The JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff was officially declared by IIT Roorkee on June 1, 2026, alongside the result at jeeadv.ac.in. The qualifying aggregate for the General (CRL) category is 92 marks out of 360, with a per-subject minimum of 8 marks each. JoSAA 2026 Round 4 opening and closing ranks for all IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs were released on July 10, 2026, at josaa.nic.in. Two more JoSAA rounds remain before the final IIT admission cutoff is published.
JoSAA 2026 Round 4 IIT seat allotment is now out at josaa.nic.in. Rounds 5 (July 16) and Round 6 Final (July 21) are still ahead – the lowest closing ranks of the season will publish after Round 6.
Here is what you need to know about JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff at a glance:
- The General (CRL) qualifying cutoff for JEE Advanced 2026 is 92 marks out of 360 aggregate, plus a minimum of 8 marks per subject out of 120 in each of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- 56,880 candidates qualified JEE Advanced 2026 out of 1,79,694 who appeared in both papers, including 10,107 female qualifiers.
- AIR 1 Shubham Kumar scored 330 out of 360. Female topper Arohi Deshpande scored 280 marks and holds CRL rank 77.
- IIT Bombay CSE (OPEN Gender-Neutral) had a Round 1 closing rank of 65; IIT Delhi CSE closed at 123 gender-neutral and 498 for the female-only pool in Round 1.
- JoSAA Round 4 was released on July 10, 2026. Round 5 (July 16) and Round 6 Final (July 21) are still upcoming – closing ranks typically ease further in later rounds for non-CSE branches.
- The 2026 qualifying cutoff is 18 marks higher than 2025 (74 marks), reflecting a moderately easier paper by IIT Roorkee compared to IIT Kanpur's harder 2025 paper.
| Direct Link to JEE Advanced 2026 Qualifying Cutoff (Out) JEE Advanced 2026 Qualifying Marks PDF – jeeadv.ac.in | Direct Link to JoSAA 2026 Round 4 Opening & Closing Ranks (Out) JoSAA 2026 Round 4 OR-CR Tool – josaa.nic.in |
Key Summary
- JEE Advanced 2026 qualifying cutoff: 92 marks for General (CRL), 82 marks for OBC-NCL and EWS, and 46 marks for SC, ST, and PwD – all out of 360 total marks.
- JoSAA 2026 Round 4 was released on July 10, 2026. IIT Bombay CSE (OPEN GN) closed at rank 65 in Round 1; IIT Delhi CSE at rank 123 gender-neutral and rank 498 female-only.
- The qualifying cutoff rose by 18 marks from 2025 (74 marks), reflecting a moderately easier 2026 paper by IIT Roorkee.
- JoSAA Rounds 5 (July 16) and 6 Final (July 21) are still ahead – non-CSE programmes at mid-tier IITs typically ease by 500–2,000 ranks across rounds.
- Female candidates: the female-only pool closing rank at IIT Delhi CSE (Round 1: 498) gives access to students ranked up to 375 places above the gender-neutral cutoff (123).
What is JEE Advanced Cutoff 2026?
The JEE Advanced cutoff works at two separate levels, and you need to clear both to get an IIT seat.
The qualifying cutoff is the minimum marks required to earn a rank in the JEE Advanced rank list. IIT Roorkee set the 2026 qualifying cutoff and released it on June 1, 2026. You must cross both the aggregate minimum and the per-subject minimum for your category at the same time. Scoring well in two subjects but falling below the minimum in one is enough to disqualify you from that rank list — even if your total score is high.
The admission cutoff (also called the IIT closing rank) is the worst rank at which a seat was allotted at a specific IIT, programme, category, and round during JoSAA counselling. This is what actually decides whether you get a seat. It changes every JoSAA round and every year. Round 4 closing ranks (released July 10, 2026) are the most recent data available today. Rounds 5 and 6 follow on July 16 and July 21, and their closing ranks may ease slightly for non-CSE programmes.
