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Punya Asthana 2nd May, 2019

Hello Aspirant,

Following is the eligibility criteria for JEE Mains:

Candidates appearing for 10+2 or equivalent exam in 2019 are also eligible to apply irrespective of their age. Candidates must have passed class XII or qualifying exam in 2017 or 2018. Candidates appearing in class XII or equivalent qualifying exam in 2019 can also apply for JEE Main.

Age Limit - There is no age limit to be eligible for JEE Main 2019. However, candidates need to pass 10+2 or the equivalent examination in 2017 or 2018. Candidates appearing for 10+2 or equivalent exam in 2019 are also eligible to apply irrespective of their age.

Qualifying exam - 

Candidates must have passed class XII or qualifying exam in 2017 or 2018.

Candidates appearing in class XII or equivalent qualifying exam in 2019 can also apply for JEE Main.


Subjects/subject combination - It is mandatory for candidates to have taken 5 subjects in class XII or equivalent 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 subjects

The 5 subjects for B.Arch/ B.Planning are:

1-Language, 2-Physics, 3-Mathematics (compulsory), 4-Any one of (Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Technical Vocational Subject), 5-Any other subjects


Number of attempts - JEE Main candidates can appear in the exam for three consecutive years. Since the entrance will be conducted twice a year, the candidate can choose to appear in both the attempts. However, the attempt for a particular academic year will be considered as One.


All the best!

R.R.KARTHIKA 2nd May, 2019

Hi, 

Candidate appearing forJEE mains 2019 must have passed 10, 12 board exam or appearing 12 in 2019. There is no age criteria. Candidate must have taken 5 subjects in bord exams irrespective of course you want apply. 

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