JEE Advanced 2026 Marks vs Rank maps your Paper 1 and Paper 2 aggregate to an All India Rank (AIR). IIT Roorkee organised the exam on May 17, 2026, and declared results on June 1, 2026. A total of 56,880 candidates qualified out of 1,79,694 who appeared in both papers. JoSAA 2026 Rounds 1–4 allotment data is now available. This page maps your 2026 score to AIR ranges and shows which IIT branches each rank band secures across all categories. Download your rank card at jeeadv.ac.in.
- JEE Advanced 2026 topper Shubham Kumar (IIT Delhi zone) scored 330 out of 360 marks to secure CRL AIR 1.
- Female topper Arohi Deshpande scored 280 marks and earned CRL rank 77 — a confirmed anchor for the top-100 score band.
- You need at least 92 marks (25.56% of 360) to get a CRL rank in the General or EWS category.
- OBC-NCL and GEN-EWS students qualify with 82 marks (22.78% aggregate); SC, ST, and PwD students need 46 marks (12.78%).
- JEE Advanced ranks come from raw aggregate marks only — unlike JEE Main, there is no percentile or normalisation step.
- JoSAA 2026 Round 4 data shows IIT Bombay BTech CSE closed at approximately AIR 66–70 for the General category.
- JoSAA 2026 Round 5 is the final round, scheduled for July 16, 2026 — still upcoming as of today (July 14, 2026).
JEE Advanced 2026 Marks vs Rank — Key Summary
- Organising institute: IIT Roorkee | Exam: May 17, 2026 | Result: June 1, 2026
- Total marks: 360 (Paper 1: 180 + Paper 2: 180); each subject (PCM) carries 120 marks total across both papers
- Appeared: 1,79,694 candidates | Qualified across all rank lists: 56,880 (including 10,107 female candidates)
- AIR 1 (CRL): Shubham Kumar — 330/360 | Female AIR 1: Arohi Deshpande — 280/360, CRL rank 77
- General/EWS qualifying aggregate: 92 marks | OBC-NCL/EWS: 82 marks | SC/ST/PwD: 46 marks
- No normalisation — your raw aggregate directly determines your AIR
What is JEE Advanced Marks vs Rank?
JEE Advanced Marks vs Rank refers to the direct relationship between your total score and the All India Rank you receive. JEE Advanced is the only IIT admission test that maps raw marks to ranks without any percentile layer or normalisation. Everyone who appears in both papers on the same day sits the same test — so your aggregate score straightforwardly determines your position among all qualified students.
IIT Roorkee declared JEE Advanced 2026 results on June 1, 2026. Each qualifying student receives a rank in at least one list: the Common Rank List (CRL) for students meeting General/EWS criteria, and a separate category rank list for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PwD students. Your CRL rank is the primary number JoSAA uses to allocate IIT seats.
Understanding this marks-to-rank conversion matters because the stakes are steep. A 10-mark swing in the 220–260 range shifts your AIR by 500–1,500 positions — enough to move from a core branch at an old IIT to a limited branch at a newer one. Female topper Arohi Deshpande’s confirmed placement (280 marks → CRL rank 77) gives the 2026 conversion table a reliable top-band anchor.
JEE Advanced 2026: Important Dates
The table below lists all major JEE Advanced 2026 and JoSAA 2026 events. Upcoming events appear first; past events follow in chronological order.
| Event | Date (2026) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| JoSAA 2026 Round 5 Seat Allotment (Final Round) | July 16, 2026 | Upcoming |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Notification Released | February 2026 | Over |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Online Registration | April 23 – May 2, 2026 | Over |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card | May 10–11, 2026 | Over |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Exam — Paper 1 and Paper 2 | May 17, 2026 | Over |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Provisional Answer Key | May 22–24, 2026 | Over |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Result and Rank Declaration | June 1, 2026 | Over |
| JoSAA 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment | June 25, 2026 | Over |
| JoSAA 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment | July 1, 2026 | Over |
| JoSAA 2026 Round 3 Seat Allotment | July 5, 2026 | Over |
| JoSAA 2026 Round 4 Seat Allotment | July 10, 2026 | Over |
Source: jeeadv.ac.in and josaa.nic.in
JoSAA 2026 has five rounds this year. Round 5 on July 16 is the final allotment round. If you have a current allotment, complete your Round 4 fee payment by July 14, 2026 to retain eligibility for Round 5.
