For the first time, over 10,000 girls have cleared JEE-Advanced 2026, with nearly one in four female candidates passing the exam. The number of females qualifying has jumped nearly 89%, from 5,356 in 2019 to 10,107 in 2026. In 2018, Supernumerary Seats Scheme was launched to create additional seats for female candidates to raise enrolment to 20% within five years.