JEE Main 2025 : Reservation Criteria

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will publish the JEE Main Reservation Criteria 2025 on its official website, jeemain.nta.ac.in. Understanding the reservation criteria is crucial for candidates as it affects application fees, cutoff marks, and admission fees. This article outlines the reservation percentages for various categories and essential details regarding the reservation process.

JEE Main Reservation Percentages

Candidates from different categories can avail themselves of specific reservation benefits in JEE Main 2025. Below is the detailed reservation breakdown:

Category	Reservation Percentage
General Economically Weaker Sections (GEN-EWS)	10%
Scheduled Castes (SC)	15%
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	7.5%
Non-Creamy Layer of Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	27%
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)	5%

Reservation for Central Government Institutes

The table below highlights the JEE Main Reservation Criteria 2025 for institutes under the central government:

Categories	Reservation Percentage
General Economically Weaker Sections (GEN-EWS)	10%
Scheduled Castes (SC)	15%
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	7.5%
Non-Creamy Layer of Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	27%
Persons with Disabilities	5% in each category

OBC-NCL Criteria

Candidates classified under OBC-NCL must refer to the list published by the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC). While filling out the JEE Main Application Form 2025, candidates must select the OBC reservation if applicable. If not included in the OBC list, candidates should choose the General category.

PwD Reservation Criteria

Candidates with a disability of 40% or more are eligible for the PwD reservation. The following disabilities qualify for reservation:

Blindness and low vision
Deaf and hard of hearing
Locomotor disabilities, including cerebral palsy, leprosy, dwarfism, and muscular dystrophy
Autism, intellectual disability, and specific learning disabilities
Multiple disabilities and other specified disabilities

Approximately 5% of the total seats are reserved for candidates with disabilities.

Reservation for Women

To promote inclusivity in engineering, many participating colleges have reserved 5% of seats for women candidates. Women wishing to benefit from this reservation should apply through the designated Women Quota System.

EWS Reservation Criteria

To provide equal opportunities, NTA has introduced a 10% reservation for candidates from the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Candidates must meet specific criteria to qualify:

Parents own a residential plot of 200 square yards or more in non-municipal areas.
Family owns at least 5 acres of agricultural land.
Parents have a residential plot of 100 square yards or more in specified municipalities.
Candidate owns a residential flat of 1,000 square feet or more.

State University Reservation

Candidates can also avail themselves of reservation opportunities based on their home state through the following quotas:

Home State Quota

Candidates who have passed their Class 12 board exams from a specific state and cleared JEE Main are eligible for home state preference.

Other State Quota

This category includes candidates from other states and union territories. These candidates do not receive the same preference as home state candidates.

Claiming JEE Main Reservation 2025

To claim reservation benefits, candidates must follow these steps:

Fill the JEE Main Application Form: Provide details, including the category.
No Initial Proof Required: Candidates do not need to submit category proof at this stage.
Select the Correct Category: If a candidate forgets to select the correct reserved category, further claims may not be accepted.
Present Required Documents: During counseling, candidates must provide specific documents, including caste or category certificates.

Required Documents

Candidates must prepare the following documents to claim JEE Main Reservation 2025:

Category certificate in the prescribed format from the competent authority
Caste or Tribe certificates for SC/ST candidates
Disability certificate issued by the competent authority for PwD candidates

JEE Main Reservation Criteria in NITs

In National Institutes of Technology (NITs), 50% of seats are reserved for home state candidates, while the remaining 50% are available for candidates from other states. The table below illustrates the home state quotas:

Union Territories	NITs
Andaman & Nicobar Islands	NIT Puducherry
Lakshadweep	NIT Goa
Daman and Diu	NIT Goa
Dadar and Nagar Haveli	NIT Goa
Chandigarh	NIT Delhi

NIT Warangal and Goa Reservation

Name of NIT	Quota	Eligible Candidates
NIT Warangal	Home State Quota	Candidates from Telangana
	Other States Quota	Candidates from other states and Andhra Pradesh
NIT Goa	Home State Quota	Candidates from Goa (40% reservation)
	Other States Quota	Candidates from Goa, Daman & Diu, Dadar & Nagar Haveli, and Lakshadweep

Conclusion

Understanding the JEE Main Reservation Criteria 2025 is vital for candidates to secure their rightful admissions. By staying informed about the various reservation categories and the application process, candidates can ensure they maximize their opportunities. For more information, visit jeemain.nta.ac.in.