{"id":16614,"date":"2026-05-25T11:53:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T11:53:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/dz\/blog\/boards-criteria-for-jee\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T12:19:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T12:19:18","slug":"boards-criteria-for-jee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/dz\/blog\/boards-criteria-for-jee\/","title":{"rendered":"Boards Criteria for JEE 2026: 75% Rule, Top 20 Percentile &amp; Eligibility"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Are you also checking board criteria for JEE Main and JEE Advanced?<\/em><\/strong> Well, count yourself in because many <strong>students entirely focus<\/strong> mainly <strong>on entrance exam scores<\/strong> but forget that Class 12 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/dz\/blog\/percentile-vs-marks\/#What_Are_Marks\">marks<\/a>\r\n also play an important role during the admissions.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To get admissions in top engineering institutions<\/strong> in india like IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs a <strong>candidate need to meet <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/dz\/blog\/what-is-cbse\/\"><strong>CBSE<\/strong><\/a>\r\n class 12 board <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/dz\/blog\/difference-between-examination-and-assessment\/#What_is_Examination\"><strong>examination<\/strong><\/a>\r\n criteria of <strong>securing 75% marks (65% for SC\/ST\/PwD) or be in top 20 <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/dz\/blog\/percentile-vs-percentage\/#What_is_Percentile\"><strong>percentile<\/strong><\/a>\r\n from your respective board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s go through<strong> a detailed guide to understand the board criteria for JEE examination.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is The Board Criteria For JEE Main<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For JEE Main eligibility<\/strong> criteria, candidates must <strong>meet specific Class 12 board exam requirements<\/strong> set by India\u2019s top engineering institutions, according to the official guidelines released by&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Appearing for the exam does not require a minimum percentage<\/strong> but the board criteria becomes important during admission through <a href=\"https:\/\/josaa.nic.in\/\"><strong>JoSAA counselling<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Go through board criteria in detail:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. 75% Aggregate Marks Requirement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Learners who belong to <strong>General, OBC-NCL, and EWS categories need to score at least 75% aggregate marks in Class 12 board exam<\/strong>. The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/dz\/blog\/grades-vs-percentage\/#What_is_a_Percentage\">percentage<\/a>\r\n of aggregate marks are determined by the five required subjects in the board exam.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Relaxation For SC\/ST Candidates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Relaxation in JEE Main belongs to <strong>SC and ST category learners<\/strong> in which they <strong>need to secure at least 65% of aggregate marks in Class 12th<\/strong> rather than 75%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learners get this benefit based on the reservation guidelines followed during JoSAA counselling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Top 20 Percentile Rule (Alternative Criteria)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some <strong>learners are unable to meet eligibility criteria of 75% marks in their board examination<\/strong>. However <strong>they are still qualified for the JEE Mains<\/strong> exam if <strong>they are placed in the top 20 percentile<\/strong> of their respective board examination.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This means:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The respective board releases a cutoff percentile score every year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your marks fall within the top 20% of students in your board, you are eligible even if your <strong>percentage<\/strong> is below 75%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Required Subject Combination For B.Tech<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some <strong>mandatory subject combinations<\/strong> required for taking <strong>admission in courses like B.Tech or B.E.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, to become eligible learners must take <strong>few subjects in Class 12:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Physics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mathematics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Either Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or Technical Vocational subjects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Physics and Mathematics are the mandatory subjects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Subject Requirements For B.Arch And B.Planning<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learners who are planning to enrol in B.Arch (Architecture) courses<\/strong>. They <strong>required subjects like:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Physics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chemistry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mathematics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For B.Planning (JEE Main Paper 2B), the required subjects are:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mathematics is mandatory in Class 12<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Physics and Chemistry are not required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is The Board Criteria For JEE Advanced<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learners after JEE Main seek the board criteria for JEE Advanced to take admission in the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Check out <strong>the board criteria for JEE Advanced.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Minimum 75% Aggregate Marks in Class 12<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>General, OBC-NCL, and EWS categories<\/strong> need to <strong>secure at least 75% aggregate marks in the Class 12th board exam.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>However, other categories like <strong>SC, ST, and PwD<\/strong> <strong>have relaxation<\/strong> through which <strong>they need to secure at least 65% aggregate marks.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Top 20 Percentile of the Board<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Learners who don&#8217;t meet the 75% marks criteria can apply for the exam if <strong>they are placed in the top 20 percentile in the boards.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year top 20 percentile cutoff marks are released by the board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How The Five-Subject Aggregate Is Calculated<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For JEE Advanced (IIT admissions), the aggregate percentage is calculated using five subjects. <strong>These typically include:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Physics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chemistry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mathematics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One language subject<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One additional subject with the highest marks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <strong>for JEE Main (NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs), the method of calculating aggregate marks<\/strong>. It may <strong>vary based on the respective board <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/dz\/blog\/difference-between-assessment-and-evaluation\/#What_is_Evaluation\"><strong>evaluation<\/strong><\/a>\r\n system and JoSAA guidelines.