JEE Mains cutoff 2026 percentile marks for the general category are expected to be around the 93-94 percentile, and students need around 90-110 marks depending on their shift’s difficulty.
- The SC and ST students are expected to have 60-62 percentile and 47-49 percentile to clear the JEE Mains cutoff 2026, respectively.
- Top NITs like Trichy, Surathkal, and Warangal require above 99.7 percentile for their demanding branches like CSE and ECE.
- Mid-tier NITs like Jalandhar, Kurukshetra, Raipur, and Patna are accessible with a 97-98 percentile for their core branches like ECE, EE, and Mechanical.
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Category-wise Expected JEE Mains Cutoff 2026 Percentile Marks
Based on the previous year’s trends and JEE Main 2026 difficulty level analysis, many coaching experts predict the cutoff to remain stable as last year.
- The expected cutoff percentile for the general category is more likely to be around the 93-94 percentile.
- The JEE Main cutoff marks for general candidates are around 90 to 110, depending on your shift’s difficulty level.
- Reserved category candidates get a slight relaxation in the cutoff percentile; SC and ST categories require 60-62 percentile and 47-49 percentile, respectively.
| Category | Expected Cutoff Percentile | Expected JEE Main Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General | 93-94 | 90-110 |
| Gen-EWS | 80-82 | 75-90 |
| OBC-NCL | 79-81 | 70-85 |
| SC | 60-62 | 50-65 |
| ST | 47-49 | 35-45 |
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JEE Mains 2026 Cutoff Marks Shift Wise
The JEE Main marks needed to clear the cutoff varies shift’s difficulty level. The JEE Mains cutoff marks will be relatively lower for the tough shift, whereas the easier shift will need high cutoff marks.
- Students in easier shifts, like April 5 Shift 1, need higher marks to clear the cutoff marks, around 121-123.
- Tougher shifts like April 6 Shift 1 require relatively lower marks compared to other shifts, which is around 97-99 marks.
"6th April Shift 1 was very tough. In fact, it was the lengthiest shift of the entire attempt. Looking at the marks we are receiving from students, it’s clear they struggled to score high here. For the JEE Advanced cut-off, I estimate that it will fall between 97 and 99 marks," says Vinay Vishu Sir from Vedantu.
| JEE Main April Session Shifts | Expected JEE Main Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| 2 April Shift 1 | 117-119 |
| 2 April Shift 2 | 107-109 |
| 4 April Shift 1 | 101-103 |
| 4 April Shift 2 | 116-118 |
| 5 April Shift 1 | 121-123 |
| 5 April Shift 2 | 105-107 |
| 6 April Shift 1 | 97-99 |
| 6 April Shift 2 | 111-113 |
| 8 April Shift 2 | 116-118 |
Source: Shift-wise JEE Main 2026 Cutoff Marks Analysis by Vedantu
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Ques. Can I clear the cutoff with 100 marks in JEE Main 2026 as a general candidate?
Ans. The expected JEE Main 2026 cutoff percentile is around the 93-94 percentile. The marks required to clear the cutoff vary based on your shift’s difficulty level. If your shift was easy, you need around 121-123, but if your shift was tough, 100 marks are typically enough to clear the cutoff.
Historical Trends of JEE Mains Cutoff Percentiles
- Even though the JEE Mains cutoff has seen a significant rise over the last 5 years, the last 2 years’ JEE Main cutoff has been stable across all categories.
- The JEE Mains cutoff for the general category was 93.10 percentile last year and 93.23 in 2024; experts predict a similar trend in 2026 as well.
| Category | JEE Main 2025 Cutoff Percentile | JEE Main 2024 Cutoff Percentile | JEE Main 2023 Cutoff Percentile | JEE Main 2022 Cutoff Percentile | JEE Main 2021 Cutoff Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 93.10 | 93.23 | 90.77 | 88.41 | 87.89 |
| Gen-EWS | 80.38 | 81.32 | 75.62 | 63.11 | 66.22 |
| OBC-NCL | 79.43 | 79.67 | 73.61 | 67.009 | 68.02 |
| SC | 61.15 | 60.09 | 51.97 | 43.08 | 46.88 |
| ST | 47.90 | 46.69 | 37.23 | 26.77 | 34.67 |
Source: JEE Advanced Performance Report 2024
Source: JEE Advanced 2021 Performance Report
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JEE Mains Cutoff Percentile Marks for College Admission
JEE Mains cutoff percentile for college admission varies by course and college. Admission to CSE programs at NITs like Trichy, Surathkal, and Warangal typically needs a percentile above 99.7.
- Mid-tier NITs like NIT Jalandhar, Kurukshetra, Raipur, and Patna need a JEE Mains percentile of around 96-98.
- The cutoff percentile decreases at colleges if you are a home-state candidate or a reserved category candidate.
| Colleges | Expected JEE Mains Cutoff Percentile | Available Branches |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy | 99.7-99.9+ | CSE, ECE, EE |
| NIT Surthkal | 99.6-99.9+ | CSE, ECE, EE |
| NIT Warangal | 99.6-99.9+ | CSE, ECE, EE |
| NIT Manipur | 95-97+ | CSE, ECE |
| IIIT Nagpur | 97-98 | CSE, CSE Data Science, and AIML |
| IIIT Kota | 97-98 | CSE, ECE, AI & Data Engineering |
| IIIT Dharwad | 90-95 | ECE |
| IIIT Sri City | 98-99 | CSE |
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Ques. Can I get into any NITs with just 95 percentile in JEE Main 2026?
Ans. You can get lower-tier or newer NITs like Meghalaya, Manipur, and Mizoram with 95 percentile. Your admission chances increase if you are a home state candidate and a reserved category candidate.
Ques. What percentile is required to get into NIT Trichy CSE?
Ans. Your JEE Main 2026 percentile should be above 99.7 to get into CSE at NIT Trichy. The cutoff percentile for CSE at NIT Trichy is very high, even for reserved candidates, around 99 percentile.
As per the user on r/JEENEETards thread on Reddit, the JEE Main 2026 cutoff will be in the 90 marks range for moderate shifts and below 90 marks for harder shifts.
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