JEE Main 2026 Cut-Off Session 2 for NIT, IIIT Admission: Expected Rank & Percentile
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• Updated on 2 Apr, 2026, 5:07 PM, by Disha Yadav
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 cut-off for NIT and IIIT admissions is expected to vary by category and branch. Candidates can check expected percentile and admission trends.
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 cut-off for NIT and IIIT admission plays a key role in determining seat allocation in top engineering institutes across India. Admission is based on JEE Main percentile, rank, category, and the counselling process conducted by JoSAA.
Expected JEE Main 2026 Cut-Off for NIT Admission
The cut-off for NIT admission in JEE Main 2026 Session 2 depends on branch demand, college ranking, and the category of the candidate.
- Top NITs (CSE): Expected 99+ percentile
- Mid NITs (CSE): Expected 97–99 percentile
- Core branches (Mechanical/Civil): Expected 92–97 percentile
- Lower NITs: Expected 85–92 percentile
Higher-ranked NITs like Trichy, Surathkal, and Warangal usually require very high percentile scores for Computer Science and related branches.
JEE Main 2026 IIIT Admission Cut-Off (Expected)
The IIIT admission cut-off for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 is slightly lower than NITs but still competitive for top institutes.
- Top IIITs (CSE): Expected 97–99 percentile
- Mid IIITs: Expected 90–96 percentile
- Lower IIITs: Expected 85–90 percentile
IIIT Hyderabad and other top IIITs generally have very high cut-offs, especially for Computer Science Engineering.
JEE Main 2026 Cut-Off Factors for NIT & IIIT Admission
The cut-off trends for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 depend on several factors.
- Number of candidates appearing in the exam
- Difficulty level of the paper
- Seat availability in institutes
- Category-based reservation system
- Home state quota benefits
These factors directly impact the final closing rank for NIT and IIIT admissions during JoSAA counselling.
JEE Main 2026 Counselling Process for NIT & IIIT Seats
Admission to NITs and IIITs will be conducted through JoSAA counselling 2026.
- Registration on the JoSAA portal after the results
- Choice filling of colleges and branches
- Seat allotment in multiple rounds
- Final admission after document verification
Candidates must carefully choose preferences during counselling to improve their chances of getting a desired branch.
Final Note on JEE Main 2026 Cut-Off
The official JEE Main 2026 Session 2 cut-off will be released after the result declaration. Until then, expected cut-offs help students understand competition levels and admission chances in NITs and IIITs.
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