IIT Roorkee Director Kamal Kishore Pant has clarified that there will be no one-time relaxation in Class 12 marks for JEE Advanced 2026 aspirants. The Joint Admission Board stated that uniform criteria apply to candidates from 36 educational boards. While students can participate in JoSAA counselling, final admission depends on meeting eligibility. The competition for IIT seats remains intense.

JAB says IIT admissions through JEE Advanced 2026 will continue to require 75% Class 12 marks despite demands for relaxation over CBSE delays. | India News

The demands were made in the wake of growing concerns among students over the delay in re-evaluation process of CBSE exams. | India News