The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the JEE Main 2026 qualifying cutoffs soon. The cutoff scores vary by category and are used to determine eligibility for JEE Advanced 2026.
Expected Category-Wise Percentiles
The expected cutoffs for JEE Main 2026 qualifying exam are:
These cutoffs are qualifying marks, meaning students meeting them can appear for JEE Advanced 2026. Actual admission cutoffs for top NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs will be higher depending on branch popularity and seat availability.
How Cutoffs Are Determined?
- NTA considers all exam shifts and normalises scores to ensure fairness.
- The highest scorer in each shift is awarded 100 percentile.
- Other candidates’ scores are adjusted relative to the top performer.
- JoSAA later releases college- and branch-specific admission cutoffs based on seats and demand.
For popular branches like Computer Science at top NITs, General category ranks may need to be between 1,000 and 5,000. Cutoffs for OBC, SC, ST, and EWS vary widely depending on demand and the number of applicants. The official JEE Main 2026 cutoffs will be announced by NTA after the results are released in early 2026. Students are advised to follow verified sources for updates.
