JEE Advanced 2026 sees record SC, ST and women qualification rates
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In 2026, the JEE Advanced exam saw SC candidates qualify at 50.16%, ST at 42.14%, and over 10,000 women entered the IITs for the first time in six years.
- SC qualification rate rose from 40.41% in 2025 to 50.16% in 2026.
- ST qualification rate increased from 33.99% to 42.14% in 2026.
- More than 10,000 women qualified for the IIT entrance exam in 2026.
Covered by 4 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 75% center, 25% right.
How each side framed it
Center: Emphasis on the historic rise in SC and ST qualification rates and the milestone for women candidates. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
JEE Advanced 2026: SC, ST qualification rates jump; highest for women in 6 years
Right-leaning: Focus on the record number of women qualifying for the IITs in 2026. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
Women Candidates Record Highest JEE Advanced Success Rate In 2026
Timeline
First reported by Hindustan Times on ; 4 articles from 4 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Center (3): Hindustan Times, ABP Live English, Free Press Journal
- Right-leaning (1): Deccan Chronicle
Sources
- JEE Advanced 2026: SC, ST qualification rates jump; highest for women in 6 years — Hindustan Times (center) ·
- Women Candidates Record Highest JEE Advanced Success Rate In 2026 — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning) ·
- JEE Advanced 2026: Women Qualifiers Cross 10,000 For First Time, Highest Rate In Six Years — ABP Live English (center) ·
- JEE Advanced 2026: Women Break 10,000-Mark For First Time In Six Years As Qualification Rate Hits Record 23.4% — Free Press Journal (center) ·