Admissions to institutions through JEE Main follow the reservation policy of the Government of India. The reservation typically includes 27% seats for Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL), 15% for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 10% for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Additionally, 5% horizontal reservation is provided for Persons with Disabilities (PwD). Female candidates may also benefit from supernumerary seats in some institutions such as IITs and NITs to encourage gender diversity. Candidates claiming reservation must provide valid certificates issued by competent authorities during counseling and admission.