For JEE Advanced 2026, a score above 250 marks out of 360 is required to secure a CRL under 300, as per the JEE Advanced last 5 years marks vs rank analyses.
The topper score has constantly been above 300 marks in the past 5 years and is expected to continue this year with an estimated score of 315-330 marks.
- The expected qualifying cutoff is predicted to be around 65-68 marks (around 19%) out of 360 marks in 2026, which is lower than the JEE Advanced 2025 qualifying cutoff, which was 74 marks (20.56%).
- The topper score and the minimum qualifying cutoff for 2026 is expected to be lower than in 2025.
- The reason for the expected decrease in cutoff is considered to be the difficulty of the exam, based on experts’ analyses.
- However, the qualifying cutoff differs based on the student’s category, due to cutoff relaxation for reserved category students.
- Candidates can check the marks vs rank data for 2021–2025 at the official website jeeadv.ac.in, published by the respective IITs that conducted the exam.
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Key Summary
- In JEE Advanced 2026, the top score is expected to be around 315-330 marks out of 360.
- The topper score in 2025 was 332, and hence, the 2026 topper marks can come with a 5-10 marks difference.
- The topper score and the minimum qualifying cutoff for 2026 is expected to decrease than in 2025 as the exam is considered to be “tough” in terms of difficulty level, based on student’s response and experts’ analyses.
- Candidates who have cleared or achieved the minimum qualifying cutoff will only be included in JEE Advanced rank list.
- The qualifying cutoff differs based on the student’s category, as there is category relaxation applied for reserved category students.
- Candidates can check the marks vs rank data for 2021–2025 at the official website jeeadv.ac.in, published by the respective IITs which conducted the exam.
JEE Advanced Last 5 Years Marks vs Rank: Year-Wise Overview
The topper score across the last 5 JEE Advanced exams (from 2021 to 2025), have constantly been above 300 marks out of 360. This proves that no matter the difficulty level of the exam, the topper score has always been above 300 marks, and there is expected to be no compromise in 2026 as well.
- However, we can see that there has been a major difference of 30-40 marks from 2021 and 2022 to 2023, 2024 and 2025.
- But in the three years, there has only been a 10-15 marks marginal difference in the topper score.
- The qualifying cutoff has been the highest in 2024, indicating an easy paper, and the lowest in 2022, which means that the paper was tough.
- The qualifying cutoff for 2025 was reported as 74 marks (20.56%) out of 360, and it is expected to decrease to 65-68 marks in JEE Advanced 2026.
| Year | Conducting IIT | Topper Score (/360) | CRL Qualifying Cutoff | Total CRL Qualifiers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | IIT Kanpur | 332 | 74 marks (20.56%) | 54,378 |
| 2024 | IIT Madras | 348 | 109 marks (30.34%) | 48,248 |
| 2023 | IIT Guwahati | 343 | 86 marks (23.89%) | 43,769 |
| 2022 | IIT Bombay | 314 | 55 marks (15.28%) | 40,712 |
| 2021 | IIT Kharagpur | 300+ | 63 marks (17.50%) | 41,862 |
Note: Total marks = 360 for all years (2021–2025). Qualifying cutoff marks and qualifier count are official figures from respective IIT reports at jeeadv.ac.in. 2022 CRL qualifying marks are approximate based on CRL last rank data.
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Ques. Why does the JEE Advanced qualifying cutoff change every year?
Ans. The JEE Advanced qualifying cutoff is set as a minimum percentage of total marks rather than a fixed score. As the total marks remain constant at 360, the actual marks required shift every year based on the paper's difficulty level and candidate performance distribution.
Ques. What was the highest JEE Advanced score in the last 5 years?
Ans. The highest score in JEE Advanced over the last 5 years was 348 out of 360, achieved by the topper in JEE Advanced 2024 (conducted by IIT Madras). In 2025, the topper scored 332 out of 360.
JEE Advanced Marks vs Rank: 2025 Official Data (IIT Kanpur)
Based on the official IIT Kanpur JEE Advanced 2025 report, a score of 250 marks has secured a CRL rank of approximately 301. Candidates with 200 marks have received a rank around CRL of 1,201.
- To secure the top 100 CRL ranks in 2025, a student had to score above or around 300 marks in JEE Advanced 2025.
