Five subjects will be taken into account for calculation of percentile and normalization of qualifying examination marks for paper 1 (B.E./B. Tech.) and paper 2 (B. Arch./B. Planning) of JEE Main.

These subjects are:

• Language,

• Physics,

• Mathematics,

• Any one of (Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Technical Vocational Subject),

• Any other subject

In case a candidate has appeared in six subjects in the qualifying examination, the subject (fifth or sixth) with better marks will be considered.

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Hello Ashish thanks for approaching Career 360 

this criteria is according to the subjects that you have taken in your respective board of your state

Hello Ashish. Thanks for contacting Careers360 and we hope we will be able to answer your query. 

Note that for appearing in JEE Mains, you just need to pass your board exams. The subjects that will be taken into consideration are:

• Language

• Physics

• Mathematics

• Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Technical vocational subject (Any one of them)

• Any other subject

Candidates who have appeared for four subjects in their qualifying exam will not be allowed to appear in JEE Main exam.

They must have Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and Chemistry, Bio-technology, Computer Science or Biology as one of the optional subjects in their qualifying exam.

I would like to direct your attention to this Careers360 article for upto date information:

• https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-eligibility-criteria

Hope this helps you and all the best!