JEE Advanced 2026 was conducted on May 17, 2026, by IIT Roorkee. Of 1,79,694 candidates who appeared in both Paper 1 and Paper 2, 56,880 qualified and are eligible for JoSAA 2026 counselling. The total marks for the 2026 paper were 360 — 180 marks each for Paper 1 and Paper 2, with 60 marks per subject per paper (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics).
Previous Year Official JEE Advanced Cutoff
The table below shows the official JEE Advanced qualifying cutoff marks for 2022–2026. All figures are out of 360 total marks. These are sourced from the official JEE Advanced result press releases published by the respective organising IIT each year at jeeadv.ac.in.
| Year | Conducting IIT | CRL (General) Aggregate | CRL Per Subject Min. | OBC-NCL / GEN-EWS Aggregate | SC / ST / PwD Aggregate | Total Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | IIT Bombay | 55 | 5 | 50 | 28 | ~40,000 |
| 2023 | IIT Guwahati | 86 | 8 | 77 | 43 | ~43,000 |
| 2024 | IIT Madras | 109 | 10 | 98 | 55 | ~48,000 |
| 2025 | IIT Kanpur | 74 | 7 | 66 | 37 | ~50,000 |
| 2026 | IIT Roorkee | 92 | 8 | 82 | 46 | 56,880 |
Source: JEE Advanced Official Website – jeeadv.ac.in
The general category qualifying marks swung by 54 marks upward from 2022 to 2024 (from 55 to 109 marks). They then dropped by 35 marks to 74 in 2025. In 2026 they rose by 18 marks to 92. This swing pattern reflects paper difficulty each year, set by the organising IIT. It does not reflect any change in the number of IIT seats or reservation policy. Meeting the qualifying cutoff only gets you into the rank list — you still need your rank to match or beat an IIT programme's JoSAA closing rank to win a seat.
Ques. Does a higher qualifying cutoff in 2026 mean it was harder to get into IITs this year?
Ans. No. A higher qualifying cutoff means the paper was easier — more students scored above the minimum threshold. Admission difficulty depends on the JoSAA closing rank for each IIT programme, not on the qualifying cutoff marks. In 2024, the cutoff hit 109 marks because the paper was quite accessible. That did not mean IIT Bombay CSE became easier to get — its closing rank stayed around 65–66 regardless.
Ques. Is the JEE Advanced qualifying cutoff the same as the IIT admission cutoff?
Ans. No. They are two different thresholds. The qualifying cutoff (92 marks for General in 2026) decides who gets into the rank list. The IIT admission cutoff is the JoSAA closing rank — the worst rank that got a seat at a specific IIT-programme combination. You need to clear the qualifying cutoff first to get a rank, and then your rank must beat the IIT admission closing rank to secure a seat.
JEE Advanced Cutoff 2026: Important Dates
JoSAA 2026 is in Round 4 (released July 10, 2026). Two rounds remain. The final closing ranks from Round 6 are the definitive IIT admission cutoffs for 2026. Upcoming events appear first in the table below, followed by past events in chronological order.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| JoSAA 2026 Round 5 Seat Allotment | July 16, 2026 | Upcoming |
| JoSAA 2026 Round 6 (Final) Seat Allotment | July 21, 2026 | Upcoming |
| Document Verification and Online Reporting | July 22 – August 10, 2026 | Upcoming |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Exam (Paper 1 & Paper 2) | May 17, 2026 | Over |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Result and Qualifying Cutoff Released | June 1, 2026 | Over |
| JoSAA 2026 Registration Opens | June 2, 2026 | Over |
| JoSAA 2026 Choice Filling Window Closes | June 11, 2026 | Over |
| JoSAA 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment | June 13, 2026 | Over |
| JoSAA 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment | June 30, 2026 | Over |
| JoSAA 2026 Round 3 Seat Allotment | July 6, 2026 | Over |
| JoSAA 2026 Round 4 Seat Allotment (Released) | July 10, 2026 | Over |
Source: JoSAA 2026 Official Portal – josaa.nic.in
Round 5 (July 16) is the most critical upcoming date for students who want a seat upgrade. Candidates with an existing allotment who prefer a different IIT or branch should submit their upgrade preference before the Round 5 reporting deadline. Seats freed by upgrades and rejections re-enter the pool, which can ease closing ranks for several IIT programmes. Check josaa.nic.in for exact deadlines after each round.
