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JEE Advanced 2026 Sees Surge in SC and ST Qualification Rates and Six-Year High for Women
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News18•05-10-2026, 15:17
JEE Advanced 2026 Sees Surge in SC and ST Qualification Rates and Six-Year High for Women
- •The qualification rate for Scheduled Caste candidates increased sharply to 50.16% in 2026, up from 40.41% in 2025 according to IIT Roorkee data.
- •Among Scheduled Tribe candidates, the qualification rate rose from 33.99% in 2025 to 42.14% in 2026.
- •Female candidate qualification reached 23.4%, marking the highest proportion recorded over the six-year period from 2021 to 2026.
- •A total of 56,880 candidates qualified for JEE Advanced 2026, with 52,559 registering for JoSAA counselling.
- •Clearing JEE Advanced does not guarantee admission, as the final IIT seat allocation involved 18,861 seats and required participation in counselling.
Key Questions Answered
The qualification rate for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates increased to 50.16% in 2026 from 40.41% in 2025, while the rate for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates rose from 33.99% in 2025 to 42.14% in 2026.
The qualification rate among female candidates reached 23.4% in 2026, marking the highest recorded level over the six-year period from 2021 to 2026.
No, clearing JEE Advanced does not automatically guarantee admission because qualification must be followed by participating in the JoSAA counselling process, where candidates compete for seats based on ranks, categories, preferences, and seat availability.