Factors Affecting JEE Advanced Marks vs Rank
Seven factors directly shape where your score lands on the JEE Advanced 2026 rank ladder.
Total number of candidates who appeared
1,79,694 students appeared in both papers in 2026. A total of 56,880 qualified — significantly more than in previous years. More qualifiers stretch the lower rank bands, meaning a score of 100–120 marks now competes in a larger pool than it did in 2024 or 2023.
Paper difficulty across both sessions
JEE Advanced 2026 topper Shubham Kumar scored 330 out of 360 marks — about 2 marks below the 2025 topper’s score of 332. A harder paper pulls everyone’s raw total down. The same 220 marks in a tougher year can produce a rank 300–500 positions better than in an easier year.
Category reservation and separate rank lists
Your CRL rank reflects your position among all qualified students. Your category rank (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, PwD) reflects your position within that group only. These are separate lists. A student with a CRL rank of 8,000 may also hold an SC rank of 200, unlocking branches impossible at CRL 8,000.
Subject-wise minimum marks clause
Scoring 92 marks in aggregate does not guarantee a CRL rank. You also need at least 7.30% marks in each subject individually across both papers combined. Failing the per-subject minimum disqualifies you even if your aggregate is above the cutoff.
Marking scheme and question-type mix
JEE Advanced 2026 uses four question types: single correct, multiple correct (partial marking), integer type, and matrix match. Your raw aggregate reflects how well you managed negative marking — not just how many questions you answered. Skipping risky multiple-choice questions often produces a better rank than attempting them incorrectly.
Requirement to appear in both papers
You must appear in both Paper 1 and Paper 2. Absent in either paper means no rank is assigned, regardless of your score in the other. Your aggregate is strictly the sum of both papers.
JoSAA round at which your choice closes
Your AIR is fixed after results. Which branch you actually secure depends on JoSAA round dynamics. Closing ranks in early rounds are typically tighter than the final round. Students who upgrade their seats between rounds change the available pool — sometimes opening seats that were closed in Round 4.
JEE Advanced Marks vs Rank 2026 Table
The table below converts your JEE Advanced 2026 score to an expected AIR range in the Common Rank List (General/EWS category). Data is derived from the official rank card at jeeadv.ac.in and JoSAA 2026 Round 4 allotment results.
Confirmed anchor: Arohi Deshpande (female AIR 1) scored 280 marks and received CRL rank 77. Use this data point to calibrate the table below.
| Marks (out of 360) | Expected AIR — CRL (General/EWS) | Competitive Outlook |
|---|---|---|
| 325–360 | 1–10 | Any IIT, any branch — complete choice freedom; AIR 1 scored 330 marks in 2026 |
| 305–324 | 10–40 | IIT Bombay BTech CSE (closes ~AIR 68); IIT Delhi CSE comfortably in reach |
| 282–304 | 40–80 | CRL rank 77 confirmed at 280 marks; IIT Bombay/Delhi CSE; IIT Madras CSE in range |
| 265–281 | 80–200 | IIT Madras/Kanpur CSE; IIT Bombay EE; Engineering Physics at top IITs |
| 248–264 | 200–500 | IIT Kharagpur/Roorkee CSE; IIT Bombay/Delhi EE; old IIT Engineering Physics |
| 230–247 | 500–1,000 | Old IITs — EE/ECE; IIT Hyderabad/BHU CSE; IIT Roorkee ECE |
| 212–229 | 1,000–1,800 | Old IITs — ME, Chemical, Aerospace; top new IIT branches (CSE, EE) |
| 194–211 | 1,800–3,200 | Old IITs — Civil, Mining, Metallurgy; new IITs CSE and EE |
| 176–193 | 3,200–5,500 | New IITs — ME, ECE; old IIT dual-degree programmes in niche branches |
| 158–175 | 5,500–8,500 | Newer IITs — all branches; IIEST Shibpur through JoSAA |
| 138–157 | 8,500–14,000 | Newest IITs; Agriculture, Ceramics, Mining at older IITs |
| 118–137 | 14,000–22,000 | Very limited IIT options; niche branches only |
| 92–117 | 22,000–40,000+ | Near or at qualifying cutoff; most IIT branches unavailable at this rank |
| Below 92 | No CRL Rank Assigned | Below General/EWS qualifying aggregate of 92 marks (25.56%) |
Source: JEE Advanced 2026 Results Press Release — jeeadv.ac.in
This table covers the CRL (General/EWS) rank list. If you belong to OBC-NCL, SC, ST, or PwD categories, your category rank gives access to reserved seats at higher AIR numbers. See the Category Wise section for category-specific data.
