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    JEE Mains 2026 Eligibility Marks in 12th Subject Wise Explained Here

    JEE Mains 2026 Eligibility Marks in 12th Subject Wise Explained Here

    Team Careers360Updated on 13 May 2026, 04:12 PM IST

    JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Marks in 12th Subject Wise – The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the eligibility criteria for JEE Main based on Class 12 marks. The agency specifies the required subjects and minimum marks that candidates must achieve in their Class 12th (or equivalent) examination to qualify for JEE Main. While there is no minimum percentage required to appear for the exam, certain subject-specific requirements and percentage criteria must be met for admission. The JEE Main 2026 exam will be held from January 21 to 30, 2026, and the registration for session 1 has already closed. Refer to this article for complete information about JEE Main Class 12 marks eligibility.

    This Story also Contains

    1. JEE Main Eligibility Marks in 12th Subject-Wise Key Highlights
    2. JEE Main Eligibility Marks in 12th Subject-wise
    3. 75% Marks Criteria for Admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs
    4. What If You Do Not Meet the 75% Criteria?
    5. Important Points for JEE Main Eligibility Marks
    JEE Mains 2026 Eligibility Marks in 12th Subject Wise Explained Here
    JEE Mains 2026 Eligibility Marks in 12th Subject Wise

    JEE Main Eligibility Marks in 12th Subject-Wise Key Highlights

    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

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    JEE Main Eligibility Marks in 12th Subject-wise

    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.

    75% Marks Criteria for Admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs

    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.

    What If You Do Not Meet the 75% Criteria?

    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.

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    Important Points for JEE Main Eligibility Marks

    • 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)

    Q: What are the compulsory subjects for JEE Main eligibility?
    A:

    Physics and Mathematics are compulsory subjects. Along with these, you must have passed Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or any technical vocational subject.

    Q: Do I need 75% marks in Class 12th to appear for JEE Main?
    A:

    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.

    Q: Are Class 12th appearing candidates eligible for JEE Main?
    A:

    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.

    Q: When will JEE Main 2026 exam be conducted?
    A:

    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.

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    Questions related to JEE Main

    On Question asked by student community

    Have a question related to JEE Main ?

    Hi,

    Yes, you can repeat Class 12 from another board like MP Board, NIOS, or through CBSE improvement/private candidate to improve your percentage for the JEE 75% criteria.

    But changing as a regular school student in the middle of a session is usually difficult because boards have strict transfer rules.

    Hello Dear Student,

    With an 88.97 percentile , your estimated CRL may be around 1.15–1.45 lakh .

    Getting core branches in top NITs through JoSAA can be difficult in the General category. However, you still have decent chances in:

    • newer IIITs, and
    • some GFTIs.

    Possible nearby options include:

    • IIIT Nagpur

    With your scores, you still have quite a few good options, especially because of UP domicile and female quota advantages.

    Good possibilities include:
    • Institute of Engineering and Technology Lucknow → ECE/AI-related branches possible
    • Harcourt Butler Technical University → good core/electronics branches
    • Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology →

    Hello Dear Student,

    With a CRL rank of 4,00,477 and SC rank of 27,365 , getting top NITs or IIITs is very difficult.

    However, you may still have slight chances in:

    • newer or remote NITs,
    • lower-demand branches like Biotechnology or Mining,
    • or some lower-tier IIITs during CSAB special rounds .