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JEE Advanced 2027

JEE Advanced 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit, Academic Qualification, Category-wise Requirements & More

Check if you are eligible for JEE Advanced 2027. Understand the complete eligibility criteria including academic qualifications, age limit, category-wise requirements, number of attempts, and important rules. Know your eligibility before applying!

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Quick Eligibility Check

Check if you meet the basic eligibility criteria for JEE Advanced 2027.

Academic

10+2 with PCM

✔ Required

Minimum Marks

75% (General)
65% (SC/ST)

✔ Required

Age Limit

No Age Limit

✔ No Restriction

Attempts

2 Attempts

✔ Allowed
Most candidates who qualify JEE Main are eligible

Detailed Eligibility Criteria

Complete breakdown of JEE Advanced 2027 eligibility requirements.

JEE Main Qualification

  • Must be among the top 2,50,000 candidates in JEE Main 2027
  • Category-wise reservation applies in the top 2,50,000
  • PwD candidates have separate reservation
  • JEE Main 2027 results will determine eligibility

Academic Qualification

  • Passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
  • Candidates appearing in 10+2 in 2027 are also eligible
  • Any recognized board (CBSE, ICSE, State Boards, etc.)
  • 75% aggregate in 10+2 for General/EWS/OBC (NCL)
  • 65% aggregate in 10+2 for SC/ST/PwD
  • Top 20 percentile in board exam also qualifies

Age Limit

  • No age limit for JEE Advanced
  • Candidates of any age can apply
  • Age limit was removed from 2024 onwards
  • 5-year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD (when applicable)

Number of Attempts

  • 2 attempts maximum
  • Attempts must be in consecutive years
  • Candidates from 2026 and 2027 batches are eligible
  • First attempt: In the year of passing 10+2 or the next year
  • Second attempt: Only in the immediate next year

Nationality & Other Criteria

  • Indian citizens are eligible
  • Foreign nationals (Overseas Citizens of India) can also apply
  • PwD candidates get 5% relaxation in cutoffs
  • Kashmiri migrants have special reservation
  • NRI candidates can also apply for NRI seats

Category-wise Eligibility Requirements

Minimum marks requirements for different categories.

Category Minimum Marks Required Relaxation Age Limit
General 75% or Top 20 Percentile None No Limit
EWS 75% or Top 20 Percentile 10% seat reservation No Limit
OBC (NCL) 75% or Top 20 Percentile 27% seat reservation No Limit
SC 65% or Top 20 Percentile 15% seat reservation No Limit
ST 65% or Top 20 Percentile 7.5% seat reservation No Limit
PwD 65% or Top 20 Percentile 5% horizontal reservation No Limit
Foreign Nationals As per university norms Special quota No Limit

Understanding the 75% Criteria

Detailed explanation of the minimum marks requirement.

75% Aggregate

General/OBC/EWS candidates need 75% aggregate in 10+2.

Mandatory

Top 20 Percentile

Even with lower marks, if you're in top 20 percentile, you're eligible.

Alternative

Relaxation for SC/ST

SC/ST candidates need only 65% aggregate.

Relaxed

Important Rules & Updates

Key points to remember about JEE Advanced eligibility.

No Age Limit

Age limit removed from 2024 onwards. Anyone can appear.

2 Attempts Only

Maximum 2 attempts in consecutive years.

75% Criteria

General: 75%, SC/ST: 65% for IITs.

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Frequently Asked Questions - Eligibility

Common questions about JEE Advanced eligibility criteria.

There is no age limit for JEE Advanced 2027. Candidates of any age can appear for the exam as long as they meet the academic qualification requirements.
Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. General category needs 75% aggregate or top 20 percentile. SC/ST needs 65% aggregate.
Candidates can attempt JEE Advanced twice in consecutive years. Total 2 attempts maximum.
Yes, for admission to IITs, General category candidates need 75% aggregate in 10+2. SC/ST candidates need 65% aggregate. Alternatively, top 20 percentile also qualifies.
Yes, candidates can take JEE Advanced after 12th. They must qualify JEE Main to appear for JEE Advanced.
Candidates who are among the top 2,50,000 in JEE Main and have passed or appearing in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are eligible. Category-wise minimum marks requirements apply.
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