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The Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) is an annual engineering entrance exam for undergraduate courses in India. It is considered one of the toughest exams in the world. The JEE consists of two parts: JEE Main and JEE Advanced. JEE Advanced is open only to candidates who pass the JEE Main exam. Foreign nationals who are not citizens of India are eligible to register for JEE Advanced directly without having to write the JEE Main exam. However, they will be considered outside the ambit of the 2,50,000 Indian national candidates. While JEE scores are widely accepted in India, they are also recognised by some foreign universities for admission to UG courses.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| JEE Advanced exam open to international students? | Yes, but only those who are foreign nationals or OCI/PIO cardholders. |
| JEE Advanced exam structure | Two-stage: JEE Main + JEE Advanced |
| JEE Main exam function | Screening exam for JEE Advanced |
| JEE Advanced participating institutes | 23 IITs, the top engineering colleges in India |
| JEE Advanced exam organiser | One of seven IITs and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore |
| JEE Advanced exam date in 2025 | May 18, 2025 |
| Number of candidates for JEE Advanced in 2022 | 250,000 |
| Number of candidates for JEE Advanced in 2024 | 180,200 |
| Number of candidates qualified for JEE Advanced in 2024 | 48,248 |
| JEE Advanced exam acceptance | Considered one of the toughest exams in the world |
| JEE Advanced exam acceptance by foreign universities | Accepted by some foreign universities for UG admissions |
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What You'll Learn
- Foreign nationals don't need to write JEE (Main) and can directly register for JEE (Advanced)
- OCI/PIO cardholders obtained before 04/03/2021 can apply as Indian nationals
- Foreign nationals are considered in addition to the 250,000 Indian nationals
- Foreign nationals are capped at 10% of total seats in every course
- Foreign universities like Queen's University Belfast consider JEE scores for UG admissions
Foreign nationals don't need to write JEE (Main) and can directly register for JEE (Advanced)
Foreign nationals are not required to write the JEE (Main) exam and can directly register for the JEE (Advanced) exam. This is applicable for candidates who are not citizens of India by birth or naturalization and are referred to as foreign national candidates.
Foreign nationals who have studied or are studying abroad at the 10+2 level or its equivalent are eligible to register directly for JEE (Advanced). They must meet other eligibility criteria and submit necessary documents, such as proof of citizenship or a foreign passport.
OCI/PIO cardholders have different provisions based on when they obtained their cards. Those who obtained their cards before March 4, 2021, can choose to apply as foreign nationals or at par with Indian nationals. Cardholders who obtained their OCI/PIO cards after this date will be considered foreign national candidates.
It is important to note that foreign nationals are considered separately from the 2,50,000 Indian national candidates who qualify for JEE (Advanced). The seats allotted to foreign nationals are supernumerary, with a cap of 10% in every course, and they are outside the ambit of seat reservations under specific categories.
While JEE scores are primarily used for admissions in India, some foreign universities, such as Queen's University Belfast and those in Germany, also consider JEE scores for admissions into their undergraduate programs.
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OCI/PIO cardholders obtained before 04/03/2021 can apply as Indian nationals
Foreign nationals, NRIs (Non-Resident Indians), OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cardholders, PIO (Person of Indian Origin) cardholders, and Indian nationals are all eligible to take the JEE Advanced exam. However, there are different criteria for each category of applicants.
OCI/PIO cardholders who obtained their OCI/PIO cards before 04/03/2021 have the option of applying for JEE Advanced 2025 as either foreign nationals or at par with Indian nationals. This means that OCI/PIO cardholders who obtained their cards before the cutoff date can choose to be treated as Indian nationals for the purposes of the exam.
Those who choose to be treated as Indian nationals will be subject to the same eligibility conditions as Indian nationals. At the time of seat allocation, these candidates will be considered for seats in the OPEN and/or OPEN-PwD category and will be included in the Common Rank List (CRL) and/or CRL-PWD, as well as for Female Supernumerary seats if applicable. It is important to note that OCI/PIO candidates in this category are not entitled to the benefit of reservation under the GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, or ST categories for seat allocation.
On the other hand, OCI/PIO cardholders who obtained their cards before 04/03/2021 and choose to be treated as foreign nationals will be governed by the eligibility conditions for foreign national candidates. These candidates will be eligible to compete only for foreign supernumerary seats, which are capped at 10% per course and do not offer reservations under any category, including female-specific supernumerary seats.
It is important for OCI/PIO cardholders to carefully consider their option (OCI/PIO (I) or OCI/PIO (F)) while registering for JEE Advanced 2025, as the option once submitted cannot be changed at any subsequent stage. Additionally, OCI/PIO candidates who have studied or are studying in India at the 10+2 level or equivalent must sit for the JEE Main exam under the Open category, like Indian citizens, and meet the JEE Advanced eligibility criteria applicable to Indian citizens.
