JEE Advanced 2026 Cut Off: Expected Qualifying Marks, Category-Wise Analysis & 7-Year Trends
JEE Advanced 2026 Cut Off: Expected Qualifying Marks, Category-Wise Analysis & 7-Year Trends
A data-driven breakdown of the JEE Advanced cut off — expected 2026 qualifying marks, official 2025 benchmarks, category-wise analysis across CRL, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST and PwD, plus a 7-year trend study (2019–2025), JoSAA closing ranks and topper data to help you plan your score target.
Conducted by IIT Roorkee on 17 May 2026
Computer-based test in two compulsory papers. Registration opens 23 April 2026 for Indian nationals. Only the top 2,50,000 JEE Main 2026 qualifiers are eligible to apply.
Quick Summary
The JEE Advanced cut off is the minimum score required for inclusion in the overall rank list for admission to the IITs. For JEE Advanced 2026, official qualifying marks will be announced with the result. Based on the 2025 benchmark (20.56% aggregate for CRL) and a 7-year trend where cutoffs have fluctuated between 15.28% and 35%, aspirants in the General category should target 25%+ aggregate as a safe buffer, while reserved categories should aim for 15%+ to comfortably clear the bar.
Expected JEE Advanced 2026 Cut Off (Category-Wise)
The official JEE Advanced 2026 qualifying marks will be released by IIT Roorkee along with the result. However, by analysing the pattern of the last three years (2023, 2024 and 2025), we can estimate a reliable range for each category. The table below shows projected qualifying marks for JEE Advanced 2026:
| Rank List / Category | Expected Subject Min % | Expected Aggregate Min % | Confidence Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Rank List (CRL) | 5.5% – 7% | 20% – 25% | Moderate |
| OBC-NCL Rank List | 5% – 6.5% | 18% – 22% | Moderate |
| GEN-EWS Rank List | 5% – 6.5% | 18% – 22% | Moderate |
| SC Rank List | 2.75% – 3.5% | 10% – 12% | High |
| ST Rank List | 2.75% – 3.5% | 10% – 12% | High |
| PwD (across categories) | 2.75% – 3.5% | 10% – 12% | High |
| Preparatory Course (PC) | 1.25% – 1.75% | 5% – 6% | High |
JEE Advanced 2025 Cut Off (Official Benchmark)
JEE Advanced 2025 was conducted by IIT Kanpur on 18 May 2025 with results declared on 2 June 2025. The official qualifying cut off for inclusion in the JEE Advanced 2025 rank list is the most recent reliable benchmark for 2026 aspirants to reference. Here is the complete category-wise data:
Minimum Marks (Raw Score) — JEE Advanced 2025
| Rank List | Min Marks in Each Subject | Min Aggregate Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Common Rank List (CRL) | 7 | 74 |
| OBC-NCL Rank List | 6 | 66 |
| GEN-EWS Rank List | 6 | 66 |
| SC Rank List | 3 | 37 |
| ST Rank List | 3 | 37 |
| Common-PwD (CRL-PwD) | 3 | 37 |
| OBC-NCL-PwD | 3 | 37 |
| GEN-EWS-PwD | 3 | 37 |
| SC-PwD / ST-PwD | 3 | 37 |
| Preparatory Course (PC) | 1 | 18 |
Minimum Percentage — JEE Advanced 2025
| Rank List | Min Subject % | Min Aggregate % |
|---|---|---|
| Common Rank List (CRL) | 5.83% | 20.56% |
| OBC-NCL Rank List | 5.25% | 18.50% |
| GEN-EWS Rank List | 5.25% | 18.50% |
| SC Rank List | 2.92% | 10.28% |
| ST Rank List | 2.92% | 10.28% |
| All PwD Categories | 2.92% | 10.28% |
| Preparatory Course (PC) | 1.46% | 5.14% |
JEE Advanced 2025 Statistics: The Numbers Behind The Cut Off
Understanding the candidate pool size is crucial for interpreting the cut off. Here are the official JEE Advanced 2025 statistics that directly shaped the qualifying bar:
JEE Main 2025 Category-wise Qualifiers for JEE Advanced
Before the Advanced exam, here's how the top 2.5 lakh JEE Main 2025 qualifiers were distributed across categories:
| Category | Qualifiers | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| General (CRL) | 97,321 | 38.9% |
| OBC-NCL | 67,614 | 27.0% |
| SC | 37,519 | 15.0% |
| GEN-EWS | 25,009 | 10.0% |
| ST | 18,823 | 7.5% |
| Total | 2,50,236 | 100% |
JEE Advanced 2025 Toppers: Benchmark Above The Cut Off
While the qualifying cut off represents the minimum bar, the top-ranking candidates show what's possible at the other extreme. Here are the category-wise All India Rank 1 holders of JEE Advanced 2025:
Visual Trend Analysis (2019–2025)
Charts speak louder than tables. Below are three interactive visualisations that reveal how JEE Advanced cut offs have evolved over the last seven years — essential context for predicting 2026 targets.
