Find JEE Main 2023 Eligibility Criteria

“Is 75 criteria removed from JEE 2023?” A question is being asked frequently by each of the candidates appearing for the JEE Main 2023 exam.

As the JEE Main 2023 exam dates have been announced by the conducting authority, i.e. NTA (National Testing Agency), many JEE aspirants are wondering whether the 75 criteria for JEE Main 2023 have been removed. But why is this question getting a rise? Why are candidates confused about the criteria? Let’s get into the full details.

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75 Criteria for JEE Main 2023 

According to the eligibility criteria of JEE Main, only the candidates in the General/OBC category who have passed Class 12th with 75% are eligible to sit in the exam. In the case of the SC/ST category, relaxation is given in this 75% criteria as they are required to score 65% in the 12th Board exam to be eligible for JEE.

Simply put, if a candidate (General/OBC) scores less than 75% in board exams, he/she will not be eligible to apply for the JEE Main exam. So, the 75% criteria can be considered a cut-off for the candidates to be eligible to appear in the exam.

Now let’s move further. This 75% criterion is one eligibility requirement that a candidate must fulfil to appear in the exam. But last year, this criterion was waived off by the ministry of education for JEE Main 2022 during lockdown and COVID-19 as school studies were affected and the performance of the students was not up to the mark.

Since this 75% criterion has been waived off in 2022, many people are questioning, “Is 75 criteria removed from JEE 2023?” or assuming that it will be removed for the JEE Main 2023 as well. So, it will be too soon to answer this question as no announcement has been released by the NTA yet. Let’s take a look at the JEE Main eligibility criteria:

How Much Percentage is Required for IIT?

All the candidates are suggested to check the eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2023 before filling out application forms to know whether if they are eligible to take the exam. Only the candidates who meet the below-mentioned criteria will be permitted to appear in the exam in JEE Main 2023. Check the eligibility criteria in detail. Take a look:

Citizenship 

The candidate is required to be a citizen of the country, i.e. India, to apply for the exam. Foreign candidates, including OCIs, PIOs and NRIs, can also apply.

Age Limit

To appear in the JEE Main 2023, there is not any defined age limit by the NTA for the candidates. All the candidates who have appeared in Class 12 or any equivalent exam in the years 2021 and 2022, or 2023 are eligible to appear in the exam. Although, the candidates must fulfil the age limitations of the institute they are targeting.

Total Attempts

JEE examinations are organised twice a year. Students are eligible to apply for the Main for three succeeding years recognised from the year they appeared in the Class 12th exam. It means that a student can appear six times in the exam.

Qualifying Exam

Take a look at the list of qualifying exams to appear in the JEE Main exam.

A few qualifying exams are as follows:

• A Public School or board, or University exam, considered equal to the 10+2 practice (in India or any foreign place) by the AIU (Association of Indian Universities).

• Vocational Exam for Higher Secondary Certificate.

• A Diploma exam acknowledged by the State board of education or AICTE for almost three years.

All the candidates who are preparing for JEE Main are required to pursue a minimum of five subjects which are: Maths and Physics, as their key subjects in appearing for their exams. If they have taken subjects less than five in their respective exam, they are not allowed to apply for the Main exam. Subjects including Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Language, and others of their priority are a must to apply for the exam.

Year of Passing 

Students who have appeared for the 12th Class exam or another exam of the same value in 2021 or 2022 are accepted to apply for the JEE Main 2023. However, students currently appearing for their 12th exam or similar in 2023 are also accepted. But the candidates who have passed the Class 12th exam in 2020 or before or who will appear in such exam in 2024 are not eligible for the exam.

Criteria of Subjects in Class 12/Qualifying Exam

JEE Main exam is conducted to provide admissions into NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. Take a look at the below-mentioned JEE Main subject required in respective exams:

• B.Tech - Physics and Mathematics are compulsory with any one subject. For example, Chemistry/Biology/Technical vocational etc.

• B.Arch - Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry are mandatory 

• B.Plan - Applicants must have Mathematics in class 12/equivalent examination.

Wrapping Up

So, if you are wondering, “Is 75 criteria removed from JEE 2023?” Let us tell you that the eligibility criteria for the upcoming JEE Main 2023 will likely be the same for January and April 2023 sessions. All the candidates preparing for the exam should wait for the NTA to release the updated details on the official website of JEE and must meet the conditions & requirements of eligibility criteria to appear in the exam. The application of a candidate will be treated as null & void if he/she fails to meet any of the mentioned JEE Main 2023 criteria.