Frequently Asked: What rank does 250 marks fetch in JEE Advanced 2026? A score of 248–264 marks places you in the AIR 200–500 band in the CRL. This range covers IIT Kharagpur and IIT Roorkee CSE, along with Electrical Engineering at IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi — strong options for the 250-mark student.
JEE Advanced Marks vs Rank: Branch Wise Analysis
JoSAA 2026 Round 4 allotment data (released July 10, 2026) shows the competitive landscape for key branches. CSE at the top IITs remains the most contested branch, with General category closing ranks clustering in the AIR 68–1,450 range. Round 5 (July 16) is the final round and may shift these figures slightly.
BTech CSE — JoSAA 2026 Round 4 Closing Ranks (General/CRL Category)
| IIT | Programme | Approx. Opening Rank | Approx. Closing Rank (AIR) | Marks Band Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | BTech Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | ~68 | 302+ marks |
| IIT Delhi | BTech Computer Science and Engineering | 60 | ~155 | 272+ marks |
| IIT Madras | BTech Computer Science and Engineering | 130 | ~265 | 262+ marks |
| IIT Kanpur | BTech Computer Science and Engineering | 250 | ~395 | 250+ marks |
| IIT Kharagpur | BTech Computer Science and Engineering | 370 | ~535 | 243+ marks |
| IIT Roorkee | BTech CSE (5-Year Integrated) | 510 | ~695 | 237+ marks |
| IIT Hyderabad | BTech Computer Science and Engineering | 665 | ~980 | 228+ marks |
| IIT BHU Varanasi | BTech Computer Science and Engineering | 910 | ~1,140 | 220+ marks |
| IIT Gandhinagar | BTech Computer Science and Engineering | 1,060 | ~1,375 | 215+ marks |
| IIT Guwahati | BTech Computer Science and Engineering | 1,200 | ~1,450 | 213+ marks |
Electrical / Electronics Engineering — JoSAA 2026 Round 4 Closing Ranks (General Category)
| IIT | Programme | Approx. Closing Rank (AIR) | Marks Band Needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | BTech Electrical Engineering | ~395 | 250+ marks |
| IIT Delhi | BTech Electrical Engineering (ECE) | ~645 | 238+ marks |
| IIT Madras | BTech Electronics and Communication Engineering | ~690 | 236+ marks |
| IIT Kanpur | BTech Electrical Engineering | ~815 | 232+ marks |
| IIT Kharagpur | BTech Electronics and Electrical Communication | ~915 | 229+ marks |
| IIT Roorkee | BTech Electronics and Communication Engineering | ~1,120 | 222+ marks |
Mechanical Engineering — JoSAA 2026 Round 4 Closing Ranks (General Category)
| IIT | Approx. Closing Rank (AIR) | Marks Band Needed |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | ~1,090 | 222+ marks |
| IIT Madras | ~1,175 | 220+ marks |
| IIT Delhi | ~1,290 | 217+ marks |
| IIT Kanpur | ~1,470 | 212+ marks |
| IIT Kharagpur | ~1,620 | 208+ marks |
| IIT Roorkee | ~2,050 | 200+ marks |
Round 4 is not the final round. JoSAA Round 5 (July 16, 2026) is the last allotment round. Closing ranks may shift as students who upgrade their seats vacate earlier allotments — branches sometimes become slightly more accessible in the final round.
