Understanding the Eligibility Criteria and Admission Process for JEE (Main) 2025

The JEE (Main) 2025 serves as the gateway to prestigious engineering institutions in India such as NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs. However, meeting the eligibility criteria is crucial for participating in the exam and securing admission. This blog covers all aspects of the eligibility requirements you need to be aware of.

To be eligible for JEE (Main) 2025, candidates must fulfill several criteria, including: - **Age Limit:** There is no age limit for appearing in JEE (Main) 2025. However, candidates must have passed their Class 12 or equivalent examination in 2023 or 2024. - **Qualifying Examinations:** Candidates must have passed their Class 12 board exams or equivalent, with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with one of Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical Vocational subject. - **Number of Attempts:** A candidate can attempt JEE (Main) a maximum of three times consecutively.

Admission to NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs is based on the All India Rank (AIR) achieved in JEE (Main) 2025. Here's how the admission process works: 1. **Registration for Counseling:** After the results are declared, candidates must register for the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counseling process. 2. **Choice Filling and Locking:** Candidates need to select their preferred institutes and courses. Once choices are filled, they must lock them to finalize their preferences. 3. **Seat Allocation:** Seats are allocated based on the AIR and the choices filled by the candidates. The allocation is done in multiple rounds. 4. **Document Verification:** Candidates must report to the allotted institute for document verification and to confirm their admission.

In addition to the JEE (Main) rank, candidates must secure at least 75% marks in their Class 12 board exams or be in the top 20 percentile of their respective boards. For SC/ST candidates, the qualifying marks are 65%.

Candidates who qualify for JEE (Main) 2025 and rank among the top 2,50,000 are eligible to appear for JEE (Advanced) 2025. This is the next step for those aspiring to gain admission to the IITs. The eligibility criteria for JEE (Advanced) are slightly different and will be discussed in a separate blog.

Understanding the eligibility criteria and the admission process is the first step towards a successful engineering career. Ensure that you meet all the requirements, prepare diligently for the exam, and stay updated on the counseling process to secure your spot in a top-tier engineering institute.