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JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Marks in 12th Subject Wise –The National Testing Agency (NTA) released information regarding the eligibility criteria for JEE Main based on Class 12 marks. The authority has outlined the required subjects and minimum marks that candidates must obtain in their Class 12th (or equivalent) examination to be eligible for JEE Main. Although JEE Main does not prescribe a minimum percentage to appear for the examination, there are important subject-wise requirements and percentage criteria that must be fulfilled for admission. The authority will conduct the JEE Main 2026 exam from January 21 to 30, 2026. The JEE Main 2026 registration for session 1 has concluded. Read this article carefully to understand the complete details about JEE Main 12th marks eligibility.
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Candidates are advised to make changes or correct their JEE Mains 2026 form before the deadline. The authority will close the JEE Mains 2026 Correction Window today, i.e., February 28, 2026, at 11:50 PM.
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Particulars | Details |
Academic Qualification | Class 12th or equivalent examination from a recognized board. |
Number of Subjects | At least 5 |
Subjects for eligibility | Physics and Mathematics (compulsory), and one additional subjec,t Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical vocational subject |
Minimum Percentage Required | No minimum percentage to appear in the examination, but one must fulfill the criteria for admission to certain institutes |
To be eligible for JEE Main, candidates must meet the subject requirements. The table below explains the subject-wise eligibility marks for Class 12th:
Subject Requirement | Details |
Physics | Compulsory subject; must have passing marks as per the board's criteria |
Mathematics | Compulsory subject; must have passing marks as per the board's criteria |
Chemistry/ Biology/ Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational Subject | Must have passed at least one of these subjects |
Total Subjects | A minimum of five subjects is required in Class 12th |
Minimum Marks | No fixed percentage to appear in JEE Main. However, for admission in NITs/IIITs/GFTIs: 75% marks (65% for SC/ST) or top 20 percentile is mandatory. |
JEE Main exam itself does not demand minimum percentage marks, candidates seeking admission to National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and Government Funded Technical Institutions (GFTIs) must meet the following eligibility marks in Class 12th:
General/OBC candidates: 75% aggregated percentage in Class 12th or be in the top 20 percentile of their respective boards.
SC/ST candidates: 65% aggregated percentage in Class 12th or be in the top 20 percentile of their boards.
This condition is applicable even if you qualify for JEE Main with a good rank. Therefore, Class 12th marks play a significant role in securing admission to premier institutes.
Candidates who do not meet the 75% (or 65% for SC/ST) marks criteria are still eligible to appear for JEE Main. However, they will not be considered for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Such candidates can still apply for other private colleges and universities that accept JEE Main scores without this eligibility condition.
Candidates must pass each subject individually as per their board’s rules.
The total marks considered for the 75%/65% eligibility include Physics, Mathematics, and one additional subject (Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical vocational subject).
Candidates appearing for Class 12th board examinations are also eligible for JEE Main, but they must fulfill these marks criteria at the time of admission.
Diploma holders are also eligible for JEE Main, but they can only apply for JEE Advanced, not for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs through JEE Main.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam will be held from January 21 to 30, 2026, and the Session 2 is scheduled for April 2 to 9, 2026.
Yes, candidates appearing in Class 12th can apply for JEE Main. They must meet the subject-wise and mark eligibility at the time of admission.
No, there is no minimum percentage required to appear in JEE Main. However, the 75% marks criterion (65% for SC/ST) is required for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
Physics and Mathematics are compulsory subjects. Along with these, you must have passed Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or any technical vocational subject.
On Question asked by student community
decent chances actually as home state quota seats are 50%. allotments will depend on the JEE rank and not percentile though. in 2025, for female supernumerary it closed at 9286 rank while for open gen it closed at 5573.
So, would advise to use this tool to check the probable
yes you will. Ususally the return is within 7 days i it has failed at the gateway level which it seems to be. Please wait. You will get the money back
Slim chances as in 2025 the closing rank was 118 for SPA Delhi for B.Arch. You will need to wait for the rank list to come in April before getting a better picture. Please check https://engineering.careers360.com/jee-main-college-predictor for the predictions.
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An 87.12% in JEE is good. To get admission to VIT, you'll need to take the VITEEE. You can apply for VITEEE if you meet the eligibility criteria for class 12. Your JEE score is not required for this process. Admission to VIT will be based on your VITEEE score.
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