Factors Affecting JEE Advanced Cutoff 2026
Several factors decide where the qualifying cutoff lands and how tight the IIT admission closing ranks are. Understanding them helps you set the right target score and plan your JoSAA choices.
- Paper Difficulty: This is the biggest driver of the qualifying marks. A harder paper fewer students score above the minimum, so the cutoff drops. A more accessible paper pushes the cutoff up. The 2025 paper (IIT Kanpur) was hard — the CRL cutoff fell to 74 marks. The 2026 paper (IIT Roorkee) was moderately easy — the cutoff rose by 18 marks to 92.
- Number of IIT Seats: JoSAA allocates roughly 17,000 to 18,000 seats across 23 IITs. Any expansion in intake eases closing ranks at the affected programmes. A 200-seat addition at lower-ranked IITs can shift their closing rank outward by 500 to 1,000 ranks.
- Programme Preferences: Around 1.7 to 2 lakh candidates appear in JEE Advanced each year. Their programme choices shape which branches close early. CSE at every IIT holds the tightest closing ranks, followed by Mathematics and Computing and Electrical Engineering.
- New IIT Programmes: Branches like CSE with AI, Data Science, or Mathematics and Computing draw demand away from core programmes. This can slightly ease closing ranks for traditional CSE or ECE at some IITs while tightening the new branches.
- Category Reservation: SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, and PwD categories each have reserved seats and lower qualifying cutoffs. Their JoSAA closing ranks use category-specific ranks — not the All India CRL rank.
- Female Supernumerary Pool: IITs added 5% supernumerary seats for female candidates from 2018 onwards. These extra seats give female candidates a second chance at top IIT programmes. At IIT Delhi CSE in Round 1 2026, the female-only pool closing rank (498) is 375 ranks above the gender-neutral closing rank (123).
- JoSAA Round Dynamics: Closing ranks loosen from Round 1 to Round 6. Students who reject Round 1 allotments or upgrade to better choices free up seats for lower-ranked candidates. Non-CSE programmes at mid-tier IITs typically see their Round 6 closing rank ease by 500 to 2,000 ranks compared to Round 1.
JEE Advanced JoSAA Round-Wise Cutoff 2026
JoSAA 2026 runs six rounds. Four are complete — Round 4 allotment was released on July 10, 2026. The table below shows Round 1 opening and closing ranks for top IIT CSE programmes (OPEN Gender-Neutral category) alongside the 2025 final round reference for comparison. For category-wise (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS) and gender-wise data across all rounds, use the OR-CR tool at josaa.nic.in.
Round 1 closing ranks are always the tightest of any round. For IIT Bombay CSE, the gap between Round 1 and the final round closing rank is typically just 1–2 ranks. For mid-tier IIT non-CSE programmes, that gap can reach 500–2,000 ranks — never rule out a programme based on Round 1 alone.
