Sir, I had my Class 12 board exams, but I am not sure whether I will pass Physics and Chemistry because I am getting around 18 marks in each. Sir, can I get 5 grace marks in each subject? I have calculated the maximum marks I can get, and it comes to around 18. Sir, if I fail, can I appear for National Institute of Open Schooling this year itself? My main aim is to do a B.Tech from a local college. I got 80 percentile in my first attempt and will likely get a similar score in Session

Ans: With a JEE Main percentile of 94.15 and a COMEDK AIR of 3,200, your board marks—especially the failed Mathematics and borderline Physics and Chemistry—do not currently meet JEE and BITSAT eligibility, requiring 75% aggregate or top 20 percentile in Class 12. If you fail Maths in the July compartment, you will need to attempt it again in the February-March 2026 board session. According to CBSE regulations, a candidate can appear for a compartment examination in one subject while simultaneously registering for improvement examinations in other subjects in the same session, provided the board offers those options in that year. This means you are eligible to write the compartment exam for Maths and improvement exams in Physics and Chemistry together in the Feb–Mar 2026 board exam session. Scores obtained in these exams are valid for JEE and BITSAT eligibility, provided you ultimately clear all subjects and attain the minimum aggregate required. Major institutions and exam bodies, including NTA for JEE and BITSAT, accept marksheets that reflect passed status and the qualifying aggregate after compartment and improvement attempts, as long as all conditions are fulfilled within the permissible attempts and year of passing requirements are met. Essential considerations for any institution include academic flexibility, transparent rules, robust student support, up-to-date communication channels, and alignment with national eligibility standards.

Recommendation: You are permitted to appear for the Mathematics compartment and improvement exams in Physics and Chemistry in the Feb–Mar 2026 board session, and this is the optimal path to securing your eligibility for JEE Main and BITSAT. Ensure diligent preparation to attain the necessary marks in all subjects, as a single clear attempt will streamline future admissions. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hi,

1. Both documents need to be submitted to determine your eligibility.
2.You need to follow the guidelines.
3. No, they will not reject the mark sheet.
4. No.
5. No, you can certainly join a medical college, but it depends on the eligibility criteria.

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Ans: Soham, you can take the NIOS test, but you must score at least 75% or be in the top 20% (including NIOS). Also, keep in mind that if you get an 80 percentile, you won't get good NITs, IIITs, or GFTIs in any branch other than the one you want. Should this year not go as planned, please prepare for the JEE and consider taking it again next year. You should also try to improve your score in NIOS and JEE. Instead of just relying on JEE/JoSAA Counseling, though, have backup plans with 4–5 private engineering colleges. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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