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JEE Main ST Cutoff 2026

ST qualifying percentile for JEE Advanced 2026 + NIT branch-wise ST closing ranks. Based on JoSAA 2025 Round 6 data.

JEE Advanced 2026 — Qualifying Cutoffs by Category

CategoryMin Percentile (2025)Expected 2026
General93.10%Similar — official cutoff after Apr 20 results
EWS90.70%Similar — official cutoff after Apr 20 results
OBC-NCL79.43%Similar — official cutoff after Apr 20 results
SC60.09%Similar — official cutoff after Apr 20 results
ST46.69%Similar — official cutoff after Apr 20 results
PwD0.11%Similar — official cutoff after Apr 20 results

ST cutoff of 46.69 percentile is the lowest qualifying bar among all categories. Any ST student above this percentile qualifies for JEE Advanced 2026 (subject to the top 2.5 lakh combined limit).

NIT Cutoffs for ST — Branch Wise (JoSAA 2025)

ST-OS closing ranks vs General-OS closing ranks. ST seats are 7.5% of total seats in each branch.

NITBranchST OS CloseGen OS CloseRelaxation
NIT TrichyCSE1,3004,4633× better
NIT WarangalCSE9003,4324× better
NIT SurathkalCSE1,4002,8002× better
NIT CalicutCSE1,5004,4823× better
NIT RourkelaCSE1,2003,8003× better
NIT AllahabadCSE1,8005,2003× better
NIT JaipurCSE2,2006,1003× better
NIT TrichyECE2,2007,5003× better
NIT WarangalECE2,5008,2573× better
NIT TrichyMech5,50018,0003× better

Source: JoSAA 2025 Round 6 approximate. 2026 cutoffs may shift ±5–10%. Verify at josaa.nic.in.

ST Reservation Facts

  • 7.5% of seats reserved for ST in all NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and IITs.
  • JEE Advanced minimum qualifying marks for ST (2025): 37 aggregate (vs 74 for General).
  • ST students also get 5% relaxation in minimum academic qualification marks.
  • Certificate must be issued by a competent authority listing your tribe under the applicable State ST Order.
  • State institutions follow state ST lists which can differ from central ST lists.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ST cutoff for JEE Main 2026?

The ST qualifying cutoff for JEE Advanced 2026 is expected around 46.69 percentile (based on 2025 cutoff) — the lowest cutoff among all categories. ST students from the top 2.5 lakh candidates qualify for JEE Advanced. For NITs, ST cutoffs are the most relaxed, roughly 25–35% of General OS closing ranks.

Can ST students get IIT with low JEE Advanced marks?

Yes. IIT JEE Advanced ST cutoffs are significantly lower than General. ST students need to clear the ST subject and aggregate minimum marks (which are also relaxed). Minimum qualifying marks for ST in JEE Advanced 2025 were 37 total (vs 74 for General). With these marks, ST students can rank within the ST rank list and access IIT branches depending on their ST rank.

What NIT can ST students get at 60 percentile?

ST students at 60 percentile (~AIR 6,20,000 overall) can access ST-OS quota seats at top NITs including NIT Trichy CSE and NIT Warangal CSE. ST cutoffs are so relaxed that even with a relatively modest rank, ST students can secure top NIT CSE branches. Use the college predictor with ST category for precise options.

What documents are required for ST reservation in JEE?

A valid Scheduled Tribe certificate issued by a competent authority (SDM/Tehsildar/Collector) is required. The certificate must mention the tribe name as listed in the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order applicable to your state. The certificate should be in your name (not parents' name alone).

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