JEE Main 2026 Cutoff Percentile Live: Category-wise Qualifying Marks for Advanced and Top Engineering Colleges
JEE Main 2026 Cutoff will be released along with the JEE Main 2026 Results. The result is expected to be announced today, April 20. JEE Main cutoff 2026 will be available on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Check Live Updates on JEE Main 2026 Cutoff scores, qualifying marks for JEE Advanced and more.
JEE Main 2026 Cutoff
JEE Main 2026 Cutoff Releasing Soon. NTA will release the official JEE Main cutoff 2026 along with the session 2 result at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The cutoff for JEE Main 2026 is determined by the National Testing Agency based on the performance of candidates. JEE Main cutoffs are of two types: qualifying cutoff and admission cutoff.
Based on last year’s trends, the expected qualifying JEE Main cutoff marks for 2026 are estimated to be 93.3 percentile for the general category, 81.4 for the EWS category, 61.3 percentile for SC, 48.2 percentile for ST and 80.74 percentile for the OBC-NCL category. Candidates must score above the cutoff marks to appear for JEE Advanced.
Candidates must know the admission cutoffs for the JEE Main exam to assess their chances of admission. The cutoff mentioned in the final result will determine candidates' admission chances at IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
LIVE Updates: JEE Main 2026 Result Live
JEE Main 2026 Cutoff Determining Factors
NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 cutoff based on various factors.
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The number of candidates who appeared for JEE Main is considered, with higher participation generally resulting in a higher cutoff.
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The difficulty level of the exam is considered, as a more challenging paper typically leads to a lower cutoff percentile due to reduced overall performance.
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A fixed intake is maintained, with approximately 2.5 lakh candidates being allowed to qualify for JEE Advanced.
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The total number of applications received is evaluated, as higher registrations usually lead to an increase in the qualifying percentile.
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The category under which admission is given is also considered, with separate cutoffs being determined for General (CRL), OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST, and PwD categories.
LIVE UPDATE
JEE Main 2026 Cutoff Live; Check Qualifying Marks for JEE Advanced and Top Engineering Colleges
- 5:17 PM IST• 20 Apr 2026
JEE Main 2026 Cutoff Live: What happens if I score above the JEE Main cutoff?
Candidates scoring above the cutoff become eligible to appear for JEE Advanced and can also apply to various engineering colleges based on their rank.
- 5:11 PM IST• 20 Apr 2026
JEE Main 2026 Cutoff Live: How is the JEE Main cutoff calculated?
The cutoff is calculated based on factors like number of candidates, difficulty level of the exam, seat availability, and candidate performance.
- 5:05 PM IST• 20 Apr 2026
JEE Main 2026 Cutoff Live: Does category affect the JEE Main cutoff?
Yes, the cutoff varies for different categories such as General, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST, and PwD.
- 4:51 PM IST• 20 Apr 2026
JEE Main 2026 Cutoff Live: Where can I check the JEE Main cutoff?
The cutoff can be checked on the official website of the National Testing Agency, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- 4:45 PM IST• 20 Apr 2026
JEE Main 2026 Cutoff Live: What is the difference between qualifying cutoff and admission cutoff?
The qualifying cutoff is the minimum percentile required to appear for JEE Advanced, while the admission cutoff is the score required to get admission into specific colleges.
- 4:33 PM IST• 20 Apr 2026
JEE Main 2026 Cutoff Live: What is the expected JEE Main 2026 cutoff percentile?
Based on previous trends, the expected cutoff is likely to beGeneral: 93–95 percentileOBC-NCL: 80–82 percentileSC/ST: 49–60 percentile - 4:25 PM IST• 20 Apr 2026
JEE Main 2026 Cutoff Live: When will the JEE Main 2026 cutoff be released?
The JEE Main 2026 cutoff will be announced along with the final results of the exam on the official website. JEE Main 2026 result is expected to be released today.
- 4:20 PM IST• 20 Apr 2026
JEE Main 2026 Cutoff Live: Who releases the JEE Main cutoff?
The cutoff is released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) along with the JEE Main results.
- 4:17 PM IST• 20 Apr 2026
JEE Main 2026 Cutoff Details
The JEE Main cutoff refers to the minimum percentile required to qualify for the JEE Advanced and to be eligible for admission into participating engineering institutes.
- 4:08 PM IST• 20 Apr 2026
JEE Main 2026 Expected Qualifying Cutoff
Based on the past year trends, the expected JEE Main 2026 cutoff is as follows.
Category
Cutoff 2026
Unreserved (UR)
93.3045326
Gen-EWS
81.4387917
OBC-NCL
80.7456432
SC
61.3526948
ST
48.2456783
UR-PwD
0.0082349
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