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JEE Advanced Cutoff 2026

Expected qualifying marks, JEE Main qualifying percentile, and IIT branch-wise closing ranks. Based on JEE Advanced 2025 official data.

JEE Main 2026 — Qualifying Percentile for JEE Advanced

Top 2.5 lakh candidates from JEE Main qualify for JEE Advanced. Category-wise minimum percentile (expected, based on 2025):

CategoryMin Percentile (2025)2026 Status
General93.10%JEE Main results out Apr 20 — JEE Advanced cutoff TBD
OBC-NCL79.43%JEE Main results out Apr 20 — JEE Advanced cutoff TBD
EWS90.70%JEE Main results out Apr 20 — JEE Advanced cutoff TBD
SC60.09%JEE Main results out Apr 20 — JEE Advanced cutoff TBD
ST46.69%JEE Main results out Apr 20 — JEE Advanced cutoff TBD
PwD0.11%JEE Main results out Apr 20 — JEE Advanced cutoff TBD

JEE Advanced 2026 — Minimum Qualifying Marks

To appear in the JEE Advanced rank list, candidates must clear both per-subject and aggregate minimums (expected same as 2025):

CategoryMin Aggregate (out of 360)Min Per Subject
General74 marks9 marks
OBC-NCL / EWS66 marks8 marks
SC / ST / PwD37 marks4 marks

Scoring below the per-subject minimum in any subject disqualifies you from the rank list, even if aggregate is met.

IIT Branch-Wise Closing Ranks — JEE Advanced 2025

JoSAA 2025 Round 6 closing ranks for popular IIT branches (General OS and OBC-NCL OS):

IITBranchGeneral OS CloseOBC-NCL OS Close
IIT BombayCSE67200
IIT DelhiCSE98280
IIT MadrasCSE120350
IIT KanpurCSE190480
IIT KharagpurCSE340750
IIT RoorkeeCSE400950
IIT BombayElectrical Engg320800
IIT DelhiElectrical Engg4801,100
IIT MadrasMechanical Engg1,2002,800
IIT RoorkeeCivil Engg3,8008,000

Source: JoSAA 2025 Round 6 approximate. 2026 cutoffs may vary. Always verify at josaa.nic.in.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff?

JEE Advanced 2026 qualifying cutoff (minimum marks to appear in rank list) is expected to be similar to 2025: General — 74 marks (aggregate) with minimum 9 marks per subject; OBC-NCL/EWS — 66 marks aggregate; SC/ST/PwD — 37 marks aggregate. These are approximate; official cutoff depends on exam difficulty and candidate performance.

What is the JEE Main cutoff to qualify for JEE Advanced 2026?

JEE Main 2026 qualifying percentile for JEE Advanced 2026 (expected, based on 2025): General — 93.10 percentile, OBC-NCL — 79.43 percentile, EWS — 90.70 percentile, SC — 60.09 percentile, ST — 46.69 percentile. Top 2.5 lakh candidates (across all categories combined) from JEE Main qualify.

What rank is needed for IIT Bombay CSE in JEE Advanced 2026?

IIT Bombay CSE General closing rank in JEE Advanced 2025 was approximately AIR 67. For OBC-NCL, it was around AIR 200. For EWS around AIR 120. These are among the most competitive seats in India. 2026 cutoffs are expected to be similar, possibly slightly varying depending on exam difficulty.

How many students qualify for JEE Advanced 2026?

Top 2.5 lakh candidates from JEE Main 2026 (across all categories) qualify for JEE Advanced 2026. Category-wise seats are approximately: General — ~1,07,500; OBC-NCL — ~67,500; EWS — ~25,000; SC — ~37,500; ST — ~18,750.

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