Education
Over 10,000 Women Clear JEE Advanced 2026 in Six-Year High
The Indian Express44m
THE BRIEF
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A total of 10,107 women candidates qualified for the JEE Advanced 2026, crossing the 10,000 threshold for the first time in six years, according to the Joint Implementation Committee report.
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The qualification rate among registered female candidates rose from 21.7 per cent in 2025 to 23.4 per cent, with 43,112 female candidates registered and 40,562 appearing for both papers.
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The top-performing woman candidate secured All India Rank 77 with a score of 280 marks, while 3,814 female-only seats were allotted across various institutes.