JEE Main 2021: 75% Eligibility Criteria Waived off
Ministry of Education has decided to waive off the eligibility criteria of obtaining 75 percent marks in Class 12 to appear for the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2021. This move has come as a great relief for students appearing for the exam this year.
Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, Education Minister of India tweeted about this on 19 January.
Considering the decision taken for IIT JEE(Advanced) and in line with the decision taken for the last academic year, it has been decided to waive off the 75% marks (in class 12 exam) eligibility criteria under Joint Entrance Examination (Main) for the next academic year 2021-2022
— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) January 19, 2021
Before this, only those students who secured a minimum of 75 percent in the Class 12 board examination were considered eligible for admission to BE/BTech/BAArch/ B-Planning course in NIT, IIIT and Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTI).
JEE Main 2021 Will Be Conducted in Four Sessions
First session: From 23 to 26 February 2021
Second session: From 15 to 18 March 2021
Third session: From 27 to 30 April 2021
Fourth session: From 24 to 28 May 2021
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