The JEE Advanced 2025 admission criteria have been released in a marked manner after the eligibility for candidates seeking a seat in the IITs. The main issues marked were equivalent qualifications, Class XII performance benchmarks, and specific guidelines for certain courses like Mining Engineering.
Examinations Considered as Equivalent to Class XII
| Equivalent Examination | Details |
| Final 10+2 examination by Central/State Board recognized by AIU | Minimum of five subjects required. |
| Intermediate/Pre-University examination conducted by AIU-recognized Board or University | Two-year programs are accepted. |
| Two-year Joint Services Wing course (NDA) | Must complete the final year. |
| Senior Secondary School Examination by NIOS | Minimum of five subjects required. |
| Public School or Foreign Board recognized by AIU | Equivalency certificate from AIU is mandatory. |
| H.S.C. vocational examination | Accepted if recognized. |
| AICTE-recognized Diploma (3 years) | Only the final-year marks are considered. |
| GCE Advanced Level (London, Cambridge, Sri Lanka) | International standards recognized. |
| Cambridge/International Baccalaureate Diploma | Subject-specific requirements apply. |
Performance in Class XII for JEE Advanced 2025
To qualify for the JEE Advanced 2025 admission, the candidate has to meet any of the performance criteria given below for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics:
- Aggregate Marks: At least 75% aggregate marks in the Class XII examination for General/OBC candidates, and 65% for SC/ST/PwD category candidates.
- Top 20 Percentile: Candidate must be within the top 20 percentile of his/her respective board examinations.
Improvement exams are permitted for candidates who wish to improve their marks. They can either appear for one or more subjects to achieve the required 75% aggregate or retake all subjects to qualify under the top 20 percentile criteria.
