Should I have a NCL certificate (compulsory) if I have to apply JEE Mains in OBC category? or else GENERAL if I don't have NCL certificate?
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Yes, you should have OBC-NCL certificate in order to get reservation otherwise, you will be considered as general category student only.
You are required to produce original certificate of OBC-NCL issued by the competent authority at the time of Seat Allocation Process as well as at the time of admission, failing which you will not considered for the admission.
Good luck!!

If you don't have OBC-NCL certificate you have to apply as general category only.
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