| Institute | Programme | R1 Opening Rank (2026) | R1 Closing Rank (2026) | Final Round Closing Rank (2025 Ref.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | Computer Science Engineering | 1 | 65 | 66 |
| IIT Delhi | Computer Science Engineering | 35 | 123 | ~150 |
| IIT Madras | Computer Science Engineering | ~50 | 149 | ~152 |
| IIT Kanpur | Computer Science Engineering | ~100 | 276 | ~250 |
| IIT Kharagpur | Computer Science Engineering (5-yr) | ~200 | ~255 | ~277 |
| IIT Roorkee | Computer Science Engineering | ~530 | 582 | ~608 |
| IIT Guwahati | Computer Science Engineering | ~700 | ~760 | ~780 |
| IIT Hyderabad | Computer Science Engineering | ~350 | ~750 | ~1,350 |
| IIT (BHU) Varanasi | Computer Science Engineering | ~1,100 | ~1,600 | ~1,100 |
| IIT (ISM) Dhanbad | Computer Science Engineering | ~2,500 | ~2,800 | ~2,800 |
Confirmed 2026 Round 1 figures: IIT Bombay CSE (65), IIT Delhi CSE (123), IIT Madras CSE (149), IIT Kanpur CSE (276), IIT Roorkee CSE (582) — sourced from JoSAA 2026 official data. Figures marked ~ are estimates based on 2025 final-round reference patterns. The 2025 reference column is the last available complete final-round data. Check josaa.nic.in for the most current Round 4 official numbers and Round 5 / 6 updates as they release.
For IIT Bombay CSE, the Round 1 closing rank of 65 in 2026 matches the 2025 final round closing rank of 66. The difference is just 1 rank. This stability — with closing ranks between 55 and 66 across five consecutive years — shows that India's top 65 rankers consistently choose IIT Bombay CSE ahead of every other programme.
JEE Advanced Cutoff for Top IITs 2026
The admission cutoff for each IIT programme is the JoSAA closing rank in the final round. At this point (Round 4 just released), Round 1 data is what's available from 2026. The table below combines confirmed 2026 Round 1 closing ranks with 2025 final-round figures as reference (OPEN Gender-Neutral, AI quota).
| IIT | Programme | 2026 R1 Closing Rank (OPEN GN) | 2025 Final Closing Rank (OPEN GN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | Computer Science Engineering | 65 | 66 |
| IIT Bombay | Electrical Engineering | — | ~330 |
| IIT Bombay | Mechanical Engineering | — | ~850 |
| IIT Delhi | Computer Science Engineering | 123 | ~150 |
| IIT Delhi | Electrical Engineering | — | ~400 |
| IIT Delhi | Mechanical Engineering | — | ~1,000 |
| IIT Madras | Computer Science Engineering | 149 | ~152 |
| IIT Madras | Electrical Engineering | — | ~700 |
| IIT Kanpur | Computer Science Engineering | 276 | ~250 |
| IIT Kanpur | Electrical Engineering | — | ~800 |
| IIT Kharagpur | Computer Science Engineering (5-yr) | ~255 | ~277 |
| IIT Roorkee | Computer Science Engineering | 582 | ~608 |
| IIT Guwahati | Computer Science Engineering | ~760 | ~780 |
| IIT BHU Varanasi | Computer Science Engineering | ~1,600 | ~1,100 |
| IIT (ISM) Dhanbad | Computer Science Engineering | — | ~2,800 |
2026 Round 1 confirmed closing ranks: IIT Bombay CSE (65), IIT Delhi CSE (123), IIT Madras CSE (149), IIT Kanpur CSE (276), IIT Roorkee CSE (582). A “—” entry means 2026 Round 1 data is not yet available here. The 2025 final-round reference can guide your JoSAA planning. The complete 2026 Round 4 OR-CR PDF for all IITs and all programmes is available at josaa.nic.in.
