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JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Marks in 12th Subject Wise –The National Testing Agency (NTA) releases information on the JEE Main eligibility marks in Class 12. The authority has announced the required subjects and minimum marks that candidates must have 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. Read this article carefully to understand the complete details about JEE Main 12th marks eligibility.
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| Particular | Dimension | Size |
| Photograph in JPEG/JPG format | 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm | 10 KB to 200 KB |
| Signature in JPEG/JPG format | 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm | 10 KB to 100 KB |
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| Identity Proof in jpg/jpeg format | 10 KB to 200 KB |
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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.
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 1 to 10, 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.
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JEE Main ke 75% eligibility ke liye marks calculation board ke total marks (as printed on marksheet) par based hoti hai, best of 5 nahi.
Agar aapke marksheet me total 355/500 likha hai, to wahi valid mana jayega.
Isliye agar ye 75% se kam hai, to aap JEE Main de sakte ho, par NIT, IIIT, ya GFTI admission ke liye eligible nahi hoge, unless aap SC/ST category se ho (unke liye 65% required hai).
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It is very common for students to be appearing for improvement exams after they have had somewhat less score in the previous examinations. The purpose of improvement examination is itself to get an upper hand on the the examinational merit or to check the eligibility criteria, You are allowed to fill up with the latest results and register for JEE MAINS 2026 with no issues.
The JEE 2026 registration is still live and the correction window will open briefly only after the registration window closes.
The JEE CORRECTION window does allow changes to the academic details in the registration in which the pdf of 10th and 12th grade marksheets is also asked for attachment.
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Don’t worry, this mistake can usually be fixed. NTA opens a correction window for JEE Main forms, where you can edit details like your 10th or 12th registration number. Once it’s open, log in to the official site and correct your entry. If the correction window has already closed, you should immediately email or call NTA explaining that you entered your 10th registration number instead of the 12th. They often allow such corrections through official requests. Keep screenshots and proof of your emails for safety. Stay calm, this won’t affect your eligibility if corrected in time.
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