Category-Wise Deep Dive: What The Numbers Really Mean
CRL (Common Rank List)
General category students face the steepest bar. In 2025, a CRL aspirant needed 20.56% aggregate (74/360) and at least 5.83% in every subject. No single subject can be neglected — failing the subject-wise minimum disqualifies despite high aggregate.
OBC-NCL & GEN-EWS
Both categories share identical cut offs — 18.50% aggregate and 5.25% per subject in 2025. That's a 10% relaxation over CRL in aggregate, but the subject-wise floor still demands balanced preparation across Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
SC, ST & PwD
Reserved and differently-abled candidates need 10.28% aggregate and 2.92% per subject — exactly half the CRL requirement. This translates to just 37 aggregate marks out of 360 in 2025.
Preparatory Course (PC)
The PC list has the lowest bar — just 5.14% aggregate in 2025. Students who qualify via PC attend a one-year bridge course at an IIT before joining the regular undergraduate programme.
7-Year Historical JEE Advanced Cut Off Data (2019 – 2025)
Below is year-by-year official cut off data. Click any year to expand details.
JEE Advanced 2025 Cut Off
| Category | Subject Min % | Aggregate Min % |
|---|---|---|
| CRL | 5.83% | 20.56% |
| OBC-NCL / GEN-EWS | 5.25% | 18.50% |
| SC / ST / All PwD | 2.92% | 10.28% |
| Preparatory Course | 1.46% | 5.14% |
JEE Advanced 2024 Cut Off
| Category | Subject Min % | Aggregate Min % |
|---|---|---|
| CRL | 8.68% | 30.34% |
| OBC-NCL / GEN-EWS | 7.80% | 27.30% |
| SC / ST / All PwD | 4.34% | 15.17% |
| Preparatory Course | 2.17% | 7.58% |
JEE Advanced 2023 Cut Off
| Category | Subject Min % | Aggregate Min % |
|---|---|---|
| CRL | 6.83% | 23.89% |
| OBC-NCL / GEN-EWS | 6.15% | 21.50% |
| SC / ST / All PwD | 3.42% | 11.95% |
| Preparatory Course | 1.71% | 5.98% |
JEE Advanced 2022 Cut Off
| Category | Subject Min % | Aggregate Min % |
|---|---|---|
| CRL | 4.40% | 15.28% |
| OBC-NCL / GEN-EWS | 4.00% | 13.89% |
| SC / ST / All PwD | 2.20% | 7.78% |
| Preparatory Course | 0.83% | 3.89% |
JEE Advanced 2021 Cut Off
| Category | Subject Min % | Aggregate Min % |
|---|---|---|
| CRL | 5.00% | 17.50% |
| OBC-NCL / GEN-EWS | 4.50% | 15.75% |
| SC / ST / All PwD | 2.50% | 8.75% |
| Preparatory Course | 0.75% | 2.62% |
JEE Advanced 2020 Cut Off
| Category | Subject Min % | Aggregate Min % |
|---|---|---|
| CRL | 5.00% | 17.50% |
| OBC-NCL / GEN-EWS | 4.50% | 15.75% |
| SC / ST / All PwD | 2.50% | 8.75% |
| Preparatory Course | 0.75% | 2.62% |
JEE Advanced 2019 Cut Off
| Category | Subject Min % | Aggregate Min % |
|---|---|---|
| CRL | 10.00% | 35.00% |
| OBC-NCL / GEN-EWS | 9.00% | 31.50% |
| SC / ST / All PwD | 5.00% | 17.50% |
| Preparatory Course | 2.50% | 8.75% |
JoSAA 2025 Round 1: IIT CSE Closing Ranks (Sample)
The qualifying cut off is just the entry ticket — actual IIT branch admission happens through JoSAA counselling. Below are the JoSAA 2025 Round 1 closing ranks for Computer Science & Engineering (4-year B.Tech) at top IITs. These numbers show the vast gap between qualifying and securing a premium seat.
| IIT (CSE Branch) | OPEN | OBC-NCL | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | 66 | 54 | 20 | 31 | 19 |
| IIT Delhi | ~110 | ~80 | ~28 | ~50 | ~30 |
| IIT Madras | ~160 | ~105 | ~40 | ~70 | ~42 |
| IIT Kanpur | ~230 | ~150 | ~55 | ~105 | ~60 |
| IIT Kharagpur | ~280 | ~180 | ~65 | ~130 | ~75 |
| IIT Roorkee | ~420 | 244 | ~95 | ~190 | ~110 |
Other Popular IIT Bombay Branch Closing Ranks (JoSAA 2025 R1)
| Branch at IIT Bombay | OPEN | OBC-NCL | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | 66 | 54 | 20 | 31 | 19 |
| Electrical Engineering | 418 | 325 | 113 | 151 | 96 |
Key Factors That Determine the JEE Advanced Cut Off
Unlike JEE Main (which follows a percentile-based system), JEE Advanced cut off is dynamically adjusted each year. These are the primary determinants:
Key Points Every JEE Advanced 2026 Aspirant Must Know
- Qualifying vs Admission: The qualifying cut off only admits you to the rank list. For actual IIT admission, refer to JoSAA opening and closing ranks, which are course-specific.
