JEE Advanced 2026 ST category cutoff is expected at 36 to 42 qualifying marks, with IIT-wise closing ranks for Scheduled Tribe students ranging from around 40 at IIT Bombay CSE to above 710 at newer IITs, based on JoSAA 2025 Round 6 trends.
The official JEE Advanced 2026 result and ST category qualifying cutoff are expected on July 25, 2026, on jeeadv.ac.in. Clearing the qualifying cutoff makes you eligible for JoSAA counselling. Actual IIT seat allotment depends on IIT-wise, branch-wise closing ranks across JoSAA rounds. ST seats at IITs account for 7.5% of total intake, and closing ranks vary considerably by IIT, branch, and student demand.
- JEE Advanced 2026 total marks: 360
- Expected ST qualifying aggregate: 36 to 42 marks
- Expected ST per-subject minimum: 6 to 7 marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
- ST seat share across IITs: 7.5% of total seats
- All closing ranks below are expected estimates based on JoSAA 2025 Round 6 data
- JEE Advanced 2026 result expected on: July 25, 2026
| Direct Link to JEE Advanced 2026 Result and Cutoff (Expected Jul 25, 2026) |
JEE Advanced 2026 ST Category Qualifying Cutoff (Expected)
To be eligible for JoSAA 2026 counselling, you must clear the JEE Advanced 2026 qualifying cutoff. The conducting IIT announces minimum marks separately for each category. For ST students, the threshold has remained near 10% of total marks per subject and in aggregate across recent years. JEE Advanced 2026 is out of 360 marks.
| Year | Min Marks Per Subject (ST) | Aggregate Minimum (ST) | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 36 | 360 |
| 2024 | 6 | 36 | 360 |
| 2023 | 6 | 36 | 360 |
| 2022 | 8 | 40.5 | 360 |
| 2026 (Expected) | 6–7 | 36–42 | 360 |
The per-subject minimum applies independently to Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Scoring below the per-subject cutoff in any single subject disqualifies you even if your aggregate is high enough.
IIT-Wise ST Category Closing Ranks Based on 2025 Trends
The table below lists expected JEE Advanced 2026 ST category closing ranks for Computer Science Engineering (CSE) at all IITs, ordered from most to least competitive. These are ST pool ranks, not Common Rank List (CRL) ranks. Actual closing ranks will be published after each JoSAA round concludes.
| IIT | Expected ST Closing Rank – CSE (2026) |
|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | ~40 |
| IIT Delhi | ~55 |
| IIT Madras | ~70 |
| IIT Kanpur | ~80 |
| IIT Kharagpur | ~95 |
| IIT Roorkee | ~115 |
| IIT BHU Varanasi | ~135 |
| IIT Guwahati | ~165 |
| IIT Hyderabad | ~215 |
| IIT Gandhinagar | ~310 |
| IIT Indore | ~330 |
| IIT Jodhpur | ~460 |
| IIT Patna | ~490 |
| IIT Mandi | ~530 |
| IIT Tirupati | ~590 |
| IIT (ISM) Dhanbad | ~610 |
| IIT Palakkad | ~630 |
| IIT Bhubaneswar | ~650 |
| IIT Dharwad | ~670 |
| IIT Jammu | ~690 |
| IIT Goa | ~700 |
| IIT Bhilai | ~710 |
Older, established IITs attract more ST student demand due to stronger placement records and faculty depth. Newer IITs have relatively fewer applicants per available ST seat and therefore show higher closing ranks.
Branch-Wise ST Closing Ranks at Top IITs
The table below shows expected 2026 ST category closing ranks across engineering branches at the six oldest IITs. Electrical and Mechanical Engineering seats are less competitive than CSE but deliver strong placement outcomes for ST students.
| IIT | Branch | Expected ST Closing Rank 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | Electrical Engineering | ~110 |
| IIT Bombay | Mechanical Engineering | ~195 |
| IIT Bombay | Chemical Engineering | ~265 |
| IIT Delhi | Electrical Engineering | ~130 |
| IIT Delhi | Mechanical Engineering | ~210 |
| IIT Delhi | Civil Engineering | ~315 |
| IIT Madras | Electrical Engineering | ~150 |
| IIT Madras | Mechanical Engineering | ~235 |
| IIT Kanpur | Electrical Engineering | ~170 |
| IIT Kanpur | Mechanical Engineering | ~260 |
| IIT Kharagpur | Electrical Engineering | ~215 |
| IIT Kharagpur | Mechanical Engineering | ~310 |
| IIT Roorkee | Electrical Engineering | ~240 |
| IIT Roorkee | Mechanical Engineering | ~335 |
Factors Affecting JEE Advanced 2026 ST Category Cutoff
Several variables influence how the ST category qualifying cutoff and IIT-wise closing ranks shift each year. Understanding these helps you set a realistic target and plan your JoSAA choices effectively.
- Seat matrix and intake: IITs reserve 7.5% of total seats for ST students. If any IIT increases intake in a branch, the closing rank for that branch typically rises, making it slightly easier to secure.
- ST qualifier pool size: The number of ST students who clear JEE Main and appear in JEE Advanced determines how competitive the ST rank list is. A larger pool means higher (harder) closing ranks across IITs.
- Paper difficulty: A harder JEE Advanced paper compresses the score distribution. In such years, the qualifying cutoff in absolute marks may ease slightly, but rank-level competition at IITs remains intense.
- Supernumerary seats for female ST students: Several IITs run gender-inclusion initiatives that add supernumerary seats for women in the ST category. These do not reduce the regular ST seat pool, effectively broadening access for female ST students.
- Choice-filling patterns in JoSAA: ST students sometimes cluster preferences at IITs in particular states, raising demand there and reducing it elsewhere. This shifts closing ranks at specific institutes without affecting the overall ST pool size.
JEE Advanced 2026 ST Category Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected JEE Advanced 2026 qualifying cutoff for ST category?
Ans. The expected qualifying cutoff for ST students in JEE Advanced 2026 is 36 to 42 aggregate marks with a minimum of 6 to 7 marks per subject in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, based on trends from 2022 to 2025.
Ques. What is the expected ST closing rank for CSE at IIT Bombay in 2026?
Ans. Based on JoSAA 2025 Round 6 data, the expected ST category closing rank for CSE at IIT Bombay is approximately 40 in 2026. This is the ST pool rank, not the general CRL rank.
Ques. Are the closing ranks in this article CRL ranks or ST category ranks?
Ans. All closing ranks in this article are ST category ranks. JoSAA generates a separate rank list within the ST pool. Your ST rank is computed only among qualifying ST students and is different from your Common Rank List rank.
Ques. How many IIT seats are reserved for ST students?
Ans. 7.5% of total IIT seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribe students as per Government of India reservation policy. This amounts to roughly 1,300 to 1,400 seats across all 23 IITs in the 2026 admission cycle.
Ques. When will the JEE Advanced 2026 result and ST cutoff be declared?
Ans. The JEE Advanced 2026 result and qualifying cutoffs are expected on July 25, 2026, on the official portal jeeadv.ac.in. IIT-wise ST closing ranks will be published after each JoSAA counselling round is completed.
Ques. Which IITs have the highest ST closing ranks in CSE?
Ans. Newer IITs such as IIT Bhilai, IIT Jammu, IIT Goa, and IIT Dharwad have higher ST closing ranks for CSE (around 670 to 710), making them relatively easier to secure for ST students with lower ST category ranks. These IITs offer the same B.Tech degree with comparable growth potential.
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