IIT Admission CBSE Marks Relaxation 2026: Big Relief for JEE Advanced Qualifiers?
Thousands of JEE Advanced 2026 qualified candidates are closely following updates regarding the Class 12 board marks eligibility criteria for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). A growing number of students have requested a one-time relaxation in the mandatory Class 12 marks requirement due to concerns over CBSE evaluation and re-evaluation delays.
What Is the Current IIT Admission Eligibility Rule?
For admission to IITs through JEE Advanced, candidates must satisfy at least one of the following conditions:
- Secure a minimum of 75% aggregate marks in Class 12 (65% for SC, ST, and PwD candidates).
- Be within the category-wise top 20 percentile of successful candidates in their respective board examination.
These eligibility conditions remain part of the official admission criteria for IIT admissions in 2026.
Why Are Students Demanding Marks Relaxation?
Following the declaration of CBSE Class 12 Results 2026 on May 13, 2026, several students applied for verification and re-evaluation of their marks. Since the counselling process begins shortly after the JEE Advanced results, many candidates are concerned that revised scores may not be available before admission deadlines.
What Has IIT Roorkee and JAB Said?
The JEE Advanced 2026 result was declared on June 2, 2026, and the issue of Class 12 eligibility has become a major concern among qualified candidates.
According to reports published on June 5, 2026, the Joint Admission Board (JAB), chaired by IIT Roorkee Director Prof. Kamal Kishore Pant, acknowledged students' concerns regarding pending CBSE re-evaluation results.
Conditional Participation Allowed
If a candidate's marks increase after re-evaluation and they become eligible, they may be required to submit the revised marksheet during the document verification process or within the deadline specified by JoSAA/JAB.
How and When Will the Revised Marksheet Be Submitted?
Based on the provisional participation proposal, eligible candidates may need to:
- Download the revised marksheet from the CBSE portal after re-evaluation.
- Upload the updated marksheet during JoSAA document verification if instructed.
- Submit supporting documents requested by the admission authorities.
- Ensure submission before the final deadline announced by JoSAA/JAB.
Students should regularly monitor official announcements from JoSAA, JEE Advanced, IIT Roorkee, and the Joint Admission Board for exact instructions.
JoSAA Counselling 2026 Schedule
The JoSAA Counselling 2026 registration and choice filling process began on June 3, 2026, shortly after the declaration of JEE Advanced results.
Has the 75% Rule Been Removed?
No. As of June 6, 2026, the official 75% marks criterion for General, EWS, and OBC candidates and the 65% criterion for SC, ST, and PwD candidates remain in force.
What Should JEE Advanced Qualified Students Do?
- Complete JoSAA counselling registration and choice filling without delay.
- Track CBSE verification and re-evaluation updates regularly.
- Follow official announcements from JEE Advanced, JoSAA, IIT Roorkee, and JAB.
- Keep all academic documents ready for verification.
- Ensure final eligibility requirements are satisfied before seat confirmation.
Conclusion
As of June 6, 2026, the 75% eligibility criterion for IIT admission remains unchanged. However, discussions regarding relief for candidates awaiting CBSE re-evaluation results have provided hope to many JEE Advanced qualifiers.