JEE Eligibility

Yes, all the JEE Main rank holders are eligible to take part in the OJEE counselling process for admission to the engineering programmes offered by colleges accepting OJEE scores. Even if the candidates have not appeared for the OJEE exam, they can get admission to various colleges based on their JEE Main scores. Candidates who wish to participate in BAMS/BHMS counselling must have qualified in NEET (UG) with a valid rank. Candidates must get the scores verified at JEE Cell, Gandamunda, Bhubaneswar-751030 in person who are taking a part in the OJEE counselling through JEE Mains or other qualifying entrance exams. JEE rank holders will be eligible to participate in the counselling process irrespective of their admission status.

The eligibility for claiming OBC-NCL (Other Backward Classes - Non-Creamy Layer) category for JEE Mains examination depends on the criteria set by the Government of India. According to the official guidelines, the OBC-NCL category is applicable to the following groups:
Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBCs) in the Central List: The SEBCs are those castes and communities that have been identified as socially and educationally backward by the Central Government. The list of SEBCs is maintained by the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC). State List OBCs: The State Governments have also identified certain castes and communities as OBCs based on the local conditions and social customs. Since Panchamasali Lingayat is not mentioned in the Central List of SEBCs or the State List of OBCs, you may not be eligible to claim OBC-NCL category for JEE Mains examination. However, you can check with the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) for any updates on the inclusion of Panchamasali Lingayat in the Central List of SEBCs.