{"id":45202,"date":"2025-07-28T18:11:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T12:41:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/?p=45202"},"modified":"2025-08-16T13:16:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T07:46:46","slug":"jee-main-eligibility-criteria-2026-know-age-eligibility-number-of-attempts-droppers-eligibility-and-other-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/jee-main-eligibility-criteria-2026-know-age-eligibility-number-of-attempts-droppers-eligibility-and-other-details\/","title":{"rendered":"JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Know Age Eligibility, Number of Attempts, Droppers Eligibility and Other Details"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the JEE Main eligibility criteria 2026 for both the January and April sessions, keeping the guidelines consistent across both exam periods. With JEE Main 2026 set to take place in January and April, it is important for aspirants to thoroughly understand the eligibility requirements mentioned in the official JEE Main information bulletin. This article will provide key details on age limits, number of attempts, required marks, and pass percentages for JEE Main 2026. In order to take the exam candidates have to pass class 12 from the science stream. JEE Main is the first stage test for getting into IITs. Once a candidates qualifies this exam, candidates have to appear for JEE Advanced. Candidates must carefully review these criteria to ensure their eligibility and stay updated on the latest announcements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/L461gvA8gQO9XTUEpJ6pHM?mode=ac_t\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"248\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Join-IPMAT-Prep-Group.png\" alt=\"IIT Preparation\" class=\"wp-image-34709\" title=\"IIT-JEE Prep Group\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Join-IPMAT-Prep-Group.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Join-IPMAT-Prep-Group-300x47.png 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Join-IPMAT-Prep-Group-1024x159.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Join-IPMAT-Prep-Group-768x119.png 768w, 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class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 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href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/jee-main-eligibility-criteria-2026-know-age-eligibility-number-of-attempts-droppers-eligibility-and-other-details\/#Nationality_Requirement_for_JEE_Main_2026\" >Nationality Requirement for JEE Main 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/jee-main-eligibility-criteria-2026-know-age-eligibility-number-of-attempts-droppers-eligibility-and-other-details\/#JEE_Main_Age_Criteria_2026\" >JEE Main Age Criteria 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/jee-main-eligibility-criteria-2026-know-age-eligibility-number-of-attempts-droppers-eligibility-and-other-details\/#Number_of_Attempts_Allowed_JEE_Main_2026\" >Number of Attempts Allowed JEE Main 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/jee-main-eligibility-criteria-2026-know-age-eligibility-number-of-attempts-droppers-eligibility-and-other-details\/#Marks_Eligibility_Criteria_for_JEE_Main_2026\" >Marks Eligibility Criteria for JEE Main 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/jee-main-eligibility-criteria-2026-know-age-eligibility-number-of-attempts-droppers-eligibility-and-other-details\/#Subject_Requirements_in_Class_12_for_JEE_Main_Eligibility_Criteria_2026\" >Subject Requirements in Class 12 for JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/jee-main-eligibility-criteria-2026-know-age-eligibility-number-of-attempts-droppers-eligibility-and-other-details\/#JEE_Main_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_for_Foreign_Nationals\" >JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2026 for Foreign Nationals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/jee-main-eligibility-criteria-2026-know-age-eligibility-number-of-attempts-droppers-eligibility-and-other-details\/#JEE_Main_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Minimum_Aggregate\" >JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2026 \u2013 Minimum Aggregate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/jee-main-eligibility-criteria-2026-know-age-eligibility-number-of-attempts-droppers-eligibility-and-other-details\/#Reservation_Criteria_for_JEE_Main_2026\" >Reservation Criteria for JEE Main 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/jee-main-eligibility-criteria-2026-know-age-eligibility-number-of-attempts-droppers-eligibility-and-other-details\/#State_Code_of_JEE_Main_Eligibility_Criteria\" >State Code of JEE Main Eligibility Criteria<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/jee-main-eligibility-criteria-2026-know-age-eligibility-number-of-attempts-droppers-eligibility-and-other-details\/#States_and_Codes\" >States and Codes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/jee-main-eligibility-criteria-2026-know-age-eligibility-number-of-attempts-droppers-eligibility-and-other-details\/#Union_Territories_and_Codes\" >Union Territories and Codes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/jee-main-eligibility-criteria-2026-know-age-eligibility-number-of-attempts-droppers-eligibility-and-other-details\/#JEE_Main_2026_Eligibility_for_NITs_IIITs_and_CFTIs\" >JEE Main 2026 Eligibility for NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/jee-main-eligibility-criteria-2026-know-age-eligibility-number-of-attempts-droppers-eligibility-and-other-details\/#Year_of_Appearance_Eligibility_in_JEE_Main_2026\" >Year