- Candidates who scored around 180 marks in 2025, got a rank within fell around CRL 2,001 that made newer IITs competitive.
- The CRL rank list in 2025 had 33,859 candidates at the cutoff mark of 74, which was the last rank in the general category rank list.
| Marks Range (/360) | CRL Rank Range (2025) | Category Standing |
|---|---|---|
| 320 – 332 | 1 – 10 | Top 10 — IIT Bombay CSE |
| 300 – 319 | 11 – 100 | Top 100 — IIT Bombay / Delhi CSE |
| 278 – 299 | 101 – 300 | IIT Delhi EE, IIT Kharagpur CSE |
| 250 – 277 | 301 – 1,200 | IIT Roorkee CSE, IIT Madras CSE |
| 200 – 249 | 1,201 – 2,000 | IIT BHU CSE, IIT Indore CSE, IIT Guwahati EE |
| 180 – 199 | 2,001 – 4,400 | IIT Roorkee ME, IIT BHU EE, IIT Ropar CSE |
| 150 – 179 | 4,401 – 9,900 | Newer IITs CSE — Tirupati, Palakkad, Jammu |
| 120 – 149 | 9,901 – 33,859 | Newer IITs non-core / preparatory courses |
| 74 – 119 | 33,859+ (qualifying threshold) | Eligible for JoSAA only if category criteria met |
Note: CRL rank data is from the official IIT Kanpur JEE Advanced 2025 report. College branch mapping is indicative based on JoSAA 2025 counselling closing ranks.
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Ques. What rank can I expect with 200 marks in JEE Advanced?
Ans. Based on official JEE Advanced 2025 data, a score of 200 marks out of 360 corresponds to approximately CRL rank 1,201. In 2024 (easier paper), a similar score would have placed around CRL 1,500–2,000. Actual rank depends on the year's difficulty and overall candidate performance.
Ques. How many marks are needed for a top 1,000 CRL rank in JEE Advanced?
Ans. To secure a CRL rank under 1,000, candidates generally need approximately 205–220 marks depending on the year. In 2025 (harder paper), the threshold was around 205 marks, while in 2024 (easier paper), it was higher at approximately 225–230 marks.
JEE Advanced Marks vs Rank: 5-Year Comparison (CRL)
A comparison of JEE Advanced marks vs rank data from 2021 to 2025 shows that CRL rank 1,000 has required between 200 and 235 marks depending on paper difficulty. There has been yearly fluctuations of 15–35 marks difference for the same rank. Candidates preparing for JEE Advanced 2026 should aim for marks in the higher range of the 5-year band as a buffer.
| CRL Rank Range | 2025 Marks (/360) | 2024 Marks (/360) | 2023 Marks (/360) | 2022 Marks (/360) | 2021 Marks (/360) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR 1 | 332 | 348 | 343 | 314 | 304 |
| Top 100 | 300+ | 301+ | 290+ | 280+ | 270+ |
| Top 500 | 265+ | 280+ | 255+ | 199+ | 190+ |
| Top 1,000 | 205+ | 225+ | 210+ | 173+ | 165+ |
| Top 2,000 | 180+ | 195+ | 185+ | 147+ | 140+ |
| Top 5,000 | 150+ | 165+ | 125+ | 115+ | 110+ |
| Top 10,000 | 120+ | 135+ | 100+ | 90+ | 85+ |
Note: 2025 and 2024 data is from official IIT Kanpur/Madras JEE Advanced reports. 2023, 2022, and 2021 marks are based on published official rank lists and widely reported analysis. All marks are aggregate out of 360. Exact cutoffs may vary by a few marks from the values above.
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Ques. Why were the 2022 marks vs rank lower than other years?
Ans. JEE Advanced 2022 (conducted by IIT Bombay) had a comparatively difficult Physics paper, which pulled down aggregate scores across the board. As a result, lower marks were needed for the same ranks compared to 2024 and 2023, with the topper scoring only 314 out of 360.
Ques. What is the safe score for JEE Advanced to secure an IIT seat?
Ans. Based on 5-year trends, a score of 150 marks or above has consistently placed candidates within the top 5,000 CRL ranks, which is sufficient for CSE admission at newer IITs. For older IITs' core branches, a score of 200+ marks is considered a safe benchmark.
