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JEE Mains Eligibility Criteria 2024

by PW Gulf
October 21, 2023
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JEE Mains Eligibility Criteria 2024: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release the JEE Main 2024 Eligibility Criteria on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, for both January and April sessions. These criteria include rules about who can apply for the exam, such as what educational qualifications you need, your age, nationality, required minimum marks, and subjects you must have studied. Applicants must meet these criteria because not meeting them can result in disqualification from the exam. 

The JEE Mains 2024 Eligibility Criteria are important because they determine if you can take the JEE Main exam and potentially get into colleges that accept JEE scores. So, make sure to check these criteria carefully when they are released to ensure you meet all the requirements before applying for the exam.

JEE Mains Eligibility Criteria 2024 Overview

Candidates can find a brief overview of JEE Mains 2024 Eligibility Criteria below:

JEE Mains Eligibility Criteria 2024 Overview

JEE Mains Age Limit

There are no age restrictions.

Educational Qualification 

Candidates should have completed their 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognized educational board.

Passing year of Qualifying Examination

As per the JEE Main 2024 Eligibility Criteria, candidates who have either completed their 10+2 or equivalent examination in 2022 or 2023 or those who are currently in the process of appearing for it in 2024.

Subjects Requirement

Candidates are required to have passed five subjects, which include:

  • Language,

  • Mathematics

  • Physics

  • Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational Subject,

  • Any other subject.





Admission Criteria for IITs, NITs, IIITs and CFTIs

To get into B.Tech, B.Arch, or B.Plan programs:


  • You need at least 75% marks (or 65% if you're from the SC/ST category) in your 12th-grade exams. Alternatively, you should be in the top 20% of students in your school board.

  • If you're looking for B.Arch programs at institutions other than IITs, NITs, and CFITs, you should have 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in your 12th-grade exams or an equivalent exam.

JEE Mains Age Limit 2024

Candidates wishing to participate in the JEE Mains 2024 Exam are not subject to any age restrictions. Whether they completed their Class 12 or equivalent examination in 2022 or 2023 or are scheduled to do so in 2024, they are eligible to apply, regardless of their age. Nevertheless, candidates must meet the age criteria specified by the institute(s) they are desiring to take admission in.

JEE Main Educational Qualification 2024

Candidates can find details regarding JEE Mains Educational Qualification Eligibility Criteria for the year 2024 below:

  • Aspiring candidates should have completed the 10+2 exam conducted by recognised Central/State Boards, such as CBSE, CISCE, etc.

  • It also accepts the two-year Pre-University exam by a recognised Board/University.

  • The final exam of the two-year course from the Joint Services Wing of the National Defence Academy is also considerable.

  • Candidates who have completed the Senior Secondary School Examination from the National Institute of Open Schooling with at least five subjects are eligible.

  • Candidates who have completed their education from any public school/board/university exam in India or abroad recognized as equivalent to the 10+2 system by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) are accepted.

  • The Higher Secondary Certificate Vocational Examination is eligible.

  • A diploma with a minimum duration of three years, acknowledged by either AICTE or a State board of technical education, is considered valid.

  • The General Certificate of Education (GCE) examination at the Advanced (A) level from institutions in London, Cambridge, or Sri Lanka is a recognized qualification.

  • The High School Certificate Examination from Cambridge University or the International Baccalaureate Diploma from the International Baccalaureate Office, Geneva, is recognized.

  • Candidates with Class 12 (or equivalent) exams from a board outside India or not specified above should provide an AIU certificate confirming equivalence.

  • If the Class 12 examination is not public, the candidate must have passed at least one prior public (Board or Pre-University) examination.

  • Eligible candidates are those who passed the Class 12/equivalent exam in 2022 or 2022 or are appearing in the Class 12/equivalent exam in 2023 for JEE (Main) - 2024.

  • Candidates who passed the Class 12/equivalent exam in 2020 or earlier, as well as those who will appear in such an exam in 2025 or later, are not eligible for the JEE Mains 2024 exam

JEE Mains State Eligibility 2024

The "State code of eligibility" is like a special code that shows the state where a candidate completed their Class 12 or equivalent exam. This code doesn't depend on where the candidate was born or where they currently live. 

For instance, if a candidate completed their Class 12 exam in New Delhi but lives in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, their State code of eligibility will be for Delhi, not Uttar Pradesh.

If a candidate passed their Class 12 exam in one state but later tried to improve their scores in another state, their eligibility code is from the state where they first passed the Class 12 exam, not the one where they did the improvement.

If a candidate studies with the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), they should choose the State of Eligibility based on where their study centre is located.

For Indian citizens who finished their Class 12 in Nepal or Bhutan, the eligibility code depends on their permanent address in India, as listed in their passport.

Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) candidates who completed their Class 12 in India have the same eligibility as Indian citizens. But OCI candidates who passed their Class 12 exams abroad can apply for seats in National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other Central Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) under the "Other State quota" or "All India quota," not the "Home State quota.

JEE Mains Eligibility Requirements For Admission To NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs

For admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, students must meet these requirements:

  • They need to pass their 12th class with at least 75% in JEE Mains 2024. Or, they can be in the top 20 % of their class 12 exam. If you're from the SC/ST category, a 65% score is acceptable.

  • If you're applying for JEE Main 2024 for B.Arch or B.Planning courses, you need to pass your 10+2 exam or its equivalent from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% total marks.

JEE Mains 2024 Subject Requirements

To get into NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs through JEE Main 2024, you need to have passed your qualifying exam. Here are the subject requirements for different courses:

  • For B.Tech/B.E, you should have Physics and Maths as compulsory subjects, and one more subject, like Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or Technical Vocational subjects.

  • If you're aiming for a B.Arch, you need to have studied Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.

  • For B.Planning, you must have passed your qualifying exam with Mathematics as one of your subjects.

JEE Mains Eligibility Criteria 2024 For Droppers

JEE Mains 2024  eligibility requirements for droppers are as follows:

  • For JEE Main 2024 eligibility, there's no age limit for droppers.

  • They need to have completed their 12th class in 2022, 2023, or 2024, and they can try the JEE Main exam up to three times.

  • To qualify, students must get a certain score in JEE Main 2024.

  • In their 12th class or equivalent exam, they should have taken at least five subjects, including Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

JEE Mains Eligibility Criteria 2024 FAQs

Q1: Who qualifies for JEE Main 2024?

Ans: To be eligible for JEE Main 2024, candidates must have either completed their Class 12 or equivalent qualifying examination in 2022 or 2023, or they should be currently enrolled and appearing for the Class 12 or equivalent qualifying examination in 2024.

Q2: What is the age limit for JEE Main 2024?

Ans: There is no age limit for candidates appearing in the JEE Main 2024 examination.

Q3: If a candidate cleared the exam in 2023 but is retaking it for improvement in 2024, are they eligible?

Ans: Yes, such candidates are eligible to appear for the JEE Main 2024.

Q4: Can diploma students apply for JEE Main?

Ans: Diploma holders can apply for JEE Main 2024, but they can take the exam solely to qualify for JEE Advanced. Admission to IITs, NITs, or CFTIs is not available for this category of candidates.

Q5: When will JEE Main 2024 be conducted?

Ans: The NTA has scheduled the JEE Main 2024. The first session will occur between January 24 and February 1, 2024, while the second session is set for April 1 to April 15, 2024.

Q6: Is it advisable to take a gap year for JEE Main 2024?

Ans: Yes, taking a gap year to prepare for JEE Main 2024 can be worthwhile. It provides candidates with ample time to prepare for the exam without the added pressure of board exams.

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