NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 cutoff along with the JEE Main 2026 session 2 result by 20th April. Once released, candidates will be able to download the JEE Main cutoff 2026 from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
The expected JEE Main cutoff 2026 will be around ~93 for the general category, 81 for EWS, 80 for OBC, 61 for SC and 48 for ST.
- Due to the vast competition, the General category cutoff has increased to 93 and above in recent years.
- The cutoff for the reserved categories, such as SC and ST, will be around the 30 and 40 percentile lesser than the General category.
- The cutoff percentile will qualify you for JEE Advanced, but admission to top NITs requires a higher percentile of around 97 to 99 percentiles.
There are 15 lakh+ seats for B.Tech in different institutes, 24000+ in NITs, 9000+ in IIITs and 10000+ in GFTIs.
In 2025, the JEE Main cutoff was 93.10 for the General category, 80.38 for EWS, 79.43 for OBC, 61.15 for SC, and 47.90 for the ST category candidates. Around 97,321 candidates cleared the cutoff to qualify for the JEE Advanced from the General category.
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What is JEE Main 2026 Cutoff?
The JEE Main cutoff is a percentile or minimum score requirement to give the JEE Advanced and thus gain admission into IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs through JoSSA counselling.
There are only two types of JEE cutoffs:
- Qualifying Cutoff for JEE Advanced: The first is the qualifying cutoff, which is the corresponding number of percentiles required to qualify for JEE Advanced.
- Admission Cutoff for Colleges: The second is the admission cutoff, which is a score or rank required to obtain admission to schools such as NIT and IIIT through JoSSA counselling. This basically depends on the college, branch demands and category.
Given below is the 2025 official cutoff for your reference:
Source: JEE Main 2025 official Result
JEE Main 2026 Expected Cutoff Percentile: Category-wise
The JEE Main cutoff 2026 is expected to be a little higher than 2025 due to an increase in the number of candidates participating in the exam.
- The UR category cutoff is expected to be around 93.5, while the cutoff for SC & ST categories is expected to be around 61 and 48, respectively.
- Cutoff for the OBC and EWS categories will be around 80 & 81, respectively.
| Category | Cutoff Percentile (Expected) |
|---|---|
| General | 93.5 |
| EWS | 81 |
| OBC | 80 |
| SC | 61 |
| ST | 48 |
Minimum JEE Main Marks Required to Qualify for JEE Advanced 2026
The minimum JEE Main marks required to qualify for the JEE Advanced will be based on the reservation percentages as prescribed by the NTA. The current category-wise reservation percentages are given below:
| Category | Reservation Percentage |
|---|---|
| Open | 40.5% |
| Gen-EWS | 10% |
| OBC-NCL | 27% |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| PwD | 5% Horizontal reservation |
JEE Main Cutoff 2026 for General Category
The JEE Main cutoff for the General category is expected to increase compared to previous years. In 2025, the UR category cutoff was 93.10.
- The Cutoff for the general category in 2024 and 2023 was 93.23 and 90.77, respectively.
- The Cutoff for the UR-PwD candidates was 0.007 in 2025 and 0.0018 in 2024.
| Year | UR Cutoff Percentile | UR - PwD Cutoff Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 93.10 | 0.0079349 |
| 2024 | 93.23 | 0.0018700 |
| 2023 | 90.77 | 0.0013527 |
| 2022 | 88.41 | 0.0031029 |
| 2021 | 87.89 | 0.0096375 |
JEE Main Cutoff 2026 for EWS Category
The EWS category cutoff for 2025 was 80.38 as per the official data released by the NTA. The EWS cutoff, however, decreased in 2025 from 2024, maybe due to an increase in the difficulty of the paper.
| Year | Cutoff Percentile |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 80.38 |
| 2024 | 81.32 |
| 2023 | 75.62 |
| 2022 | 63.11 |
| 2021 | 66.22 |
JEE Main Cutoff 2026 for OBC Category
The JEE Main cutoff for the OBC category has been consistent for the last 2 years. The OBC cutoffs in 2025 and 2024 were 79.43 and 79.67, respectively.