Source: JoSAA 2026 Round 4 Opening and Closing Ranks — josaa.nic.in
JEE Advanced Marks vs Rank: Category Wise Analysis
JEE Advanced 2026 publishes six separate rank lists. Your category rank is independent of your CRL rank. A strong category rank at lower aggregate marks opens branches at IITs that would be impossible at the same CRL rank.
JEE Advanced 2026 Category-Wise Qualifying Marks
| Rank List / Category | Minimum Aggregate (out of 360) | Aggregate % | Minimum Per Subject (out of 120) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRL (General) | 92 marks | 25.56% | 7.30% per subject (~9 marks) |
| GEN-EWS Rank List | 82 marks | 22.78% | 6.51% per subject (~8 marks) |
| OBC-NCL Rank List | 82 marks | 22.78% | 6.51% per subject (~8 marks) |
| SC Rank List | 46 marks | 12.78% | 3.65% per subject (~5 marks) |
| ST Rank List | 46 marks | 12.78% | 3.65% per subject (~5 marks) |
| PwD (all categories) | 46 marks | 12.78% | 3.65% per subject (~5 marks) |
Source: JEE Advanced 2026 Qualifying Marks PDF — jeeadv.ac.in
A notable feature of JEE Advanced 2026: the EWS category cutoff equals the OBC-NCL cutoff at 82 marks (22.78% aggregate). In some previous years, these thresholds differed slightly. Both categories now require the same aggregate to earn a rank in their respective lists.
Approximate Score Needed for IIT Admission by Category — JoSAA 2026 Round 4
| Category | Marks for Top-3 IIT CSE (BTech) | Marks for Top-5 IIT (Any Branch) | Marks for Any IIT Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / CRL | 275+ marks | 230+ marks | 92+ marks (qualifying cutoff) |
| GEN-EWS | 260+ marks | 215+ marks | 82+ marks |
| OBC-NCL | 245+ marks | 200+ marks | 82+ marks |
| SC | 195+ marks | 160+ marks | 46+ marks |
| ST | 170+ marks | 140+ marks | 46+ marks |
| PwD | 165+ marks | 135+ marks | 46+ marks |
Category rank numbers (e.g., SC rank 150) are separate from CRL rank numbers. Always check both ranks on your rank card and use the relevant rank when filling JoSAA choices for reserved seats.
JEE Advanced Marks vs Rank: Previous Year Trends
Comparing marks-vs-rank data across four years reveals how paper difficulty and candidate volume shift the conversion. A score of 250 marks has produced an AIR as low as 200 in tougher years and as high as 550 in easier ones. Use this trend data to set targets for future attempts or evaluate your 2026 result in historical context.
| Marks (out of 360) | 2023 AIR — CRL (Approx.) | 2024 AIR — CRL (Approx.) | 2025 AIR — CRL (Approx.) | 2026 AIR — CRL (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 320–360 | 1–15 | 1–5 | 1–10 | 1–10 (AIR 1 scored 330) |
| 300–319 | 15–90 | 5–55 | 10–70 | 10–40 |
| 280–299 | 90–260 | 55–185 | 75–200 | 40–130 (280 marks = AIR 77, confirmed) |
| 260–279 | 260–560 | 185–440 | 200–470 | 130–300 |
| 240–259 | 560–1,050 | 440–860 | 470–920 | 300–700 |
| 220–239 | 1,050–2,000 | 860–1,700 | 920–1,800 | 700–1,500 |
| 200–219 | 2,000–3,500 | 1,700–3,100 | 1,800–3,200 | 1,500–2,800 |
| 180–199 | 3,500–5,800 | 3,100–5,100 | 3,200–5,400 | 2,800–4,800 |
| 160–179 | 5,800–9,000 | 5,100–8,000 | 5,400–8,300 | 4,800–7,500 |
| 140–159 | 9,000–14,500 | 8,000–13,000 | 8,300–13,500 | 7,500–12,500 |
| 120–139 | 14,500–21,000 | 13,000–19,000 | 13,500–20,000 | 12,500–19,000 |
Year-Wise Organising IIT, Topper Score, and Qualifying Cutoff
| Year | Organising IIT | Total Marks | AIR 1 Score | CRL Cutoff (Aggregate) | Total Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | IIT Guwahati | 360 | 346 | 90 marks (25%) | ~43,500 |
| 2024 | IIT Madras | 360 | 355 | 87 marks (24.2%) | ~47,500 |
| 2025 | IIT Kanpur | 360 | 332 | 93 marks (25.8%) | ~48,100 |
| 2026 | IIT Roorkee | 360 | 330 (Shubham Kumar) | 92 marks (25.56%) | 56,880 |
Source: JEE Advanced Official Website — Past Year Result Archives
The 2026 total qualified count of 56,880 is the highest in the four-year window shown above. This means more students compete for IIT seats in 2026, compressing the bottom rank bands — but the top-200 rank band remains governed by the topper-score ceiling, which held steady at 330–355 across all four years.
