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According to the information brochure for the entrance, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has restored the class 12 performance criterion of 75% for qualifying JEE Main 2023, which will be held in two sessions between January 24-31 and April 6-12.
The requirement was waived in the previous three editions of the entry held after the Covid-19 pandemic began in 2020. The JEE criterion is also expected to be reinstated in the JEE Advanced 2023, which serves as the entrance exam for undergraduate programs at the IITs.
According to the brochure, released Thursday, “admission to BE / BTech / BArch / BPlanning. Courses in NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs participating through Central Seat Allocation Board will be based on All India Rank subject to the condition that the candidate should have secured at least 75 per cent marks in the Class 12 examination conducted by the respective Boards.”
The qualifying marks would be 65 per cent in the case of SC/ST candidates. The candidates, across categories, are also required to pass in each of the subjects of class 12 or any equivalent qualifying examination to clear JEE Main.
The exam registration fees have also been raised for all categories of candidates. The fee for general category male candidates has increased from Rs 650 to Rs 1,000. Female candidates must now pay Rs 800, up from Rs 325 previously.
Candidates from SC/ST/PWD and the third gender will have to pay Rs 500. Previously, it was Rs 325. The exam will be given at 399 locations in India and 25 abroad. JEE Main 2022 was held in 501 locations across India, with 13 additional locations established overseas.
Meanwhile, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the dates of other major undergraduate entrance exams, ranging from NEET to CUET-UG. While the NEET will take place on May 7, the CUET-UG will begin on May 21. It will be held till May 31 over multiple sessions, details of which will be shared later.
Source:IE