JEE Advanced Branch-Wise Cutoff 2026
Your programme choice shapes your JoSAA outcome as much as your IIT choice. CSE closes earliest at every IIT. Mathematics and Computing (M&C) is the next most competitive. Electrical Engineering follows. The table below shows 2025 final-round closing ranks for popular programmes across top IITs (OPEN Gender-Neutral). Use this as your planning reference for JoSAA 2026.
| Programme | IIT Bombay (2025 Final) | IIT Delhi (2025 Final) | IIT Madras (2025 Final) | IIT Kanpur (2025 Final) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Engineering | 66 | ~150 | ~152 | ~250 |
| Mathematics & Computing | ~160 | ~250 | ~320 | ~370 |
| Electrical Engineering | ~330 | ~400 | ~700 | ~800 |
| Engineering Physics | ~600 | ~700 | ~900 | ~1,100 |
| Mechanical Engineering | ~850 | ~1,000 | ~1,300 | ~1,200 |
| Chemical Engineering | ~1,400 | ~1,700 | ~1,800 | ~2,200 |
| Civil Engineering | ~1,600 | ~2,100 | ~2,500 | ~2,600 |
All figures above are approximate 2025 final-round reference values for OPEN Gender-Neutral seats. Exact 2026 data is available at josaa.nic.in after each round. The 2026 final-round data will publish on July 21, 2026.
Mathematics and Computing (M&C) is the fastest-rising alternative to CSE. At IIT Bombay, M&C closed at approximately 160 in 2025 — just 94 ranks above the CSE closing rank of 66. Students targeting the top 200 ranks should treat CSE and M&C as equally strong options and list both in JoSAA choice-filling.
JEE Advanced Cutoff 2026: Gender-Neutral vs Female Pool
Since 2018, every IIT has created 5% supernumerary seats for female candidates in every programme. These are extra seats added on top of the regular intake. They do not come from existing seats. Female candidates compete for both gender-neutral and female-only seats. Male candidates compete only for gender-neutral seats.
Female-only seats carry much more accessible closing ranks than gender-neutral seats. A smaller pool of female candidates competes for the extra seats reserved just for them. The practical outcome: a female candidate ranked above the gender-neutral closing rank may still secure her preferred IIT-programme through the female pool.
The table below shows confirmed JoSAA 2026 Round 1 data for IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay CSE (OPEN category), with gender-neutral and female-only pool closing ranks side by side.
| Institute and Programme | Pool | Opening Rank (R1, 2026) | Closing Rank (R1, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Delhi – CSE | Gender-Neutral (OPEN) | 35 | 123 |
| IIT Delhi – CSE | Female-Only (OPEN) | ~200 | 498 |
| IIT Bombay – CSE | Gender-Neutral (OPEN) | 1 | 65 |
| IIT Bombay – CSE | Female-Only (OPEN) | ~85 | ~369 |
For IIT Delhi CSE in 2026 Round 1, the gap between the gender-neutral closing rank (123) and the female-only closing rank (498) is 375 ranks. Female candidates ranked between 124 and 498 should include IIT Delhi CSE under the female-only pool option in their JoSAA choice list. Always fill both gender-neutral and female-only options for every target programme — this maximises your chances within the same round at no extra cost.
JEE Advanced Cutoff 2026: Category-Wise Qualifying Marks
To appear in the JEE Advanced 2026 rank list, you must cross both the aggregate and per-subject qualifying marks for your category simultaneously. Missing the per-subject minimum in even one subject disqualifies you from that rank list — no matter how high your total score is.
| Category / Rank List | Min. Marks Per Subject (out of 120) | Min. Aggregate Marks (out of 360) | Aggregate as % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRL – General | 8 | 92 | 25.56% |
| OBC-NCL | 7 | 82 | 22.78% |
| GEN-EWS | 7 | 82 | 22.78% |
| SC | 4 | 46 | 12.78% |
| ST | 4 | 46 | 12.78% |
| PwD (CRL-PwD / OBC-PwD / EWS-PwD / SC-PwD / ST-PwD) | 4 | 46 | 12.78% |
| Preparatory Course (PC) | 2 | 23 | 6.39% |
Source: JEE Advanced 2026 Result Press Release – jeeadv.ac.in
Qualifying the cutoff only earns you a rank. To secure an IIT seat, your rank must fall within the JoSAA closing rank for your chosen IIT and programme. Qualifying with a borderline rank — say, a CRL rank of 40,000 — still leaves you with limited IIT seat options, particularly for any CSE programme. Explore all IIT branches across all JoSAA rounds before deciding on a non-IIT alternative.