- You can see a similar trend of decreasing cutoff from 2024 to 2025 due to the increase in difficulty of the paper.
| Year | Cutoff Percentile |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 79.43 |
| 2024 | 79.67 |
| 2023 | 73.61 |
| 2022 | 67.00 |
| 2021 | 68.02 |
JEE Main Cutoff 2026 for SC & ST Category
The SC and ST category cutoffs have been lower as compared to other reserved categories. The SC and ST cutoffs in 2025 were 61.15 and 47.90, respectively.
- The Cutoff in 2024 for the SC and ST categories were 60.09 and 46.69, respectively.
- There has been around a 10-15 percentile difference in the SC and ST cutoff percentiles.
| Year | SC Cutoff Percentile | ST Cutoff Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61.15 | 47.90 |
| 2024 | 60.09 | 46.69 |
| 2023 | 51.97 | 37.23 |
| 2022 | 43.08 | 26.77 |
| 2021 | 46.88 | 34.67 |
Ques. What is a good score in JEE Mains 2026?
Ans. A JEE Main score of 200 out of 300 is considered good. These marks mean 98 to 99.9th percentile. It means you will have high chances of admission to the Top NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. If you have a lower percentile, which is below 95%, you will have to look at GFTIs and the state government colleges.
Ques. Can I get NIT at 95 percentile?
Ans. Yes. When you score 95% on JEE Mains, you may gain access to the middle-tier and newer NITs through the JoSSA Counselling system. If you want the top branches, you can apply at GFTIs and the state government colleges.
Ques. Is JEE Main 2026 Harder than 2025?
Ans. The difficulty of the JEE Mains exam (2026) will be intermediate level. Last year, the general cutoff was 93%. Since this year’s total candidates have likely almost doubled since last year, the expected cut-off to qualify for the JEE mains will be 93.5% -95%.
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Factors Affecting JEE Main Cutoff 2026
Various factors such as the difficulty of the paper, the number of candidates who appeared, and seat availability, etc., influence the JEE Main cutoff 2026.
- Difficulty of Paper: The difficulty of the paper influences the cutoff as a tougher paper will decrease the cutoff, and an easier paper will increase the cutoff.
- Number of Candidates Appearing: In session 1, around 13 lakh candidates appeared, and in session 2, around 11 lakh candidates appeared, which is likely to increase the cutoff as more candidates will result in more correct answers.
- Overall performance of the candidates: The performance of the candidates will be determine the cutoff, as better collective performance will result in a higher cutoff.
- Normalisation Process: NTA uses percentile normalisation across multiple shifts to ensure fairness, and final percentile scores will be used for the cutoff.
- Previous Years’ Cutoff Trends: NTA maintains consistency in the JEE Main cutoff, and previous years’ cutoff will be used as reference.
- Seat Availability: If a larger number of seats are available, then the cutoff is likely to be reduced if the number of candidates does not increase significantly.
- Category-wise Reservation Policies: Separate cutoff will be released for various categories. Reserved categories' cutoffs are often lower than the general or unreserved categories.
JEE Main Previous Years Cutoff Trends (2025-2021)
As per the previous year's cutoff trends, we can estimate that the 2026 JEE Main cutoff will be around 1-2 percentiles higher than that of 2025 and not more than that.
- The JEE Main cutoff in 2025 was reduced by around 1 percentile compared to the 2024 cutoff due to the increase in the difficulty level of the paper.
- In 2025, the cutoff was reduced for General, OBC and EWS categories, but was increased for SC, ST and the PwD categories.
