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JEE Advanced 2026: Women Qualifiers Cross 10,000 For First Time In 6 Years; Female Success Rate Rises To 23.4%
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· October 7, 2026
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Key points The number of women who qualified has risen to over 10,000, a milestone not achieved in six years. The qualification rate for women who took both papers was nearly 25 percent.
A significant increase in female qualifiers has been reported. The number of women who qualified has risen to over 10,000, a milestone not achieved in six years. This represents a notable rise in the qualification rate among female candidates.
The qualification rate for women who took both papers was nearly 25 percent. Compared to the previous year, the rate increased from 21.7 percent to 23.4 percent.
Further information on this development is available, including details on the number of candidates who registered and appeared for the examination.
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Published: October 7, 2026 ·
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