JEE Advanced 2026 250 Marks: Expected Rank and IIT Branches

Scoring 250 out of 360 in JEE Advanced 2026 places you in an estimated rank band of 600–1,500 (General category), based on 2023–2024 trends. JEE Advanced 2026 results are expected on July 22, 2026, at the official portal jeeadv.ac.in. The exam is conducted across two papers of 180 marks each, and your aggregate score across both papers determines your rank.

• A score of 250/360 (69.4%) is expected to yield a General category rank between 600 and 1,500, based on 2023–2024 data.
• At this rank, you can expect seats in IIT Roorkee CSE, IIT Hyderabad CSE, and IIT Delhi Chemical Engineering, among other strong branches.
• JEE Advanced 2026 has a total of 360 marks — Paper 1 contributes 180 marks and Paper 2 contributes 180 marks.
• Category matters: an OBC-NCL student scoring 250 marks can expect a rank between 180 and 500; an SC student between 60 and 200.
• JoSAA counselling determines actual seat allotment — your expected rank guides, but closing ranks in each round are final.
• Results are expected on July 22, 2026; check jeeadv.ac.in/imp_dates.html for official updates.

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JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Overview

Source: JEE Advanced 2026 Important Dates — jeeadv.ac.in

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Expected Rank for 250 Marks in JEE Advanced 2026

The table below maps score bands to expected General category ranks, based on 2023–2024 trends. All values are expected estimates — not official predictions. Actual ranks depend on paper difficulty, the total number of students who appear, and score distribution in that year.

The 250-mark band is expected to yield a General category rank of 600–1,500, based on 2023–2024 data. This is a planning estimate, not a guarantee.

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Category-wise Expected Rank for 250 Marks

JEE Advanced uses separate rank lists for each category. A score of 250 marks carries a significantly better rank in reserved categories than in the General (CRL) list. Use the table below to find your expected rank based on your category — these are estimates based on 2023–2024 trends.

Category-rank lists are independent. Your CRL rank also exists alongside your category rank, and JoSAA uses both during seat allotment rounds.

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IIT Branch Options for Rank 600–1,500

The table below lists branches at IITs where the JoSAA 2024 closing rank (General category, Round 6) fell within the 600–1,500 range. These are JoSAA 2024 closing ranks — 2026 closing ranks will shift based on seat matrix updates and applicant pool. Use this as a planning reference, not a confirmed seat offer.

Students with a rank closer to 600 have a stronger chance at older IITs in core branches. A rank between 1,200 and 1,500 is best suited for newer IITs (Hyderabad, Roorkee) in CSE or EE.

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Factors That May Affect Your Actual Rank

Your final rank for 250 marks is not fixed — several variables shift it up or down each year.

• Paper difficulty: A tougher paper compresses the score distribution at the top. If fewer students score above 260, a 250 moves up the rank ladder.
• Number of students who appear: JEE Advanced sees around 1.8–2 lakh students appearing each year. A higher turnout increases competition at every score band.
• Score distribution: If many students cluster between 240 and 260, even a small mark difference can shift the rank by several hundred positions.
• Category reservation: Your rank in your category list is calculated only among students in that category. An OBC-NCL student scoring 250 competes only against other OBC-NCL students for the category rank.
• Year-on-year variation: Rank for 250 marks has ranged from about 600 to over 2,000 across the 2021–2024 cycles, depending on the factors above.