| Year | General (UR) | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 93.1023262 | 80.3830119 | 79.4313582 | 61.1526933 | 47.9026465 | 0.0079349 |
| 2024 | 93.2362181 | 81.3266412 | 79.6757881 | 60.0923182 | 46.6975840 | 0.0018700 |
| 2023 | 90.7788642 | 75.6229025 | 73.6114227 | 51.9776027 | 37.2348772 | 0.0013527 |
| 2022 | 88.4121383 | 63.1114141 | 67.0090297 | 43.0820954 | 26.7771328 | 0.0031029 |
| 2021 | 87.8992241 | 66.2214845 | 68.0234447 | 46.8825338 | 34.6728999 | 0.0096375 |
Difference between JEE Main Qualifying and Admission Cutoff
| Basis | JEE Main Qualifying Cutoff | JEE Main Admission Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Minimum percentile needed to qualify for JEE Advanced | Minimum rank or percentile needed to get admission in a college |
| Purpose | To decide who can appear for JEE Advanced | To decide who can get a seat in NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, or other colleges |
| Released by | NTA | JoSAA / participating institutes |
| Based on | Overall exam performance, number of candidates, and difficulty level | College, branch, category, quota, and seat availability |
| Shown as | Usually percentile | Usually closing rank or opening and closing rank |
| Same for everyone? | Category-wise, but common at the national level | Different for every college and every course |
| Use | Only for JEE Advanced eligibility | For engineering college admission |
| Example | If the general cutoff is 93 percentile, you need this to qualify for JEE Advanced | If NIT Trichy CSE closes at a very high rank, you need that rank for admission |
| Importance | Helps you move to the next exam stage | Helps you know which college and branch you can get into. |
JEE Main Marks vs Percentile vs Rank (2023–2026 Trends + 2026 Prediction)
- The marks required for the same percentile have dropped in Jan 2026 from approx 180-190 in previous years to 162 now.
- The cutoffs for the April session will require 8-12 more points to obtain an equivalent percentile.
- To achieve a 99% percentile, students should get around 170 in April 2026.
- To achieve a score which is between 95-97%, students are expected to get 115-135 marks.
- We are seeing extremely high competition; however, the overall cutoffs have been shown to remain stable.
| Rank (2026) | Percentile | Jan 2023 | Apr 2023 | Jan 2024 | Apr 2024 | Jan 2025 | Apr 2025 | Jan 2026 | Apr 2026 (Expected) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,550 | 99.9 | 241 | 243 | 241 | 258 | 236 | 246 | 226 | 236 |
| 15,500 | 99 | 173 | 182 | 192 | 199 | 176 | 183 | 162 | 170 |
| 31,000 | 98 | 148 | 160 | 168 | 177 | 153 | 162 | 139 | 149 |
| 46,500 | 97 | 133 | 146 | 154 | 164 | 140 | 149 | 125 | 136 |
| 62,000 | 96 | 121 | 135 | 141 | 153 | 130 | 139 | 115 | 127 |
| 77,500 | 95 | 112 | 127 | 132 | 145 | 121 | 131 | 106 | 119 |
| 93,000 | 94 | 105 | 120 | 123 | 145 | 113 | 124 | 100 | 116 |
| 1,08,500 | 93 | 98 | 113 | 116 | 131 | 107 | 118 | 94 | 108 |
| 1,24,000 | 92 | 93 | 107 | 110 | 125 | 101 | 112 | 89 | 102 |
| 1,39,500 | 91 | 87 | 102 | 105 | 119 | 93 | 108 | 84 | 99 |
| 1,55,000 | 90 | 82 | 97 | 98 | 114 | 92 | 104 | 80 | 94 |
Source: Vinay Shur Sir's Analysis JEE Mains 2026 April Attempt
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Ques. What is the 75 rule in JEE Mains?
Ans. In order to be eligible to receive admission into NITs or IIITs and CFTIs through the JEE Main 2026 examination, candidates need to score at least 75% (or 65% if they are SC/ST) on their class 12th Board examinations, or be within the top 20% of scorers in their respective State Board. 75% aggregate score is only applicable to the top 5 subjects at the Class 12 Board exam level.
Ques. Is 70 marks a good score in JEE Mains?
Ans. While 70 marks in JEE Main are average to below average. For General category candidates, it will yield a percentile around 85–91 and will put you in the range of 90,000 to 1.9 lakh. It is not high enough for the NITs or IITs. It will provide chances for the NITs of lower rank, GFTIs or private ones, especially for reserved categories.
