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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 oulined 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. Read this article carefully to understand the complete details about JEE Main 12th marks eligibility.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) will open the JEE Mains 2026 correction facility from December 1. Candidates will be given only one chance to make corrections to their JEE Mains 2026 application form .
The particulars in the application form that will be allowed to change includes candidates’ or father’s or mother’s name, class 10 and 12 details, state code of eligibility, medium of the examination, date of birth, gender, category, sub-category or PwD, signature and Aadhaar details. Whereas, candidates will not be allowed to change their mobile number, email address, address (permanent and present), emergency contact details, and photograph of details.
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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)
Physics and Mathematics are compulsory subjects. Along with these, you must have passed Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or any technical vocational subject.
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.
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.
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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Below are formula books for each subject:
Maths - Handbook of Mathematics Formulae for JEE by Career Point Kota (blue cover)
Physics: Physics Formula Book Class 11 & 12 | JEE, NDA, CUET, AAI, AT (testbook)
Chemistry: Chemistry Formulae and Definitions by R. Gupta
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You can download the JEE Main 2026 Sample Papers from the careers360 website. Practising these papers will helps you to understand the exam pattern, to identify the important topics, to improve time management, and overall it enhances your exam preparation.
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You can correct the wrong hall ticket number during the JEE Mains correction windows, which can opens for a limited time after the registration period closes. To make the correction, log in to the official JEE Mains website using your application number and password to access and edit your form. Here in this article you will find more about the JEE Mains application.
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You should wait for the official correction window to open for the JEE form, then log in and change the Aadhaar details to your own. If you can't wait or if the correction window doesn't apply to this specific issue, the best long-term solution is to visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra to either delink the number or change it Wrong details are no longer associated with it. Here in this article you will find more about the JEE Mains application.
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Yes, as a diploma holder you can apply for lateral entry into the second year of a BTech degree at other state and private colleges, which often doesn't require the JEE Main exam. But you can't get admission into institutes like NITs, IITs, or CFTIs.
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