JEE Mains Cut Off 2026( Expected): Check Qualifying Marks for IITs, NITs and GTFIs

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The JEE Mains cut off 2026 will be announced by the NTA after both sessions of the exam are completed. The first session of JEE Main 2026 is expected to begin on January 21, with exams scheduled to continue on January 22, 23, 27, 28, and 29. The second session will be held from April 3 to April 9, with registrations for Session 2 starting on January 30, 2026. The cut-off for JEE Advanced and the Session 2 results will be released in April/May 2026.

The JEE Main cut off is the minimum score or percentile a candidate must achieve to qualify for JEE Advanced or for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs through JoSAA counselling. JEE Main has two types of cut-offs: Qualifying Cut Off and Admission Cut Off. The qualifying cut-off, released by NTA, determines eligibility for JEE Advanced. The admission cut-off, released by JoSAA, specifies the minimum rank required for admission to specific colleges and branches.

In 2024, the NTA announced two cut-offs for JEE Main: one after Session 1 and one after Session 2, along with the final results. For JEE Advanced 2024, the qualifying cut-off for the General category was 93.2, while for OBC-NCL it was 79.67, for SC it was 60.09, for ST it was 44.30, and for PwD it was 0.0013.

The JEE Main 2026 Qualifying Cut Off (expected) for the General category is expected to be around 90–95 percentile. This article provides in-depth information about JEE Mains Cut Off 2026, including category-wise cut-offs, previous year trends, and the factors that determine the cut-off.

JEE Main 2026 Cut Off: Key Dates

The table below mentions the key dates related to JEE Mains 2026 Cut Off:

EventTentative Dates
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 ExamJanuary 21–29, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 ResultFebruary 2026 (Tentative)
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 ExamApril 3–9, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 ResultApril/May 2026 (Tentative)
JEE Main 2026 Qualifying Cut OffApril/May 2026 (Tentative)
JoSAA Counselling 2026June–July 2026 (Tentative)
JEE Main 2026 Admission Cut OffJune–July 2026 (Tentative)

JEE Mains Cut Off 2026 (Expected)

The table below shows the expected JEE Mains 2026 Cut Off for all the categories:

CategoryExpected JEE Mains Qualifying Cut Off 2026 (Percentile)
General90–95
EWS75–80
OBC-NCL70–80
SC50–60
ST40–50
PwD0.0013–1

JEE Main Cut Off 2025

The NTA released the JEE Main 2025 Cut Off for Session 1 on February 15, 2025. There were a total of 13,35,983 candidates who appeared in Session 1. The cut-off for qualifying for JEE Advanced 2025 is given below:

CategoryQualifying Cut Off for JEE Advanced 2025 (Percentile)
Common Rank List (CRL)87.75
EWS63.11
OBC – NCL69.55
SC47.15
ST34.67
PwD0.0013

JEE Main Cut Off 2024

NTA released the JEE Main 2024 Cut Off after Session 2 final results. The table below shows the qualifying cut-off released by NTA after Session 2 results in April 2024:

CategoryQualifying Cut Off for JEE Advanced 2024 (Percentile)
Common Rank List (CRL)93.2
EWS75.5
OBC – NCL79.67
SC60.09
ST44.30
PwD0.0013

JEE Main Cut Off 2023

The table below shows the JEE Main Qualifying Cut Off 2023:

CategoryQualifying Cut Off for JEE Advanced 2023 (Percentile)
Common Rank List (CRL)90.77
EWS75.62
OBC – NCL73.61
SC51.97
ST37.23
PwD0.0013

JEE Main Cut Off 2022

The table below shows the JEE Main Qualifying Cut Off 2022:

CategoryQualifying Cut Off for JEE Advanced 2022 (Percentile)
Common Rank List (CRL)88.41
EWS63.11
OBC – NCL67.01
SC43.08
ST26.77
PwD0.0013

JEE Main Cut Off 2021

The table below shows the JEE Main Qualifying Cut Off 2021:

CategoryQualifying Cut Off for JEE Advanced 2021 (Percentile)
Common Rank List (CRL)87.89
EWS66.22
OBC – NCL68.02
SC46.88
ST34.67
PwD0.0013

