JEE Advanced (Joint Entrance Examination Advanced)

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Updated On Date: Jul 25, 2026

JEE Advanced 2027 Eligibility Criteria

JEE Advanced 2027 Eligibility Criteria

JEE Advanced serves as the gateway for admission to the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). The eligibility criteria are designed to ensure that only the most qualified candidates compete for these seats. Aspiring candidates must carefully review and satisfy all prescribed conditions to avoid disqualification.

While the following criteria are based on established norms, candidates are encouraged to check the official JEE Advanced website for updates prior to the official brochure release.

1. Performance in JEE Main 2027

  • JEE Main Qualification: Only candidates who rank among the top 2,50,000 (across all categories) in the B.E./B.Tech. Paper of JEE Main 2027 are eligible for JEE Advanced 2027.
  • Category-Wise Distribution: The cutoff number for each category follows standard reservation norms (10% GEN-EWS, 27% OBC-NCL, 15% SC, 7.5% ST, and 40.5% OPEN, with a 5% horizontal reservation for PwD within each category).

2. Age Limit

  • General/OBC/EWS Category: Candidates must be born on or after October 1, 2002.
  • SC/ST/PwD Categories: A relaxation of 5 years is granted; eligible if born on or after October 1, 1997.

3. Number of Attempts

  • Candidates can attempt JEE Advanced a maximum of two times in two consecutive years.

4. Year of Appearance in Class XII (or Equivalent) Examination

  • Candidates are eligible only if they first appeared for Class 12 (or equivalent) in 2026 or 2027.
  • Those who appeared for their Class 12 exam in 2025 or earlier are generally not eligible.

5. Qualifying Examination Subjects and Marks

  • Mandatory Subjects: Candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects in their 12th standard (or equivalent).
  • Minimum Marks: A minimum aggregate of 75% marks in the 12th board exams is required for General, OBC, and EWS categories, and 65% marks for SC/ST/PwD candidates. Alternatively, candidates must be in the top 20 percentile of their respective boards.

6. Prior Admission to IITs

  • Candidates who have previously accepted admission at any IIT and completed the registration process are generally not eligible for JEE Advanced 2027.
  • Exceptions exist for candidates who withdrew before the final round of seat allocation or those admitted to preparatory courses in specific circumstances.

Summary of Eligibility Criteria

Criterion

Requirement

JEE Main Qualification

Top 2,50,000 in JEE Main 2027 (Paper 1)

Age Limit

Born on/after Oct 1, 2002 (Gen/OBC/EWS); Oct 1, 1997 (SC/ST/PwD)

Number of Attempts

Max 2 attempts in 2 consecutive years

Year of 12th Board Exam

First appeared in 2026 or 2027

Minimum Marks

75% (Gen/OBC/EWS); 65% (SC/ST/PwD) or top 20 percentile

Mandatory Subjects

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

 

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JEE Advanced 2027 Eligibility Criteria FAQs

Q1. Can a candidate attempt JEE Advanced more than twice?

Ans. No, candidates are permitted only two attempts in two consecutive years.

Q2. What is the minimum percentage required in Class 12?

Ans. General/OBC/EWS candidates need at least 75%, while SC/ST/PwD candidates need 65%. Alternatively, being in the top 20 percentile of the board is accepted.

Q3. Is there a benefit for reserved categories?

Ans. Yes, reserved categories receive age relaxations, lower qualifying marks, and specific seat reservations.

Q4. Who is ineligible even if they qualify in JEE Main?

Ans. Those who first appeared for Class 12 in 2025 or earlier, or those who previously accepted a seat at an IIT (with specific exceptions).

Q5. What documents are required for the application?

Ans. Candidates typically need their Class 10 and 12 certificates, category certificates (if applicable), PwD certificate, and proof of date of birth.
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