JEE Main 2026: Preparation Tips & Study Plan
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Hello Aspirant,
The minimum eligibility for JEE is 75% at least in PCM or PCMB for general or OBC candidates. Without this, you won't get admission to any NITs, IITs etc. If you score below 75% I have 2 suggestions you can either apply for your state-level entrance exams after seeing that you fulfil the eligibility criteria. 2nd one is you can opt for NIOS On Demand Exam to improve your score in any one subject. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) oversees the Senior Secondary exam you can give without expending a year. The mode of application filling occurs online. The exam will occur offline. The exam time is 3 Hours
Eligibility
Qualified Class 10th. For NIOS 12th entry, the student must be of 15 years as of January 31 of the year taking admission. The student should produce a 10th class pass certificate from identified board, address evidence and two current passport-sized photographs.
Aadhaar card or passport or ration card or other identity proof.
Birth certificate for proof of date of birth
Address proof i.e. Aadhaar card/water bill/electricity bill/voter ID/ration card
Signature ( must be in black ink)
class 10th marksheet
Disability certificate for PwD candidates
Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
Ex-serviceman certificate for aspirants under the Ex-serviceman category
Secondary (class 12)
Fees for admission for ODE are INR 500 for a single subject.
INR 700 for a subject comprising practicals.
The rest of your score in your different subjects will be diverted to NIOS from your board through the transfer of the credit procedure.
Subjects available - Hindi (301), English (302), Sanskrit (309), Mathematics (311), Physics (312), Chemistry (313), Biology (314), History (315), Geography (316), Political Science (317), Economics (318), Business Studies (319), Accountancy(320), Home Science (321), Psychology (328), Sociology (331), Painting (332), environmental science (333), Mass Communication (335), Data Entry Operations (336). and Introduction to Law (338).
Official Website - https://www.nios.ac.in/on-demand-examination/on-demand-examination-system-registration.aspx
To understand the syllabus of each subject click here https://school.careers360.com/exams/nios-class-12
Regards.
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