JEE Main Cut Off 2020

The table below shows the JEE Main Qualifying Cut Off 2020:

CategoryQualifying Cut Off for JEE Advanced 2020 (Percentile)
Common Rank List (CRL)90.37
EWS70.24
OBC – NCL72.88
SC50.17
ST39.06
PwD0.0013

JEE Main Cut Off 2019

The table below shows the JEE Main Qualifying Cut Off 2019:

CategoryQualifying Cut Off for JEE Advanced 2019 (Percentile)
Common Rank List (CRL)89.75
EWS78.21
OBC – NCL74.31
SC54.01
ST44.33
PwD0.11

JEE Main Admission Cut Off 2024

The JEE Main Admission Cut Off is the minimum percentile or rank needed for admission to specific colleges and programs, released by JoSAA during counselling. Below are the Round 1 closing ranks for selected popular programs at top NITs:

NIT Trichy Cut Off 2024

ProgramCategoryGenderOpening RankClosing Rank
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral10482357
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENFemale-only30695100
Computer Science and EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral280374
Computer Science and EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral500902
Computer Science and EngineeringSCGender-Neutral181417
Computer Science and EngineeringSTGender-Neutral91206
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral30526160
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOPENFemale-only651210390
Electronics and Communication EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral622904
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral12312195
Electronics and Communication EngineeringSCGender-Neutral461964
Electronics and Communication EngineeringSTGender-Neutral193430
Mechanical EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral818614207
Mechanical EngineeringOPENFemale-only1647422710
Mechanical EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral14372106
Mechanical EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral34845488
Mechanical EngineeringSCGender-Neutral10822239
Mechanical EngineeringSTGender-Neutral3821039

NIT Warangal Cut Off 2024

ProgramCategoryGenderOpening RankClosing Rank
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral12823137
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENFemale-only41267084
Computer Science and EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral349545
Computer Science and EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral6511271
Computer Science and EngineeringSCGender-Neutral253577
Computer Science and EngineeringSTGender-Neutral131303
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral35737064
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOPENFemale-only812713305
Electronics and Communication EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral7161165
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral16522893
Electronics and Communication EngineeringSCGender-Neutral6511335
Electronics and Communication EngineeringSTGender-Neutral231525
Mechanical EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral756815613
Mechanical EngineeringOPENFemale-only1782628029
Mechanical EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral17182531
Mechanical EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral41316358
Mechanical EngineeringSCGender-Neutral13912833
Mechanical EngineeringSTGender-Neutral5371164

NIT Surathkal Cut Off 2024

ProgramCategoryGenderOpening RankClosing Rank
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral16263706
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENFemale-only52089103
Computer Science and EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral385616
Computer Science and EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral8361628
Computer Science and EngineeringSCGender-Neutral290762
Computer Science and EngineeringSTGender-Neutral237450
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral40408109
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOPENFemale-only874215597
Electronics and Communication EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral8801233
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral19583395
Electronics and Communication EngineeringSCGender-Neutral8111597
Electronics and Communication EngineeringSTGender-Neutral302574
Mechanical EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral862918090
Mechanical EngineeringOPENFemale-only1998230980
Mechanical EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral19532870
Mechanical EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral51057812
Mechanical EngineeringSCGender-Neutral15193234
Mechanical EngineeringSTGender-Neutral5611291

NIT Calicut Cut Off 2024

ProgramCategoryGenderOpening RankClosing Rank
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral28935866
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENFemale-only685311695
Computer Science and EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral5921005
Computer Science and EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral13492523
Computer Science and EngineeringSCGender-Neutral4741016
Computer Science and EngineeringSTGender-Neutral247536
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral578111413
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOPENFemale-only1312122045
Electronics and Communication EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral11551862
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral29135199
Electronics and Communication EngineeringSCGender-Neutral10702167
Electronics and Communication EngineeringSTGender-Neutral419970
Mechanical EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral1083120823
Mechanical EngineeringOPENFemale-only2606037907
Mechanical EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral22263399
Mechanical EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral61919455
Mechanical EngineeringSCGender-Neutral20794127
Mechanical EngineeringSTGender-Neutral6581571

