Class 12th marks criteria has been dropped as one of the eligibility criteria for admissions to IIT. Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ma...
Class 12th marks criteria has been dropped as one of the eligibility criteria for admissions to IIT. Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal made the announcement on Friday and said that students will be eligible for IIT based on JEE Advanced scores and receiving a passing marks in the 12th class board exam.
HRD Minister said, “Due to the partial cancellation of class XII exams by several Boards, Joint Admission Board (JAB) has decided to relax the eligibility criterion for JEE (Advanced), 2020 qualified candidates this time.”
Due to the partial cancellation of class XII exams by several Boards, Joint Admission Board (JAB) has decided to relax the eligibility criterion for #JEE (Advanced) 2020 qualified candidates this time. @HRDMinistry @PIB_India @MIB_India @DDNewslive
— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) July 17, 2020
Earlier, students had to score at least 75% marks or be in the top 20th percentile in their respective boards in the class 12th board exam to be eligible for admissions to various IITs. This was apart from the scores in JEE Advanced examination.
Qualified candidates who have passed class XII examinations will now be eligible for admissions irrespective of marks obtained.@HRDMinistry @PIB_India @MIB_India @DDNewslive
— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) July 17, 2020
This is a one-time measure and the JAB is expected to switch to the Class 12th...