of Appearance Eligibility in JEE Main 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/jee-main-eligibility-criteria-2026-know-age-eligibility-number-of-attempts-droppers-eligibility-and-other-details\/#Eligibility_for_JEE_Main_2026_for_Droppers\" >Eligibility for JEE Main 2026 for Droppers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/jee-main-eligibility-criteria-2026-know-age-eligibility-number-of-attempts-droppers-eligibility-and-other-details\/#Eligibility_Criteria_for_Appearing_in_JEE_Advanced_through_JEE_Main\" >Eligibility Criteria for Appearing in JEE Advanced through JEE Main<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/jee-main-eligibility-criteria-2026-know-age-eligibility-number-of-attempts-droppers-eligibility-and-other-details\/#Conclusion_JEE_Main_Eligibility_Criteria_2026\" >Conclusion: JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/jee-main-eligibility-criteria-2026-know-age-eligibility-number-of-attempts-droppers-eligibility-and-other-details\/#JEE_Main_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jee-main-exam-2026-highlights\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"JEE_Main_Exam_2026_Highlights\"><\/span><strong>JEE Main Exam 2026 Highlights<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Examination Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Conducting Body<\/td><td>National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Purpose<\/td><td>Gateway to NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs; Qualifying test for JEE Advanced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Category<\/td><td>National Level Undergraduate (UG) Exam<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Level of Exam<\/td><td>Rigorous National Examination<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number of Sessions<\/td><td>Two<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mode of Exam<\/td><td>&#8211; Paper 1 (B.E\/B.Tech): Computer-Based Test (CBT)- Paper 2A (B.Arch.): CBT (except Drawing Test)- Paper 2B (B.Plan.): Computer-Based Test (CBT)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mode of Application<\/td><td>Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Official Website<\/td><td>jeemain.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jee-main-eligibility-criteria-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"JEE_Main_Eligibility_Criteria_2026\"><\/span><strong>JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To be eligible for JEE Main 2026, candidates must have completed one of the following exams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>The final examination of the 10+2 system is conducted by recognized Central\/State Boards like CBSE, CISCE, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intermediate or two-year pre-university exam conducted by a recognized Board\/University.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final examination of the two-year course of the Joint Services Wing of the National Defense Academy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling with a minimum of five subjects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any Public School\/ Board\/ University examination in India or abroad recognized as equivalent to the 10+2 system by the Association of India Universities (AIU).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher Secondary Certificate Vocational Examination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Diploma recognized by AICTE or a State board of technical education with a duration of at least three years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General Certificate Education examination (London\/ Cambridge\/ Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nationality-requirement-for-jee-main-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nationality_Requirement_for_JEE_Main_2026\"><\/span><strong>Nationality Requirement for JEE Main 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates applying for JEE Main 2026 must be Indian citizens. Additionally, foreign nationals, including Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), are also eligible to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jee-main-age-criteria-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"JEE_Main_Age_Criteria_2026\"><\/span><strong>JEE Main Age Criteria 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no specific age restriction for appearing in JEE Main 2026. Candidates who have completed their Class 12 or an equivalent examination in 2024 or 2025 or are currently appearing in 2026 are eligible, regardless of their age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-number-of-attempts-allowed-jee-main-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Number_of_Attempts_Allowed_JEE_Main_2026\"><\/span><strong>Number of Attempts Allowed JEE Main 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>JEE Main 2026 allows candidates to attempt the exam twice- once in January and again in April. Those who have completed their Class 12 in 2024 or 2025 or are currently in Class 12 ( 2026) are eligible. However, candidates who completed Class 12 before 2023, or will appear after 2026 are not eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-marks-eligibility-criteria-for-jee-main-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marks_Eligibility_Criteria_for_JEE_Main_2026\"><\/span><strong>Marks Eligibility Criteria for JEE Main 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>General