Test Series
CBSE Coaching
AI Courses

Know if you're eligible to appear — education, attempts, and more at a glance!

Join CGP Edu’s most trusted online School Preparation Course for Classes 9 to 12 — designed to strengthen concepts, boost confidence, and improve academic performance.

Note: CGP Edu Test Series user? Get your exclusive discount — email [email protected] for your coupon code.

Top Rankers in JEE Main

  • Only the top 2,50,000 rank holders (approx.) in JEE Main across all categories are eligible.

Educational Qualification

  • Must have completed Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
  • Should be in the top 20 percentile of their respective boards or score a minimum of 75% (GEN/EWS/OBC) and 65% (SC/ST/PwD) in Class 12. (As per latest rules; may change yearly)

Year of Passing

  • Should have passed Class 12 in the current or previous year only.

Age Limit

  • Candidates should be born on or after October 1, 2000 (relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/PwD).

Number of Attempts

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

JEE Advanced Eligibility Criteria (Category-wise)

CriteriaGeneral / EWSOBC-NCLSC / ST / PwD
JEE Main Rank RequirementAmong top 2,50,000 rank holdersIncluded in top 2,50,000 (as per category quota)Included in top 2,50,000 (as per category quota)
Class 12 Year of Passing2025 or 2024 onlySameSame
Minimum Marks in Class 1275% or top 20 percentile in board75% or top 20 percentile65% or top 20 percentile
Age LimitBorn on or after Oct 1, 2000Born on or after Oct 1, 2000Born on or after Oct 1, 1995
No. of Attempts (JEE Advanced)Maximum 2 attempts in consecutive yearsSameSame

Meet the Criteria? Let’s Get You Ahead!

Get expert guidance, structured preparation and personal mentorship at CGP Edu