Understanding the JEE Mains 2019 Reservation Criteria

The Joint Entrance Examination (Main) or JEE Mains is a crucial gateway for students aspiring to pursue engineering from top Indian institutions. For the 2019 edition of JEE Mains, specific reservation categories and their reservation percentages are defined to ensure equitable opportunities.

Reservation Categories and Percentages

Category Reservation Percentage Scheduled Castes (SC) 15% Scheduled Tribes (ST) 7.5% OBC Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) - with an annual income of Rs. 8 lakh 27% Persons with Disabilities (PwD) 5% Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 10%

Note that these percentages are reserved for seats related to specific categories under the category of General category. The OBC Non-Creamy Layer category with the annual income criteria being Rs. 8 lakh falls under this reservation.

Understanding Percentile Scores and Eligibility

While the official percentile cut-off for the JEE Mains 2019 has not been released, reports suggest that for the OBC (Other Backward Classes) category, a percentile in the range of 70–75 was considered a qualifying mark for admission to JEE Advanced 2019. For SC and ST students, the cut-off was slightly lower, around 60–65 percentiles.

Calculating Your Rank from Percentile Score

To assist candidates in estimating their rank, a formula can be used based on the percentile score. The formula is as follows:

Rank 100 - your total score X 874469 / 100

Here, the value '874469' represents the number of candidates who appeared for the January paper of JEE Mains 2019.

General Guidelines for OBC Category

It is important to note that the above range (70–75) is not an official cut-off but a general guideline. The official percentile cut-off for OBC categories, including NCL with an annual income of Rs. 8 lakh, will be released in April 2019, alongside the cut-offs for other categories like SC and ST.

Beyond this, an overall percentile of 70–75 generally ensures good chances for admission to JEE Advanced 2019. However, for precise cut-offs, it's best to refer to the official guidelines and announcements from the National Testing Agency (NTA).

All the best! As a student, you have the opportunity to do well. Stay focused and prepared for the best results!