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The minimum eligibility criteria for JEE-Main is class 12th or students appearing in class 12th can also apply. Candidates must have taken 5 subjects in class XII or equivalent qualifying exam. The 5 subjects for B.Tech/ BE are:- 1-Language 2-Physics, 3-Mathematics 4-Any one of (Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Technical Vocational Subject) 5-Any other subjects The 5 subjects for B.Arch/ B.Planning are: 1-Language 2-Physics 3-Mathematics (compulsory) 4-Any one of (Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Technical Vocational Subject) 5-Any other subjects Further in JEE Main, Candidates can appear in the exam for three consecutive years. Since the entrance will be conducted twice a year, the candidate can choose to appear in both attempts. However, the attempt for a particular academic year will be considered as one. For admission to IITs, A student needs to secure a good rank in JEE-Advance(Conducted after the JEE-Main) and for NITs and other GFTIs, the admissions are made based on JEE-Main ranks. The minimum qualifying marks in 12th for getting admission in IITs, NITs & GFTIs are 75%(Aggregate) or should be in the top 20 percentile of the concerned state board. So, this is very clear here that you cannot apply for JEE-Main based on an engineering diploma. However, based on a diploma you can get direct lateral entry (Admission in 2nd year) in some reputed engineering college. Good Luck.