JEE Advanced Previous Year Cutoff Trends 2022–2026
Five years of JEE Advanced data reveals two separate trend lines: the qualifying marks (driven by paper difficulty) and the IIT admission closing ranks (driven by seat count and programme demand). Looking at both together gives the clearest picture of how 2026 compares to recent history.
Qualifying Marks Trend (2022–2026):
| Year | CRL (General) Marks | OBC-NCL / EWS Marks | SC / ST / PwD Marks | Change in CRL vs Previous Year | Total Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 55 | 50 | 28 | Base year | ~40,000 |
| 2023 | 86 | 77 | 43 | +31 marks | ~43,000 |
| 2024 | 109 | 98 | 55 | +23 marks | ~48,000 |
| 2025 | 74 | 66 | 37 | −35 marks | ~50,000 |
| 2026 | 92 | 82 | 46 | +18 marks | 56,880 |
The General category qualifying marks swung by 54 marks upward from 2022 to 2024 (from 55 to 109). Then they dropped by 35 marks in 2025. In 2026, they rose by 18 marks to 92. Paper difficulty is the reliable explanation. The total number of qualifiers has grown from roughly 40,000 in 2022 to 56,880 in 2026 — a growth of about 16,880 qualifiers over five years, reflecting both a larger candidate pool and IIT seat expansions.
IIT CSE Closing Rank Trend (OPEN Gender-Neutral, Final Round):
| IIT | 2022 (approx.) | 2023 (approx.) | 2024 (approx.) | 2025 (approx.) | 2026 Round 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay – CSE | ~57 | ~61 | ~63 | 66 | 65 |
| IIT Delhi – CSE | ~115 | ~130 | ~118 | ~150 | 123 |
| IIT Madras – CSE | ~130 | ~138 | ~149 | ~152 | 149 |
| IIT Kanpur – CSE | ~200 | ~220 | ~184 | ~250 | 276 |
2022–2024 figures are approximate, drawn from publicly available JoSAA trend analyses. 2025 and 2026 figures are more reliable. The 2026 column shows Round 1 data. The final round 2026 closing ranks will be available after July 21, 2026.
IIT Bombay CSE has held the most competitive closing rank for five straight years, ranging just 11 ranks from the lowest (55) to the highest (66) point. That consistency reflects the unbroken preference of India's top 60 rankers for this programme. IIT Madras CSE shows near-identical closing ranks across 2023 (138), 2024 (149), and 2025 (152) — a gradual shift of 14 ranks over three years, suggesting the programme's standing is slowly becoming more competitive. IIT Kanpur CSE is the most variable of the top four, shifting by as many as 66 ranks between 2023 (220) and 2024 (184).
Ques. Will 2026 IIT closing ranks be more or less competitive than 2025 after all rounds?
Ans. Based on Round 1 data, 2026 closing ranks look similar to 2025 final round figures. IIT Bombay CSE closed at 65 in Round 1 (2026) versus 66 in the 2025 final round — a gap of just 1 rank. The final comparison happens after July 21, 2026, when Round 6 closes at josaa.nic.in. Round 1 data alone is not enough to draw a conclusion — closing ranks loosen across rounds, and the Round 6 figure is the one most useful for year-on-year comparison.