JEE Advanced 5-Year Category-Wise Qualifying Cutoff
While determining the JEE Advanced Rank, category of the student plays an important. Based on the student’s category, the qualifying cutoff changes. The CRL (General category) always has the highest qualifying cutoff and SC/ ST has the lowest qualifying cutoff with a 20 - 50 marks difference across the years.
- OBC-NCL and GEN-EWS have always had the same qualifying cutoff in all the years.
- SC and ST have had the same qualifying cutoff in 2025, 2024, 2022 and 2021.
- The qualifying cutoff for SC and ST has been the lowest cutoff in the 5 years, which is 28 marks out of 360.
| Year | CRL (General) | OBC-NCL | GEN-EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 74 marks | 66 marks | 66 marks | 37 marks | 37 marks |
| 2024 | 109 marks | 98 marks | 98 marks | 55 marks | 55 marks |
| 2023 | 86 marks | 77 marks | 77 marks | 43 marks | 41 marks |
| 2022 | 55 marks | 50 marks | 50 marks | 28 marks | 28 marks |
| 2021 | 63 marks | 56 marks | 56 marks | 31 marks | 31 marks |
Note: 2025 cutoffs are official as per IIT Kanpur JEE Advanced 2025 Press Release. 2023 OBC/EWS and 2022 data are approximate figures based on official rank list and widely reported analysis. Candidates must clear both subject-wise AND aggregate minimum marks to be included in any rank list.
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Ques. What is the minimum marks to qualify JEE Advanced for general category?
Ans. The minimum aggregate marks for CRL (General category) inclusion in JEE Advanced is set as a percentage and varies each year. In 2025 it was 74 marks (20.56%), in 2024 it was 109 marks (30.34%). Candidates must also clear a subject-wise minimum (5.83% per subject in 2025, i.e., approximately 7 marks each in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics).
Ques. Can SC/ST candidates qualify JEE Advanced with very low marks?
Ans. SC and ST candidates have a significantly lower qualifying threshold. In 2025, only 37 aggregate marks (10.28%) were needed for SC/ST rank list inclusion, with a per-subject minimum of approximately 3–4 marks (2.92%). However, to actually secure an IIT seat, reserved category candidates generally need 100+ marks for admission to newer IITs.
JEE Advanced Last 5 Years Marks vs Rank : Reddit Discussions
- On reddit, a user, predicts that there is going to be a -10 difference in the marks for the same rank as in 2025, and estimates the minimum qualifying cutoff for CRL to be 64 marks out of 360. They also estimate that securing above 135 marks can lead to a rank within the top 5,000.
- Multiple users support this analysis.
- In response to this, two users, state that a 15-20 marks difference is possible, based on the suggestions that they received from their respective teachers and mentors. However, they also acknowledge that it is safe to keep only a 10 marks difference.
Source: Reddit
JEE Advanced Official Report PDFs: Last 3 Years
Candidates can download the official JEE Advanced marks vs rank data and rank lists from the links below. These documents are published by the respective conducting IITs on the official JEE Advanced portal.
| Year | Conducting IIT | Document | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | IIT Kanpur | JEE Advanced 2025 Result Press Release & Rank List | Download from Official Page |
| 2024 | IIT Madras | JEE Advanced 2024 Rank List & Statistical Report | View PDF |
| 2023 | IIT Guwahati | JEE Advanced 2023 Result Report & Rank Data | View PDF |
| 2022 | IIT Bombay | JEE Advanced 2022 Result Report & Rank Data | View PDF |
| 2021 | IIT Kharagpur | JEE Advanced 2022 Result Report & Rank Data | View PDF |
Note: PDFs and rank data are published by the respective conducting IITs. Links are hosted at jeeadv.ac.in and updated after each year's result declaration. Candidates can access year-specific reports from the official JEE Advanced archive.
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Ques. When will the JEE Advanced 2026 result be declared?
Ans. JEE Advanced 2026 is being conducted by IIT Patna. The result is expected in June 2026, consistent with previous years (JEE Advanced 2025 result was declared on June 2, 2025). The official marks vs rank data will be published by IIT Patna after the result.
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