NIT Rourkela Cut Off 2024

ProgramCategoryGenderOpening RankClosing Rank
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral42278140
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENFemale-only949816174
Computer Science and EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral8381332
Computer Science and EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral19863658
Computer Science and EngineeringSCGender-Neutral6461389
Computer Science and EngineeringSTGender-Neutral218614
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral849816116
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOPENFemale-only1833729697
Electronics and Communication EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral17162550
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral42367161
Electronics and Communication EngineeringSCGender-Neutral16523163
Electronics and Communication EngineeringSTGender-Neutral6121188
Mechanical EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral1478126651
Mechanical EngineeringOPENFemale-only3415151498
Mechanical EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral27744349
Mechanical EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral767112440
Mechanical EngineeringSCGender-Neutral25435050
Mechanical EngineeringSTGender-Neutral8662121

NIT Allahabad Cut Off 2024

ProgramCategoryGenderOpening RankClosing Rank
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral49078924
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENFemale-only1112018000
Computer Science and EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral9381527
Computer Science and EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral23334194
Computer Science and EngineeringSCGender-Neutral7651647
Computer Science and EngineeringSTGender-Neutral285624
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral1025617979
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOPENFemale-only2175634455
Electronics and Communication EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral18442877
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral48158063
Electronics and Communication EngineeringSCGender-Neutral17683628
Electronics and Communication EngineeringSTGender-Neutral5951339
Mechanical EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral1696728753
Mechanical EngineeringOPENFemale-only3578052742
Mechanical EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral30134650
Mechanical EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral859713427
Mechanical EngineeringSCGender-Neutral28115627
Mechanical EngineeringSTGender-Neutral10022256

NIT Kurukshetra Cut Off 2024

ProgramCategoryGenderOpening RankClosing Rank
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral599910745
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENFemale-only1278520908
Computer Science and EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral11611781
Computer Science and EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral28324919
Computer Science and EngineeringSCGender-Neutral8921923
Computer Science and EngineeringSTGender-Neutral324738
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral1053420175
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOPENFemale-only2411838869
Electronics and Communication EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral21983320
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral56609363
Electronics and Communication EngineeringSCGender-Neutral21574150
Electronics and Communication EngineeringSTGender-Neutral7891666
Mechanical EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral2006533825
Mechanical EngineeringOPENFemale-only4070259936
Mechanical EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral36405607
Mechanical EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral1034915908
Mechanical EngineeringSCGender-Neutral34106780
Mechanical EngineeringSTGender-Neutral12012724

NIT Jaipur Cut Off 2024

ProgramCategoryGenderOpening RankClosing Rank
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral602710975
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENFemale-only1314521360
Computer Science and EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral11781818
Computer Science and EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral28484998
Computer Science and EngineeringSCGender-Neutral8971960
Computer Science and EngineeringSTGender-Neutral329749
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral1101219918
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOPENFemale-only2467338534
Electronics and Communication EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral21603353
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral55809233
Electronics and Communication EngineeringSCGender-Neutral21304099
Electronics and Communication EngineeringSTGender-Neutral7801640
Mechanical EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral2052434214
Mechanical EngineeringOPENFemale-only4152560714
Mechanical EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral36775675
Mechanical EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral1058416099
Mechanical EngineeringSCGender-Neutral34656850
Mechanical EngineeringSTGender-Neutral12182762

NIT Nagpur Cut Off 2024

ProgramCategoryGenderOpening RankClosing Rank
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral815214017
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENFemale-only1695827146
Computer Science and EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral15392364
Computer Science and EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral37096370
Computer Science and EngineeringSCGender-Neutral11782528
Computer Science and EngineeringSTGender-Neutral427970
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral1401224855
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOPENFemale-only2982046738
Electronics and Communication EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral26814038
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral704611433
Electronics and Communication EngineeringSCGender-Neutral26585253
Electronics and Communication EngineeringSTGender-Neutral9662094
Mechanical EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral2359739624
Mechanical EngineeringOPENFemale-only4874568803
Mechanical EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral44006508
Mechanical EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral1261718555
Mechanical EngineeringSCGender-Neutral40237869
Mechanical EngineeringSTGender-Neutral14993288

