JEE Main Cut off 2027 for NITs: Check Qualifying Marks
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2027 ( JEE Main )
JEE Main 2027 Exam Date Session 1
22 Jan '27 - 24 Jan '27
JEE Main cut-off 2027 for NITs will be released by JoSAA after the announcement of JEE Main results. Read the article below for all the BTech admissions-related updates offered by the National Institute of Technology (NIT).
JEE Main 2027 Cutoff for NITs depends on the marks obtained by the candidate in the JEE Main entrance exam and All India Ranks (AIR). The cutoff list varies as per the category and courses offered under the NITs and the seat allotment will be purely based on JEE Main Cutoff.
Admission to BTech courses in the National Institute of Technology (NIT) is completely based on qualifying JEE Main entrance exam. According to the NTA eligibility criteria, a candidate needs to score a minimum 75 percent aggregate score in the class 12 board examination or he/she must be among the top 20 percentile in 10+2 or any equivalent examination for admissions at the NITs and also for the other institutes of national importance such as IITs/IIITs and CFTIs.
For SC/ST candidates, a minimum qualifying 65 percent required in +2 class by a recognised board or equivalent examination as per the relaxation norms for reserved category. Aspirants who will qualify the JEE Main or JEE Advanced have to register for JoSAA 2021 for further admission process for various renowned engineering institutes across India. The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) is responsible for admissions in 23 IITs, 31 NITs, 25 IIITs, and 28 other Government Funded Technical Institutes (Other-GFTIs). Check details below:
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- NIT Cut Offs 2027 for BTech Admission
- Factors Affecting JEE Main Cutoff Admission
- Expected JEE Main 2027 Qualifying Marks for NITs
- List top NITs in India
NIT Cut Offs 2027 for BTech Admission
- Candidates need to qualify specific entrance exams to get admission to various UG Engineering courses under NITs.
- For UG or BTech courses, candidates are admitted through JEE Mains.
- JoSAA will release the category-wise and round-wise opening and closing cut off/ranks for admission to BTech, Mech and dual degree courses in NITs.
- Candidates who qualify the JEE Main exam will have to register and participate in the JoSAA counselling cum seat allotment process.
- JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) conducts a joint counselling session for candidates qualifying JEE Main and JEE Advanced exam.
Commonly asked questions
Candidates need not have 75 percent marks in class 12 for appearing in JEE Main. As per the official brochure released by the NTA, there is no minimum percentage required for appearing in the JEE Main. The requirement of 75 percent marks need not be associated with appearing in the JEE Main exam.
It is to be understood that 75 percent marks is required for admission to institutes which include NITs, IIITs, GFTIs and IITs. Many institutes offer admission at 60% and even less, along with JEE Main. Candidates must clearly understand that the requirement of 75 percent marks in class 12 is only for taking admission in the institutes.
NIT Rourkela cutoff 2024 has been released across various specialisations in opening and closing ranks. NIT Rourkela BTech cutoff 2024 ranged between 2680 and 35593 for the General AI category candidates, wherein BTech in CSE is the most competitive course. The easiest BTech specialisation to secure admission in is B.Tech. in Ceramic Engineering + M.Tech. in Industrial Ceramic Engineering. For a detailed NIT Rourkela branch-wise cutoff 2024, candidates can refer to the table below for the Round 1 cutoff. The cutoff mentioned below is for the General category under the AI Quota.
NIT Andhra Pradesh BTech admission is based on candidates' performance in the JEE Main entrance exam, followed by the JoSAA counselling process. For the OBC category students under the AI quota, the JEE Main closing ranks ranged between 5741 and 100661. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the NIT Andhra Pradesh OBC category cutoff 2025 for the first and the last round in the AI quota.
Course | Round 1 Cutoff 2025 | Last Round Cutoff 2025 |
|---|---|---|
B.Tech. in Biotechnology | 14191 | 100661 |
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 13555 | 69612 |
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering | 14452 | 81169 |
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 5741 | 29695 |
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 10155 | 51887 |
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 7400 | 40587 |
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | 12259 | 63517 |
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 14368 | 87677 |
With 95 percentile in JEE Mains, your chances of getting into a NIT are high, but high-demand courses may not be available.
Factors Affecting JEE Main Cutoff Admission
The NTA JEE Main cutoff depends on several factors, such as:
- Total number of candidates appearing in the JEE Main exam
- Number of candidates applied for admission to UG and PG programs courses in NITs
- Total seat intake and difficulty level in the exam
Expected JEE Main 2027 Qualifying Marks for NITs
Below is the list of expected JEE Main Qualifying Marks for admission to NITs based on the previous year's trends:
| Category |
Minimum Percentile |
|---|---|
| General |
78-80 |
| OBC – NCL |
73- 76 |
| SC |
54- 57 |
| ST |
43- 46 |
| PwD |
0- 2 |
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| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
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According to the tentative schedule, JEE Main 2027 counselling registration is likely to commence in June 2027 after the conclusion of both exam sessions.
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The cutoff rank in Round 7 for BTech Computer Science & Engineering under General All India category is 53,013. It is the most competitive branch in the institute.
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Yes, JEE Main is compulsory for admission in B.Tech course at SGSITS.
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After qualifying JEE Main, students need to register themselves for MP BE Counselling, choose colleges/branches, attend rounds and verify documents to secure admission.
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Getting into B.Tech CSE is straightforward. You need to have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics, along with Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or a Technical Vocational subject. Marks from boards like CBSE, ISC, and PSEB are accepted. JEE Main scores are also recognised under the RBUEdge Schol
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Yes, JEE Main scores are recognised under the RBUEdge Scholarship Program, so your entrance exam effort can also help reduce your fees. A higher score falls in a higher scholarship slab, with the top slab offering a 60% waiver on the course fee. This is a nice reward for the hard work that goes into
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