JEE Advanced Marks vs Rank 2026
The marks vs rank correlation helps you estimate your AIR from your JEE Advanced 2026 score. The table below maps approximate score ranges to estimated AIR ranges for the General (CRL) category. These estimates are based on the 2026 result distribution: 56,880 qualifiers, AIR 1 at 330 marks, female topper Arohi Deshpande at 280 marks with CRL rank 77, and qualifying cutoff at 92 marks out of 360.
| Marks (out of 360) | Estimated AIR – General (CRL) | Typical IIT Seat Accessible (General, AI) |
|---|---|---|
| 301 – 360 | 1 – 50 | IIT Bombay CSE (gender-neutral) |
| 271 – 300 | 51 – 250 | IIT Delhi / Madras / Kanpur CSE |
| 231 – 270 | 251 – 1,200 | IIT Kharagpur CSE; top-IIT Electrical and M&C |
| 191 – 230 | 1,201 – 5,000 | IIT Roorkee / Guwahati CSE; top-IIT Mechanical |
| 151 – 190 | 5,001 – 15,000 | IIT BHU / Hyderabad CSE; mid-IIT Electrical |
| 121 – 150 | 15,001 – 32,000 | Mid-tier IIT non-CSE programmes |
| 101 – 120 | 32,001 – 50,000 | Lower-tier IIT branches; IIT (ISM) Dhanbad |
| 92 – 100 | 50,001 – 56,880 | Qualifying range — check josaa.nic.in for open seats |
These are approximate estimates for the General category. Your exact rank depends on the score distribution among all 56,880 qualifiers. Check the official marks vs rank data at jeeadv.ac.in for precise correlation from the IIT Roorkee rank statistics document.
Scoring above 270 marks in JEE Advanced 2026 puts you in the top 250 ranks — the zone where IIT Bombay, Delhi, Madras, and Kanpur CSE seats open in the gender-neutral category across JoSAA rounds.
How to Use JEE Advanced Cutoff for College Prediction
JoSAA closing ranks — not the qualifying cutoff marks — are your main planning tool for IIT admission. Here is how to use them step by step.
- Find your AIR at jeeadv.ac.in. Your rank — not your marks — is what JoSAA uses for seat allocation.
- Go to josaa.nic.in and open the Opening and Closing Ranks section.
- Filter by: Year (2026), Round (select Round 4 for the most recent data), Institute Type (IIT), Institute Name, Academic Programme, Seat Type (OPEN / OBC-NCL / SC / ST / EWS), and Gender Pool (Gender-Neutral or Female-Only for OPEN seats).
- If your rank is better than (below) the Round 4 closing rank for a programme, you likely have a current allotment. Check your status at josaa.nic.in.
- If your rank is above the Round 4 closing rank, monitor Rounds 5 and 6. Non-CSE programmes at mid-tier IITs often ease by 500 to 1,000 ranks across later rounds.
- If you are a female candidate, always check female-only pool closing ranks separately. They are typically 200 to 500 ranks above the gender-neutral closing rank for the same programme.
- Build a range of JoSAA choices — from your most-preferred IIT-programme to your safest fallback. JoSAA allots the best seat available at your rank from your own preference list.
How to Check JEE Advanced Cutoff 2026
Two separate cutoffs apply to JEE Advanced. Follow these steps for each.
To check the qualifying cutoff (minimum marks to get a rank):
- Visit jeeadv.ac.in.
- Click Result or Rank List on the homepage.
- Download the qualifying cutoff PDF from the result page. It shows aggregate and per-subject minimum marks for each category.
To check IIT admission closing ranks through JoSAA:
- Visit josaa.nic.in.
- Click Opening and Closing Ranks in the top menu.
- Select: Year (2026), Round (1 through 4 are available; Round 4 released July 10), Institute Type (IIT), Institute Name, Academic Programme, Seat Type, and Category.
- The opening and closing ranks for your selected combination appear immediately.
- Download the full OR-CR PDF from the same page for offline use and choice planning ahead of Rounds 5 and 6.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ques. What is the JEE Advanced 2026 qualifying cutoff for the General category?
Ans. The JEE Advanced 2026 qualifying cutoff for the General (CRL) category is 92 marks aggregate out of 360, with a minimum of 8 marks per subject (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics individually). IIT Roorkee released this officially on June 1, 2026, at jeeadv.ac.in.