Category: Candidates must secure at least 75% in class 12 or rank in the top 20 percentile of their board exam to qualify for admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reserved Categories (SC\/ST\/OBC\/ PwD): A minimum of 65% in Class 12 is required for eligibility in these institutions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-subject-requirements-in-class-12-for-jee-main-eligibility-criteria-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Subject_Requirements_in_Class_12_for_JEE_Main_Eligibility_Criteria_2026\"><\/span><strong>Subject Requirements in Class 12 for JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The JEE Main 2026 exam is divided into three papers. Each with specific subject criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>For BTech (Paper 1): Candidates must have studied Physics and Mathematics, along with one additional subject from Chemistry, Biology ,or a Technical Vocational Subject.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For BArch (Paper 2): Candidates must have completed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For B.Plan (Paper 2B): Mathematics is a mandatory subject in Class 12 or its equivalent.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jee-main-eligibility-criteria-2026-for-foreign-nationals\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"JEE_Main_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_for_Foreign_Nationals\"><\/span><strong>JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2026 for Foreign Nationals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eligible Candidates<\/td><td>Foreign Nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Qualification<\/td><td>Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent exam with PCM subjects<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Admission Route<\/td><td>DASA scheme (Direct Admission of Students Abroad)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Courses Eligible<\/td><td>B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Plan via NITs, IIITs, CFTIs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>JoSAA Eligibility<\/td><td>Usually not eligible; depends on OCI\/PIO status<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Attempts Allowed<\/td><td>Same as Indian candidates \u2013 3 consecutive years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Age Limit<\/td><td>No age limit<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/L461gvA8gQO9XTUEpJ6pHM?mode=ac_t\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"248\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Join-IPMAT-Prep-Group.png\" alt=\"IIT Preparation\" class=\"wp-image-34709\" title=\"IIT-JEE Prep Group\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Join-IPMAT-Prep-Group.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Join-IPMAT-Prep-Group-300x47.png 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Join-IPMAT-Prep-Group-1024x159.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Join-IPMAT-Prep-Group-768x119.png 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Join-IPMAT-Prep-Group-1536x238.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Join-IPMAT-Prep-Group-150x23.png 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Join-IPMAT-Prep-Group-696x108.png 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Join-IPMAT-Prep-Group-1068x166.png 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#fcb900\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Join this free JEE Prep Group to Get Free Study Material, Preparation Strategy by Toppers, Latest Updates and More!<\/mark><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jee-main-eligibility-criteria-2026-minimum-aggregate\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"JEE_Main_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Minimum_Aggregate\"><\/span><strong>JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2026 \u2013 Minimum Aggregate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Minimum Marks in Class 12<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Admission Applicable To<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General\/EWS\/OBC-NCL<\/td><td>75% marks OR Top 20 percentile<\/td><td>NITs, IIITs, CFTIs through JEE Main<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC\/ST\/PwD<\/td><td>65% marks<\/td><td>NITs, IIITs, CFTIs through JEE Main<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>For JEE Advanced Eligibility<\/td><td>Must be in Top 20 percentile or meet cutoff<\/td><td>Admission to IITs via JEE Advanced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Boards with no Percentile System<\/td><td>75% (Gen\/OBC) or 65% (SC\/ST) required<\/td><td>As per NTA and JoSAA guidelines<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reservation-criteria-for-jee-main-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reservation_Criteria_for_JEE_Main_2026\"><\/span><strong>Reservation Criteria for JEE Main 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Reservation Percentage<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General \u2013 EWS<\/td><td>10%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scheduled Caste (SC)<\/td><td>15%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scheduled Tribe (ST)<\/td><td>7.50%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)<\/td><td>27%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Persons with Disabilities (PwD)<\/td><td>5% (within each