Is the board weightage for JEE MAINS 2017 is for combined top 5 subjects or for PCM also its 75% ?
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2nd Mar, 2017
As per new eligibility criteria from this session, Candidate should have secured at least 75% marks in the 12th class examination, or be in the top 20 percentile in the 12th class examination conducted by the respective Boards for NIT/IIT/IIIT admission. For SC/ST candidates the qualifying marks would be 65% in the 12th class examination.
It is mandatory for aspiring candidates to have taken 5 subjects in 12th or 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
It is mandatory for aspiring candidates to have taken 5 subjects in 12th or 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
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Hello,i am asking like is it necessary to score 75% in PCM too..
for example i scored 76% in top 5 and score 72% in PCM ..
so would i be able to eligible for JEE MAINS.
for example i scored 76% in top 5 and score 72% in PCM ..
so would i be able to eligible for JEE MAINS.
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