aspirant,
    Yes, there are three new exam centres for JEE Main 2027. They are Kalahandi and Sundergarh in Odisha and Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar in Punjab.

    You can also check this page for more details: https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-2027-new-centres

    Hello Student,

    You can check the relevant JEE Main 2027 preparation resources using the link given below.

    https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-sample-papers

    Hope it helps!