Is 75% criteria removed from JEE Main? In a recent announcement made by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the JEE Main 2025 exam official website will soon be launched. Apart from this, the JEE Main 2025 exam will be observing some significant changes, where the optional questions have been removed from Section B of both paper 1 and paper 2.
In this news however, we will aim to address the most common and intriguing question asked by the students these days - “Is the 75% criteria removed from the JEE Main exam?”
A simple answer to this question regarding the JEE Main eligibility criteria is NO. As of now, the 75% criteria has not been removed from the exam and it is still valid. Along with this let us understand what is this 75% criteria.
This 75% criteria is nothing but the minimum marks that the students must secure in the 10+2 class to be eligible to appear for the exam.
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Why Is NTA Not Removing the 75% Criteria From JEE Main 2025?
The 75% criteria in Class 12 for JEE Main was reapplied by the NTA for 2023 after being temporarily removed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic circumstances. This decision reflects the authority’s intention to maintain academic standards among applicants.
Recently, the NTA received around 37,000 suggestions from aspirants across the country regarding the JEE exam. These suggestions may result in the 75% criteria being reviewed again this year. The reason for maintaining the 75% criteria for JEE Main could be related to the specific nature of the courses and institutions that JEE serves, which often require a strong academic foundation.
JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2025
Candidates appearing for JEE Main 2025 have given three options/papers they can appear in. These exams are Paper 1, and Paper 2.
- Paper 1 for B. E./B. Tech – Candidates must have passed 12th class with Physics and Mathematics as main subjects along with one of the subjects Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology.
- Paper 2 for B. Arch – Candidates must have passed 12th class with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects.
- Paper 3 for B. Planning – Candidates must have studied Mathematics as a compulsory subject in class 12th.
Note* Candidates are given a total of three attempts (consecutive) in order to qualify JEE Main Examination.