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JEE Main Cutoff 2026 – Qualifying Marks for JEE Advanced

General ~89–91 percentile · OBC-NCL ~74–76% · SC ~54–56% · ST ~44–46% · EWS ~73–75%

Two Types of JEE Main Cutoff

There are two distinct cutoffs associated with JEE Main 2026:

1. JEE Advanced Qualifying Cutoff: This is the minimum NTA percentile required to be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026. NTA releases this cutoff along with the final JEE Main results. Top 2,50,000 unique candidates (across both sessions) qualify, subject to category-wise distribution.

2. NIT/IIIT/GFTI Admission Cutoff (JoSAA): These are the opening and closing ranks at which specific branches of NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs fill up during JoSAA counselling rounds. These vary by institute, branch, category, and home/other state quota.

Category-wise JEE Advanced Qualifying Cutoff (2024–2026 Comparison)

Category2026 (Approx)2025 (Official)2024 (Official)
General (CRL)~89–91%89.7%90.8%
OBC-NCL~74–76%74.8%75.5%
EWS~73–75%73.6%75.0%
SC~54–56%54.0%55.3%
ST~44–46%44.2%45.0%
PwD~0.11%0.11%0.11%

* 2026 figures are approximate based on trends. Verify at jeemain.nta.nic.in after official declaration.

NIT Admission Cutoff – Key Facts

NIT cutoffs via JoSAA 2026 are significantly higher than the JEE Advanced qualifying cutoff. For premier NITs like NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal, NIT Calicut, and NIT Surathkal, CSE branches close within the top 5,000–10,000 ranks. Even for ECE and Electrical, top NITs close within 15,000–40,000 rank range for General category.

Newer NITs and GFTIs offer more accessible cutoffs. CSAB Special Round also fills unfilled seats at NITs after JoSAA, sometimes at ranks above 1,50,000 for non-popular branches.

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Frequently Asked Questions – JEE Main Cutoff 2026

Common questions about JEE Main 2026 qualifying cutoff and category-wise percentile

1
What is the JEE Main 2026 cutoff for JEE Advanced?
The JEE Main 2026 qualifying cutoff for JEE Advanced is approximately 89–91 percentile for the General (CRL) category. The exact cutoff is announced by NTA after Session 2 results. In 2025, the cutoff was 89.7 percentile for General, and 2026 is expected to be in a similar range based on the number of qualifying seats (2.5 lakh).
2
What is the OBC-NCL cutoff in JEE Main 2026?
The OBC-NCL category cutoff for JEE Main 2026 (to qualify for JEE Advanced) is approximately 74–76 percentile. In 2025, the OBC-NCL cutoff was 74.8 percentile. This applies to candidates with valid OBC-NCL certificate from a competent authority.
3
What percentile is needed for NIT admission via JEE Main 2026?
For top NITs like NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal, and NIT Surathkal, CSE admission typically requires 98–99+ percentile for General category. For state-quota seats at newer NITs, 90–95 percentile may be sufficient for non-CSE branches. The exact NIT cutoffs vary by institute, branch, and category, and are determined through JoSAA counselling rounds.
4
How does JEE Main 2026 cutoff compare to 2025?
The JEE Main 2026 cutoff for JEE Advanced is expected to be slightly similar to 2025 (General: ~89.7%). Cutoffs vary marginally each year based on exam difficulty and the number of qualified seats. The overall trend has been relatively stable at 89–91 percentile for General since 2023.
5
Has the category-wise cutoff changed for JEE Main 2026?
Category-wise cutoffs are revised annually by NTA. The SC and ST cutoffs have remained relatively stable (SC: ~54–56%, ST: ~44–46%), while EWS mirrors OBC-NCL at ~73–75 percentile. PwD candidates have a very low cutoff (~0.11 percentile) to ensure inclusion. Always verify the official NTA announcement for exact 2026 figures.

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Disclaimer

2026 cutoff figures are approximate projections based on 2024–2025 trends. Official cutoff will be published by NTA on jeemain.nta.nic.in after result declaration.