I am a student of class 12 of session 2024-2025, if I give my my improvement exam in 2026 boards and qualify jee mains then will I be eligible for JosAA councelling?
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Yes, you will be eligible for JoSAA counseling in 2026 if you meet the following conditions:
JoSAA Eligibility Rules
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JEE Main Qualification – You must qualify JEE Main 2026 with a valid rank.
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12th Board Exam Qualification – Your improvement exam in 2026 will be considered, and your latest marks will be valid for eligibility.
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Minimum Percentage Requirement –
For NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs , you need at least 75% marks (65% for SC/ST) in the 12th board exam OR be in the top 20 percentile of your board.
For IITs , you need to qualify JEE Advanced and meet the 75% (or top 20 percentile) rule.
Important Notes:
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JoSAA considers the latest board exam result for eligibility.
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Since you will be appearing for an improvement exam in 2026 , your 2026 marks will be considered for eligibility, not your 2025 results.
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You must ensure that your improvement exam covers all subjects , as JoSAA does not accept partial improvements (only in some subjects).
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