<\/strong> Go through the board marking scheme and official guideline for confirmation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What If You Score Less Than 75% In The Boards?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In scenarios where <strong>students fall behind in meeting the 75% requirement in the Class 12 board<\/strong> exam does not end their dream of getting admission to IITs. In fact <strong>there are some options available for the students<\/strong> to meet the board eligibility criteria for JEE Main and JEE Advanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To improve the marks here are some key measures:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Appearing For Improvement Exam<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To improve the overall percentage,<strong> the improvement exam is an ideal opportunity.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Improvement exams <strong>help learners to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/dz\/blog\/how-to-get-good-marks-in-exam\/\"><strong>gain good marks<\/strong><\/a>\r\n which directly helps in choosing better college opportunities<\/strong>.\u00a0Learners who score 75% or above are eligible for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While filling up the application form for counseling, students need to submit their updated mark sheet with improved marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Rewriting Class 12 Board Exam<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option is to <strong>reappear for Class 12 board examination as a private candidate.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates <strong>get another chance to secure 75% aggregate marks<\/strong> required to get admission in engineering institutions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before choosing this option, students should check the rules of their respective boards, as the process for private candidates or repeat examinations may vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>List Of recognised Boards For JEE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To appear for JEE board exams students need to clear Class 12 examination from a recognised board. <strong>Students from different boards including national, state, and international boards are eligible for JEE.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s go through some names who <strong>commonly accepted boards for JEE eligibility:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For learners, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbse.gov.in\/\"><strong>CBSE board<\/strong><\/a> is a one of the common choice boards. <strong>CBSE Class 12 provides Physics, Mathematics, and other required subjects which make learners eligible for the JEE Main and JEE Advanced.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>ICSE \/ ISC (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Learners from the <a href=\"https:\/\/cisceboard.org\/\"><strong>ICSE<\/strong><\/a><strong> Class 12 board are eligible for JEE exams<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/dz\/blog\/curriculum-vs-syllabus\/#What_is_a_Curriculum\"><strong>curriculum<\/strong><\/a>\r\n is designed to meet the eligibility criteria for learners who want to build careers in engineering programs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>IGCSE \/ Cambridge Board<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/dz\/blog\/guide-to-igcse\/\">IGCSE<\/a>\r\n \/ Cambridge Board for Class 12 is another equivalent qualification for learners. With. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridgeinternational.org\/\"><strong>Cambridge International<\/strong><\/a><strong> (IGCSE \/ <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/dz\/blog\/understanding-a-levels-what-they-are-and-how-they-work\/\"><strong>A Levels<\/strong><\/a>\r\n) learners can apply for the JEE exams.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the qualification is considered equivalent to Class 12 <strong>only by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>State Boards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Several <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/dz\/blog\/icse-vs-cbse-vs-state-board\/#What_is_a_State_Board\"><strong>state boards<\/strong><\/a>\r\n <strong>in India<\/strong> are highly recognised and provide opportunities to learners to complete their Class 12. State board learners are <strong>eligible for JEE Main and JEE Advanced<\/strong>. Examples of such boards include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maharashtra State Board<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Karnataka State Board<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tamil Nadu State Board<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Uttar Pradesh Board<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Learners need to complete Class 12 with the required science <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/dz\/blog\/difference-between-discipline-and-subject\/#What_is_the_Subject\">subjects<\/a>\r\n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong>NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who have completed their <strong>Class 12 through <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/dz\/blog\/nios-meaning-benefits-programs-eligibility\/\"><strong>NIOS<\/strong><\/a>\r\n are also eligible to apply for JEE examinations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By fulfilling the subject requirements and board eligibility criteria learners can fill the JEE application form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To know in detail, let&#8217;s explore whether <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/dz\/blog\/can-nios-student-give-jee\/\"><strong>NIOS students give the JEE<\/strong><\/a>\r\n examination.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. <strong>Other Recognised National And International Boards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the above <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/dz\/blog\/what-is-education\/\"><strong>education<\/strong><\/a>\r\n boards, <strong>students from other recognised national\/international education boards may also be eligible<\/strong>. These include boards whose Class 12 or equivalent qualification is <strong>recognised by Indian education authorities, such as the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure learners qualify Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board before applying for the examination.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Category Wise Boards Criteria For JEE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who aspire to <strong>appear in the JEE exams need to qualify Class 12 board examination with 75% marks or being placed in top 20 percentile<\/strong> by their respective board. But <strong>the percentage requirements vary for certain reserved categories.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s clearly understand the <strong>category wise board criteria for JEE.