Are 12Th Marks Important For JEE?

Yes, 12th marks are important for JEE

• 12th Marks and JEE: A Bit of Both Worlds: Your 12th-grade marks are kind of a mixed bag when it comes to the JEE exams. They’re important, but not in the way you might think. Let’s dive into why that is.
• Who’s in Charge of JEE Now: Since 2019, the National Testing Agency (NTA) is the boss of the JEE exams. They’ve changed a few rules about who can take these exams, especially related to your 12th-grade scores.
• The Rules:
  • JEE Main Rank: Your 12th-grade marks don’t directly help you get a better rank in the JEE Main. Think of the JEE Main like a standalone game where your score is all that matters for your rank.
  • Getting into Big Colleges: However, if you’re aiming for the big leagues like IITs, NITs, and CFTIs, your 12th-grade marks do come into play. Here’s how:
    • You need at least 75% in your 12th board exams if you’re in the general category, or 65% if you’re SC/ST.
    • Plus, you need to be in the top 20% of scorers in your 12th-grade exams.

So, in a nutshell, while your 12th marks don’t affect your JEE Main rank, they are important for getting into some of the top engineering colleges. It’s like having a key that doesn’t start the car (JEE Main rank) but is necessary to get into the garage (colleges like IITs, NITs, and CFTIs).