JEE Main 2026 Qualifying Marks Session 2: Expected Cut-Off & Passing Score
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• Updated on 2 Apr, 2026, 4:56 PM, by Disha Yadav
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 qualifying marks are expected to define eligibility for JEE Advanced and engineering admissions. Check expected cut-off and passing score details.
The JEE Main 2026 Qualifying Marks for Session 2 are the minimum percentile scores required for candidates to qualify for JEE Advanced 2026 and participate in engineering admission counselling. These marks are released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) after the result declaration.
JEE Main 2026 Qualifying Marks Session 2 (Expected Cut-Off)
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 expected cut-off varies based on exam difficulty, number of candidates, and seat availability.
- General (UR): Expected 90–93 percentile
- EWS: Expected 75–80 percentile
- OBC-NCL: Expected 73–78 percentile
- SC: Expected 50–60 percentile
- ST: Expected 45–55 percentile
These are estimated cut-off ranges based on previous year trends and exam difficulty level. The official qualifying marks will be announced by NTA after the results.
JEE Main 2026 Passing Score for JEE Advanced Eligibility
The passing score in JEE Main 2026 Session 2 is crucial for JEE Advanced qualification.
- Top 2.5 lakh candidates (approx.) qualify for JEE Advanced
- The percentile is calculated using the normalisation method
- A higher score improves chances for IIT admission
- The competition level may impact the final cut-off
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Cut-Off for NIT, IIIT Admission
Students with higher percentile scores will have better chances of securing top engineering colleges and branches. The JEE Main qualifying marks also play a key role in admission to NITs and IIITs.
- Admission based on JEE Main rank and percentile
- A higher percentile ensures better branch options
- JoSAA counselling decides final seat allocation
- Home state quota affects admission chances
Final Note on JEE Main 2026 Qualifying Marks Session 2
The official JEE Main 2026 qualifying marks for Session 2 will be released along with the result by NTA. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates.
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