What Marks are Needed in 12th for the JEE?

For many students, preparing for JEE exams can be daunting. As it is a highly competitive examination and opens doors to most of the prestigious engineering institutions in India. Such as the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the National Institutes of Technology (NITs).

One of the most frequently asked questions by JEE exam aspiration is about the marks required in the 12th standard. These marks act as a minimum qualification to clear the JEE examination. Let's delve deep into this topic to understand the requirements.

Understanding JEE Eligibility Criteria

Before we discuss the marks required, it's important to understand the basic eligibility criteria for JEE:

●      Educational Qualification: The candidates need to clear their 12th standard or any equivalent examination from a recognized board.

●      Subjects Required: According to the earlier syllabi, the subjects of the 12th standard should be Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

●      Year of Passing: Preference candidates should have passed the current or the previous year's 12th standard examination.

●      Number of Attempts: A candidate is allowed to take the examination for JEE (Main) three times consecutively.

Minimum Marks in 12th Standard

To be eligible for JEE, candidates must secure a minimum percentage of marks in their 12th standard examination. The criteria differ slightly between JEE Main and JEE Advanced.

For JEE Main:

●      General Category: At least 75% marks in the 12th standard or be in the top 20 percentile of their respective boards.

●      SC/ST/PwD Categories: At least 65% marks in the 12th standard.

For JEE Advanced:

●      Candidates must be among the top 2,50,000 rank holders in JEE Main.

●      Similar to JEE Main, a minimum of 75% marks in the 12th standard for general category students and 65% for SC/ST/PwD students is required, or they should be in the top 20 percentile of their respective boards.

Detailed Table of Minimum Marks Requirements