JEE Main 2026 Expected Cutoff for General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST: Check Qualifying Marks/Score

JEE Main 2026 cutoff is most likely to rise compared to last year, given the high number of registrations NTA has received this year. Based on the previous year trends and various other deciding factors, we have provided here the JEE Main 2026 expected cutoff. Also check here minimum marks required in JEE Main 2026 to get scores above the cutoff percentiles. 

Expected Cutoff for JEE Mains 2026

The cutoff is different every year and largely depends on factors like number of candidates taking the exam, total seats for admission and difficulty level of the JEE Main exam. Expected cutoff for JEE Mains 2026 for all categories provided here has been formulated by experts, considering the past year trends and exam difficulty level. JEE Main previous year cutoff is also provided here to get idea of minimum marks in JEE Main to qualify for JEE Advanced. 

As the JEE Main 2026 exam overall difficulty level and number of students applied have been high in comparison to recent past years, this can lead to a rise in the cutoff. JEE Main 2026 cutoff for general category is expected to be in range of 93.3 to 93.4, which was 93.1 in 2025 and 93.2 in 2024. OBC JEE Mains cutoff 2026 will also most likely be in range of 80.5 to 81.5.

Also Check: JEE Main Last 5 Year Question Paper with Solutions

JEE Mains 2026 Cutoff Percentile

Considering the past year cutoff trends and highest number of stduents appeared in exam in current session, the JEE Main cutoff 2026 is most likely to increase across all categories. The JEE Mains expected cutoff 2026 percentile is given here. The actual cutoff will be announced along with Session 2 JEE Main result 2026.

JEE Main Cutoff for JEE Advanced 2026

JEE Mains 2026 Marks vs Percentile

Candidates can check here shiftwise analysis JEE Main marks vs percentile for all session 1 exam dates.

How is JEE Main Cutoff Calculated?

There is no definite formula NTA uses to calculate the JEE Main cutoff. However, there are several factors which are considered while deciding the cutoff for JEE Main. Check below for more details related to deciding factors of cutoff.

• Number of aspirants in exam
• Difficulty level of exam
• Total number of seats

Note: While these are not the only factors for determining the cutoff, students must note that the previous year cutoff has been largely dependent on these points.

JEE Main Cutoff Historical Trends 2021 to 2025

The cutoff has varied a lot in the last 5 years due to an increase in the total number of candidates appearing in the exam and varying difficulty levels. The previous year cutoff from 2021 to 2025 is provided here to understand the rising trends.

JEE Main Previous Year Cutoff

What Do Historical Trends Say for JEE Main 2026 Cutoff?

Although there is no direct correlation in cutoff and other factors, including the number of applicants and the difficulty level of the exam, the analysis of past year cutoffs highlights the following points

• The JEE Main cutoff has increased in the year with the most number of aspirants. As JEE Main 2026 has highest number of applicants, the cutoff will most probably increase. However, due to rise in difficulty level of exam, its almost uncertain to come on a conclusion as the cutoff is lowered by NTA when the difficulty level rises.
• Gen-EWS category for JEE Mains was raised the most along with cutoff for ST category in past years. High number of registration in EWS category will also impact the JEE Main cutoff 2026 for EWS.
• In the year 2025, the JEE Mains cutoff was increased only for ST, and lowered for every other category. Reason- rise in number of applicants from 2024 to 2025. Increase in number of applicants for ST will most likely lead to a high ST category cutoff this year also.

JEE Main 2026 Cutoff for General

General Cutoff for JEE Mains 2026 will rise considering the past year trends which says cutoff has increased when number of applicants increased. The expected cutoff of JEE Main 2026 for General will most likely be above 93.3 percentile.

Expected General Category Cutoff for JEE Main 2026

OBC Cutoff for JEE Mains 2026

The OBC JEE Mains Cutoff was increased every year from 2021 until 2024 but lowered in 2025. The number of candidates was highest in 2024, and so was the cutoff, and going by that trend considering rise in number of backward class applicants, JEE Mains Cut off 2026 for OBC category will most likely rise. JEE Main Cutoff for OBC is given here

Expected OBC JEE Main Cutoff 2026

EWS Cutoff for JEE Mains 2026

The cutoff for economically weaker section (EWS) category has witnessed the highest rise from 63.1114141 percentile in 2022 to 80.3830119 percentile in 2025.

The number of EWS candidates was highest in 2024, so was the Gen-EWS cutoff. The candidates in 2025 decreased marginally and the cutoff was also lowered.

As the number of aspirants in EWS category has increased three-fold from 2022 to 2025 with no noticeable change in seats, it can be anticipated that the JEE Main EWS cutoff might be increased this year.

JEE Main Cutoff 2026 for EWS (Expected)

ST Cutoff for JEE Mains 2026

The JEE Mains cutoff for ST category was raised every year by a considerable margin between the year 2022 to 2025. However, the cutoff in the year 2025 was still lower than 2021, which is highest till date. In 2021, JEE Main ST cutoff was 66.2214845. Considering the number of applicants this year, JEE Main cutoff for ST category will most probably rise.

Expected JEE Main Cutoff 2026 for ST

SC Cutoff for JEE Mains 2026

The SC category cutoff for JEE Main was raised every year from 2021 to 2025, and so was the number of applicants, increasing every year from 2021 to 2025. As JEE Mains 2026 exam also has the highest number of applicants, it is expected that JEE Main SC cutoff 2026 will also rise. Check below SC cutoff details

Expected JEE Main cutoff for SC

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JEE Main 2026 Reservation Policy for Admission in Colleges

The allotment of seats in all the participating colleges of JEE Main is governed by the reservation policy set by the government. When candidates participates in the counselling and fills hi/her choice for college and course, they are admitted basis their All India Rank and the JEE Main reservation policy. Check here category-wise reservation of seats.

JEE Main Reservation 2026

Download JEE Main 2026 Question Paper PDF January Session

Question papers have been released by coaching institutes for session 1 of JEE Main 2026 exam. Candidates can check JEE Main question paper download link here. 

JEE Main Question Paper 2026 with Solutions PDF Session 1