{"id":260,"date":"2025-04-04T13:02:41","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T13:02:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scholarsacademy.co.in\/blog\/?p=260"},"modified":"2025-11-20T13:02:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T13:02:56","slug":"jee-mains-jee-advanced-minimum-marks-12th-percentage-requirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scholarsacademy.co.in\/blog\/jee-mains-jee-advanced-minimum-marks-12th-percentage-requirement\/","title":{"rendered":"IIT JEE Mains and JEE Advanced Minimum Marks & 12th Percentage Requirement"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is one of India’s most competitive exams for engineering aspirants. Understanding the <\/span>IIT JEE Mains and JEE Advanced<\/b> minimum marks qualification and the <\/span>12th percentage eligibility criteria<\/b> is crucial for students aiming for admission into <\/span>IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other prestigious institutions<\/b>. This guide will cover all the essential details regarding JEE Main and JEE Advanced qualification requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. JEE Mains Minimum Marks to Qualify<\/b><\/h2>\n

The minimum marks required to qualify for JEE Main depend on several factors, such as the <\/span>exam’s difficulty level, the number of candidates, and category-wise cutoffs<\/b>. The National Testing Agency (NTA) releases the official cutoff every year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Expected JEE Main 2025 Cutoff (Category-Wise)<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Category<\/b><\/td>\nExpected Minimum Percentile<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General<\/span><\/td>\n90+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OBC-NCL<\/span><\/td>\n75+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SC<\/span><\/td>\n50+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ST<\/span><\/td>\n40+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EWS<\/span><\/td>\n78+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Key Points:<\/b><\/p>\n

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  • The cutoff percentile determines eligibility for JEE Advanced.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Meeting the cutoff does not guarantee admission to NITs or IIITs, as those institutes have higher cutoffs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    2. JEE Advanced Minimum Marks & Qualification Criteria<\/b><\/h2>\n

    JEE Advanced is the second stage of the IIT admission process. Only students who <\/span>score above the JEE Main cutoff<\/b> are eligible.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Expected Percentile for JEE Advanced Eligibility:<\/b><\/h3>\n
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    • General Category: <\/span>90+ percentile<\/b><\/li>\n
    • OBC-NCL: <\/span>78+ percentile<\/b><\/li>\n
    • SC\/ST: <\/span>50+ percentile<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Approximately\u00a0<\/span>the top 2.5 lakh JEE Main rankers<\/strong> each year\u00a0<\/span>qualify for JEE Advanced.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Aim for a JEE Main score of 150+ or higher to improve and increase your admission chances<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

      3. Minimum 12th Percentage Required for JEE Main & Advanced<\/b><\/h2>\n

      Eligibility Criteria for JEE Main:<\/b><\/h3>\n
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      • Candidates must have <\/span>passed Class 12<\/b> or an equivalent examination.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • There is <\/span>no minimum percentage requirement<\/b> to appear for JEE Main.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        However, for admission to <\/span>NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs<\/b>, students must meet one of the following conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n

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        • General and OBC candidates<\/b>: Minimum <\/span>75% in Class 12<\/b><\/li>\n
        • SC\/ST candidates<\/b>: Minimum <\/span>65% in Class 12<\/b><\/li>\n
        • Alternatively, students in the <\/span>top 20 percentile of their board<\/b> are also eligible.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Eligibility Criteria for IIT Admission (JEE Advanced):<\/b><\/h3>\n
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          • General and OBC candidates<\/b>: <\/span>75% or top 20 percentile<\/b><\/li>\n
          • SC\/ST candidates<\/b>: <\/span>65% or top 20 percentile<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            This means students with a lower percentage in Class 12 can still get into IITs if they fall within the <\/span>top 20 percentile of their respective board<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

            4. How to Score Well in JEE Main & Advanced?<\/b><\/h2>\n

            To secure a high percentile and qualify for JEE Advanced, follow these strategies:<\/span><\/p>\n

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            1. Focus on NCERT Books<\/b> \u2013 The majority of JEE Main questions are concept-based and derived from NCERT textbooks.<\/span><\/li>\n
            2. Practice Previous Year’s Papers<\/b> \u2013 Understanding the exam pattern helps improve speed and accuracy.<\/span><\/li>\n
            3. Take Mock Tests Regularly<\/b> \u2013 Mock tests simulate the real exam environment and help identify weak areas.<\/span><\/li>\n
            4. Strengthen Conceptual Understanding<\/b> \u2013 Rather than rote learning, focus on understanding fundamental concepts.<\/span><\/li>\n
            5. Manage Time Effectively<\/b> \u2013 Allocate time wisely between subjects and focus on high-impact topics.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Final Thoughts<\/b><\/h2>\n

              Understanding the <\/span>JEE Main minimum marks and 12th percentage requirements<\/b> is essential for all aspirants. While there is no percentage requirement for appearing in JEE Main, candidates must score <\/span>75% (or top 20 percentile) in Class 12 for NITs, IIITs, and IITs<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

              By following a <\/span>strategic study plan<\/b> and focusing on <\/span>concept clarity<\/b>, aspirants can improve their chances of success in JEE Main and JEE Advanced.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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