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JEE Advanced Reservation 2023: Seat Reservation, Quota and Documents Required
Content Curator | Updated On - Jan 19, 2026
JEE Advanced reservation 2023 for GEN-EWS, SC, ST, OBC (NCL), PwD, and Female category candidates will be released along with the official brochure of JEE Advanced 2023. The valid proof of JEE Advanced 2023 Eligibility must be submitted in order to avail of the reservation. The category once submitted for JEE Main 2023 cannot be changed while registering for JEE Advanced 2023.
- After the declaration of JEE Main result, the top 2,50,000 candidates can apply for JEE Advanced. Check JEE Advanced 2023 Registration
- Candidates must note that if it is discovered at any stage that someone has used a false or incorrect document or information in order to avail the benefit of the reservation, then such a candidate will be excluded from the admission process.
Candidates appearing for JEE Advanced 2023 must take note of the following points:
- Unoccupied seats under OBC-NCL and GEN-EWS will be shifted to OPEN or GENERAL seats.
- Unoccupied PwD seats under each category will be made open to other candidates under those categories.
- However, seats remaining vacant under the SC, ST and PwD categories will not be de-reserved for any other category.
Candidates should be among 2,50,000 in JEE Main 2023 Paper 1 to be eligible for JEE Advanced. Candidates can check the previous year order which is followed while choosing top 2,50,000* candidates in various categories:
| Category | Number of “Top” Candidates | |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN | 96187 | Total: 101250 |
| OPEN-PWD | 5063 | |
| GEN-EWS | 23750 | Total: 25000 |
| GEN-EWS-PwD | 1250 | |
| OBC-NCL | 64125 | Total: 67500 |
| OBC-NCL-PWD | 3375 | |
| SC | 35625 | Total: 37500 |
| SC-PWD | 1875 | |
| ST | 17812 | Total: 18750 |
| ST-PWD | 938 | |
Foreign nationals are outside the ambit of reservation of seats under the OBC-NCL, SC, ST and PwD categories. Check JEE Advanced Eligibility
JEE Advanced 2023 Reservation Criteria for GEN-EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL
Indian nationals belonging to SC/ST/OBC-NCL are admitted under the seats reserved for them under the rules and guidelines laid down by the Government of India. JEE Advanced 2023 reservation will be updated however candidates can check the category wise previous year reservation matrix of seats (in percentage) which is provided in the following table:
| Category | Reservation of Seats |
|---|---|
| General – Economically Weaker Section (GEN-EWS) | 10% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) | 27% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
Note: Within each of the categories – OPEN, GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC and ST category seats, 5% horizontal reservation is available for PwD candidates.
Important Points to Remember
- Backward Classes should be present in the most recent and updated Central List of OBC (NCL)
- Candidates appearing for JEE Advanced 2023 belonging to the Creamy Layer (CL) of OBC are not eligible for Reservations and are treated as part of the General (GEN) i.e. Unreserved category.
- Candidates from OBC (CL) shall compete for Open Seats i.e. the seats for which everyone is eligible.
- Eligibility for SC/ST reservation is determined and given to only those tribes and castes that are specifically and explicitly mentioned in the Central List of castes and tribes from corresponding states laid down by the Govt. of India.
JEE Advanced 2023 Reservation for Female Candidates
- A decision has been taken at the level of the IIT Council to improve the gender balance in the undergraduate programs at the IITs.
- 20% of supernumerary seats will be reserved for female candidates.
- The supernumerary seats specifically for female candidates will be created without any reduction in the number of seats that were made available for non-female candidates.
- These supernumerary seats will only be offered to those female candidates who are declared qualified in JEE Advanced 2023.
- The detailed procedure for the implementation of this will be set out in the Business Rules of JoSSA 2023.
JEE Advanced 2023 Reservation Criteria for Defence Personnel
Defence Service candidates are defined as children of defence/paramilitary personnel killed or permanently disabled in action at war front or peacetime operations. 2 seats are reserved for allotment in each institute under JEE Advanced for DS candidates. However, in order to avail this preferential allotment, a DS candidate must qualify the JEE Advanced and hence, be in the Common Rank List of JEE.
JEE Advanced 2023 Reservation Criteria for PwD Candidates
Persons with Disability (PwD)- 5% seats (horizontally) are reserved in each of the following categories:
- OPEN i.e. GENERAL
- GEN-EWS
- OBC-NCL
- SC
- ST
Candidates with 40% or more disability irrespective of the type- locomotive, visual or dyslexic are given higher priority. Preference to Leprosy-cured candidates who are otherwise fit enough to take up the course.
Details of Medical Authority issuing the Disability Certificate
The following Report is required to be submitted by Dyslexic candidates:
- Handicap percentage should not be less than 40%
- Permanent disability only
- Issued from Govt. organization only.
