Eligibility Criteria for JEE Main 2025 Educational Qualification, Attempts, Age & More!

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Educational Qualification

  • Must have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
  • Those appearing in the current academic year are also eligible.

Year of Passing

  • Candidates must have passed Class 12 in the current or previous two years.
  • Example: For JEE Main 2025, students who passed in 2025, 2024, or 2023 are eligible.

Age Limit

  • No specific age limit for JEE Main.
  • However, age restrictions may apply for admissions in specific institutes.

Number of Attempts

  • A candidate can appear for JEE Main up to three consecutive years.
  • The exam is held twice a year, so a total of six attempts are allowed.

JEE Main Eligibility Criteria (Category-wise)

Criteria General / EWS / OBC SC / ST / PwD
Educational Qualification Must have passed or appeared in Class 12 with PCM Same
Year of Passing 12th 2025, 2024, or 2023 Same
Minimum Percentage No minimum % required to appear in JEE Main No minimum % required
Attempts Allowed 3 consecutive years (6 total attempts – 2 per year) Same
Age Limit No upper age limit No upper age limit

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