After the general category, in JEE Mains, EWS category candidates witness the highest cutoff. For 2026, the expected JEE Mains cutoff for the EWS category is around 81.4 percentile. Last year, the cutoff dropped marginally. Know what the EWS cutoff will be this year for the EWS candidates in this detailed article below.
JEE Main 2026 Cutoff for EWS
JEE Main 2026 Cutoff for EWS: Based on the JEE Main 2026 exam difficulty level, experts feel that the JEE Mains cutoff for EWS will be around 81.4 percentile. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the JEE Main cutoff for JEE Advanced qualification with the session 2 results. Session 2 exams will be held between April 2 and 8. The difficulty level and the number of candidates appearing for the exam in JEE Mains session 2 will influence the final JEE Mains 2026 cutoff for the candidates belonging to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS).
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- JEE Main 2026 EWS Cutoff
- Previous JEE Main 2026 Cutoff for EWS Category
- What Does JEE Main Cutoff Mean?
- Category-Wise JEE Mains 2026 Cutoff (2019 to 2026)
- How Many Candidates Appeared for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 in EWS Category
- How Many Candidates Are Selected for JEE Advanced from the EWS Category?
- JEE Main EWS Category Cutoff 2026 - Admission Cutoff for NITs/IIITs/GFTIs
JEE Main 2026 EWS Cutoff
The session 2 JEE Mains 2026 result will be released by April 20. The exact NTA JEE cutoff for the EWS, as well as other categories of candidates, will be available with the final session 2 results. The candidates who will score equal to or more than the JEE Main cutoff for Advanced will be eligible to register for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam for IIT admissions.
Based on the JEE Mains session 1 data for the number of candidates registered, appeared, toppers, and difficulty level, the experts have provided the following predictions of the JEE Mains EWS category cutoff:
- EWS Category Qualifying Percentile (for JEE Advanced): Approximately between 80.5 and 82.5 percentiles.
- Safe Score (Marks) of EWS candidates: Aiming for 85+ marks (out of 300) is generally considered a safe zone for qualifying, though the cutoff can drop as low as 55 to 65 marks depending on shift difficulty.
- Admission Targets for EWS candidates (NITs/IIITs):
- Top NITs (CSE/ECE): 97.0 to 99.0+ percentile
- Mid-Tier NITs: 93.0 to 96.0 percentile
- IIITs: 90.0 to 95.0 percentile
Also Check:
| JEE Main Cutoff 2026 for General | JEE Main Cutoff 2026 for OBC |
| JEE Main Cutoff 2026 for SC | JEE Main Cutoff 2026 for ST |
Previous JEE Main 2026 Cutoff for EWS Category
Last year, the EWS category cutoff was 80.3830119. Year 2024 witnessed the highest cutoff. Check JEE Mains EWS category cutoff for past years below:
Check below the JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff for the previous few years and the trend analysis:
| Year | JEE Mains EWS Cutoff | Trend Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80.3830119 | Marginal dip from 2024. |
| 2024 | 81.3266412 | Peak cutoff due to highest ever EWS registrations |
| 2023 | 75.6229025 | Sharp rise |
| 2022 | 63.1114141 | Lowest cutoff ever |
| 2021 | 66.2214845 | Cutoff impacted due to COVID-19 |
What Does JEE Main Cutoff Mean?
In the simplest of terms, the JEE Main cutoff means the minimum percentile marks that candidates need to qualify for the JEE Advanced. To take admission to any of the IITs, candidates have to appear in JEE Mains and qualify the cutoff of their respective category to be eligible for JEE Advanced.
The JEE Mains minimum marks for JEE Advanced are different for all categories. The cutoff is released for the following categories:
- General
- General EWS
SC - ST
- OBC NCL
- UR - PWD
Also check:
Category-Wise JEE Mains 2026 Cutoff (2019 to 2026)
Although the cutoff for JEE Mains 2026 for General, General EWS, SC, ST, OBC NCL, and UR - PWD will be out of session 2 results. The expected cutoff range for all these category based on session 1 results are 93 - 95+ percentile for general (unreserved category) candidates. Reserved categories are expected to be around 80 - 82 (EWS), 79 - 82 (OBC-NCL), 60 - 64 (SC), and 47 - 51 (ST).
