JEE Main 2026: Preparation Tips & Study Plan
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Yes, you are eligible for JEE Main 2018 exam.
Below is the complete eligibility criteria
Students who are born on or after October 1, 1993 are eligible to apply for JEE Main 2018.
Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Disabilities (PwD), must have been born on or after October 1, 1988 to be eligible for JEE Main. Candidates of these categories have been given a relaxation of 5 years.
Candidates must have passed 12thclass or qualifying exam in 2016 or 2017.
Candidates who are appearing in class 12thor qualifying exam in 2018 can also apply for JEE Main 2018.
It is mandatory for candidates to have taken 5 subjects in 12thor qualifying exam
The 5 subjects for B.Tech/ B.E. are:
1-Language, 2-Physics, 3-Mathematics, 4-Any one of (Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Technical Vocational Subject), 5-Any other subject
For admissions to NITs/ IIITs/ GFTIs, candidates should have secured at least 75% marks in class 12th exam or be in the top 20 percentile in the class 12th exam conducted by the respective boards.
For SC/ ST candidates, the eligibility criteria is 65% marks in class 12th.
All the Best!!
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