JoSAA Counselling: IIT Roorkee Clarifies Class 12th Score Impact Amid OSM Evaluation Controversy
JoSAA Counselling: Will CBSE Class 12th scores affect eligibility for IIT seat amid OSM controversy?
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The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has announced the results for JEE Advanced 2026, addressing concerns over Class 12th scores affecting eligibility for seat allocation in the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling. Candidates can register for counselling despite lower scores, but final admission depends on meeting the required percentage criteria.
- 01IIT Roorkee released JEE Advanced 2026 results on May 31 amid concerns over Class 12th OSM evaluation.
- 02Candidates can register for JoSAA 2026 counselling regardless of Class 12 scores.
- 03Final seat confirmation is contingent upon meeting the percentage eligibility criteria specified in the JEE (Advanced) 2026 Information Brochure.
- 04Shubham Kumar from the IIT Delhi zone scored 330 out of 360, leading the JEE Advanced 2026 results.
- 05Arohi Deshpande, also from the IIT Delhi zone, was the top-ranked female candidate with a score of 280.
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The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has released the results for the JEE Advanced 2026 on May 31, amidst ongoing controversy regarding the Class 12th OSM evaluation. This evaluation has left some engineering aspirants concerned about their eligibility due to lower scores. In a press release, IIT Roorkee emphasized that all qualified candidates are encouraged to register for the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) 2026 counselling process, regardless of their Class 12 marks. However, the institute clarified that while candidates can participate in counselling and may be allotted a seat, final confirmation of admission is dependent on meeting the specified percentage-related eligibility criteria outlined in the JEE (Advanced) 2026 Information Brochure. This year, Shubham Kumar from the IIT Delhi zone topped the examination with a score of 330 out of 360, while the top female candidate, Arohi Deshpande, scored 280 and holds a Common Rank List (CRL) of 77.
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The outcome of the JEE Advanced results and the subsequent JoSAA counselling process will significantly affect engineering aspirants across India.
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