The expected JEE Main 2026 qualifying cutoff after the April session is expected to be around the 93-94 percentile for the general category.
Depending on the difficulty level of the JEE Main shifts in the April session, general category candidates need 90-110 marks to clear the JEE Main qualifying cutoff.
- JEE Main 2026 qualifying cutoff for EWS candidates is likely to be around 80-82 percentile, while OBC candidates need a 89-91 percentile to clear the cutoff.
- SC and ST candidates may need around the 60-62 percentile and 47-49 percentile in JEE Main 2026, respectively, to qualify for JEE Advanced 2026.
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Category-wise Expected JEE Main 2026 Qualifying Cutoff After April Session
As per the experts’ analysis of Vedantu, the expected JEE Main 2026 qualifying cutoff after the April Session 2 differs for every category. Based on previous years’ trends and JEE Main 2026 difficulty-level analysis, many coaching experts predict similar trends as last year.
- For the general category, the expected cutoff percentile is around 93-94, and for EWS candidates, it's expected to be around 80-82 percentile.
- The expected JEE Main 2026 qualifying cutoff for the SC and ST categories is 60-62 percentile and 47-49 percentile, respectively.
- JEE Main 2026 qualifying cutoff marks will vary depending on the difficulty level of each shift and the normalisation process.
| Category | JEE Main 2026 Expected Qualifying Percentile | JEE Main 2026 Cutoff Marks (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 93-94 | 90-110 |
| EWS | 80-82 | 75-90 |
| OBC-NCL | 79-81 | 70-85 |
| SC | 60-62 | 50-65 |
| ST | 47-49 | 35-45 |
Check out Category-wise and Shift-wise Expected Cutoff for JEE Mains 2026 After April Session by PW
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Ques. What are my chances of clearing the JEE Main qualifying cutoff if my score is around 90 marks in a tough shift?
Ans. The expected cutoff marks for the general category are around 90-110 marks. 90 marks in the tough April shift might be enough to clear the JEE Main cutoff.
Ques. Are the JEE Main cutoff marks for the ST category lower or similar to the SC category?
Ans. The JEE Main qualifying cutoff marks for the ST category are typically lower than those for the SC category. In JEE Main 2026, the JEE Main qualifying cutoff for SC is around the 60-62 percentile, whereas ST candidates need a 47-49 percentile.
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| General Cutoff for JEE Mains 2026 | OBC Cutoff for JEE Mains 2026 |
| SC Cutoff for JEE Mains 2026 | ST Cutoff for JEE Mains 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 Qualifying Cutoff Historical Trends
JEE Main qualifying cutoff percentile has seen the continues upward trend over the years across all categories. It's mainly due to the unique candidates appearing for the JEE Main sessions, which increases competition every year.
- The general category saw the most consistent rise, from 88.41 percentiles in 2022 to 93.10 percentiles in 2025.
- However, over the past 2 years, the cutoff percentile has been steady for all categories; we can expect a similar cutoff trend this year as well.
| Category | JEE Main 2025 cutoff percentile | JEE Main 2024 cutoff percentile | JEE Main 2023 cutoff percentile | JEE Main 2022 cutoff percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 93.10 | 93.23 | 90.77 | 88.41 |
| EWS | 80.38 | 81.23 | 75.62 | 63.11 |
| OBC | 79.43 | 79.67 | 73.61 | 67.009 |
| SC | 61.15 | 60.09 | 51.97 | 43.08 |
| ST | 47.90 | 46.69 | 37.23 | 26.77 |
Source: JEE Advanced Report 2025
Source: JEE Advanced 2022 Report
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Factors Affecting the Expected JEE Main 2026 Qualifying Cutoff After April Session 2
- More candidates usually push the qualifying cutoff because more candidates mean higher competition.
- Paper difficulty plays a huge role; for easier shifts, the cutoff marks slightly increase, whereas for tougher shifts, the JEE Main cutoff marks slightly decrease.
| Factor | How does it affect the expected JEE Main qualifying cutoff? |
|---|---|
| Number of Candidates | A higher number of candidates raises the cutoff percentile due to high competition |
| Exam difficulty level | An easier paper increases the expected JEE Main 2026 qualifying cutoff |
| Previous year’s trends | Helps predict similar or slightly higher values |
| Normalisation process | It balances scores across easy and tough shifts, which affects the marks needed to clear the JEE Main cutoff across shifts. |
| Session 1 Performance | The combined performance from students in both sessions 1 & 2 decides the final expected JEE Main 2026 qualifying cutoff. |
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Based on the discussion on the r/JEENEETard thread on Reddit, the JEE Main 2026 cutoff will increase in the April session due to high competition, and students were better prepared than in the January session.
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