JEE Main Cut Off for IIITs 2024

The table below shows the JEE Main 2024 Admission Cut Off for IIITs:

IIIT Hyderabad Cut Off 2024

ProgramCategoryGenderOpening RankClosing Rank
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral173610
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENFemale-only8531779
Computer Science and EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral63114
Computer Science and EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral102275
Computer Science and EngineeringSCGender-Neutral46130
Computer Science and EngineeringSTGender-Neutral1862
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral7901916
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOPENFemale-only23674594
Electronics and Communication EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral194340
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral424895
Electronics and Communication EngineeringSCGender-Neutral139386
Electronics and Communication EngineeringSTGender-Neutral56179

IIIT Bangalore Cut Off 2024

ProgramCategoryGenderOpening RankClosing Rank
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral10012505
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENFemale-only29155665
Computer Science and EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral264470
Computer Science and EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral5091082
Computer Science and EngineeringSCGender-Neutral190549
Computer Science and EngineeringSTGender-Neutral69219
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral25465244
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOPENFemale-only591810961
Electronics and Communication EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral534896
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral11232239
Electronics and Communication EngineeringSCGender-Neutral403958
Electronics and Communication EngineeringSTGender-Neutral157408

IIIT Delhi Cut Off 2024

ProgramCategoryGenderOpening RankClosing Rank
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral15633622
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENFemale-only42067867
Computer Science and EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral370651
Computer Science and EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral7511566
Computer Science and EngineeringSCGender-Neutral277712
Computer Science and EngineeringSTGender-Neutral104294
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral36457334
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOPENFemale-only821414899
Electronics and Communication EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral7391267
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral15803165
Electronics and Communication EngineeringSCGender-Neutral5851442
Electronics and Communication EngineeringSTGender-Neutral216581

JEE Main Cut Off for GFTIs 2024

The table below shows the JEE Main 2024 Admission Cut Off for GFTIs:

Assam University, Silchar Cut Off 2024

ProgramCategoryGenderOpening RankClosing Rank
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral4749978428
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENFemale-only75891116430
Computer Science and EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral802712890
Computer Science and EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral2023434155
Computer Science and EngineeringSCGender-Neutral753115143
Computer Science and EngineeringSTGender-Neutral31246793

Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra Cut Off 2024

ProgramCategoryGenderOpening RankClosing Rank
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral1294624067
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENFemale-only2749443671
Computer Science and EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral25744065
Computer Science and EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral643011012
Computer Science and EngineeringSCGender-Neutral19954198
Computer Science and EngineeringSTGender-Neutral7421641

J.K Institute of Applied Physics and Technology, Allahabad Cut Off 2024

ProgramCategoryGenderOpening RankClosing Rank
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral4770696088
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOPENFemale-only64949117050
Electronics and Communication EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral989515773
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral2450543568
Electronics and Communication EngineeringSCGender-Neutral906018987
Electronics and Communication EngineeringSTGender-Neutral36017838

JEE Main Cut Off for IITs 2024

JEE Main serves as the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced, which is the gateway for admission to IITs. Unlike NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, IITs do not use JEE Main scores directly for admissions. Instead, they use JEE Advanced scores. The table below shows the JEE Advanced 2024 closing rank for select programs at top IITs:

IIT Bombay Cut Off 2024

ProgramCategoryGenderOpening RankClosing Rank
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral164
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENFemale-only3233
Computer Science and EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral116
Computer Science and EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral135
Computer Science and EngineeringSCGender-Neutral115
Computer Science and EngineeringSTGender-Neutral19
Electrical EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral162480
Electrical EngineeringOPENFemale-only4471341
Electrical EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral47112
Electrical EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral100233
Electrical EngineeringSCGender-Neutral3893
Electrical EngineeringSTGender-Neutral1545