What is a Good Score in JEE Advanced 2026?
"Good" depends on which IIT and which branch you target. Any score above 200 marks gives you access to a branch at an older IIT in the General category. 220+ marks is the practical floor for consistently strong options across old IITs — the benchmark most students use to judge a satisfying result.
| Score Band (out of 360) | Expected AIR (CRL) | What It Unlocks | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 280–360 | 1–130 | IIT Bombay/Delhi/Madras — CSE, EE, Engineering Physics; complete top-IIT access | Exceptional |
| 248–279 | 130–500 | Old IITs — all core branches; CSE at IIT Kanpur and Kharagpur | Excellent |
| 212–247 | 500–1,800 | Old IITs — ME, Chemical, Aerospace, Civil; top new IIT branches (CSE, EE) | Very Good |
| 176–211 | 1,800–5,500 | New/newer IITs — ME, ECE; dual-degree at old IITs in some branches | Good |
| 138–175 | 5,500–14,000 | Newest IITs — most branches; IIEST Shibpur | Average |
| 92–137 | 14,000–40,000+ | Very limited IIT options; niche branches only at lowest-ranked IITs | Below Average for IIT |
For General category students targeting IIT Bombay or IIT Delhi in any core branch, 240+ marks is a realistic minimum floor for EE or ME — less than that and you are outside the safe zone for those branches.
Category students should evaluate their category rank alongside the CRL rank. An SC student with 170 marks and a strong SC rank can access IIT CSE branches that a General student at 200 marks cannot reach. For OBC-NCL students, scores 15–20 marks below the General benchmarks above produce comparable branch outcomes through reserved seats.
How JEE Advanced Rank is Calculated
JEE Advanced 2026 assigns your AIR from the sum of your Paper 1 and Paper 2 marks — no adjustment, no normalisation, no session-wise scaling. This differs from JEE Main, where NTA’s percentile normalisation accounts for difficulty differences across multiple exam shifts. JEE Advanced has one sitting for all students, so no inter-shift adjustment is needed.
JEE Advanced 2026 Marking Scheme
| Question Type | Correct Answer | Wrong Answer | Unattempted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Correct Choice (SCC) | +3 | −1 | 0 |
| Multiple Correct Choice — fully correct | +4 | −2 (if no correct option is selected) | 0 |
| Multiple Correct Choice — partially correct | +1 to +3 (partial credit) | 0 | 0 |
| Integer Type (non-negative integer answer) | +4 | 0 | 0 |
| Matching / Matrix Match Type | +3 to +8 (varies by section) | −1 to 0 (varies) | 0 |
Both conditions below must be satisfied to receive a CRL rank in 2026. First, your aggregate must reach 92 marks. Second, your marks in each subject (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) across both papers combined must reach at least 7.30% of 120. A student scoring 100 aggregate but only 5 marks in Physics does not qualify — the per-subject minimum is as binding as the aggregate threshold.
IIT Roorkee processes all answer sheets after the objection period closes. Marks changes from accepted objections flow into the final rank card — so the rank you see on your official rank card already incorporates all answer-key corrections.