A scribe is an individual who writes the examination for a person with a physical or learning disability and which restrains him from writing the examination. Typically, the scribe reads out the question and writes the response/marks the response in the OMR sheet after the candidate says the final answer. For IIT JEE Advanced, scribe is a class 11 student from science stream having Mathematics as one of the subjects
- PwD candidates (including Dyslexic, blind, lost fingers/hands, disability in upper limbs) can avail services of a scribe to mark responses in the OMR sheet
- Send the Scribe Request form (find below) along with PwD Certificate/Dyslexic Evaluation report to Chairman, JEE Advanced uploaded during registration
- Candidates cannot bring their own scribes. Zonal IITs do the needful
- The candidate and scribe meet one day prior to the exam along with IIT representatives
- If it is found that the candidate does not require the use of a scribe: evaluation, ranking, and admission stands canceled
Documents Required For Verification in JEE Advanced 2023
Essential Documents for All Candidates
- Class X certificate or Birth Certificate
- Class XII (or equivalent examination) certificate
- If the name is not the same as in the Class X certificate, gazette notification showing the change of name.
Essential Documents for GEN-EWS category candidates
- GEN-EWS certificate which should have been issued on or after April 01, 2022 in consonance with the guidelines of the GOI.
- A declaration in lieu of the GEN-EWS certificate can be uploaded in case the candidate fails to collect the GEN-EWS certificate.
Essential Documents for OBC-NCL category candidates
- OBC-NCL certificate which should have been issued on or after April 01, 2022 in consonance with the guidelines of the GOI.
- A declaration in lieu of the OBC-NCL certificate can be uploaded in case the candidate fails to collect the OBC-NCL certificate.
Essential Documents for SC or ST category candidates
Caste certificate for SC candidates and Tribe certificate for ST candidates, as per the guidelines of GOI.
Essential Documents for PwD category candidates
- Physical Disability Certificate issued by the notified medical authority
- Dyslexic candidates need to submit FORM-DYSLEXIC 1 and 2 instead of FORM-PwD. The certificate must mention ‘SEVERE’ under Dyslexia category.
For Candidates Needing the Services of Scribe
Request letter to the Chairman of the respective zonal coordinating IIT (FORM-SCRIBE).
For Candidates Seeking Admission under the DS category
Certificate (FORM-DS) issued by a competent authority in the Directorate of Resettlement and Rehabilitation, New Delhi under the Ministry of Defence or the Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India.
GEN- EWS Quota Details
Persons who are not covered under the scheme of reservation for SCs, STs, and OBCs and whose family has a gross annual income below Rs 8 lakh are only identified as EWS for the benefit of reservation. The benefit of reservation under EWS can be availed upon production of an Income and Asset Certificate issued by a Competent Authority.
Who can’t access the EWS quota?
Regardless of what the family income is, if the candidates fall under any of the following, they can’t avail the benefits of EWS quota:
- Candidates whose families own 5 acres of agricultural land and above.
- Candidates who owe a residential flat of 1,000 sq. ft. and above.
- Candidates whose parents possess a residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in notified municipalities.
- Candidates whose parents own a residential plot of 200 sq. yards and above in areas other than the notified municipalities.
Authorities that can issue an ‘Income and Asset Certificate’
Following is the list of the competent authorities who can issue an ‘Income and Asset Certificate’:
- District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate/ Collector/ Deputy Commissioner/Additional’ Deputy Commissioner/ 1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate/ Sub-Divisional Magistrate/ Taluka Magistrate! Executive Magistrate/ Extra Assistant Commissioner
- Chief Presidency Magistrate/Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Presidency Magistrate
- Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar
- Sub-Divisional Officer or the area where the candidate and/or his family normally resides
JEE Advanced 2023 Reservation FAQs
Ques. Can I change my category in JEE Advanced 2023 Registration form?
Ans. The category of a candidate as entered for JEE Main 2023, which will be made available by the JEE Apex Board, will be final and shall remain the same in JEE Advanced 2023. Any requests for change of category will not be entertained.
Ques. Is there a sports quota for admission to IITs through JEE Advanced 2023?
Ans. No. There is no sports quota for admission in IITs.
Ques. What is JEE Advanced 2023 reservation criteria for students applying from Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh? Is there any reservation or specific quota for them?
Ans.JEE Advanced 2023 Reservation Criteria will be released in the official brochure for JEE Advanced 2023. As per previous year JEE Reservation criteria, Seats allotted to foreign nationals are supernumerary with a cap of 10% of the total number of seats in every course. Foreign nationals are outside the ambit of reservation of seats under the OBC-NCL, SC, ST and PwD categories as defined by the Government of India.
Ques. How many seats under JEE Advanced are reserved for candidates belonging to the Defence Service?
Ans. 2 seats are reserved for preferential allotment at all the IITs for candidates belonging to Defence Service. To avail the benefit, the candidate needs to be listed in the Common Merit List released after the announcement of JEE Advanced 2023 Result.
Ques. What are the documents required in order to apply under the GEN-EWS category in JEE Advanced 2023?
Ans. Documents required for GEN-EWS category candidates are as follows:
- GEN-EWS certificate which should have been issued on or after April 01, 2021 in consonance with the guidelines of the GOI.
- A declaration in lieu of the GEN-EWS certificate can be uploaded in case the candidate fails to collect the GEN-EWS certificate.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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To join a reputed college, Indian students are required to give JEE-Main and JEE-Advanced. Cracking these exams with a top rank gives you the opportunity to join top National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Admission into such reputed colleges, kickstart your Engineering career.
