What is JEE main eligibility criteria
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20th Apr, 2019
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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
Goodluck I hope this helps you
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
Goodluck I hope this helps you
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