How to Get Admission into IITs?- The Indian Institute of Technology, commonly known as IITs, are the most sought after institutes in India. Known for their excellent placement records and affordable fee structures, IITs attract every engineering aspirant. There are 23 IITs in India, and admission to these premium institutions involves a two-step process. First is the minimum score obtained in Class 12 board exams. Secondly, scores obtained in JEE Advanced. The final decision-making factor for admission to IIT is the rank secured in JEE Advanced. Only the shortlisted candidates will get a seat in an IIT during JoSAA counselling. To address any confusion, we have outlined the minimum eligibility criteria for IIT admissions.
Candidates can follow the steps below to apply online for the JEE Mains 2026 session 1.
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Class 12 Eligibility for Appearing in JEE Advanced:
Candidates must satisfy at least one of the following 2 eligibility criteria with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as compulsory subjects in the Class 12th (or equivalent exam)-
To participate in the IIT admission process, candidates are required to qualify class 12 or equivalent with relevant subjects, qualify the JEE Mains, and subsequently qualify the JEE Advanced.
As per IIT admission criteria, final examination of the 10+2 system with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, or equivalent, recognized by any Central or State Board.
The state code of eligibility, that is, the code of the state from where the candidate has passed Class 12 or equivalent, by virtue of which the candidate becomes eligible to appear in the JEE Main.
Only candidates who have passed class 12 or equivalent in 2023, 2024/2025 or are appearing for the same in 2025, are eligible to appear for JEE Main 2025.
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Candidates who are Indian Nationals must simultaneously fulfil each one of the following eligibility criteria for appearing for the JEE Advanced:
Performance in JEE Main (Paper 1): Candidates should be among the top 2,50,000 successful candidates (including all categories) in B.E./B.Tech. paper of JEE (Main) 2025. The percentages of various categories of candidates to be shortlisted are 10% for GEN-EWS, 27% for OBC-NCL, 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, and the remaining 40.5% is OPEN for all. Within each of these five categories, 5% horizontal reservation is available for PwD candidates.
Age Limit: Candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 2000. Five years of age relaxation is given to SC, ST, and PwD candidates, i.e. these candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 1995.
Number of attempts: A candidate can attempt JEE (Advanced) a maximum of two times in two consecutive years.
Appearance in Class 12 or equivalent exam: A candidate should have appeared for the Class XII (or equivalent) examination for the first time in either 2023, 2024/2025 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
Earlier admission in IITs: A candidate should NOT have been admitted to an IIT irrespective of whether or not the candidate continued in the program OR accepted an IIT seat by reporting “online” / at a “reporting centre” in the past. Candidates whose admission to IITs was cancelled (for whatever reason) after joining any IIT are also NOT eligible to appear for JEE (Advanced) 2025.
Candidates who are not citizens of India and have studied/ are studying abroad at the 10+2 level or equivalent at the time of registration for JEE Advanced 2025 are considered to be foreign nationals. Seats for such candidates are supernumerary, with a cap of 10% in every course. These candidates are not required to write the JEE Mains, and can straightaway register for JEE Advanced, subject to fulfilment of other criteria.
Step 2: Get registered for IIT admissions
Candidates who fulfil all of the IIT admission criteria must register themselves on the official registration portal i.e. jeeadv.ac.in for the admission process to IIT. Candidates must ensure that they provide correct information and upload all the documents mentioned on the portal carefully.
Step 3: Take the JEE Advanced Exam
Once eligible candidates have registered for the JEE Advanced and admit cards have been generated, they are mandatorily required to appear for JEE Advanced Paper 1, as well as Paper 2.
Choose the right books for preparation: Choose books that explain concepts accurately and in understandable language, and are recommended by teachers. Never underestimate the value of NCERT books for foundational concept building.
Go through previous years’ papers and mock tests: Previous years’ papers and JEE mock tests are very helpful resources for students to be able to get an idea of the exam pattern. Answering mock tests also helps build confidence about one’s preparation, and figure out areas where the student needs to improve.
Time Management: Consult your teachers on how to devote adequate time to each subject, and not overspend or underspend your time on any particular subject. Utilise your most active hours for exploring demanding topics.
Self Management: Maintain a consistent sleep schedule, taking a minimum of 7-8 hours of sleep every night. Incorporate at least 30 minutes of physical activity in your daily routine, and also eat a healthy, balanced diet. These are simple ways to keep yourself physically and mentally alert, and thereby make the most of your study hours.