JEE Advanced Marks vs Rank: Tie-Breaking Rules
When two students score the same aggregate in JEE Advanced 2026, IIT Roorkee applies a sequential tie-breaking protocol. The protocol rewards accuracy: the student who scored more marks from correct answers — before negative marking reduces the total — gets the better rank.
| Step | Criterion | Who Gets Better Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Higher positive marks (sum of correct-answer marks before negative deductions) | Student with fewer wrong answers relative to correct ones |
| Step 2 | Higher total marks in Mathematics (Paper 1 + Paper 2) | Better Maths scorer |
| Step 3 | Higher total marks in Physics (Paper 1 + Paper 2) | Better Physics scorer |
| Step 4 | Higher total marks in Chemistry (Paper 1 + Paper 2) | Better Chemistry scorer |
| Step 5 | Still equal after all four steps above | Same rank assigned to both students |
Step 1 is the most impactful tie-breaker. Two students can score an identical aggregate via very different attempt patterns. Student A may have 200 positive marks and 40 negative marks (net: 160), while Student B has 175 positive marks and 15 negative marks (net: 160). Student A gets the better rank — fewer wrong answers in correct-answer volume terms.
In the 220–260 mark range, where thousands of students cluster within a 5-mark band, subject-wise discipline and attempt strategy can determine hundreds of rank positions.
How to Use JEE Advanced Marks vs Rank for College Selection
Your marks-to-rank estimate is a planning tool, not a guarantee. Use this four-step approach to translate your 2026 rank into JoSAA strategy.
Step 1 — Pin your expected AIR band from the conversion table. Use your actual marks and the marks vs rank table above. Take the pessimistic (higher) end of the AIR range as your planning baseline. This prevents banking on a better rank than is realistic at your score.
Step 2 — Filter branches using JoSAA 2026 Round 4 closing ranks. For each branch and IIT you want, compare the Round 4 closing rank to your expected AIR. Branches that closed at ranks better than your AIR are solid targets. Branches that closed at your exact AIR band are stretch choices — fill them high on your preference list but treat them as a bonus, not a certainty.
Step 3 — Apply your category rank for reserved seats. If you belong to OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, or PwD categories, check your category rank on your rank card separately. Category rank gives access to reserved seats at rank numbers far beyond General options. A student with CRL rank 9,000 and SC rank 180 can access branches that a General student at 9,000 cannot.
Step 4 — Plan for Round 5, the final round on July 16, 2026. If you hold a current allotment, choose Float or Slide in Round 5 to upgrade to a better branch or IIT if your preferred choice opens up. Holding a safe current seat while sliding for an upgrade is the standard JoSAA strategy for maximising your outcome in the final round.
The JoSAA portal at josaa.nic.in shows live opening and closing ranks for every round at no cost. You do not need a third-party predictor to evaluate your options — use the official portal data directly.
JEE Advanced Marks vs Rank FAQs
Ques. What is the minimum marks to get a rank in JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. For General and EWS category students, the minimum qualifying aggregate is 92 marks out of 360 (25.56%), combined with at least 7.30% marks in each of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics individually across both papers. OBC-NCL students need 82 marks (22.78% aggregate). SC, ST, and PwD students need 46 marks (12.78%). Both the aggregate and per-subject minimums must be met — failing either condition means no rank in that category’s list.
Ques. How many marks are needed for CSE at IIT Bombay in JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. IIT Bombay BTech CSE closed at approximately AIR 68 in JoSAA 2026 Round 4 for the General category. You need roughly 302+ marks (out of 360) to be in that rank band. The confirmed data point — female topper Arohi Deshpande, 280 marks, CRL rank 77 — shows that 302+ marks places you comfortably above AIR 68. Round 5 (July 16) may adjust the final cutoff slightly.
Ques. Does JEE Advanced use normalisation or percentile like JEE Main?
Ans. No. JEE Advanced uses no normalisation at all. The exam runs on a single day — Paper 1 in the morning, Paper 2 in the afternoon — for all students simultaneously. Your AIR comes directly from your raw aggregate marks. JEE Main uses NTA percentile normalisation because it runs across multiple shifts over multiple days. JEE Advanced has no multi-shift structure, so no adjustment applies.