- Subject-wise floor is non-negotiable: You must clear the minimum in Physics, Chemistry, AND Mathematics separately. A zero in any subject disqualifies you regardless of overall total.
- Cut off is announced post-result: The official qualifying percentage is disclosed along with the result, not before.
- Each IIT fixes its own branch cut off: During JoSAA counselling, each IIT sets opening and closing ranks per course.
- Two-year attempt window: A candidate qualifying in a given year can attempt JEE Advanced again the next year (subject to age and eligibility rules).
- PwD relaxation is uniform: Across all CRL, OBC, EWS, SC and ST PwD lists, the cut off is the same (10.28% aggregate in 2025).
- IISc Bangalore via JEE Advanced 2026: As per the 2026 brochure, IISc Bengaluru has launched three new B.Tech programmes with admission through JEE Advanced — expanding options beyond the 23 IITs.
How to Comfortably Cross the JEE Advanced Cut Off
Merely meeting the qualifying bar won't land you an IIT seat. The real goal is a competitive rank. Here's a 5-point strategy framework our top rankers have followed:
- Balance all three subjects: Since subject-wise minimums exist, a weak subject can sink your entire score. Target 15%+ in each subject.
- Master full-syllabus mock tests: JEE Advanced questions demand integrated thinking. Weekly full-length tests with detailed analysis build both stamina and accuracy.
- Prioritise high-weight chapters: Identify the 30% of topics that produce 70% of questions — Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Organic Chemistry, Coordinate Geometry, Calculus.
- Revise through problem variation: Don't re-read theory. Solve 2-3 question variants of every concept to cement application.
- Track percentile conversion, not just score: Your rank depends on relative performance. A 25% score could be rank 5,000 in an easy year or rank 500 in a tough year.
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Explore JEE CoursesFrequently Asked Questions
JEE Advanced 2026 will be conducted by IIT Roorkee on 17 May 2026 as a computer-based test. Paper 1 runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Paper 2 from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM — both papers are compulsory. Registration for Indian nationals opens on 23 April 2026.
Based on 2023–2025 trends, the expected JEE Advanced 2026 qualifying cut off is approximately 20–25% aggregate for CRL (General), 18–22% for OBC-NCL and GEN-EWS, and 10–12% for SC, ST and PwD categories. Official cutoffs will be announced with the result.
JEE Advanced 2025 CRL cut off was 20.56% aggregate (74 marks out of 360) with a minimum of 5.83% (7 marks) required in each of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
A total of 54,378 candidates qualified JEE Advanced 2025 out of 1,80,422 who appeared in both papers (and 1,87,223 registered). Among qualified candidates, 9,404 were female. The overall pass rate was approximately 30.1%.
The cut off varies due to multiple dynamic factors: paper difficulty level, total candidates appearing, IIT seat availability, overall score distribution, and the year's evaluation pattern. Unlike JEE Main (which is percentile-locked), JEE Advanced adjusts the bar each year to maintain a viable rank list.
No. The qualifying cut off only admits a candidate to the rank list. Actual IIT admission happens through JoSAA counselling, where each IIT releases course-specific opening and closing ranks — which are far more competitive than the qualifying bar. For example, CSE at IIT Bombay closed at AIR 66 in General category in 2025.
For the General/CRL category, approximately 20–25% of total aggregate marks are typically needed based on recent trends. In JEE Advanced 2025, this translated to 74 out of 360 marks. Always target above the buffer to stay safely in the rank list.
Yes. Each candidate must clear a minimum percentage in every subject individually — Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. In 2025, the CRL subject-wise floor was 5.83%. Failing any one subject disqualifies the candidate regardless of overall aggregate.
The PC rank list is for SC, ST and PwD candidates who don't meet the main category cut off but qualify the much lower PC threshold (5.14% aggregate in 2025). They attend a one-year preparatory programme at an IIT before joining the regular undergraduate course.
The qualifying cut off is uniform across all IITs — it's a single national list. However, the admission cut off (opening and closing ranks during JoSAA counselling) varies significantly between IITs and between branches within the same IIT.
Final Word: Plan Your Target Above The Bar
The JEE Advanced 2026 cut off will be announced with the result, but 7 years of data give aspirants a reliable window to plan against. Historical CRL qualifying percentages have oscillated between 15.28% (2022) and 35% (2019), with 2025 settling at 20.56%. A prudent target for General category is 30%+ aggregate — comfortably clearing the qualifying bar while leaving room for a competitive rank. For reserved categories, 15–20% aggregate offers the same cushion.
Cut off benchmarks are just a rear-view mirror. Your forward motion comes from concept clarity, consistent problem-solving, and full-syllabus mock tests. Use the data here to calibrate your target — then focus entirely on the preparation that puts you well past it.
