JEE Main Cut Off 2026 Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | JEE Main 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Cut Off Type | Qualifying Cut Off & Admission Cut Off |
| Release Mode | Online |
| Released Along With | JEE Main Result |
| Admission Through | JoSAA Counselling |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
JEE Main 2026 Category-wise Qualifying Cut Off
The official category-wise qualifying cutoff is as follows:
| Category | Qualifying Percentile |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 93.4123549 |
| EWS | 82.4164528 |
| OBC-NCL | 80.9232583 |
| SC | 63.9172792 |
| ST | 52.0174712 |
| UR-PwD | 0.0023186 |
The above cutoff is used for qualifying JEE Advanced and is announced by NTA.
Expected JEE Main Cut Off Trends
Although the official cutoff has been released, the required percentile for admission varies depending on the institute, branch, and category.
| Institute Type | Expected Percentile |
|---|---|
| Top NITs (CSE) | 98–99.5+ |
| IIITs (Popular Branches) | 96–99 |
| Other NITs | 90–97 |
| GFTIs | 85–95 |
Admission cutoffs may vary every year based on seat availability and candidate preferences.
Factors Affecting JEE Main Cut Off
The cutoff is determined after considering several factors, including:
- Number of candidates appearing for the examination.
- Difficulty level of the exam.
- Overall performance of candidates.
- Total seats available in participating institutes.
- Reservation policy.
- Previous year's cutoff trends.
Qualifying Cut Off vs Admission Cut Off
| Qualifying Cut Off | Admission Cut Off |
|---|---|
| Released by NTA | Released through JoSAA Counselling |
| Required to qualify for JEE Advanced | Required for admission to colleges |
| Same across India | Varies by institute, branch, and category |
| Based on Percentile | Based on Opening & Closing Ranks |
What Happens After the Cut Off is Released?
Candidates who meet the qualifying cutoff should:
- Download their JEE Main scorecard.
- Check eligibility for JEE Advanced (if applicable).
- Register for JoSAA Counselling.
- Fill in college and branch preferences.
- Participate in seat allotment rounds.
- Complete document verification and admission formalities.
Previous Year Cut Off Trends
| Category | Trend |
|---|---|
| General | Usually above 90 percentile |
| EWS | Around 80+ percentile |
| OBC-NCL | Around 80+ percentile |
| SC | Around 60+ percentile |
| ST | Around 50+ percentile |
The qualifying cutoff may change every year depending on the exam's difficulty level and candidate performance.
Important Points
- The cutoff is released only in online mode.
- Separate cutoffs are announced for each category.
- Qualifying the cutoff does not guarantee admission to a preferred college.
- Admission depends on rank, branch preference, seat availability, and counselling rounds.
- JoSAA publishes institute-wise opening and closing ranks after each counselling round