JEE Main 2027 Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit, Class 12 Marks, Attempt Limit
JEE Main 2027 eligibility criteria set the rules for who can appear in the exam and who can use the score for admission to NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded institutions. NTA has kept most conditions the same for 2027, but one new rule stands out this year: a live webcam photo is now required during online registration. Many early applicants have already raised questions about this change. Read all the conditions carefully before you start filling the form.
What is JEE Main 2027 Eligibility Criteria?
JEE Main 2027 eligibility covers five areas: your age, your Class 12 marks, the number of years you have already attempted the exam, the subjects you studied in Class 12, and the year you passed or will pass Class 12. You must meet all conditions to use your JEE Main score for NIT and IIIT admission through JoSAA counselling 2027.
| Criteria | JEE Main 2027 Rule |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | No upper age limit for B.E/B.Tech and B.Planning |
| Class 12 Marks (to appear) | Must have passed Class 12 or be appearing in 2027 |
| Class 12 Marks (for NIT/IIIT admission via JoSAA) | 75% for General/OBC-NCL/EWS; 65% for SC/ST/PwD |
| Attempt Limit | 3 consecutive years from the year of passing Class 12 |
| Qualifying Subjects (B.E/B.Tech) | Physics and Maths compulsory + one of Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology |
| Year of Passing | Passed in 2025 or 2026, or appearing in 2027 |
| Live Webcam Photo (New in 2027) | Live photo capture via webcam mandatory during online registration |
Source: NTA JEE Main Official Website
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