JEE Main Exam Guide 2026
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📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | No age limit to appear in JEE (Main) 2026 |
| Qualifying Years | Class XII passed in 2024, 2025, or appearing in 2026 |
| Ineligible Years | Class XII passed in 2023 or earlier |
| Accepted Qualifications | Various recognised exams like 10+2, Pre-University, NIOS, GCE, AICTE Diploma |
| State of Eligibility | Based on place of exam, not place of residence |
| NIOS Students | State of eligibility = where study centre is located |
| Nepal/Bhutan Students | Based on permanent Indian address in passport |
| OCI Students | Eligible for Other State / All India quota (not for Home State quota) |
📊 JEE Main Eligibility Criteria
| Minimum Marks in Class 12 | At least 60% aggregate (with all subjects cleared, no compartment). |
|---|---|
| Accepted Qualifications | - 10+2 (any recognised board) - Pre-University (2 years) - NDA 2-year course - NIOS (min. 5 subjects) - Higher Secondary Vocational Exam - AICTE/State-approved 3-year diploma - GCE A-level (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) - Cambridge/IB - Foreign board exams (certified by AIU) |
| Age Limit | No age limit (but institutes may have their own rules). |
| Eligible Class 12 Years | Candidates who passed in 2024, 2025, or appearing in 2026. (Not eligible if passed in 2023 or earlier). |
| State of Eligibility | Determined by Class XII exam board/state, not residence. - If improvement from another state → first attempt’s state counts. - NIOS → study centre’s state. - Indian students in Nepal/Bhutan → Indian passport address. - OCI: Treated like Indians if Class XII in India; if abroad → only All India/Other State quota. |
| Required Subjects | Must have Mathematics & Physics, plus one of: Chemistry / Biology / Biotechnology / Technical Vocational Subject. Students with only 4 subjects are not eligible. |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Category | Reservation Percentage | Important to Note |
|---|---|---|
| GEN–EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 10% | Only for General category candidates meeting conditions by Govt. of India |
| OBC–NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) | 27% | Must be in Central OBC list; Creamy Layer not eligible |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 15% | For all courses |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 7.5% | For all courses |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) | 5% in each of GEN, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST | Must meet benchmark disability criteria |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What are the educational qualifications required for JEE Main 2026?
Candidates must be either appearing for or have passed the 10+2 level exam or an equivalent from a recognized board. Diploma holders are eligible but only for admission to IITs.
Q2.Is there an age limit to apply for JEE Main 2026
No, there is no age limit for JEE Main 2026. Candidates who have completed 10+2, regardless of age, are eligible to apply.
Q3.Which subjects are mandatory in the qualifying exam for JEE Main?
Candidates must have passed Mathematics and Physics, along with Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or another technical vocational subject.
Q4.What is the reservation percentage for General-EWS candidates in JEE (Main) 2025?
10% of seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the Economically Weaker Section (GEN–EWS) among the General category.
Q5.Who is eligible for the GEN–EWS reservation?
Only General category candidates who meet the conditions given by the Government of India and possess a valid GEN–EWS certificate are eligible.
Q6.Is the reservation policy the same across all colleges participating in JEE (Main)?
Yes, all institutes that take part in JEE (Main) follow the reservation policy as per the Government of India’s rules.
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