Check the JEE Mains cutoff trends from 2019 to 2025 for all categories and the expected cutoff for 2026:
| Category | 2019 | 2021 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 (Expected) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 89.75 | 87.9 | 90.78 | 93.24 | 93.1 | 93.5 - 95.0 |
| Gen-EWS | 78.22 | 66.22 | 75.62 | 81.33 | 80.38 | 80.5 - 82.5 |
| OBC-NCL | 74.32 | 68.02 | 73.61 | 79.68 | 79.43 | 79.5 - 81.5 |
| SC | 54.01 | 46.88 | 51.98 | 60.09 | 61.15 | 61.5 - 64.0 |
| ST | 44.33 | 34.67 | 37.23 | 46.7 | 47.9 | 48.0 - 50.5 |
| PwD | 0.11 | 0.01 | 0.001 | 0.002 | 0.008 | 0.001 - 1.0 |
Commonly asked questions
The admission cutoff of JEE Main is the opening and closing ranks for each participating institute and is released by JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority).
The expected cutoff for JEE Main 2026 category wise are:
Category | Cutoff 2026 (Expected) |
|---|---|
Unreserved (UR) | 93.3045326 |
Gen-EWS | 81.4387917 |
OBC-NCL | 80.7456432 |
SC | 61.3526948 |
ST | 48.2456783 |
UR-PwD | 0.0082349 |
| College Tier | Popular Branch (CSE/IT) | Core Branch (Mech/Civil) |
Typical Institutes
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 NITs | 99.0 to 99.7+ | 97.5 to 98.8 |
NIT Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal
|
| Mid-Tier NITs | 97.5 to 99.0 | 94.0 to 96.5 |
NIT Jaipur, Allahabad, Calicut
|
| Top IIITs | 98.5 to 99.5+ | 96.0 to 97.5 (ECE) |
IIIT Hyderabad, Allahabad, Delhi
|
| Newer NITs | 93.0 to 96.0 | 89.0 to 93.0 |
NIT Manipur, Mizoram, Sikkim
|
| Top GFTIs | 94.0 to 97.5 | 88.0 to 92.0 |
BIT Mesra, PEC Chandigarh
|
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Commonly asked questions
The JEE Main cutoff is the minimum percentile score required to qualify for the JEE Advanced exam. Its is released with the April session result.
The JEE Main 2026 cutoff will be released by April 20 will the session 2 result of JEE Main 2026 exam.
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Students who are applying for BTech admissions at Jain University Bangalore must give the JEE Main exam and meet the required cutoff.
Candidates who have received their session 2 result can follow the steps below:
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LPU JEE Main cutoffs for BTech hover around 80 percentile for general category in high-demand branches like CSE, based on recent trends, though it varies by specialisation and seats. LPUNEST offers an alternative with ranks under 1,20,000. The innovative curriculum ties directly to industry needs, b
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With 93.95 percentile in JEE Main (EWS category), your rank is around 65,000–70,000, which gives you realistic chances in newer NITs, some IIITs, and state government colleges.
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- Newer NITs: NIT Agartala, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, NIT Mizoram, NIT Nagaland, NIT Manipur
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With a JEE Main 2026 percentile of 81.40 and SC category rank of 2,91,970, admission to top NITs like Surathkal, Trichy, Warangal, Allahabad, Jaipur, Calicut is not possible. Their SC cutoffs for even lower branches usually close around 20,000–40,000 rank.
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With a 70 percentile in JEE Main (General category) and being from Andhra Pradesh (AP), here's a clear picture of your admission chances:
What 70 Percentile Means
- Approximate rank: 3,00,000 – 4,50,000.
- NITs/IIITs via JoSAA: Not possible, since even the lowest cutoffs for Civil/Mechanical in newer NITs
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JoSAA (NIT/IIIT/GFTI): ❌ Not possible.
State Govt Colleges (REAP Rajasthan): ✅ Possible, but mostly in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical.
Private Universities: ✅ Strong chance for CSE/IT/ECE.
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Fill REAP AND OTHER STATES counseling for Rajasthan government colleges (you may get Civil/Mechanical/E
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With a JEE Main rank of 81,473, you have a realistic chance of admission to NIT Srinagar, but mostly in branches other than Computer Science or IT. Based on the 2025 cutoffs, you are more likely to get Mechanical, Civil, or possibly Electrical Engineering under the Home State quota.
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NIT Puducherry BTech admissions are highly unlikely with 75 percentile in JEE Main, especially for the General category. The institute sees a high cutoff for BTech's All India Quota. With 75 percentile, admission may be possible for reserved categories. Students can check the last year cutoff to kno
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JECRC Foundation offers seats to candidates via REAP Counselling based on JEE Main scores of the aspirants. The preference is given to candidates with JEE Main scores. Once the seat is allotted, aspirants need to report at the college campus for document verification and fee payment.
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Aspirants without JEE Main score can get admission in BTech Computer Science & Engineering based on their percentile in Class 12 or Diploma in Engineering and Technology. However, the preference is given to applicants with JEE Main scores.
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