Ques. How many candidates qualified in JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. A total of 56,880 candidates qualified JEE Advanced 2026. Of these, 10,107 are female candidates. A total of 1,79,694 candidates appeared in both Paper 1 and Paper 2 on May 17, 2026. IIT Roorkee was the organising institute.
Ques. Who topped JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. Shubham Kumar topped JEE Advanced 2026 with 330 out of 360 marks. The female topper is Arohi Deshpande, who scored 280 marks and holds CRL rank 77. Both are from the IIT Delhi zone.
Ques. What is the JoSAA 2026 Round 4 status and where can I check it?
Ans. JoSAA 2026 Round 4 allotment was released on July 10, 2026. You can check category-wise and round-wise opening and closing ranks at the official OR-CR tool at josaa.nic.in. Select Round 4, choose IIT as the institute type, and apply your preferred branch and category filters. Rounds 5 (July 16) and 6 (July 21) are still upcoming.
Ques. What rank do I need for IIT Bombay CSE in JoSAA 2026?
Ans. IIT Bombay CSE closed at CRL rank 65 for OPEN Gender-Neutral seats in JoSAA 2026 Round 1. This closely matches the 2025 final round closing rank of 66. IIT Bombay CSE has consistently closed between 55 and 66 for at least five years. It is India's most competitive engineering programme. The 2026 final round closing rank will be available after July 21 at josaa.nic.in.
Ques. What rank do I need for IIT Delhi CSE in 2026?
Ans. JoSAA 2026 Round 1 closed IIT Delhi CSE at rank 123 for OPEN Gender-Neutral seats and rank 498 for the OPEN Female-Only pool. Round 1 closing ranks are the tightest of all rounds. The final closing rank (after July 21) may be slightly higher. Check josaa.nic.in after each round for the latest data.
Ques. What happens if I qualify JEE Advanced but do not meet any IIT closing rank?
Ans. If your rank falls outside all IIT closing ranks, you can still explore choices at IITs with lower-demand programmes (such as Mining, Metallurgy, or Civil Engineering at newer IITs). IIT seats are the only option through JEE Advanced via JoSAA — JEE Advanced rank is not used for NIT or IIIT admissions. For NITs and IIITs, you need a JEE Main rank.
Ques. Will JoSAA 2026 IIT closing ranks ease in Rounds 5 and 6?
Ans. Yes, for most non-CSE programmes at mid-tier IITs. As candidates upgrade from less-preferred seats in Round 5 and Round 6, freed seats open for lower-ranked candidates. For core CSE at top IITs (IIT Bombay, Delhi, Madras), the change is usually under 5 ranks. For Civil or Mechanical programmes at IIT Roorkee or IIT Guwahati, the round-over-round ease can reach 500 – 1,000 ranks. Monitor josaa.nic.in after July 16 and July 21 for the latest updates.
Ques. What score in JEE Advanced 2026 puts me in the top 500 ranks?
Ans. Based on 2026 result data, scoring approximately 260 to 280 marks out of 360 is likely to place you within AIR 100 to 500. The female topper Arohi Deshpande scored 280 marks with CRL rank 77, giving one data anchor. Exact rank depends on the full score distribution. Check the official marks vs rank document at jeeadv.ac.in for precise numbers.
Ques. Does the JEE Advanced per-subject minimum apply per paper or across both papers combined?
Ans. The per-subject minimum applies to the total marks in each subject across both Paper 1 and Paper 2 combined — not per paper individually. In 2026, the General category minimum is 8 marks per subject out of the combined subject total (60 marks per paper per subject x 2 papers = 120 marks per subject). Your aggregate must also reach 92 out of 360 to qualify.
Ques. Is there a Home State Quota for IIT admissions through JoSAA?
Ans. No. All IIT seats at every IIT across India are allocated on a pure All India merit basis through JoSAA. There is no Home State Quota for IITs. This is different from NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, where 50% of seats go to Home State candidates. Your JEE Advanced All India Rank is the only merit criterion for IIT admission.
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