75% Eligibility for JEE Main 2025 – What’s the Latest NTA News?

NTA is continuously revising the JEE Main 2025. First, the JEE Main website changed from jee main.nta.ac. into jeemain.nta.nic.in. After that, many changes, such as exam pattern, negative marking scheme, exam duration, etc., were revised by NTA for this academic year. The next important thing to the aspirant’s mind is implementing the 75% rule for JEE Main 2025.

Read the full blog to know the details about the 75% eligibility rule for JEE Main 2025 and other latest changes in the JEE Main 2025 exam.

What are the 75% Criteria for JEE Main 2025?

According to the 75% criteria, students seeking admission to IITs and NITs through JEE exam must have secured at least 75% marks in class 12th examination in all subjects irrespective of the JEE Main rank. The rule was applicable for JEE Main 2024 also.

Is the 75% criteria removed for JEE 2025?

No, the rule is in the information brochure issued by NTA for JEE Main Session 1 exam. The registration started on 28th October 2024 and will last till 22nd November 2024. As per the notification issued by the authorities, the 75% rule is applicable for JEE 2025.

Are the 75% Criteria Applicable for All Categories in JEE Main 2025?

The 75% criteria are applicable for General category students who have passed class 12th in 2023, and 2024 or will appear for the 12th board in 2025. Candidates seeking admission in IITs, NITs, or CFTIs are required to score at least 75% marks in the class 12th exam. However, the candidates don’t need a minimum of 75% to appear for JEE Main 2025.

Furthermore, SC/ST candidates get a relaxation of 10% in the eligibility criteria, they must score a minimum of 65% marks in the class 12th board exam to seek admission to the IITs and NITs. Additionally, the rule is also applicable to dropper students.

JEE Main 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must meet the following eligibility criteria to be eligible for JEE Main 2025:

1. There is no age limit for candidates. Candidates who passed class XII/equivalent exams in 2023, and 2024, or appearing in 2025, regardless of age, can take the JEE (Main) – 2025 test.
2. Candidates passed/appearing for Class XII from NIOS should select the State of Eligibility according to the State in which the study Centre is located.
3. Candidates who completed the Class XII (or equivalent) examination outside India or from a Board not indicated above must provide a certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) indicating that their examination is equivalent to the Class XII Examination.
4. A Diploma recognized by AICTE or a State board of technical education of at least 3

years duration.

5. Candidates must have passed the qualifying examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/ Technical Vocational subjects.

Is 75% Criteria Removed From JEE Advanced 2025?

No, the 75% rule applies to the JEE Advanced 2025 exam. To be eligible for JEE Advanced 2025 a candidate must have secured at least 75% in class 12th along with being ranked among the top 2,50,000 in JEE Main 2025 exam.

JEE Main 2025: Latest News 

Revised Exam Pattern

NTA has also made some major amendments to JEE Main 2025. These are as follows:

1. Removal of Optional Questions: There will be no more optional questions in Section B of Paper 1. This portion will have five questions, which test takers must answer all of. This regulation also applies to Papers 2A and 2B, where the Mathematics section will have no optional problems.
2. Structure of papers: Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.): This paper will have 75 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and 300 marks. Paper 2A (B.Arch.): This paper will feature 77 questions and 400 marks. Paper 2B (B.Plan.): This paper will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions with a total score of 400.
3. Exam Mode: The JEE Main exam will be conducted online. However, the drawing part in Paper 2A (for B.Arch.) will remain offline.
4. Language: JEE Main 2025 will be available in 13 languages, including Gujarati, Assamese, Tamil, Bengali, English, Kannada, Punjabi, Malayalam, Urdu, Marathi, Odia, Telugu, and Hindi.

Revised Tie-Breaking Policy

1. Removal of Age Factor: Age is no longer a criterion for tie-breaking between two candidates who scored the same marks.
2. New Criteria for Tie-Breaking: As per the new tie-breaking policy the following criteria will be considered.

Maths Score: The higher maths score is given a higher rank.

Physics Score: If the tie persists, a higher score is considered.

Chemistry Score: If the tie remains unresolved, a higher score is considered.

Incorrect to correct Ratio: The lower ratio is ranked higher.

If the tie persists, the same rank will be allotted to both candidates.

Change in Official Website

Last year, the National Testing Agency (NTA) switched from the old domain to the new one, jeemain.nta.ac.in. However, for JEE Main 2025, the agency has restored its previous website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Aspirants must take note of this change and ensure that they use the correct website to fill out the JEE Main Application Form 2025 and remain up to speed on all official information about the upcoming exam.

Revised Rule for PwD Candidates

Compensatory time will be provided to the candidates who need a scribe for exam completion. All applicants with qualifying disabilities are eligible for an extra hour during the three-hour exam, regardless of whether they use a scribe.

Conclusion

NTA has made several changes to the JEE Main 2025 exam. Students should know what the changes are made so that they can prepare accordingly. Preparing for JEE requires rigorous efforts and consistent practice. Chaitanya Academy, a leading JEE coaching provides you with comprehensive JEE classes for 11th, 12th and repeaters students. Joining a JEE class can guide you in the right direction and help you ace the exam with good marks.