JEE Eligibility

Students who meet the following criteria are eligible for the Delhi quota for admission into engineering colleges in Delhi through JEE Mains:Domicile: You must have either of the following:Delhi Resident: You or your parents/guardians must be residents of Delhi for at least 5 consecutive years prior to the year of admission.Migrant Category: You or your parents/guardians must be migrants from other states who have migrated to Delhi for government transferable jobs (central government, Delhi government, or a PSU located in Delhi). In this case, the minimum residence requirement can vary depending on the specific college, but it's typically 3 to 5 consecutive years prior to the admission year.JEE Mains Appearance: You must have appeared for the JEE Mains exam in the qualifying year.Other Eligibility Criteria: You must also fulfill the general eligibility criteria for admission to the engineering programme set by the college itself. This might include minimum marks requirement in Class 12 board exams, specific subjects required in Class 12 (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry), etc.

You are technically eligible to appear for the JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) Mains with the combination of PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and Mathematics as an optional subject in Class 12. However, there are some factors to consider before deciding to proceed:Eligibility Criteria:The National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts JEE, mandates Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects in the qualifying exam (Class 12 or equivalent) for appearing in JEE Mains. Since Mathematics was an optional subject in your case, you meet the minimum eligibility criteria on paper.Challenges:However, there are challenges to consider:Focus on PCB: Since your focus in Class 12 was likely on PCB subjects for medical entrance exams, your Mathematics foundation might not be as strong as students who opted for PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) combination.JEE Syllabus: The JEE syllabus for Mathematics is comprehensive and covers advanced concepts. You'll need significant effort to catch up with students who have a strong foundation in Mathematics.Alternatives:Here are some alternative paths depending on your career aspirations:Medical Entrance Exams: If your goal is to pursue a career in medicine, focus on preparing for medical entrance exams like NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) where PCB subjects hold the weightage.Other Engineering Entrance Exams: Explore other engineering entrance exams that might have a less stringent mathematics requirement or might place more weightage on Physics and Chemistry, your strong subjects. Some state-level engineering entrance exams or those conducted by private universities can be potential options.Rethink B.Tech.: If you're unsure about pursuing engineering, explore other career options in the Science field like research, biotechnology, or environmental sciences that align with your PCB background.