Hello,

If you belong to the BC (Backward Class) category, you can choose OBC-NCL in JEE Mains only if your caste is included in the Central OBC list released by the Government of India.

Here’s how it works:

• Central OBC list: Used for national-level exams like JEE, NEET, UPSC, etc.

• State BC list: Used only for state-level admissions or jobs.

So, if your BC caste name is in the Central list, select OBC–NCL while filling the JEE form.
If your caste is not in the Central list, choose General category, because the state BC certificate won’t be valid for JEE.

Example:
If you’re BC in Tamil Nadu but your caste isn’t in India’s Central list, you’ll be counted as General for JEE.

Hope you understand.

Hello,

You should apply as OBC if your BC caste is included in the Central Government's OBC list and you have a valid OBC-NCL certificate. If your BC caste is not on the central list, you are not eligible for OBC reservation in JEE Mains and should apply as a general candidate. You check this article for more context.

I hope it will clear your query!!

Hi,

You should apply as an OBC as you belong to the BC caste if you are listed on the central government's list of OBC, because BC falls under the OBC category. But if your caste is not on the central government's list, you should apply for the General category, even if you have a state-level BC certificate.

Hope it helps!!!

Hello dear aspirant,

You should apply as OBC candidate in you JEE MAINS registration. Also keep the appropriate caste certificate for the registration.

Thank you, hope this helped.