JEE Advanced Eligibility Criteria

JEE Advanced is a national-level entrance exam through which candidates can get admission to UG programs (undergraduate) Engineering, Science, and Architecture courses in 23 IITs. JEE Advanced 2024 application forms will be posted online at the official website as soon as a schedule is announced. Students can check the eligibility criteria of JEE Advance 2024 on the website at jeeadv.nic.in 2024. The eligibility criteria of JEE Advanced comprise of the JEE Advanced eligibility marks, age limit, number of attempts, and much more. 

JEE Advanced Eligibility Criteria (Based on 2024)

The eligibility criteria for JEE Advanced are released every year by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on their official website. This eligibility criterion has all the conditions and guidelines for the students. Mentioned below are the JEE Advanced eligibility criteria-

• Students who score amongst the top ranker from 1 to 250000 ranks in JEE Mains are eligible to apply for the JEE Advanced exam.

• Students must have a minimum score  of 75 percent marks in their class 12th board exams. For reserved categories like OBC/SC/ST, the minimum score is 65 percent in 12th board.

• Aspirants are only  eligible to  give the JEE advanced examination  twice in consecutive years. This rule holds irrespective of whether the student  fails or passes the exam.

• Candidates with foreign citizenship, OCIs (Overseas Citizens of India), PIOs (Persons of Indian Origin) and Indian citizens can sit for the JEE Advanced 2024 exam. However, there are certain rules set by the NTA for foreign candidates.

The reservation percent of different categories is mentioned below (based on last year):

Criterion 1 Category-wise distribution of top 2,50,000* candidates

Criterion 2: JEE Advanced Eligibility Criteria 2024 - Age Limit

For JEE Advanced 2024, the students should have been born on or after October 1, 1998. Although SC, ST, and PwD candidates will get a relaxation of 5 years (born on or after October 1, 1993).

Criterion 3: JEE Advanced 2023 Eligibility Criteria- Number of Attempts

The maximum number of attempts that the students can attempt JEE Advanced 2024 is two times in two consecutive years.

Criterion 4: JEE Advanced 2024 Eligibility Criteria- Appearance in 12th (or equivalent) Examination

All students who are appearing for JEE Advanced 2024 should have qualified the 10+2th examination in 2023 or 2024 for the first time. Also, if the result is declared for that academic year 2021-22 on or after October 25, 2022, then the Students of that board who appeared for their 12th standard qualifying exam in 2022 will also be termed eligible for JEE Advanced 2024 if they also meet the other eligibility criteria. Although, if the examination board of class 12th declared the results for the academic year 2021-2022 before October 25, 2022, but the result of a particular student  was withheld, then the student will not be eligible to appear in JEE Advanced 2024 according to the JEE Advanced eligibility criteria 2024.

The mentioned below is qualifying examinations will be considered as equivalent to 12th standard:

• Annual examination of 12th systems, conducted by a Central or State Board recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

• 10+2 Pre-University examination conducted by a Board or University recognized by the Association of Indian Universities.

• Annual examination of the two year course of the Joint Services Wing of the National Defence Academy.

• Senior Secondary School Examination should be conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling with a minimum of five subjects.

• Any Public School, University or Board examination in India or in a foreign country is recognized as equivalent to the 10+2 system by the Association of Indian Universities AIU.

JEE Advanced Eligibility Criteria 2024 - Marks Required in Class 12th Standard/ Qualifying Exam

For admissions into IITs, the candidates will be required to meet the following eligibility criteria of JEE Advanced 2024:

• Candidates must have passed the 12th standard (or equivalent) examination with minimum 75% percent marks and for SC/ST  categories students must score 65% 

• The students should be within the top 20 category percentile of the qualifying examination.

• While calculating total marks, the student should take into account scores of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Language, and any one other subject.

JEE Advanced Past Year's Cut-Off (Qualifying)

JEE Advanced Past Year Aggregate Marks Reservation Category-wise

JoSAA Counseling Eligibility Criteria

JoSAA 2024 eligibility criteria is set by MHRD (Ministry of Human Resource Development). Students who are allowed in JEE Mains 2024  or JEE Advanced 2024 examinations are eligible for the JoSAA counseling 2023. The eligibility criteria for JoSAA 2024 includes a variety of factors, like qualifying exam scores and 12th-standard grades. JoSAA eligibility reservation includes all requirements a candidate must have to register for counseling.

Candidates should be aware of eligibility for JoSAA counselling 2024 admission since candidates vary depending on the kind of institution and particular courses. Students can choose which institute to apply for admission by being aware of the JoSAA 2024 eligibility criteria 2024 in advance.

• For admissions to NITs, the candidates should have passed JEE Main 2024. Candidates from their home state and outside state reservation in JoSAA follow the same criteria.

• The conducting authorities will conduct a document verification phase. Only when the required qualification criteria are fulfilled will candidates be allotted be seated through JoSAA 2024

Table of JoSSA eligibility criteria

JoSAA Eligibility Criteria 2024 For JEE Advanced

• The applicants must meet the JEE Main 2024 qualifying requirements.

• The candidate  must rank within the top 250,000 qualified JEE Main 2024 applicants.

JoSAA Eligibility Criteria 2023 for JEE Advanced (Preparatory Courses at IITs)

• Although only candidates from the SC/ST/PwD categories will be admitted, candidates must fall under these categories.

• Candidates should be eligible to take the JEE Advanced 2024 exam.

• The candidates are also suggested to review the JoSAA 2024 eligibility criteria by the participating institutes. Verifying the course eligibility criteria which the candidates are applying for, is important.

• The officials will provide information on course restrictions that applicants must consider when applying for admission.

JOSAA 2024 Qualifying Marks

• The candidate should score a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in Class 12th or any equivalent course.

• While for reserved candidates like SC/ST/OBC candidates, the aggregate percentage should be 40% in Class 12th or any equivalent course. This is the only JoSAA 2024 reservation for SC candidates.

• There is no special reservation for girls in JoSAA eligibility criteria 2024.

JOSAA Eligibility Criteria 2023 for B.Arch/B.Planning

• Applicants  applying for the Architecture course must qualify for the Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) to be eligible for registering under JoSAA eligibility criteria 2024.

• The student should have at least 50% aggregate marks to be eligible for JoSAA in Class 12th with Physics and Mathematics as core subjects following either Chemistry, Biology, Language or a technical vocational subjects as optional.

JOSAA Eligibility Criteria 2023 for B.E /B.Tech

• Scored a rank in JEE Main 2024  Paper 1 for B.E/B.Tech Program at NITs, IIEST, IIITs, and Other-GFTIs.

• Students must have passed the Class XII (or equivalent) exam  with Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry,Biology, or Technical Vocational as required subjects.

• Additionally, each topic should have been passed individually by the candidates.

Frequently Asked Questions About JEE Advanced Eligibility 

Question 1. What is the eligibility for JEE Advanced?

Answer. Candidates who are ranked among the top 2,50,000 successful candidates in JEE Main examination are eligible  for the JEE Advanced examination.

Question 2. Can we repeat JEE Advanced?

Answer. Yes, You can apply for the JEE Advanced exam twice consecutively from  year when you are in 12th standard.

Question 3. Is it necessary to appear for JEE Main to take JEE Advanced?

Answer. Yes, students who wish to appear for the JEE Advanced must be ranked among the top 2,50,000 successful candidates in the JEE Main examination.