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Rahul Mandal 15th Nov, 2025

Hello,

No, OBC is not a standalone category for JEE; only the OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) category is accepted for reservation benefits. If you are in the OBC "Creamy Layer," you are treated as a general category candidate for the JEE purpose. Furthermore, for JEE, you must have a certificate based on the Central Government's OBC list, not just the state list. Here in this article you will find more about the JEE Main application.

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Aahana Rawat 15th Nov, 2025

Hey,

Only the Central OBC-NCL category is accepted for reservation in JEE because it is a central government exam. You must be listed in the central government's OBC list to be eligible for the reservation. If your caste is not in the central OBC list, you will be treated as General.

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Sakshi 15th Nov, 2025

Yes, only the OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate is accepted for JEE reservation. The standard OBC (State List) certificate is not valid for Central exams. You must ensure your certificate adheres strictly to the Central Government format and confirms your Non-Creamy Layer status to claim benefits. Check the official format here: https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-category-certificate-format-for-sc-st-obc-ncl-ews-pwd

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