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JEE Main Admission Cutoff 2026: NITs, IIITs, GFTIs College Wise Expected Cutoff 2026
The JEE Main admission cutoff will differ from the qualifying cutoff released by the NTA for the JEE Advanced due to various factors such as seat availability, high demand of particular college or branch and certain other factors.
Based on the Harsh Sir’s Analysis of the JEE Main 2026 April Attempt, the expected JEE Main 2026 cutoff for the NIT+ system is given below:
Tier 1 NITs Expected JEE Main Admission Cutoff 2026
- CSE in top NITs like Trichy, Surathkal, and Warangal require an exceptional score (220+ marks), implying that the competition for this level is incredibly intense.
- The gap in cutoff scores between CSE and other branches is generally very large, with the average score difference by branch being 70 - 90 points.
- Students can be admitted to one of the top-tier 1 NITs with a lower cutoff score if they are willing to be flexible regarding branches and the associated major.
| Institute | CSE Marks | Lower Branch (LB) Marks |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy | 219 - 244 | 150 - 182 |
| NIT Surathkal | 219 - 244 | 140 - 166 |
| NIT Warangal | 219 - 244 | 131 - 157 |
| NIT Rourkela | 203 - 230 | 120 - 142 |
| MNNIT Allahabad | 203 - 230 | 125 - 148 |
| NIT Calicut | 194 - 219 | 133 - 159 |
| MNIT Jaipur | 194 - 219 | 129 - 155 |
| VNIT Nagpur | 182 - 210 | 121 - 145 |
| NIT Kurukshetra | 182 - 210 | 127 - 153 |
| NIT Delhi | 182 - 210 | ~120 - 150 |
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- List of colleges accepting 99+ percentile in JEE Main 2026
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Tier 2 NITs Expected JEE Main Admission Cutoff 2026
- Unlike tier 1 NITs, tier 2 NITs provide students with an opportunity to get CSE by scoring approximately 170 - 200 marks, which is a viable target for students who would like to be admitted within the 97-99 percentile range.
- Lower branches are accessible at 115-140 marks, making these colleges a safe option for average scorers.
| Institute | CSE Marks | Lower Branch (LB) Marks |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Durgapur | 170 - 197 | 115 - 132 |
| NIT Jamshedpur | 176 - 203 | 122 - 142 |
| NIT Bhopal | 176 - 203 | 122 - 142 |
| NIT Jalandhar | 169 - 192 | 117 - 138 |
| NIT Hamirpur | 162 - 188 | 122 - 144 |
| NIT Silchar | 162 - 188 | 122 - 144 |
| NIT Raipur | 162 - 188 | 116 - 135 |
| NIT Patna | 158 - 184 | 120 - 142 |
| IIEST Shibpur | 155 - 187 | 116 - 135 |
| NIT Goa | 162 - 188 | 124 - 144 |
Tier 3 NITs Expected JEE Main Admission Cutoff 2026
- Tier 3 NITs are more accessible, with CSE achievable at 130-170 marks, suitable for 95-97 percentile range.
- Even at 110-130 marks, students can secure lower branches, making them good backup options.
| Institute | CSE Marks | Lower Branch (LB) Marks |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Andhra Pradesh | 153 - 185 | 117 - 138 |
| NIT Uttarakhand | 153 - 185 | 119 - 140 |
| NIT Puducherry | 151 - 183 | 119 - 140 |
| NIT Agartala | 147 - 177 | 113 - 136 |
| NIT Meghalaya | 147 - 177 | 117 - 138 |
| NIT Sikkim | 137 - 164 | 115 - 135 |
| NIT Arunachal Pradesh | 135 - 162 | 113 - 133 |
| NIT Manipur | 130 - 155 | 113 - 133 |
| NIT Mizoram | 130 - 155 | 111 - 132 |
| NIT Srinagar | 145 - 175 | 113 - 133 |
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Tier 1 IIITs Expected JEE Main Admission Cutoff 2026
- For CSE, Tier 1 IIITs such as IIIT Allahabad require just as high scores (190-220 marks) as the top NITs.
