- JEE Main 2026 cutoff for General category may range between 93.5–95.5 percentile.
- SC cutoff is expected near 60–62 percentile, while ST may fall between 47–49.5 percentile.
- Candidates must clear the cutoff to qualify for JEE Advanced and secure admission through JoSAA counselling.
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to announce the JEE Main 2026 cutoff along with the Session 1 results on its official portal, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Based on previous years’ trends, the cutoff percentile for the General category is likely to remain between 93.5 and 95.5 percentile, which typically corresponds to around 290 to 300 marks.
Clearing the cutoff is mandatory for students aiming to appear in JEE Advanced 2026.
JEE Main 2026 Cutoff Expected Category-Wise Percentile
As per last year’s official qualifying data, the category-wise expected cutoff for 2026 is projected as follows:
- General: 93.5 – 95.5 percentile
- SC: 60 – 62 percentile
- ST: 47 – 49.5 percentile
Candidates scoring above these percentiles will be eligible for the next stage of admission and competitive selection.
JEE Main Marks vs Percentile Range (Expected)
The expected percentile-to-marks distribution for JEE Main 2026 is given below:
- 95.5 – 100 percentile: 275 – 300 marks
- 90.5 – 94 percentile: 245 – 270 marks
- 85.5 – 89 percentile: 215 – 240 marks
- 80.5 – 84 percentile: 185 – 210 marks
- 75.5 – 79 percentile: 155 – 180 marks
This range helps students estimate their likely percentile score based on marks achieved.
Why the Qualifying Cutoff Matters for Admissions
The NTA will also release the minimum qualifying cutoff for JEE Main 2026.
This cutoff plays a crucial role in determining eligibility for admissions into top engineering institutes including:
- NITs (National Institutes of Technology)
- IIITs (Indian Institutes of Information Technology)
- GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institutions)
Admissions are conducted through JoSAA counselling, making the cutoff a key benchmark for aspirants.
Previous Year Official Cutoff Percentiles (Reference)
The official JEE Main 2025 qualifying cutoff percentiles were:
- General: 93.1023262
- OBC-NCL: 79.4313582
- SC: 61.1526933
- ST: 47.9026465
- EWS: 80.3830119
- PwD: 0.0079349
These numbers indicate that cutoffs remain consistent with slight yearly fluctuations based on exam difficulty and candidate performance.
JEE Main 2026 Exam Schedule and Next Steps
The NTA is currently conducting Session 1 of JEE Main 2026 from January 21 to January 29, 2026.
Once results are declared, students will be able to check:
- Official category-wise cutoff percentile
- Qualifying cutoff for JEE Advanced
- Admission cutoff for counselling rounds
Final Note for Candidates of JEE Main 2026 Exam
It is important to remember that percentile and marks are not the same, and cutoff predictions are based on historical trends.
Students are advised to regularly visit the official NTA website and keep their scorecards ready once results are announced.
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