category)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-state-code-of-jee-main-eligibility-criteria\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"State_Code_of_JEE_Main_Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span><strong>State Code of JEE Main Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The state code of JEE Main eligibility criteria is determined by the state where a candidate completed their Class 12 (or equivalent) qualifying exam, not their place of residence or birth. For instance, if a student studies in Delhi but lives in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, their eligibility state is Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NIOS students must select their study center\u2019s location. Indian nationals from Nepal\/ Bhutan use their passport\u2019s permanent address, while OCI\/PIO candidates from abroad qualify for Other State or All India quota in NITs, IIESTs and so forth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-states-and-codes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"States_and_Codes\"><\/span><strong>States and Codes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>State<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Code<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>State<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Code<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Andhra Pradesh<\/td><td>AP<\/td><td>Maharashtra<\/td><td>MR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arunachal Pradesh<\/td><td>AL<\/td><td>Manipur<\/td><td>MN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Assam<\/td><td>AM<\/td><td>Meghalaya<\/td><td>MG<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bihar<\/td><td>BR<\/td><td>Mizoram<\/td><td>MZ<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chhattisgarh<\/td><td>CG<\/td><td>Nagaland<\/td><td>NL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Delhi\/New Delhi<\/td><td>DL<\/td><td>Odisha<\/td><td>OR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Goa<\/td><td>GO<\/td><td>Punjab<\/td><td>PB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gujarat<\/td><td>GJ<\/td><td>Rajasthan<\/td><td>RJ<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Haryana<\/td><td>HR<\/td><td>Sikkim<\/td><td>SM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Himachal Pradesh<\/td><td>HP<\/td><td>Tamil Nadu<\/td><td>TN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jammu &amp; Kashmir<\/td><td>JK<\/td><td>Telangana<\/td><td>TL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jharkhand<\/td><td>JH<\/td><td>Tripura<\/td><td>TA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Karnataka<\/td><td>KK<\/td><td>Uttar Pradesh<\/td><td>UP<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kerala<\/td><td>KL<\/td><td>Uttarakhand<\/td><td>UK<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Madhya Pradesh<\/td><td>MP<\/td><td>West Bengal<\/td><td>WB<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-union-territories-and-codes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Union_Territories_and_Codes\"><\/span><strong>Union Territories and Codes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Union Territory<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Code<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands<\/td><td>AN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chandigarh<\/td><td>CH<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli<\/td><td>DN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Daman &amp; Diu<\/td><td>DD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lakshadweep<\/td><td>LD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Puducherry<\/td><td>PO<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jee-main-2026-eligibility-for-nits-iiits-and-cftis\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"JEE_Main_2026_Eligibility_for_NITs_IIITs_and_CFTIs\"><\/span><strong>JEE Main 2026 Eligibility for NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Criteria<\/td><td>Requirement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Qualification<\/td><td>Passed 12th in 2024, 2025 or appearing in 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Min. Marks (Gen\/OBC)<\/td><td>75% or top 20 percentile in 12th<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Min. Marks (SC\/ST\/PwD)<\/td><td>65% in 12th<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Subjects<\/td><td>Physics, Math + one of Chemistry\/Biology\/Biotech\/Technical subject<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Attempts<\/td><td>3 consecutive years from 12th passing year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Age Limit<\/td><td>No age limit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Admission Basis<\/td><td>JEE Main rank + eligibility criteria<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-year-of-appearance-eligibility-in-jee-main-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Year_of_Appearance_Eligibility_in_JEE_Main_2026\"><\/span><strong>Year of Appearance Eligibility in JEE Main 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the JEE Main 2026 eligibility criteria, candidates must have completed their Class 12 or equivalent exams in 2024 or 2025 or be currently appearing for it in 2026. Applicants who completed their class 12 or equivalent exam in 2023 or earlier, as well as those who will appear in 2027 or later, are not eligible to apply for JEE Main 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eligibility-for-jee-main-2026-for-droppers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_for_JEE_Main_2026_for_Droppers\"><\/span><strong>Eligibility for JEE Main 2026 for Droppers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Age Limit<\/td><td>No specific age limit for repeaters.