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Step 4: Admission in IITs through JoSAA
For admission to IITs, the seats at the IITs are allocated to qualified candidates through a common counselling process called JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority). Students are required to fill in their preferences for the branches and Institutes.
The number of qualifiers depends on the cutoffs released by the various IITs. The cutoff list will be released based on considering various factors. The cutoff marks will be different for the general category, economically weaker sections, and backwards classes. For 2023, IIT Kharagpur will release the cutoff marks on their website, through which candidates will get to know the minimum marks required for qualifying for the JEE Advanced for IIT admissions. All candidates who qualify for the JEE Advanced shall be considered eligible for admission to the IIT.
IIT Kanpur has released the JEE Advanced cut-off 2025 for IITs along with JEE Advanced 2025 results. The following are the qualifying JEE Advanced cutoffs for 2025 and previous years, for candidates to get a better idea of how much they need to score to get admission to the JEE Advanced Participating Institutes 2025.
Rank List | Minimum Marks in Each Subject | Minimum Aggregate Marks |
Common Rank List (CRL) | 7 | 74 |
OBC-NCL Rank List | 6 | 66 |
GEN-EWS Rank List | 6 | 66 |
SC Rank List | 3 | 37 |
ST Rank List | 3 | 37 |
Common-PwD Rank List (CRL-PwD) | 3 | 37 |
OBC-NCL-PwD Rank List | 3 | 37 |
GEN-EWS-PwD Rank List | 3 | 37 |
SC-PwD Rank List | 3 | 37 |
ST-PwD Rank List | 3 | 37 |
Preparatory Course (PC) Rank List | 1 | 18 |
Rank List | Minimum percentage of marks in each subject | Minimum percentage of aggregate marks |
Common rank list (CRL) | 5.83% | 20.56% |
GEN-EWS rank list | 5.25% | 18.50% |
OBC-NCL rank list | 5.25% | 18.50% |
SC Rank list | 2.92% | 10.28% |
ST Rank List | 2.92% | 10.28% |
Common-PwD rank list (CRL-PwD) | 2.92% | 10.28% |
GEN-EWS-PwD rank list | 2.92% | 10.28% |
OBC-NCL-PwD rank list | 2.92% | 10.28% |
SC-PwD rank list | 2.92% | 10.28% |
ST-PwD Rank List | 2.92% | 10.28% |
Preparatory Course (PC) Rank List | 1.46% | 5.14% |
Rank List | Minimum Percentage of Marks in Each Subject | Minimum Percentage of Aggregate Marks |
Common Rank List (CRL) | 8.68% | 30.34% |
OBC-NCL Rank List | 7.8% | 27.30% |
GEN-EWS Rank List | 7.8% | 27.30% |
SC Rank List | 4.34% | 15.17% |
ST Rank List | 4.34% | 15.17% |
Common-PwD Rank List (CRL-PwD) | 4.34% | 15.17% |
OBC-NCL-PwD Rank List | 4.34% | 15.17% |
GEN-EWS-PwD Rank List | 4.34% | 15.17% |
SC-PwD Rank List | 4.34% | 15.17% |
ST-PwD Rank List | 4.34% | 15.17% |
Preparatory Course (PC) Rank List | 2.17% | 7.58% |
Rank List | Minimum Percentage of Marks in Each Subject | Minimum Percentage of Aggregate Marks |
Common rank list (CRL) | 6.83% | 23.89% |
OBC-NCL rank list | 6.15% | 21.50% |
GEN-EWS rank list | 6.15% | 21.50% |
SC rank list | 3.42% | 11.95% |
ST rank list | 3.42% | 11.95% |
Common-PwD rank list (CRL-PwD) | 3.42% | 11.95% |
OBC-NCL-PwD rank list | 3.42% | 11.95% |
GEN-EWS-PwD rank list | 3.42% | 11.95% |
SC-PwD rank list | 3.42% | 11.95% |
ST-PwD rank list | 3.42% | 11.95% |
Preparatory course (PC) rank lists | 1.71% | 5.98% |
Rank List | Minimum Percentage of Marks in Each Subject | Minimum |
Common rank list (CRL) | 4.40% | 15.28% |
OBC-NCL rank list | 4.00% | 13.89% |
GEN-EWS rank list | 4.00% | 13.89% |
SC rank list | 2.20% | 7.78% |
ST rank list | 2.20% | 7.78% |
Common-PwD rank list (CRL-PwD) | 2.20% | 7.78% |
OBC-NCL-PwD rank list | 2.20% | 7.78% |
GEN-EWS-PwD rank list | 2.20% | 7.78% |
SC-PwD rank list | 2.20% | 7.78% |
ST-PwD rank list | 2.20% | 7.78% |
Preparatory course (PC) rank lists | 0.83% | 3.89% |
Rank List | Minimum Marks in Each Subject | Minimum Aggregate Marks |
Common rank list (CRL) | 6 | 63 |
OBC-NCL rank list | 5 | 56 |
GEN-EWS rank list | 5 | 56 |
SC rank list | 3 | 31 |
ST rank list | 3 | 31 |
Common-PwD rank list (CRL-PwD) | 3 | 31 |
OBC-NCL-PwD rank list | 3 | 31 |
GEN-EWS-PwD rank list | 3 | 31 |
SC-PwD rank list | 3 | 31 |
ST-PwD rank list | 3 | 31 |