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Foreign nationals are considered in addition to the 250,000 Indian nationals
Foreign candidates who are not citizens of India by birth or naturalisation are considered foreign nationals. Foreign national candidates intending to register for JEE (Advanced) are not required to write the JEE (Main) exam. They can register for JEE (Advanced) directly, subject to fulfilling other eligibility criteria.
Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) is granted to people of Indian origin who are citizens of other countries. People who are not of Indian origin but are married to an Indian citizen or person of Indian origin can also obtain OCI status. OCI/PIO candidates who obtained their OCI/PIO cards before 4 March 2021 can choose to apply for JEE (Advanced) as foreign nationals or at par with Indian nationals.
OCI/PIO candidates who obtained their OCI/PIO cards after 4 March 2021 will be considered foreign nationals and will be subject to the eligibility criteria for foreign nationals. Foreign national candidates will be considered in addition to the 250,000 Indian national candidates who qualify for JEE (Advanced). All seats allotted to foreign national candidates are supernumerary, with a cap of 10% of the total number of seats in every course. These candidates are not eligible for seat reservations under the GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PwD categories/sub-categories.
The JEE Main and JEE Advanced scores are accepted by some foreign universities for admission to undergraduate courses. For example, all universities in Germany accept JEE scores, and Queen's University Belfast considers JEE scores in addition to Standard XII results.
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Foreign nationals are capped at 10% of total seats in every course
Foreign nationals are allowed to register for JEE (Advanced) 2025 without having to write the JEE (Main) exam. However, they are still subject to other eligibility criteria. Foreign national candidates are defined as those who are not citizens of India by birth or naturalization.
OCI/PIO candidates are divided into three categories. First, those who obtained their OCI/PIO cards after 4 March 2021 will be considered foreign nationals and will be governed by the eligibility conditions for foreign nationals. Second, OCI/PIO candidates who obtained their cards before 4 March 2021 and choose to be treated as foreign nationals (OCI/PIO (F)) will be governed by the same eligibility conditions as the first group and will only be eligible to compete for foreign supernumerary seats. Finally, OCI/PIO candidates who obtained their cards before 4 March 2021 and choose to be treated at par with Indian nationals (OCI/PIO (I)) will be governed by the eligibility conditions for Indian nationals.
Seats allotted to foreign national candidates are supernumerary, meaning they are additional to the 2,50,000 Indian national candidates who qualify for JEE (Advanced). There is a cap of 10% on the total number of seats in every course for foreign nationals. These candidates are not eligible for seat reservations under the GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PwD categories/sub-categories, and there are no separate supernumerary seats or sub-categories for females. To register, foreign national candidates must provide identity proof in the form of a citizenship certificate, foreign passport, and/or OCI/PIO card.
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Foreign universities like Queen's University Belfast consider JEE scores for UG admissions
Foreign nationals who are not citizens of India by birth or naturalization are eligible to register for JEE (Advanced) directly, without having to take the JEE (Main) exam. OCI/PIO candidates who obtained their OCI/PIO cards before March 4, 2021, have the option to apply as foreign nationals or at par with Indian nationals.
JEE Main and Advanced scores are accepted by foreign universities for UG admissions. For instance, all universities in Germany accept JEE scores for UG admissions. RWTH Aachen University, for example, requires Indian applicants to have completed class 12, passed both the Main and Advanced portions of the Joint Entrance Examination, and possess a certificate from the Academic Evaluation Center (APS). The National University of Singapore also considers JEE scores for UG admissions, although applicants must also demonstrate a high degree of achievement or leadership roles in activities.
Queen's University Belfast also considers JEE scores for UG admissions. According to the university's guidelines, applicants must meet the standard XII overall percentage requirement, with at least 60% in key subjects, for their JEE results to be considered. The university has a competitive acceptance rate of 35% and is ranked in the top 200 universities in the world by Times Higher Education.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, international students can take the JEE Advanced exam. Foreign national candidates are not required to write the JEE Main exam and may register for JEE Advanced directly.
The JEE Advanced exam is an engineering entrance exam for undergraduate courses in India. It is considered one of the toughest exams in the world.
JEE Main and JEE Advanced are two parts of the engineering admission exam. JEE Main is the screening exam for JEE Advanced. JEE Advanced is only open to candidates who pass the JEE Main exam.
JEE scores are accepted by many Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and some foreign universities, such as Queen's University Belfast and the National University of Singapore. All universities in Germany also accept JEE scores for undergraduate admissions.
