How to Get Admission into IITs?- Entrance Exams, Courses, Fees

How to Get Admission into IITs?- Entrance Exams, Courses, Fees

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How to Get Admission into IITs?- Candidates willing to secure admission in IITs must have completed Class 12, clear JEE Main and the JEE Advanced examination. There are 23 IITs in India, and admission to these premium institutions involves a multi-step process. Firstly, secure a minimum score obtained in Class 12 board exams. Secondly, qualify and pass the JEE Main exam. And finally, secure a valid score 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. The Indian Institute of Technology, commonly known as IITs, are the most sought-after institute in India. Known for their excellent placement records and affordable fee structures, IITs attract every engineering aspirant.

This Story also Contains

  1. How to Get Admission into IITs?- Eligibility Norms
  2. How to prepare for JEE Advanced to get admission in IITs?
  3. Who qualifies for IIT admissions?
  4. JEE Advanced Cut Off 2025 for IIT admissions
  5. Which are the top 10 IIT’s?
  6. Can I get admission to IIT without JEE?
How to Get Admission into IITs?- Entrance Exams, Courses, Fees
How to Get Admission into IITs?

How to Get Admission into IITs?- Eligibility Norms

Candidates planning to secure admission into IITs must complete the required eligibility norms. Find below the 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)-

  • Must have qualified class 12 (or equivalent) board exam with a minimum of 5 subjects and secured at least 75% aggregate marks. The aggregate marks for SC, ST and PwD candidates should be at least 65%.
  • Must have qualified Class 12 (or equivalent) board exam with a minimum of 5 subjects and be within the top 20 percentile in their respective Class 12 (or equivalent) board exam.

Eligibility for IIT Admission

To participate in the IIT admission process, candidates are required to qualify for class 12 or equivalent with relevant subjects, qualify the JEE Mains, and subsequently qualify for 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, recognised 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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Eligibility criteria for JEE Advanced

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.

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Eligibility criteria for foreign nationals:

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 the 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.

How to prepare for JEE Advanced to get admission in IITs?

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.

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Who qualifies for IIT admissions?

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, the economically weaker sections, and the backwards classes. For 2023, IIT Kharagpur will release the cutoff marks on its 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.

JEE Advanced Cut Off 2025 for IIT admissions

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 .

JEE Advanced 2025 Cutoff (Qualifying Marks)

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


Criteria for Inclusion in Rank List 2025

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%

JEE Advanced 2024 cutoff

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%

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JEE Advanced Cut off 2023

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%

JEE Advanced 2022 Cutoff

Rank List

Minimum Percentage of Marks in Each Subject

Minimum
Percentage of Aggregate Marks

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%

JEE Advanced 2021 Cutoff

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

JEE Advanced 2020 Cutoff

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

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Can I get admission to IIT without JEE?

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 the JEE Main exam and be in the top 2,50,000 qualifiers to be eligible for JEE Advanced. Next, appear and qualify for the JEE Advanced exam for IIT BTech admission.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can I get IIT BTech admission using JEE Main score?
A:

No, candidates should have a valid JEE Advanced score to get admission in IIT for BTech. 

Q: How to get admission in iit after 12th?
A:

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.  

Q: How can I get admission in IIT?
A:

Candidates must first qualify for the JEE Main exam to become eligible to appear for the JEE Advanced exam.

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Hello aspirant,

If your syllabus is completed with theory , use the next 30 days only for smart revision . Make short notes and revise formulas daily for Physics , Chemistry and Maths . Solve previous year JEE Main questions topic-wise and then full mock tests every 3-4 days. Analyse mistakes properly and revise weak areas again . Avoid new topics and focus on accuracy , speed and confidence building during revision.

FOR REFERENCE : https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-revision-strategy

Hope the details will help you.

THANK YOU

Preparing for the JEE Main in just 30 days is a challenging but achievable task if you follow a highly disciplined and strategic approach. According to the Careers360 30-day study plan , the key is to shift your focus from learning everything to mastering high-weightage topics and practicing rigorously.

Phase 1: Week 1 & 2 – Focus on High-Weightage Chapters

During the first 15 days, prioritize topics that frequently appear in the exam.

  • Physics: Modern Physics, Heat & Thermodynamics, Optics, and Current Electricity.

  • Chemistry: GOC (General Organic Chemistry), Chemical Bonding, p-Block elements, and Solutions.

  • Maths: Matrices & Determinants, Sequences & Series, Coordinate Geometry, and Vector & 3D Geometry.

  • Study Strategy: Use NCERT for Chemistry and simplified notes for Physics/Maths. Spend 3-4 hours on each subject daily.

Phase 2: Week 3 – Revision and Formula Memorization

  • Short Notes: Go through the short notes you made during the first two weeks.

  • Flashcards: Use flashcards for inorganic chemistry reactions and physics formulas.

  • Mock Tests: Start giving one full-length mock test every alternate day. Analyze your mistakes immediately to avoid repeating them.

Phase 3: Final Week – Full Simulation and Relaxation

  • Previous Year Papers (PYQs): Solve the last 3-5 years of JEE Main papers in the actual exam time slot (9 AM–12 PM or 3 PM–6 PM) to sync your body clock.

  • No New Topics: Stop picking up new chapters. Focus solely on what you already know to build confidence.

  • Accuracy over Speed: Focus on getting the questions right rather than attempting all of them, as negative marking can significantly lower your percentile.

Downloadable Resources:

You can download the comprehensive day-by-day schedule, which includes specific topics to cover each morning and evening, by visiting the link : https://engineering.careers360.com/download/ebooks/jee-main-study-plan-30-days

Hello

I think your question sounds like this: "Can a candidate who passed Class 12 in 2025 and filled JEE Main Session 1 apply for Session 2 as 'Appearing' in 2026 as a fresh board candidate, and will both sessions have the same details? "

So yes, you can fill the JEE Main Session 2 as "Appearing". The information filled in Session 1 will remain exactly as it was and will not change.
Session 1 and Session 2 are treated as separate applications. There is no issue if the qualifying status is different in both sessions. During counselling, the board marks that meet the 75 rule will be considered.

Hello,

If you filled the JEE Main January form with Class 12 passed in 2025 and are planning to appear again for the Class 12 exam through HOS, there is usually no serious issue. You were eligible to apply since you had already passed Class 12. Reappearing through HOS for improvement or requalification is allowed, provided HOS is a recognized board. During counselling, your latest valid Class 12 result will be considered. Make sure you meet the 75% marks or top 20 percentile requirement where applicable. If a correction window opens, update details if needed.

Hope this has solved your query. Thank You.

Good Evening,

Yes, you are eligible for both JEE Mains and Advanced, as you completed your 12th with physics, chemistry and biology. Moreover, you passed mathematics in 2025, which makes you fit the eligibility criteria of both exams.

Aspirant, I would like to inform you that Careers360 recently launched a free mock test series for JEE students. The last date of registration is 8th January, 2026. Enroll and solve chapter wise question papers and improve you concept and assess your learning. The link to the mock test series is attached herewith. https://learn.careers360.com/test-series-jee-main-free-mock-test/

Best regards.