The requirements for JEE Main 2027 point out the educational qualifications and conditions that applicants are required to meet in order to be allowed to take the exam. According to the NTA Information Bulletin, applicants who were able to finish Class 12 in 2025 or 2026 or are about to be done in 2027 can apply without any restrictions on their age.
| Criteria | Eligibility |
| Conducting authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Age limit | No upper age limit |
| Class 12 passing years | 2025 and 2026 |
| Appearing candidates | Class 12 students of 2027 |
| Minimum marks to appear | No minimum percentage specified by NTA |
| Number of attempts | Three consecutive years linked to Class 12 passing year |
| Eligible qualifications | Class 12 or equivalent examinations recognised by NTA |
Refer to the official JEE Main website for the complete 2027 Information Bulletin.
The JEE Main in 2027 has no age restrictions. According to the educational requirements for JEE Main 2027, there is no upper age limit for the candidates and they can apply for JEE Main irrespective of their age.
There can be separate admission criteria for the individual institutes which are to be checked by the candidates before attending the counselling rounds.
It is necessary for the candidates to have completed or be completing their Class 12 or an equivalent examination recognized by NTA.
The qualifying examinations recognized by NTA include:
Candidates having gone through schooling abroad are to check equivalence information in NTA bulletin.
The Class 12 passing year is an important condition for JEE Main 2027 eligibility.
| Class 12 passing year | Eligible for JEE Main 2027? |
| 2024 or earlier | No |
| 2025 | Yes |
| 2026 | Yes |
| 2027 | Yes, if appearing |
Important: According to the guidelines of NTA, the year when the candidate qualifies the examination is taken into consideration. It should be noted that appearing for an improvement examination does not affect the original passing year of the examination.
Take for example if a candidate passed Class 12 in the year 2024. Then, the candidate cannot be eligible to appear in JEE Main in 2027 by just taking improvement examinations in 2025 or 2026.
In the eligibility criteria for the NTA examination in 2027, no minimum percentage in Class 12 has been specified for taking JEE Main.
Nonetheless, NITs, IIITs and other participating institutions may set their own academic qualifications for admission.
Traditionally, candidates have to fulfill the following admission criteria.
The NTA 2027 does not stipulates this requirement in its eligibility criteria for the examination.Candidates should verify the final admission requirements through JoSAA, CSAB and their preferred institutes before counselling.
Certainly! If candidates have 60% marks in Class 12, they are eligible to register for JEE Main 2027 provided they satisfy other conditions of eligibility as well. They must check the admission criteria of the institutions they wish to join.
The requirement of 75% is one of the eligibility criteria, not a minimum percentage for appearing in the JEE Main. The applicability of 75% condition for 2027 admissions is to be checked in the final JoSAA rules and individual institute rules.
Requirements of subjects depend upon the programs of admission being applied for. The conventional admissions mechanism of NIT/IIIT/CFTI consists of different combinations of subjects.
The traditional subject combination includes:
The traditional subject requirements include:
Candidates should also check the applicable Council of Architecture admission requirements.
Mathematics is an essential subject requirement under the conventional admissions processes. Candidates should check the complete combination of subjects as specified in the 2027 admissions guidelines.
Both Indian citizens and non-residents are eligible to register for JEE Main 2027, provided they comply with the applicable examination regulations.
It is important for candidates who hold OCI/PIO status to learn about applicable quotas and admission regulations. Candidates who have completed their Class 12 education outside of India will likely need to provide AIU with an equivalency certificate.
The eligibility state code is usually dependent on the state that the student completed Class 12 or an equivalent in. It is not dependent upon the permanent address or birthplace of the student.
| Candidate's situation | State code |
| Lives in Uttar Pradesh but passed Class 12 in Delhi | Delhi |
| Appeared for improvement in another state | State of the original passing examination |
| NIOS candidate | State where the study centre is located |
| Passed Class 12 in Nepal or Bhutan | Determined using the permanent address in India, as specified in the passport |
During counselling, the state code is important as it decides eligibility for Home and Other State seats.
Droppers can appear for JEE Main 2027 if their original Class 12 passing year is 2025 or 2026.
| Candidate | Eligible? |
| Passed Class 12 in 2025 | Yes |
| Passed Class 12 in 2026 | Yes |
| Appearing in Class 12 in 2027 | Yes |
| Passed Class 12 in 2024 | No |
| Passed in 2025 and appearing for improvement in 2027 | Yes |
Candidates have the option to attend one or both of the JEE Main sessions but they do not have to attend both sessions. In case, a candidate attends both sessions, the best NTA score applicable in the case is used in accordance with the NTA norms.
Droppers planning another preparation cycle can use Unacademy's JEE Main and Advanced learning programmes to explore structured courses, educator-led classes and practice resources.
The eligibility conditions for the JEE Advanced are different. To be eligible for JEE Advanced, a candidate must first pass JEE Main as well as adhere to other eligibility criteria as stipulated in the JEE Advanced Information Brochure.
The information mentioned below is based on the latest 2026 regulations and will likely be confirmed for 2027.
| Criteria | Latest published 2026 rules |
| JEE Main qualification | Among the top 2,50,000 successful candidates in the B.E./B.Tech. paper |
| Number of attempts | Maximum two attempts in two consecutive years |
| Class 12 passing year | First appearance in 2025 or 2026 |
| Compulsory subjects | Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics |
| Age limit | Date-of-birth criteria apply, with specified relaxations |
| Previous IIT admission | Restrictions apply |
The JEE Advanced 2027 brochure will provide the applicable dates and eligibility conditions. Check the official JEE Advanced website for updates.
After determining eligibility, the next stage involves preparing according to the JEE Main syllabus and exam pattern.
Some resources from Unacademy that students can refer to in their preparation process include the following:
Regular revision and practice can help candidates understand their weak areas and make sure they can perform accurately during the exam itself.
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