Preparatory course (PC) rank lists | 0 | 9 |
Category | Minimum marks in each subject | Minimum aggregate marks |
Common Rank List (CRL) | 6 | 69 |
Gen- EWS | 5 | 62 |
OBC-NCL | 5 | 62 |
SC | 3 | 34 |
ST | 3 | 34 |
Common PwD (CRL) | 3 | 34 |
There are a total of 23 IIT’s in the country, the top 10 according to NIRF rankings being:
S. No | List of IITs |
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10 | Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University Varanasi |
Candidates seeking BTech admission to IIT should note that having a valid JEE Advanced score is a mandatory eligibility criteria for admission. Candidates are first required to appear for JEE Main exam and be in the top 2,50,000 qualifiers to be eligible for JEE Advanced. Next, appear and qualify the JEE Advanced exam for IIT BTech admission.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Candidates must first qualify for the JEE Main exam to become eligible to appear for the JEE Advanced exam.
To get admission into IIT after class 12, aspirants are required to qualify JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Next, students have to participate in the JoSAA counselling process to be eligible for seat allotment.
No, candidates should have a valid JEE Advanced score to get admission in IIT for BTech.
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
JEE has two exams:
The percentage or marks needed to get seat in NITs and IITs are:
Go through the link for more details:
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-cutoff
I hope this answer helps you, All the best!
Heya,
Yes, you can refill your category again. In the case of the April session JEE Main registration, you have the option to change your category while registering your details only once. You can switch from General to EWS if you have a proper certificate. Just be certain that the EWS certificate is granted before the last date of the April session form and complies with the NTA's requirements of validity.
Hope it helps!!!
Hello,
Yes, you can get admission in DTU and IIIT Hyderabad with an outstanding JEE Main rank, as long as you pass Class 12 with at least 60% marks in PCM.
if we talk about DTU (Delhi Technological University) — you must have at least 60% in PCM and pass all subjects. The 75% rule is not strictly applicable here, so you can get admission based on your JEE Main rank and Delhi quota, if applicable.
For IIIT Hyderabad, admission is based on JEE Main percentile/rank, but the institute also requires a minimum of 60% in Class 12 (PCM). So, even with less than 75%, you are eligible if you meet this 60% requirement.
Hope you understand. ALL THE BEST.
Hello Tanishka,
Although i believe your attempting strategy and sequence depends entirely on your stage of preparation and your personal progress, i would suggest you sit for your January attempt even if you aim to seriously prepare for April.
Whatever stage of syllabus completion you are at, i suggest you give it a try to get an estimate of the exam difficulty and see roughly where you stand among the applicants that year. No matter how many mock tests you attempt, the actual examination environment happens to be very different from mock tests. The first attempt is going to give you an idea of the exam environment so you can prepare for your April attempt better.
All the best for your exams!
Hello Swati
Yes, your EWS certificate will be valid for JEE Main 2026 and counselling if it’s issued after April 1, 2025.
This is because EWS certificates are valid for one financial year from April to March.
So, a certificate made in October 2025 will be for FY 2025–26, which covers both JEE and counselling. You’ll need the certificate number during JEE registration in October 2025.
Even if you don’t have it yet, you can still register and upload it later during counselling. Just make sure the certificate clearly mentions the correct financial year.
Always keep a few extra copies and the original ready for verification.
You're good to go if it’s issued after April 1, 2025
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