Although both JEE-Main and JEE-Advanced are Engineering entrance exams, both have severe dissimilarities. The aspects of these dissimilarities have been discussed below.
- Level of difficulty: JEE-Advanced is far more difficult than JEE-Main. The primary focus of JEE-Main is to evaluate the candidates' knowledge of their class 11th and 12th syllabus while JEE-Advanced is taken to evaluate the analytical and problem-solving skills of the students.
- Syllabus: The JEE Main syllabus is similar to the one prescribed by CBSE whereas JEE-Advanced has a different syllabus. Various topics covered in JEE Main are not included in JEE Advanced.
- Eligibility: A good JEE Main rank will open doors for admission to NITs and IITs. But with a good JEE Advanced rank, one can get admitted into the most coveted IITs.
- Qualification: JEE Main required a student to have completed his Class 12th only. Whereas JEE Advanced has set certain minimum cutoff criteria in JEE Main and also meets minimum board exam criteria.
- Examination pattern: JEE Main exam comprises one paper only while JEE Main comprises 2 papers. The former consists of objective and single-answer questions while the latter consists of a variety of problems including multi-right, matrix match, comprehension types, and much more. The pattern of the former hardly changes while the pattern of the latter is modified every year.
I hope such a detailed comparison has cleared your doubts and clarified the doubts regarding both the entrance exams.
Before choosing the best book I think it is very important to know your syllabus. Only then you can identify your weak and strong points from the syllabus and focus more on your weaknesses. The most important topics that are covered are
- Mole Concept
- Atomic Structure
- Periodicity
- Chemical and Molecular Bonding
- States of Matter
- Electrochemistry and Redox reactions
- Chemical and Ionic Equilibrium
- General Organic Chemistry
- Hydrogen
- Solutions and Colligative Properties
- Chemical Kinetics
- Coordination compounds
- P block, D&F block elements
- Metallurgy
You can start preparing for these topics from class 11 itself. The books that are considered Bibles of Chemistry and are highly recommended for JEE Main and JEE Advanced aspirant include
- Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations: This book by RC Mukherjee is the best book out there for Physical Chemistry
- Numerical Chemistry: This book by P Bahadur is recommended by many top tankers
- Organic Chemistry: This book by Robert Thornton Morrison is the best book for Organic Chemistry.
- Concise Organic Chemistry: This book by JD Lee is a great book for inorganic chemistry. It will make you fall in love with the subject rather than rote learning.
Other than books you can resort to Video lectures, question papers, and a doubt solving forum.
Most importantly Chemistry is a subject that requires tremendous concentration and consistency. You can go for frequent mock tests to test your knowledge.
Many aspirants go through the same conflict. The preference depends on your career priorities and aim.
Some points are discussed below which may be helpful in deciding.
- If you are solely focused on JEE Advanced and have a decent score in JEE Main, then it is better to take the date after JEE Advanced. A good score in JEE Main will give you a backup and you can completely focus on JEE Advanced this way.
- If you didn’t do well in JEE Main and have lesser hope to score good marks, then you can take BITSAT before JEE Advanced. It is because delaying will increase the pressure. If your priority is BITSAT then it is better to be fully focused on this exam and go for the 3rd or 4th day of the exam. It will give you sufficient time to review the previous paper.
- If you are not sure about your preference then it will be better to attempt the exam prior to JEE Advance. For most exam aspirants, JEE Advanced is the dream from the beginning and it will be better to end the journey with your initial aim.
Thus, you should choose the date as per your priority and comfort. Decide by judging your nervousness, preparation and then give priority to your choice.
The best books for JEE Main and Advanced exam preparations include the following:
Maths:
- NCERT.
- Cengage by G.Tewani, Playing With Graphs Cengage and TMH for JEE Advanced.
- Algebra by Amit M. Aggarwal, Trigonometry by Amit M. Aggarwal for JEE Main and Advanced.
- For sequence and series refer to Hall and Knight.
Physics:
- NCERT.
- HCV for all JEE aspirants.
- DC Pandey all series for JEE Main and Advanced.
- Archive, especially for Modern Physics, as subjective questions of IIT get repeated in objective pattern with a slight change.
Chemistry:
- NCERT is mandatory for Inorganic Chemistry.
- Inorganic Chemistry by VK Jaiswal.
- Organic Chemistry by MS Chauhan and Himanshu Pandey.
- Physical chemistry from GRB.
From all these books study the important parts and actions, mark and make notes on them. But make sure to study NCERTs thoroughly.
My friend missed the cutoff by just 6 marks. She scored 120 marks and her JEE rank was a decent 4582.
She knew that even if she managed to qualify which was difficult, she would not be given the opportunity to opt for a stream of her choice. However, she suffered a setback when she wasn’t even able to qualify for the cutoff. She lost all hope. After a few days, she was notified that the updated l JEE Advance rank list has been released. On checking the portal she was giddy to see that she had qualified!
She knew the rank would offer her almost nothing but the mere fact that she had qualified for one of the most difficult exams in India motivated her a lot.
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