Over 10,000 Girls Achieve IIT Qualification in JEE Advanced 2026
Historic High: 10,000+ girls qualify for IITs in JEE Advanced 2026
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For the first time, over 10,000 girls have qualified for the Indian Institutes of Technology through the JEE Advanced 2026, marking a historic high in female participation in technical education in India.
- 0110,107 female candidates qualified for IITs in JEE Advanced 2026, the highest number ever recorded.
- 02Arohi Deshpande was the top-ranked female candidate, achieving 280 out of 360 marks and securing the 77th rank in the Common Rank List.
- 03The total number of candidates who appeared for JEE Advanced 2026 was 179,694, with 56,880 qualifying in total.
- 04Subham Kumar topped the exam with 330 marks, followed by Kabir Chhillar and Jatin Chahar with 329 and 319 marks, respectively.
- 05The IIT Roorkee emphasized the importance of this achievement for gender diversity in STEM education in India.
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In a significant milestone for gender representation in engineering, JEE Advanced 2026 saw over 10,000 girls qualify for the Indian Institutes of Technology, a historic first. This achievement highlights the increasing participation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. IIT Roorkee noted that the number of female candidates appearing for the exam has surged in recent years, reflecting a broader transformation in India's educational landscape. Arohi Deshpande emerged as the top female candidate, scoring 280 out of 360 marks, while Subham Kumar secured the top overall rank with 330 marks. The total number of candidates registered for the exam was 187,389, with 179,694 appearing for both papers. The record number of female qualifiers is a promising sign of expanding opportunities for women in technical education, according to IIT Roorkee.
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The increase in female qualifiers for IITs indicates a positive trend towards gender equality in technical education in India.
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