Tie Breaking Policy for JEE Main Paper I
If two or more candidates score the same marks in JEE Main Paper I exam, the order of merit will be determined as per the following tie-breaking rules. In order to give the candidates a detailed understanding of the tie-breaking policy, we have explained the same with some examples.
Tie Breaker 1: Candidates scoring higher marks in Mathematics will be given priority in the merit list as per tie-breaker policy - 1.
Example:
Let us assume that Candidate A and Candidate B have scored 280 out of 300 in JEE Main Paper I. However, Candidate A scored 80 marks in Mathematics, while Candidate B scored 82 in Mathematics. Here, Candidate B will be given priority in the merit list as per the Tie Breaker Policy 1.
Tie Breaker 2: This policy comes into effect only if two or more candidates score the same marks in Mathematics. Since two or more candidates have similar marks in Mathematics, the marks scored by candidates in Physics will be taken into consideration to determine the merit.
Example:
Let us assume that Candidate A and Candidate B have scored 280 out of 300 in JEE Main Paper I. Both of them have also scored 80 marks in Mathematics. However, Candidate A scored 85 in Physics and Candidate B scored 82 in Physics. As per the tie-breaker policy 2, Candidate A will be given higher preference in the merit list than Candidate B.
Tie Breaker 3: This policy comes into effect only if two or more candidates score similar marks in Physics. In such cases, marks scored by candidates in Chemistry will be taken into consideration to determine their merit.
Example:
Let us assume that Candidate A and Candidate B have scored 280 out of 300 marks in JEE Main Paper I. On the other hand, both these candidates scored the same marks in the Mathematics and Physics section of the exam. However, Candidate A scored 80 marks in Chemistry and Candidate B scored 81 marks. As per tie-breaker policy 3, Candidate B will be given a higher preference in the merit list than Candidate A.
Tie Breaker 4: This policy comes into effect only if two or more candidates score the same marks in the Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry sections of JEE Maine Paper I. In such cases, the candidate with less number of negative responses in the exam will be given higher preference in the order of merit.
Example:
Let us assume that Candidate A and Candidate B have scored 250 marks in JEE Main Paper I. On the other hand, both these candidates score the same marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. However, the number of wrong answers by Candidate A is 16, while the number of wrong answers by Candidate B is 18. In order to determine the merit, Candidate A will be given higher preference in the order of merit, as the number of wrong answers by Candidate A is less than Candidate B.
Tie Breaker 5: This policy comes into effect only if a tie still persists after applying all the above rules. In such cases, candidates older in age will be given higher preference in the merit list. Check the example below for a better understanding.
Example:
Let us assume that Candidate A and Candidate B scored 240 marks in JEE Main Paper I. On the other hand, these candidates scored the same marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. At the same time, the number of incorrect answers by these candidates is also the same. However, Candidate A is 17 years and 6 months old and Candidate B is 17 years and 8 months old. As per tie-breaker policy 5, Candidate B will be given higher preference in the merit list.
Q- How does the Tie-Breaking Policy work in JEE Main 2024 Paper I?
Ans- In case two more candidates get the same JEE Main scores, the NTA employs the tie-breaking policy. As per the tie-breaking policy, a candidate with a higher Mathematic score will be given preference. If the tie still exists higher Physics score will be given preference. And in case there is still a tie then the Chemistry score will be given preference. If the tie persists, candidates with fewer negative markings or wrong answers in the JEE Main paper will be given preference to prepare the merit list.
Q- In case two candidates have the same marks in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry then how will the JEE Main 2024 tie-breaking policy work?
Ans- In such cases, the candidate with the lowest negative answer marked in the JEE Main exam will be given preference.
Q- Is the JEE Main 2024 Tie-Breaking Policy different for different categories of candidates?
Ans- The JEE Main Tie-Breaking Policy 2024 remains the same for all categories.