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One of the most common entrance exams for students after their high education is JEE Mains. Now you must be wondering about the JEE eligibility and which stream you should be pursuing for give JEE exam. The main aim of the JEE Exam is to evaluate the candidates and a lot of them colleges for engineering courses and other courses like B.Tech/B.E, B.Arch, and B.Plan.
Earlier JEE exam was only supposed to be taken to qualify for one of the best institutions in India for engineering i.e. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). However, now this exam also helps students to seek admission to different engineering colleges across the country.
| Exam Name | JEE Main |
| Full Form | Joint Entrance Exam Main |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Application Fee | Male – INR 1000 Female – INR 800 |
| Location | Pan India |
| Website | https://nta.ac.in/Engineeringexam |
JEE Exam Eligibility Criteria
As said before, students who have appeared in the Science stream are eligible to take the JEE exam. However, there are also some other eligibility criteria that a candidate must keep in mind such as:
| Particulars | Details |
| Educational Qualification | Candidates must have passed the 12th or equivalent exam in 2023 or 2024 with at least 60%. |
| Age | No age limit |
| Number of Attempts | Candidates can appear a maximum of 6 times in 3 years. |
| Subjects Required | Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry |
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Steps After Appearing for the JEE Exam
After appearing for the JEE Exam, the candidates have to go through the JEE Counseling. This counselling round is also known as the JoSAA. Candidates will get allocated engineering colleges based on their All India Ranks.
The JoSAA conducts 4-6 rounds of seat allocation for candidates who have qualified for the JEE Main exam.
- The first 6 rounds are for candidates who have secured a rank within the opening and closing ranks announced by JoSAA.
- The last round is an open round, wherein candidates can be allotted seats from the remaining vacant seats.
Candidates who have been allotted a seat in any of the rounds are required to pay a seat acceptance fee and confirm their participation in the counselling process. Candidates who do not wish to participate in further rounds or do not get allotted a seat in any of the rounds can withdraw from the counselling process by notifying JoSAA.
The final allotment of seats will be done after taking into account various factors such as candidates’ preferences, availability of seats, reservations, etc.
Also Read: JEE Main Application Process 2023
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FAQs
You should opt for the Science stream if you wish to take the JEE exam after high school.
The candidates should have passed the 12th standard with at least 60% marks.
Yes, you can take the JEE Exam if you wish to pursue B.Arch or B.Plan.
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