JEE Mains Eligibility
JEE Mains Eligibility Criteria 2021
Former Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ has declared that the BArch 2021 admission criterion and the NTA JEE Mains 2021 qualifying criteria would be relaxed. 75 percent of the criterion for NIT and IIIT admissions have been eliminated in the new JEE Mains qualifying criteria 2021.
JEE Mains Eligibility Criteria 2021
Candidates were urged to examine the qualifying requirements established by the authorities before filling out the JEE Mains 2021 application form. Ineligible candidates will not be admitted. Three factors will be considered in determining a candidate’s JEE eligibility 2021: qualifying examination (i.e., 10+2 or equivalent), date of birth, and qualifying marks for JEE Mainss 2021.
NTA JEE Mains 2021 Eligibility Criteria
| Eligibility Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualifying exam | Candidates must have completed or qualified for class 12 in 2019 or 2020. JEE Mains 2021 is open to those who will be taking their class 12 or equivalent qualifying exam in 2021. |
| Number of attempts | Students can take the JEE Mains for three years in a row. In February, March, April, and May, the JEE Mains 2021 test will be held four times. |
| Subject/subjects combination for admission into NITs, IIITs and GFTIs | Should have passed the qualifying exam with B.Tech/ B.E Physics Mathematics Any one of (Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Technical Vocational Subject), B.ArchMathematics Physics Chemistry B.PlanMathematics |
Eligibility Criteria for JEE Mainss in 2021- A List of Qualifying Exams
| S. No | Qualifying Examination |
|---|---|
| 1 | Central/state boards, such as the Central Board of Secondary Education in New Delhi, the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations in New Delhi, and others, administer the class 12th final exam. |
| 2 | A recognized Board/University administers an intermediate or two-year Pre-University test. |
| 3 | The National Defence Academy's Joint Services Wing's two-year course concludes with a final test. |
| 4 | The National Institute of Open Schooling conducts a Senior Secondary School Examination with a minimum of five courses. |
| 5 | The Association of Indian Universities recognizes any public school/board/university examination in India or any other country as compared to the 10+2 system (AIU). |
| 6 | A minimum of a three-year diploma is approved by the AICTE or a state body of technical education. |
| 7 | H.S.C - Vocational examination |
| 8 | Advanced (A) level General Certificate Education (GCE) test (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka). |
| 9 | Cambridge University's High School Certificate Examination or the International Baccalaureate Office's Geneva International Baccalaureate Diploma. |
Detailed JEE Mains Eligibility Criteria 2021
- Number of Attempts in JEE Mains
- Candidates get three chances to pass the JEE Mains test and two chances to pass the JEE Advanced exam.
- The number of attempts and age restriction for JEE Mains for admission in Madhya Pradesh, Nagaland, Gujarat, and Odisha universities would be comparable to prior patterns of their respective state-level examinations.
- Nationality
- Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) can also apply for JEE Mains 2021 by submitting category certificates at all levels of the examination.
- Candidates must be Indian citizens.
- Number of Subjects Required for the Qualifying Examination (Class XII)
- Candidates for Paper 1 (B.Tech) must have studied Physics and Mathematics as required courses in high school, with Chemistry and Biotechnology as optional topics.
- Candidates for Papers 2A and 2B must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as required subjects in 12th grade.
- Marks Required in Class XII (Qualifying Examination)
- For the JEE Mains test, there are no minimum marks necessary in class XII.
- For admission to NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and SPAs in 2021, a score of 75% in CLass 12th is not required.
- Date of Birth Criteria
- General and OBC candidates born on or after October 1, 1994 will be eligible to sit the JEE Mains 2021 exam.
- The maximum age restriction for JEE Mains is lowered by 5 years for the reserve category, which includes persons from the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities, as well as Persons with Disabilities (PwD) who were born on or after October 1, 1989.
- The date of birth listed on the Secondary Education Board/University Certificate shall be taken into account.
- Year of Appearance in Qualifying Examination (Class XII)
- To apply for JEE Mains 2021, you must have passed your Class XII examination or any equivalent qualifying examination in the years 2019 or 2020 or 2021.
- Candidates who will be taking the class XII exam in 2021 or any other qualifying exam can also apply for the JEE Mains 2021 test.
- Candidates who completed their 12th grade in 2018 or earlier are not eligible to take the JEE Mains exam.
- Aadhar Card Criteria
- When filling out the application form for the JEE Mains 2021 test, candidates do not need to include data from their Aadhar card.
- Candidates are required to register any form of identity, including a passport, bank account number, ration card number, any valid government ID, or Aadhar card, according to a notification published by NTA.
