IIT-Roorkee clarifies admission process for students below eligibility marks
IIT-Roorkee has clarified that students who currently fall below the required Class 12 marks can still participate in the JEE (Advanced) counseling process. These students must submit a revised scorecard meeting the 75% or 65% threshold by July 15 to secure their seats.
Why it matters
This policy change impacts thousands of engineering aspirants and addresses concerns regarding academic eligibility and administrative transparency.
The Indian Institute of Technology-Roorkee on Friday (June 5, 2026) said candidates who do not currently meet the minimum Class 12 marks requirement for admission can still participate in the ongoing counselling process and will be allotted seats based on their JEE rank.
The article provides a factual account of an institutional policy update and includes relevant context regarding student concerns.
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