IIT Delhi Cut Off 2024

ProgramCategoryGenderOpening RankClosing Rank
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral2117
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENFemale-only15367
Computer Science and EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral224
Computer Science and EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral258
Computer Science and EngineeringSCGender-Neutral225
Computer Science and EngineeringSTGender-Neutral116
Electrical EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral206547
Electrical EngineeringOPENFemale-only5331439
Electrical EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral56118
Electrical EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral111244
Electrical EngineeringSCGender-Neutral39110
Electrical EngineeringSTGender-Neutral1855

IIT Madras Cut Off 2024

ProgramCategoryGenderOpening RankClosing Rank
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral25132
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENFemale-only78385
Computer Science and EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral628
Computer Science and EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral1268
Computer Science and EngineeringSCGender-Neutral536
Computer Science and EngineeringSTGender-Neutral221
Electrical EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral233604
Electrical EngineeringOPENFemale-only6121555
Electrical EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral62126
Electrical EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral123280
Electrical EngineeringSCGender-Neutral47126
Electrical EngineeringSTGender-Neutral2371

IIT Kharagpur Cut Off 2024

ProgramCategoryGenderOpening RankClosing Rank
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral54276
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENFemale-only175656
Computer Science and EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral1253
Computer Science and EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral24117
Computer Science and EngineeringSCGender-Neutral757
Computer Science and EngineeringSTGender-Neutral327
Electrical EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral396879
Electrical EngineeringOPENFemale-only8962150
Electrical EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral86182
Electrical EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral179390
Electrical EngineeringSCGender-Neutral70168
Electrical EngineeringSTGender-Neutral3179

IIT Kanpur Cut Off 2024

ProgramCategoryGenderOpening RankClosing Rank
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral58281
Computer Science and EngineeringOPENFemale-only197704
Computer Science and EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral1254
Computer Science and EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral24121
Computer Science and EngineeringSCGender-Neutral755
Computer Science and EngineeringSTGender-Neutral327
Electrical EngineeringOPENGender-Neutral421890
Electrical EngineeringOPENFemale-only9102195
Electrical EngineeringEWSGender-Neutral89186
Electrical EngineeringOBC-NCLGender-Neutral183401
Electrical EngineeringSCGender-Neutral71172
Electrical EngineeringSTGender-Neutral3283

Factors Affecting JEE Main Cut Off 2026

The following factors play a key role in determining the JEE Main 2026 cut-off:

  • Number of Candidates: A higher number of test-takers increases competition and may raise the cut-off.
  • Difficulty Level of the Exam: A tougher exam leads to lower scores, potentially lowering the cut-off.
  • Seat Availability: More seats available can lower the cut-off, while fewer seats increase competition.
  • Previous Year Trends: Cut-offs are influenced by historical data, giving insights into future cut-offs.
  • Normalisation Process: NTA applies normalisation across sessions to ensure fairness, which can slightly adjust the cut-off.

How to Prepare for JEE Main 2026

Here are some tips to help you prepare for JEE Main 2026:

  • Understand the Syllabus: Know the complete JEE Main syllabus and focus on high-weightage topics like Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Organic Chemistry, and Algebra.
  • Practice Mock Tests: Regularly attempt JEE Main question papers and sample papers to improve speed and accuracy.
  • Revise Formulas and Concepts: Create a formula sheet and revise it regularly, especially a week before the exam.
  • Focus on NCERT: NCERT books are the foundation for JEE Main, especially for Chemistry.
  • Time Management: Practice solving papers within the stipulated time to improve time management during the actual exam.

JEE Main Cut Off vs. JEE Advanced Cut Off

The table below summarizes the key differences between JEE Main Cut Off and JEE Advanced Cut Off:

AspectJEE Main Cut OffJEE Advanced Cut Off
PurposeQualifies candidates for JEE AdvancedDetermines admission to IITs
Released ByNational Testing Agency (NTA)IIT (conducting body)
BasisPercentile scoreMarks in JEE Advanced
CategoriesGeneral, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwDGeneral, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD

How to Check JEE Main 2026 Cut Off?

The cut-off will be available on the official NTA website after the results. Here's how to check it:

  1. Visit the official NTA or JoSAA website.
  2. Click on the JEE Main 2026 Cut Off link.
  3. Enter your registration number or roll number.
  4. Download the cut-off list and compare your percentile/rank.

