The JEE Advanced 2026 SC category cutoff is the closing rank at which the last SC student secures admission in a specific IIT branch — based on 2025 trends, the expected SC closing rank for CSE at IIT Bombay is around 560–620.
JEE Advanced 2026 results are expected on July 25, 2026. After results, JoSAA counselling rounds set the final IIT-wise SC closing ranks. SC students compete within a separate rank pool, so their closing ranks are far lower than the common rank list (CRL). Use 2024 and 2025 SC closing rank data to estimate your chances at specific IIT branches before results are declared.
- SC students need to clear the JEE Advanced 2026 SC minimum qualifying marks to appear in the rank list.
- SC closing ranks for IIT Bombay CSE are expected around 560–620 (based on 2025 trends).
- Older IITs — Bombay, Delhi, Madras — show lower SC closing ranks due to consistently high demand.
- Newer IITs generally show higher SC closing ranks, often above 1,900 for CSE.
- JEE Advanced 2026 results are expected on July 25, 2026; JoSAA counselling begins within days.
| Direct Link to JEE Advanced 2026 Official Website (Check Here) | jeeadv.ac.in |
JEE Advanced SC Category Cutoff Overview
Two cutoffs matter for SC students applying to IITs through JEE Advanced 2026:
- Qualifying cutoff — minimum aggregate and per-subject marks to be included in the SC rank list.
- Admission cutoff — the closing SC rank at which seats fill in a given IIT branch during JoSAA counselling.
SC seats across all IITs are approximately 15% of total intake. Because SC students compete only within their own pool, SC closing ranks are typically 8–10 times lower than CRL closing ranks for the same branch.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| SC seat share | ~15% of total IIT seats |
| Rank pool | Separate SC rank list; not compared with CRL |
| Admission process | JoSAA counselling — 6 rounds |
| JEE Advanced 2026 result date | Expected July 25, 2026 |
JEE Advanced 2026 Expected SC Cutoff — IIT-Wise
The closing ranks below are expected estimates based on 2025 JoSAA Round 6 SC category data. Actual 2026 cutoffs will be confirmed after each JoSAA round concludes.
| IIT | Branch | Expected SC Closing Rank 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | Computer Science and Engineering | 560–620 |
| IIT Bombay | Electrical Engineering | 1,000–1,150 |
| IIT Bombay | Mechanical Engineering | 2,600–2,900 |
| IIT Delhi | Computer Science and Engineering | 640–700 |
| IIT Delhi | Electrical Engineering | 1,150–1,350 |
| IIT Delhi | Mechanical Engineering | 2,750–3,050 |
| IIT Madras | Computer Science and Engineering | 700–780 |
| IIT Madras | Electrical Engineering | 1,350–1,550 |
| IIT Kanpur | Computer Science and Engineering | 860–950 |
| IIT Kharagpur | Computer Science and Engineering | 800–880 |
| IIT Roorkee | Computer Science and Engineering | 950–1,100 |
| IIT Hyderabad | Computer Science and Engineering | 1,700–2,000 |
| IIT Guwahati | Computer Science and Engineering | 1,900–2,200 |
| IIT BHU Varanasi | Computer Science and Engineering | 2,300–2,700 |
All figures are expected estimates based on 2025 JoSAA trends and may vary in 2026.
JEE Advanced SC Category Cutoff: Previous Year Trends
SC closing ranks at top IITs tightened by roughly 3–5% between 2023 and 2024 for high-demand branches like CSE, a trend expected to continue in 2026.
| IIT and Branch | SC Closing Rank 2023 | SC Closing Rank 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay — Computer Science | 610 | 590 |
| IIT Bombay — Electrical Engineering | 1,120 | 1,080 |
| IIT Delhi — Computer Science | 700 | 670 |
| IIT Delhi — Electrical Engineering | 1,380 | 1,280 |
| IIT Madras — Computer Science | 760 | 730 |
| IIT Kanpur — Computer Science | 930 | 900 |
| IIT Kharagpur — Computer Science | 870 | 840 |
| IIT Roorkee — Computer Science | 1,040 | 1,010 |
| IIT Hyderabad — Computer Science | 1,900 | 1,800 |
| IIT Guwahati — Computer Science | 2,100 | 2,000 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks for SC Category in JEE Advanced 2026
SC students must clear the JEE Advanced 2026 minimum qualifying marks to be included in the rank list and eligible for IIT admission through JoSAA. Based on previous year patterns, the SC threshold is roughly half the general category threshold.
| Category | Min. Aggregate (approx.) | Min. Per-Subject (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwD | ~17–20% of total marks | ~5% of subject total |
| General / OBC-NCL / EWS | ~25–30% of total marks | ~10% of subject total |
JEE Advanced is out of 360 marks. Exact qualifying cutoffs for 2026 will be announced with the result on jeeadv.ac.in.
Factors Affecting JEE Advanced 2026 SC Category Cutoff
- Total qualified SC applicants: More SC students in the rank pool tightens closing ranks for popular branches.
- Paper difficulty: A harder paper compresses score ranges and can slightly ease ranks in lower-demand branches.
- Seat intake: IIT expansions adding SC seats ease closing ranks; new IITs have gradually absorbed demand.
- Branch preference: CSE and Electrical Engineering attract the most SC applicants, keeping their closing ranks consistently tight.
- JoSAA round behaviour: Round 6 ranks are the final reference; students upgrading in earlier rounds free spots that shift ranks slightly across rounds.
JEE Advanced 2026 SC Category Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected SC closing rank for CSE at IIT Bombay in JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. Based on 2025 JoSAA trends, the expected SC closing rank for CSE at IIT Bombay is around 560–620. Actual ranks will be confirmed after JoSAA Round 6 in 2026.
Ques. Are JEE Advanced SC ranks compared with the general CRL rank?
Ans. No. SC students have a separate rank pool. SC closing ranks are determined within the SC category list only and are not compared with the CRL, which is why SC closing ranks are far lower for the same IIT branch.
Ques. What are the minimum qualifying marks for SC students in JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. Based on past years, SC students typically need approximately 17–20% aggregate marks and about 5% per subject of the JEE Advanced total (360 marks) to qualify for the rank list. Exact thresholds are announced with the official result at jeeadv.ac.in.
Ques. When will the official JEE Advanced 2026 SC category closing ranks be available?
Ans. SC closing ranks are not released as a standalone document. They emerge after each JoSAA round, with final ranks after Round 6. JEE Advanced 2026 results are expected July 25, 2026, with JoSAA counselling following shortly after.
Ques. Which IIT has the lowest SC closing rank for CSE?
Ans. Based on 2024–2025 trends, IIT Bombay has the lowest SC closing rank for CSE at around 560–620, followed by IIT Delhi at 640–700 and IIT Madras at 700–780. Newer IITs like IIT Guwahati and IIT BHU Varanasi show SC closing ranks above 1,900 for CSE.
Ques. Do JEE Advanced SC closing ranks change every year?
Ans. Yes, SC closing ranks shift each year based on the number of qualified SC applicants, paper difficulty, seat intake, and JoSAA preferences. Between 2023 and 2024, SC ranks at top IITs tightened by roughly 3–5% for CSE and Electrical Engineering.
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