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. General category<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Minimum board marks required:<\/strong> 75% Aggregate marks in Class 12<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Top 20 percentile alternative:<\/strong> Eligible with top 20 percentile of the board<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>OBC-NCL category<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Minimum board marks required:<\/strong> 75% aggregate marks in Class 12<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Top 20 percentile alternative: <\/strong>Eligible with top 20 percentile of the board<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>SC<\/strong> <strong>category<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Minimum board marks required:<\/strong> 65% aggregate marks in Class 12<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Top 20 percentile alternative:<\/strong> Eligible with top 20 percentile of the board<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>ST category<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Minimum board marks required:<\/strong> 65% aggregate marks in Class 12<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Top 20 percentile alternative:<\/strong> Eligible with top 20 percentile of the board<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong>PwD category<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Minimum board marks required:<\/strong> 65% aggregate marks in Class 12<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Top 20 percentile alternative:<\/strong> Eligible with top 20 percentile of the board<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This category-wise eligibility criterion ensures that students from different backgrounds are treated fairly while maintaining the minimum <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/dz\/blog\/difference-between-academic-and-professional-qualification\/#What_is_Academic_Qualification\">academic qualifications<\/a>\r\n needed for engineering courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Board Criteria Changed Over The Years<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With time <strong>the board criteria has shifted and policies are updated<\/strong> as per needs. By understanding these changes one can strategically plan for better opportunities in future. Let&#8217;s explore each rule in detail:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Rules Before 2020<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before 2020, for admission to institutes such as IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs the 75% board marks requirement was strictly applied<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The eligibility requirement is:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Minimum board marks required:<\/strong> 75% aggregate marks in Class 12<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Top 20 percentile alternative:<\/strong> Eligible with top 20 percentile of the board<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Relaxation During Covid-19<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>75% eligibility rule was relaxed<\/strong> for some time. This step is taken <strong>due to the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several board exams were cancelled and learners&#8217; only requirement is to pass Class 12 to be eligible for admission, with no minimum percentage requirement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Latest 2026 Update<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>75% board criteria for JEE examination has now been reinstated<\/strong>. To apply for JEE 2026 admissions, learners need to meet the criteria such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Score at least 75% aggregate marks in Class 12 as General and OBC category and 65% for SC, ST, and PwD category<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Or being placed in the top 20 percentile in the board examination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is the 75% Criteria Removed for JEE 2026?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For the latest 2026 examination, 75% board criteria is not removed.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Categories such as <strong>General and OBC learners should fulfill the eligibility of:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scoring 75% in Class 12 board examination&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Or being in the top 20 percentile<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, categories such as <strong>SC, ST, and PwD learners require the minimum of 65% aggregate marks in Class 12th.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People are often misunderstood that 75% criteria have been removed for JEE 2026.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is because <strong>during COVID-19 pandemic<\/strong> the <strong>examination authority provided temporary relaxation in which 75% requirement<\/strong> was suspended for JEE 2020, 2021, and 2022 admissions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Board Criteria For JEE &#8211; Special Cases<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For the JEE mains admission process, there are some special cases parents and learners must know<\/strong>. The official guideline states that eligible candidates should not be excluded from the admission procedure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s go through the <strong>special cases related to JEE board eligibility:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Students Appearing For Class 12 In The Same Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Learners need to ensure that the <strong>eligibility criteria of taking admission in an Institute after JEE examination is 75% in Class 12th or equivalent<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Students With Improvement Exams<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates <strong>appearing for Class 12 improvement exams<\/strong> <strong>can use their updated score for admissions<\/strong>, provided they have the latest updated marks sheet during counseling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a CBSE student, go through a detailed guide on <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/dz\/blog\/what-is-the-cbse-improvement-exam\/\"><strong>improvement exams<\/strong><\/a>\r\n.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Students From Foreign Boards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students <strong>completing their Class 12 education from foreign education board<\/strong> <strong>can apply for the JEE exam<\/strong>, if their qualification is considered equivalent to the Indian senior secondary examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, to confirm the eligibility criteria one must obtain an equivalent certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>Students From Open Schooling Boards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An open schooling board like NIOS is also popular for clearing Class 12th. <strong>Learners from NIOS board are eligible to appear for the JEE Main and JEE Advanced examination<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, they need to meet the subject required criteria.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So now you <strong>know the board criteria for JEE<\/strong>.&nbsp; All you need to do is <strong>crack the entrance exam to secure a seat into IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before appearing for the JEE Main and JEE Advanced examination. A student needs to <strong>secure at least 75% aggregate marks or be placed in the top 20 percentile through their CBSE Class 12 boards<\/strong> to appear for the JEE Main and JEE Advanced examination.\u00a0<br><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/dz\/blog\/how-to-study-for-exams-effectively\/\">Students can strategically prepare for the examination<\/a>\r\n and avoid eligibility problems during counseling and admission to JEE 2026 engineering programs.by being aware of these regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you also checking board criteria for JEE Main and JEE Advanced? 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