IIT Roorkee Allows 75% Eligibility Appeal

IIT Roorkee has allowed students who do not currently meet the Class 12 eligibility criterion of 75 per cent marks to apply for admission.

IIT Roorkee has allowed students who do not currently meet the Class 12 eligibility criterion of 75 per cent marks to apply for admission.

Officials said candidates can participate in the admission process, but must submit the revised scorecard meeting the eligibility requirements by July 15.

Meanwhile, IIT Roorkee has not relaxed the 75% eligibility criterion for JEE admissions.

Students must meet the eligibility criteria or risk losing out on seats.

No Relaxation in Eligibility Criteria

The decision comes as a relief for IIT aspirants who were awaiting the updated CBSE scorecards.

However, IIT Roorkee has refused to relax the 75% Class 12 eligibility criterion for admissions to IITs, NITs and IIITs.

Sources confirmed that affected candidates, parents and student groups have sought temporary relaxation of the eligibility criterion, but IIT Roorkee has clarified that there will be no relaxation.

You are eligible to fill in your choices at present and seats will be allocated based on the revised scorecard.

JEE Admission Eligibility Criteria

JEE Admission 2026: IIT Roorkee says no relaxation in 75% eligibility rule amid CBSE OSM row.

Our Web Correspondent reported on June 5, 2026.

According to the Information Brochure 2026, after admission, a student may be allowed to register for the next semester if he/she has cleared not less than 75% of course credits registered in that semester.

Government sources said that students need to send the revised score card with at least 75% or 65% as per their category by July 15th, 2026, through the email orgjee@iitr.ac.in.

Context of IIT Roorkee Admission Criteria

The issue has become particularly significant for engineering aspirants.

Several students who qualified JEE Main and JEE Advanced have argued that the disputed board marks could render them ineligible for IIT admissions under the 75 per cent eligibility criterion, despite clearing one of the country's most competitive entrance examinations.

Historically, IIT Roorkee has maintained a high standard for admission to its programs.

In contrast, the current situation has led to uncertainty among students and parents.

Human Impact of IIT Roorkee Admission Criteria

The decision by IIT Roorkee has significant implications for students who are awaiting the updated CBSE scorecards.

Witnesses said that students are anxious about meeting the eligibility criteria and are seeking guidance from counselors and educators.

Meanwhile, experts said that the admission criteria should be flexible to accommodate students who have been affected by the CBSE OSM row.

Despite this, IIT Roorkee has maintained its stance on the 75% eligibility criterion.

However, the institute has allowed students to apply and submit their revised scorecards by July 15.

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