JEE Main 2026 Eligibility: Age, Qualification, Nationality & Attempt Limits
JEE Main 2026 eligibility explained — minimum age, maximum age, educational qualification, nationality rules, attempt limits, reservation categories. Based on the latest official notification.
Reviewed by: StudyRoadmap Editorial · Last verified: 2026-04-24
JEE Main 2026 eligibility criteria
Class 12 PCM stream with minimum 75% aggregate for general category (65% for SC/ST/OBC). Subject-wise minimum of 60% in each of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Before you apply
- Confirm your Class 12 stream matches the required subject combination.
- Check the maximum age limit on the application date (not the exam date).
- Keep scans of photo ID, mark sheets, category certificate, and passport-size photo ready.