JEE Main 2026 Expected Cutoff: Will Day 1 Difficulty Level Lower Cut off?

JEE Main 2026 expected cutoff is likely to be influenced by difficulty level of session 1 day 1 exam. Candidates can check here whether day 1 difficulty level will lower JEE Main cutoff 2026 or not. 

Will JEE Main 2026 Day 1 Difficulty Level Lower Cut off?

JEE Main Cutoff Updates: Joint Entrance Examination Main 2026 is expected to follow trends similar to previous years, where difficulty level of day 1 shifts play an important role in determining JEE Main 2026 cutoff for qualifying to JEE Advanced. Going as per student’s reaction, overall, day 1 paper was moderate to slightly difficult, which impacts JEE Main 2026 cutoff expectations.

Students who appeared in tougher shifts on JEE Main Jan 21 day 1 exam are likely to benefit from normalisation process, especially those with average performance. While top scorers are expected to see little change in their percentiles, those in mid-range may experience minor changes. If next JEE Main session 1 shifts turn out to be easier, normalisation is expected to balance the overall scores, keeping the JEE Main cutoff within expected range.

Will JEE Main 2026 Day 1 Difficulty Lower Cut off?

Expected JEE Main 2026 cutoff, influenced by day 1 difficulty, is likely to remain moderate and balanced. Final JEE Main session 1 cutoffs will depend on difficulty of remaining shifts, total number of candidates, and the normalisation procedures followed by National Testing Agency. 

Expected JEE Main 2026 Cutoff 

Experts suggest that a score of approximately 110 marks may be enough to qualify for JEE Main cutoff for Advanced based on initial trends. As per experts, here is expected cutoff after JEE Main shift 1 exam

Based on day 1 difficulty and comparison with past years, expected JEE Main session 1 cutoff has been provided below 

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