What to Do After JEE Main 2026 Results

After the JEE Main 2026 results are announced:

  • Check if your percentile meets the qualifying cut-off for JEE Advanced.
  • If eligible, register for JEE Advanced 2026.
  • Participate in JoSAA counselling for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
  • Check state-level counselling options if your rank doesn't meet the JoSAA cut-off.

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FAQs on JEE Mains Cut Off 2026

What is the JEE Main 2026 Cut Off?

The JEE Main 2026 Cut Off is the minimum score or rank required for candidates to qualify for JEE Advanced or to secure admission in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.

What is the difference between the JEE Main Qualifying Cut Off and Admission Cut Off?

Qualifying Cut Off: Released by NTA, it determines eligibility for JEE Advanced.
Admission Cutoff: JoSAA releases the Cutoff, which determines the minimum score or rank required for admission to specific colleges and branches.

What is a good score for JEE Main 2026?

A score of 250 or higher is considered excellent and can secure admission to top NITs, while 180–249 is good for admission into reputable engineering colleges.

How is the JEE Main 2026 Cut Off calculated?

The cut-off is calculated based on factors such as the number of candidates appearing for the exam, the difficulty level of the paper, and seat availability across institutes.

What is the expected JEE Main 2026 Qualifying Cut Off?

The expected cut-off for the General category is likely to be in the 90th–95th percentile, while for OBC-NCL, it could range from the 70th to 75th percentile. The NTA will release exact cut-offs after the exams.

Is the JEE Main Cut Off the same for all categories?

No, the cut-off varies across categories like General, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, and ST, with reserved categories having lower cut-off thresholds.

When will the JEE Main 2026 Cut Off be released?

The qualifying cut-off will be announced after the Session 2 results in April 2026, while the admission cut-off will be announced during JoSAA counselling in June–July 2026.

Can I get admission to NITs with a score below the cut-off?

No, you need to meet the admission cut-off for the specific NIT and branch to secure admission.

Does JEE Main 2026 have separate cut-offs for different programs?

Yes, the admission cut-off varies between programs (e.g., Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering) and institutes.

What happens if I don't meet the JEE Main Qualifying Cut Off?

If you don't meet the qualifying cut-off, you won't be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced, but you may still get admission to state engineering colleges or private institutes.

Are there different JEE Main Cut Offs for male and female candidates?

Some GFTIs and programs may have gender-specific cut-offs, with relatively lower cut-offs for female candidates to promote diversity.

How does the JEE Main Cut Off change every year?

The cut-off changes each year based on factors like the number of test-takers, difficulty level, and seat availability.

What is the minimum percentile to qualify for JEE Advanced in JEE Main 2026?

The minimum percentile is expected to be 90–95 for the General category, with lower thresholds for reserved categories.

How can I check the JEE Main 2026 Cut Off?

The qualifying cut-off will be available on the official NTA website, and the admission cut-off will be available on the JoSAA portal.

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A banker turned content marketer with expertise in growth-focused content strategies for the finance and digital sectors.  She currently drives data-backed content initiatives at Propelld, through high-impact storytelling.

Before moving into content marketing, Vaishali spent nearly a decade in banking, across their asset and lending divisions and spent almost a decade in finance. An MBA in Marketing and a writer at heart, she finally took up content marketing and now simplifies money talks for the readers.

She is also a certified digital marketer (MICA), combining data-driven insights with creative storytelling to deliver measurable business growth.

Beyond work, Vaishali is a handcrafted brand founder, avid reader, and travel & food blogger, blending creativity and strategy in everything she does.

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Education loan terms including but not limited to interest rates, loan amounts, eligibility, collateral requirements, moratorium provisions, repayment schedules, processing timelines, and approval outcomes may vary significantly based on:

  • The policies and underwriting norms of the respective bank or NBFC
  • The applicant’s and co-applicant’s financial profile and credit history
  • The course, institution, country of study, and loan structure
  • Applicable Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines and regulatory changes

Any examples, scenarios, timelines, or illustrations mentioned on this page are indicative only and are not guarantees of approval, disbursal, or identical outcomes.

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The education loan rules, disclosures, borrower rights, and regulatory references mentioned on this page are derived from publicly available guidelines, circulars, and notifications issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), along with applicable lending regulations governing Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs).

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