JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff will be announced with the result by IIT Roorkee. The cutoff defines the minimum marks required to qualify for IIT admissions. Only candidates meeting the cutoff will be eligible for JoSAA counselling.
JEE Advanced 2026 Cutoff: What It Means for Candidates
The cutoff is the minimum score required to be included in the rank list. It is released in multiple formats:
- Minimum percentage in each subject
- Minimum aggregate percentage
- Minimum marks out of 360
Meeting all these conditions is necessary to qualify for IIT admissions.
JEE Advanced 2026 Expected Cutoff (Category-Wise)
Based on recent trends, the cutoff is expected to remain moderate. A slight variation may occur depending on paper difficulty.
- Common Rank List (CRL): Around 20–22% aggregate
- OBC-NCL / GEN-EWS: Around 18–20% aggregate
- SC / ST / PwD: Around 10–12% aggregate
- Preparatory Rank List: Around 5–6% aggregate
The final cutoff will depend on the number of candidates and exam difficulty.
JEE Advanced 2025 Cutoff (Previous Year Trends)
The cutoff dropped across all categories in 2025. This trend is important for estimating 2026 scores.
Minimum Percentage Cutoff (2025)
Minimum Marks Required (Out of 360)
These figures indicate a relatively lower cutoff compared to earlier years.
IIT Admission Cutoff: CSE Closing Rank Trends
For top IITs, the closing ranks for Computer Science remain highly competitive.
Lower ranks indicate higher competition for top branches.
Factors Affecting JEE Advanced 2026 Cutoff
Several factors influence the cutoff each year:
- Difficulty level of the exam
- Number of candidates appearing
- Total seats available in IITs
- Performance of candidates
- Reservation categories
A tougher paper generally results in a lower cutoff.
What After JEE Advanced Cutoff 2026?
Candidates who meet the cutoff will be included in the rank list. They can then participate in JoSAA counselling for IIT admissions. The counselling process will include:
- Choice filling
- Seat allotment
- Document verification
Final admission depends on rank, category, and seat availability.
