The Economic Times

IIT Admission CBSE Marks Relaxation: JEE Admission Board announces big update on one-time relief

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.