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Educational Qualification<\/td><td>Passed Class 12 exam in 2024, 2025, or appearing in 2026.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Attempt Limit<\/td><td>Maximum of three consecutive attempts allowed for JEE Main.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minimum Qualification Marks<\/td><td>Candidates must secure the minimum required qualification marks for JEE Main 2026.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Subject Requirement<\/td><td>Should have studied at least five subjects in Class 12 or equivalent exam. Mandatory subjects include Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eligibility-criteria-for-appearing-in-jee-advanced-through-jee-main\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria_for_Appearing_in_JEE_Advanced_through_JEE_Main\"><\/span><strong>Eligibility Criteria for Appearing in JEE Advanced through JEE Main<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>JEE Main Qualification: Candidates must have appeared in JEE Main and met the minimum cutoff set by NTA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Top 2,50,000 Ranks: To be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026, candidates must rank among the top 2,50,000 in the Common Rank List.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number of Attempts: Candidates can attempt JEE Advanced a maximum of two times in consecutive years after passing Class 12 or an equivalent examination.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion-jee-main-eligibility-criteria-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_JEE_Main_Eligibility_Criteria_2026\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion: JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To secure admission in top engineering institutes in India like NITs, IIITs and CFTIs through JEE Main 2026, candidates need to meet the academic requirements, subjects and percentages. While there is no age limit for the exam, qualifying class 12 with the required marks and subjects is the required eligibility conditions. JEE Aspirants must stay updated with the official announcement of the exam to avoid any key criteria that have been mentioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/details\/iit-jee-2026-full-course\"><strong>Click Here to Enroll to JEE 2026 Course!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/details\/iit-jee-2026-full-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-03-at-9.37.41-AM-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-03-at-9.37.41-AM-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-03-at-9.37.41-AM-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-03-at-9.37.41-AM-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-03-at-9.37.41-AM-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-03-at-9.37.41-AM-420x420.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-03-at-9.37.41-AM-696x696.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-03-at-9.37.41-AM-1068x1068.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-03-at-9.37.41-AM.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jee-main-eligibility-criteria-2026-frequently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"JEE_Main_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1742365636047\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2026?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To be eligible for JEE Main 2026, candidates must have passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025, studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and meet NTA&#8217;s cutoff. No age limit applies.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1742365652492\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>When will JEE Main 2026 start?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The National Testing Agency (NTA) typically conducts JEE Main in two sessions: the first in January and the second in April. The exact dates for JEE Main 2026 have not yet been announced.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1742365667290\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Who is eligible for JEE Advanced 2026?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Candidates must be in the top 2,50,000 of JEE Main 2026, have passed Class 12 in 2025 or 2026, and can attempt JEE Advanced only twice in consecutive years.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1742365679634\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How many times can a student take JEE Main 2026?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A student can attempt JEE Main 2026 up to three consecutive years after passing Class 12, with a maximum of two attempts per year, as the exam is conducted in two sessions.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1742365696138\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How many chances are there in JEE Main 2026?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Candidates can attempt JEE Main 2026 twice in a year (January and April sessions) and a maximum of three consecutive years after passing Class 12, allowing up to six total attempts.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the JEE Main eligibility criteria 2026 for both the January and April sessions, keeping the guidelines consistent across both exam periods. 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