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The Economic Times
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IIT Admission CBSE Marks Relaxation: JEE Admission Board announces big update on one-time relief

Thousands of JEE Advanced 2026 qualifiers awaiting the outcome of CBSE Class 12 re-evaluation requests have been closely watching developments around IIT admission eligibility. Amid growing demands for a one-time relaxation in the Class 12 marks requirement, IIT Roorkee Director Kamal Kishore Pant, who chairs the Joint Admission Board (JAB), has issued an important update for aspiring IIT students.

The clarification comes as concerns continue to mount over delays in the CBSE re-evaluation process following the introduction of the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system this year.

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