Ques. Who topped JEE Advanced 2026, and what marks did they score?
Ans. Shubham Kumar from the IIT Delhi zone topped JEE Advanced 2026 with 330 out of 360 marks in the CRL. Kabeer Chhillar secured AIR 2 with 329 marks, and Jatin Chahar secured AIR 3 with 319 marks. Female topper Arohi Deshpande scored 280 marks and received CRL rank 77 — the highest rank by any female candidate in 2026.
Ques. What rank does 250 marks give in JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. A score of 248–264 marks in JEE Advanced 2026 corresponds to an estimated CRL AIR of approximately 200–500 for the General/EWS category. This rank band covers CSE at IIT Kharagpur and IIT Roorkee, Electrical Engineering at IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi, and ECE at IIT Madras — all strong options for the 250-mark student.
Ques. What is the difference between CRL rank and category rank in JEE Advanced?
Ans. The CRL (Common Rank List) rank is your position among all students who meet the General/EWS qualifying criteria. The category rank (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, PwD) is your position within your reservation group only. Both ranks appear on your JEE Advanced rank card. JoSAA uses your category rank to allocate reserved seats, which close at numerically higher AIR numbers than General open seats for the same branch and IIT.
Ques. Is 150 marks in JEE Advanced 2026 enough for an IIT seat?
Ans. Yes. 150 marks is above the General/EWS qualifying cutoff (92 marks) and places you at roughly AIR 7,500–12,500 in the CRL. At that rank, you have real options at newer IITs in branches like Civil, Metallurgy, and Mining Engineering. For OBC-NCL, SC, or ST category students, 150 marks translates to a significantly stronger category rank — often enough for CSE and EE at mid-tier IITs through reserved seats.
Ques. How are ties broken in JEE Advanced 2026 when two students have the same marks?
Ans. JEE Advanced 2026 applies a four-step tie-breaking sequence. First, the student with higher positive marks (correct-answer marks before negatives are subtracted) gets the better rank. If still tied, higher Mathematics score breaks the tie, then Physics, then Chemistry. If all four steps produce a tie, both students receive the same rank.
Ques. How many students qualified JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. 56,880 students qualified in JEE Advanced 2026, including 10,107 female candidates. Out of 1,79,694 students who appeared in both papers, approximately 31.6% qualified — the highest total qualified count in recent years. This makes 2026 a competitive year for IIT seat allocation at the lower rank bands.
Ques. Which IIT organised JEE Advanced 2026, and when was the result declared?
Ans. IIT Roorkee organised JEE Advanced 2026. The exam was held on May 17, 2026, and the result was declared on June 1, 2026. IITs take turns organising the exam on a rotation basis — IIT Kanpur organised 2025, IIT Roorkee organised 2026, and the next IIT follows in the established rotation.
Ques. Can I check my JEE Advanced 2026 marks and rank on the official website?
Ans. Yes. Visit jeeadv.ac.in and log in with your JEE Advanced 2026 registration number and date of birth. Your rank card shows Paper 1 marks, Paper 2 marks, subject-wise marks, aggregate score, CRL rank, and any applicable category rank. The rank card has been accessible since June 1, 2026.
Ques. Does JEE Advanced rank help for NIT admissions through JoSAA?
Ans. No. NIT, IIIT, and GFTI seats in JoSAA use your JEE Main rank — not your JEE Advanced rank. JEE Advanced rank applies exclusively to IIT seat allocation. JoSAA processes both rank systems in the same portal, but the routing is automatic: your JEE Advanced rank drives IIT choices, and your JEE Main rank drives NIT, IIIT, and GFTI choices.
Ques. What EWS category cutoff applied in JEE Advanced 2026, and how does it differ from General?
Ans. The GEN-EWS rank list in 2026 required a minimum of 82 marks aggregate (22.78% of 360) — 10 marks lower than the CRL cutoff of 92 marks. EWS students compete in the CRL for open General seats. They also appear in the GEN-EWS rank list for reserved EWS seats, which close at higher (numerically larger) rank numbers than open General seats for the same branch, since the EWS pool has fewer students competing.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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