JEE Aspirants Demand Relaxation in 75% Eligibility Amid CBSE Controversy

JEE aspirants call for a one-time relaxation of the 75% eligibility criterion for IITs and NITs due to alleged discrepancies in CBSE's new On-Screen Marking system. IIT Roorkee, overseeing JEE Advanced 2026, confirms talks with CBSE to address the issue but rules out lowering requirements.

Controversy swirls around the Class 12 evaluation process, prompting JEE aspirants to demand a temporary relaxation of the 75% eligibility threshold for entry into IITs, NITs, and other prestigious technical institutes. The call arises amid claims that the CBSE's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system is flawed, leading to significant discrepancies in student results.

The outcry gained momentum on social media, with students concerned that marginally missing the class percentage criterion could jeopardize their engineering aspirations despite high JEE rankings. Although IIT Roorkee, in charge of JEE Advanced 2026, confirmed discussions with CBSE to mitigate concerns, it ruled out altering the eligibility norms due to multiple participating boards, stating it published this criteria well in advance.

Meanwhile, dissatisfaction grows over the OSM system, with evaluators citing technical issues and students applying for re-evaluations. This public debate underscores the broader implications of potential marking inaccuracies, potentially derailing candidates’ futures and sparking calls for CBSE to address grievances urgently.