JEE Main 2027 75% Criteria: The National Testing Agency released JEE Main 2027 information bulletin on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. As per the official notification, the 75% marks condition is not listed as requirement for appearing in the JEE Main examination. Candidates can check the detailed admission rules in JEE Main 2027 information bulletin. Many candidates want to know whether they need 75% marks in Class 12 to fill out the JEE Main application form or whether this condition applies only during college admission. Check the article below to know more about JEE Main 2027 75% criteria.
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The JEE Main 75% criteria is an academic eligibility condition applied to admission in NITs, IIITs and other participating universities through JEE Main. Under earlier admission rules, candidates needed to fulfil either of these conditions:
Secure at least 75% aggregate marks in Class 12.
Obtain a position within the top 20 percentile of successful candidates in their respective Class 12 board examination.
For SC and ST candidates, the prescribed minimum marks requirement was 65%. The top 20 percentile option was also available as a other option under applicable admission rules.
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No. Candidates do not require 75% marks in class 12 just to appear in JEE Main 2027. JEE Mains eligibility conditions and college admission eligibility are two different things. Even if students have less than 75% percentage in Class 12, they can apply if they fulfilll the NTA’s qualifying examination and passing year eligibility criteria. However, candidates planning to join NITs, IIITs and other participating institutes should separately check the admission eligibility conditions before counselling.
Candidates should also understand the basic eligibility conditions before filling out the application form.
Eligibility | Details |
Qualifying Examination | Class 12 or equivalent examination |
Eligible Passing Years | 2025, 2026 or appearing in 2027 |
Age Limit | No age limit for appearing |
Application Mode | Online |
Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency |
Examination Sessions | Session 1: January 22 to 24 and 28, 2027 Session 2: April 2 to 7, 2027 |
The JEE Main application fee 2027 depends on candidate's category, gender, examination paper and examination centre location.
Category | Male Candidates in India | Female Candidates in India | Candidates outside India |
General | Rs 2,000 | Rs 1,600 | Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000 |
Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL | Rs 1,800 | Rs 1,600 | Rs 8,000 to Rs 9,000 |
SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/Third Gender | Rs 1,000 | Rs 1,000 | Rs 5,000 |
Students who have scored below 75% should not immediately give up on their JEE Main preparation. First of all, check whether they are eligible for JEE Main 2027 to appear for the examination. They can register if they satisfy other condition set by authority. If they are targeting NITs, IIITs or GFTIs, they should check final JoSAA and CSAB 2027 admission rules next. They should also check top 20 percentile option or any other applicable provision. Candidates can also check for other engineering colleges as admission requirements can vary from college to college.
The authority has released the JEE Main 2027 schedule for sessions 1 and 2 in the information bulletin. Candidates should check these JEE Main exam date carefully, especially if they are planning to appear in examination.
Event | Date |
Session 1 | |
JEE Main session 1 registration date | 24 Oct 2026 |
JEE Main application closing date for session1 | 22 Nov 2026 |
JEE Main 2027 application correction | November 23 to 26, 2026 |
JEE Main 2027 city intimation slip | 30 Dec 2026 |
JEE Main session 1 admit card release date | 13 Jan 2027 |
JEE Main session 1 exam date | January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027 |
JEE Main session 1 Answer key date | To be announced |
JEE Main 2027 result date for session1 | To be announced |
Session 2 | |
JEE Main application opening date for session 2 | January 5, 2027 |
JEE Main session 1 registration last date | February 3, 2027 |
JEE Main 2027 form last date with last date | February 4 to 7, 2027 |
JEE Main application form correction 2027 for session 2 | February 8 to 10, 2027 |
JEE Main 2027 City Intimation Slip | March 12, 2027 |
JEE Main session 2 admit card release date | March 25, 2027 |
JEE Main exam date 2027 | April 2, 3, 4, 5,6 and 7, 2027 |
Answer key date for JEE Main session 2 | To be announced |
Result date for JEE Main 2027 | To be announced |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No. NTA does not require 75% marks to appear for JEE Main 2027.
It may be possible through top 20 percentile provision or other applicable admission rules. Candidates are advised to check official JEE Main brochure.
On Question asked by student community
Hello Sunny,
Here are the requested links. Hope they help!
Hello Devendra,
The National Testing Agency (NTA) primarily provides the official JEE Main syllabus, previous-year question papers, answer keys and mock tests rather than complete chapter-wise preparation notes. You can access these resources through the official JEE Main website.
Hello student!
JEE Main 2027 will be conducted in two sessions by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The January session is scheduled for January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027, while the April session will be held from April 2 to 7, 2027.
You can check the complete
Hello Gunjan
Kindly provide the details of the resource from which you are trying to download the PDF so that we can assist you further.
Hello!
Check the below resources to access the JEE Main, NDA Physics Sample Papers:
https://engineering.careers360.com/download/ebooks/jee-mains-physics-sample-paper
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-2027-physics-sample-paper
https://competition.careers360.com/download/nda-sample-papers-previous-years
Hope it helps!
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