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    How Much Percentage is Required for JEE Main 2026 in 12th? Know Here

    How Much Percentage is Required for JEE Main 2026 in 12th? Know Here

    Team Careers360Updated on 24 Jan 2026, 04:06 PM IST

    How many percentage is required for JEE Main 2026 in 12th is the most searched question of JEE Main aspirants. According to last year’s eligibility norms, there is no minimum or maximum 12th class percentage required for appearing in the JEE Main exam. However, candidates need a minimum of 75% in the 12th standard to get admission in IITs or NITs. The complete clarification on the percentage required for JEE Mains 2026 in 12th class is updated as the official JEE Mains 2026 notification is released.

    How Much Percentage is Required for JEE Main 2026 in 12th? Know Here
    How many percentage is required for JEE Main 2026 in 12th?

    NTA has released the details about the eligibility criteria for JEE Mains 2026 and the percentage required. We provided the complete details on the percentage required for candidates in the 12th class based on last year’s details. Read the article below completely to know more about what is the 12th percentage required for the JEE Main 2026 exam.

    What Percentage Is Required for JEE Main 2026 in 12th?

    The authority has decided on a certain mandatory percentage of marks in 10+2 for candidates to be eligible for the JEE Mains examination. Below are the eligibility marks criteria required by the students for JEE Mains.

    If candidates belonging to the General category want to apply for admission into IITs, then they need to pass 10+2 with 75% of marks (65% for SC, ST and PwD).

    Subjects required in 10+2 for JEE Mains 2026

    • Candidates aspiring for the JEE Mains examination should complete their 10+2 with certain mandatory subjects. Below are the subjects required in 10+2 for the JEE Mains 2026 exam.

    • Candidates who want to take admission in B.Tech/B.E. are required to pass 10+2 with Math and Physics as mandatory subjects. They can have a third subject as Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or Technical Vocational subjects.

    • For B.Arch candidates, the compulsory subjects are Maths, Physics, and Chemistry.

    • Candidates who want B. Planning must pass 10+2 with at least Maths as one of the subjects.

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    JEE Mains 2026 Eligibility- Important Highlights

    Candidates have to check the table below to know the important eligibility criteria to apply for the JEE Mains 2026 examination. Candidates who fulfill the requirements below must only apply for the JEE Mains exam.

    Event

    Details

    Citizenship

    Indian Citizens

    Age limit

    There is no upper age limit

    Year of Passing out 10+2

    2024, 2025, or appearing in class 12 exams in 2026

    Mandatory Subjects in 10+2

    B.Tech / B.E - Maths, Physics, and (Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology / Technical vocational subjects)

    B.Arch - Maths, Physics, and Chemistry

    B.Plan - Maths & Other four subjects

    Required percentage in 10+2

    B.Tech in IITs/ NITs / IIITs / GFTIs (General - 75%) or (SC / ST - 65 %)

    Number of JEE Attempts

    3 consecutive years

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is the candidate eligible to apply for JEE Mains with 60 % of marks in 10+2?
    A:

    Yes, candidates are eligible with 60% marks in 10+2, but they may not be eligible for admission into IITs, and NITs, and other CFTIs.

    Q: How much percentage is required to apply for JEE Mains in 10+2?
    A:

    No minimum or maximum percentage is required for appearing in JEE Main 2026.

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