The JEE Main 2026 cutoff for OBC candidates is expected to remain stable this year. Experts suggest that the qualifying percentile will stay close to recent trends, making it easier for candidates to estimate their chances for JEE Advanced 2026. The final cutoff will be released by the National Testing Agency along with the Session 2 results in April 2026.
JEE Main 2026 OBC Cutoff vs JEE Advanced Eligibility: Key Difference
The expected cutoff of 80–82 percentile applies only to JEE Main qualification.
- JEE Main OBC Cutoff: Minimum percentile required to qualify for JEE Advanced
- JEE Advanced: Separate exam for admission into IITs
This means clearing JEE Main cutoff does not guarantee IIT admission. It only allows candidates to appear for JEE Advanced.
Expected JEE Main 2026 OBC Cutoff Percentile
Based on Session 1 data and previous trends, the expected cutoff is given below.
A percentile above 82 is considered safe for JEE Advanced eligibility.
JEE Main 2026 Percentile vs Marks for OBC Candidates
The marks required depend on exam difficulty and shift variation. A general estimate is given below.
Higher marks increase chances of admission into top institutes.
JEE Main OBC Cutoff Trends (Previous Years Analysis)
The cutoff trend has stabilised in recent years after a sharp rise earlier.
This shows that the cutoff has remained around the 79–80 percentile range recently.
JEE Main 2026 OBC Candidates: Participation Data
The number of candidates appearing in the exam also affects the cutoff.
Higher participation usually increases competition and may impact cutoff slightly.
JEE Advanced 2026 Selection for OBC Category
Only a fixed number of candidates qualify for JEE Advanced.
- OBC Candidates: 64,125
- OBC-PwD: 13,375
- Total: 67,500 candidates
These candidates will compete for IIT admissions through JEE Advanced.
Expected Admission Cutoff for NITs, IIITs and GFTIs
Qualifying JEE Main is only the first step. Admission requires higher percentile.
- Top NITs: 97–99+ percentile
- Mid-level NITs: 93–95 percentile
- Top IIITs: 98–99 percentile
- GFTIs: 75–85 percentile