- The JEE Mains form filling procedure has begun, and applicants may immediately begin by inputting details of valid and approved papers.
JEE Mains 2021 – State of Eligibility
Candidates were asked to specify their state of eligibility for JEE Mains 2021 when filling out the JEE Mains 2021 application form.
State of Eligibility – Important Points
- The code for the state where a candidate completed class 12th is the state of eligibility.
- The candidate’s native location or place of residence has no bearing on the state’s qualifying code.
- If an applicant has completed a state’s class 12 or similar test but has taken the improvement exam in another state, the state code where the student first passed the qualifying exam will be used to determine eligibility.
- Candidates who have finished the NIOS 12th standard or equivalent must pick the state of eligibility of JEE Mains based on the location of the study centre.
- The State Code of eligibility of JEE Mains for Indian citizens who have completed class 12th or equivalent in Nepal/Bhutan will be decided based on the candidate’s permanent address in India as shown in his or her passport.
- OCI/PIOs who pass the Class 12th standard exam in India will have the same state code of eligibility of JEE Mains as Indian nationals; however, OCI/PIOs who pass the 12th standard exam in another country will be eligible for other state quota seats or All India quota seats (but not for Home State quota seats) in all NITs, IIESTs, and Other-CFTIs.
| Code | Name of State/ Union Territory (UT) | Code | Name of State/ Union Territory (UT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andaman & Nicobar Islands (UT) | 20 | Madhya Pradesh |
| 2 | Andhra Pradesh | 21 | Maharashtra |
| 3 | Arunachal Pradesh | 22 | Manipur |
| 4 | Assam | 23 | Meghalaya |
| 5 | Bihar | 24 | Mizoram |
| 6 | Chandigarh (UT) | 25 | Nagaland |
| 7 | Chhattisgarh | 26 | Odisha |
| 8 | Dadra & Nagar Haveli (UT) | 27 | Puducherry (UT) |
| 9 | Daman & Diu (UT) | 28 | Punjab |
| 10 | Delhi (NCT) | 29 | Rajasthan |
| 11 | Goa | 30 | Sikkim |
| 12 | Gujarat | 31 | Tamil Nadu |
| 13 | Haryana | 32 | Tripura |
| 14 | Himachal Pradesh | 33 | Uttar Pradesh |
| 15 | Jammu & Kashmir | 34 | Uttarakhand |
| 16 | Jharkhand | 35 | West Bengal |
| 17 | Karnataka | 36 | Telangana |
| 18 | Kerala | 37 | Foreign/ OCI/ PIO/ Nepal / Bhutan |
| 19 | Lakshadweep (UT) |
Eligibility Criteria for Admissions to NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs in JEE Mains 2021
- Admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs requires only a passing grade in class 12 regardless of percentage.
- B.Arch/B.Planning JEE Mains 2021 Candidates must have passed a recognized board’s 10+2 or equivalent exam, or a 10+3 diploma with Mathematics as a required subject.
JEE Mains 2021- Subject Combinations for Admissions
To get into NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs through NTA JEE Mains 2021, you must have passed the qualifying test with the topics listed below.
- B.Tech/B.E – Physics and Mathematics are required for B.Tech/B.E students, as well as one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or Technical Vocational.
- B.Arch -Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry are all part of the B.Arch program.
- B.Planning – Must have completed a qualifying test in Mathematics.
JEE Mains Eligibility Criteria for Droppers
- There are no age restrictions for JEE Mains 2021.
- They must have completed their class 12 test in 2019/2020 or be scheduled to sit for it in 2021. For JEE Mains, you can only take the exam three times in a row.
- A minimum qualifying score should have been attained.
- For the 12th grade or qualifying test, he or she should have taken at least five topics (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics compulsory).
FAQs
- What is the eligibility criteria to apply for NITs, IIITs and GFTIs?
For the year 2021, the requirement of achieving a minimum of 75% (65% for SC/ST category) or being in the top 20%ile in class 12 or equivalent for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs has been removed.
- If I appear for improvement in five subjects, which scores will be considered for JEE Mains 2021?
The authorities will consider the higher of the two JEE Mainss test results.
- What are the compulsory subjects for admission into B.Tech programme offered by NITs?
Students must have studied Physics and Mathematics as required courses, as well as one of the following disciplines: Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or Technical Vocational.
- Is 75 criteria removed for JEE Mains 2021?
Yes, the JEE Mains 75 percent requirements have been modified for the 2021 session as well. Candidates with a score of less than 75% are still eligible for JEE Mains admissions.
- I have done my class 12th from NIOS. What is the state of eligibility?
The state of eligibility for applicants who finished class 12th at NIOS will be determined by the state in where the study center was located.
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