- Competition seems to be more uniform as the gap between CSE and lower branches is smaller than at NITs.
| Institute | CSE Marks | Lower Branch (LB) Marks |
|---|---|---|
| IIIT Allahabad | 194 - 219 | 176 - 203 |
| ABV IIITM Gwalior | 176 - 203 | 153 - 185 |
| IIIT Lucknow | 176 - 203 | 162 - 188 |
| IIITDM Jabalpur | 158 - 192 | 117 - 137 |
| IIITDM Kancheepuram | 153 - 187 | 119 - 139 |
| IIIT Pune | 151 - 185 | 135 - 162 |
| IIIT Guwahati | 147 - 180 | 131 - 157 |
| IIIT Vadodara | 145 - 175 | 135 - 162 |
| IIIT Sonepat | 131 - 157 | 125 - 155 |
| IIIT Surat | 141 - 170 | 122 - 152 |
Also Read: Check the Minimum JEE Main Marks Needed for IIITs
Tier 2 IIITs Expected JEE Main Admission Cutoff 2026
- Tier 2 IIITs have moderate cutoffs, with CSE available at 135-175 marks, making them achievable for mid-rank students.
- Lower branches fall in the 120-150 range, offering decent options even at lower scores.
| Institute | CSE Marks | Lower Branch (LB) Marks |
|---|---|---|
| IIIT Sri City | 145 - 175 | 133 - 159 |
| IIIT Bhopal | 145 - 175 | 129 - 155 |
| IIIT Kota | 137 - 164 | 129 - 155 |
| IIIT Trichy | 135 - 162 | 126 - 153 |
| IIIT Nagpur | 135 - 162 | 123 - 151 |
| IIITDM Kurnool | 130 - 155 | 115 - 132 |
| IIIT Una | 133 - 158 | 123 - 151 |
| IIIT Raichur | 128 - 153 | 121 - 149 |
| IIIT Vadodara ICD | 133 - 159 | 120 - 142 |
| IIIT Dharwad | 125 - 148 | 122 - 151 |
Tier 3 IIITs Expected JEE Main Admission Cutoff 2026
- Tier 3 IIITs are the most accessible, with CSE cutoffs going as low as 120-140 marks.
- Students scoring 110-130 marks still have good chances for lower branches, making them strong safety colleges.
| Institute | CSE Marks | Lower Branch (LB) Marks |
|---|---|---|
| IIIT Ranchi | 133 - 159 | 121 - 145 |
| IIIT Kottayam | 130 - 155 | 123 - 147 |
| IIIT Kalyani | 124 - 144 | 120 - 142 |
| IIIT Agartala | 125 - 146 | — |
| IIIT Bhagalpur | 125 - 146 | 117 - 138 |
| IIIT Manipur | 118 - 140 | 113 - 135 |
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JEE Main 2026 Expected Cutoff for GFTIs
- The GFTIs are more accessible than the NITs and IIITs. The Cutoff can vary as per the location, branch and its reputation.
- GFTIs are a great option for candidates looking for government-recognised institutions with lower cutoffs than NITs/IIITs.
| Top GFTIs | Expected Percentile Required (CSE, General) |
|---|---|
| BIT Mesra | 97.5 - 98.5 |
| PEC Chandigarh | 97.0 - 98.0 |
| IIEST Shibpur | 96.5 - 97.5 |
| Assam University | 94.0 - 96.0 |
Also Read: Check the JEE Main Cutoff Percentile for GFTIs
Check the JEE Main 2026 Cutoff for Various GFTIs below:
Ques. How does competition affect the JEE Main cutoff?
Ans. Higher competition leads to a higher cutoff in JEE Mains. For JEE Mains 2026, the expected number of candidates is between 14 lakh and 15 lakh, which is higher compared to previous years.
Ques. How many candidates appeared in JEE Main 2026?
Ans. A total of 13,04,653 candidates appeared for JEE Main Session 1 out of 13,55,293 registered candidates, as per the NTA Official Release. This makes JEE Main 2026 session 1 appearance one of the Highest ever.
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Previous Year’s JoSAA Counselling Cutoff Trend (2025)
Given below are the official last round JoSAA counselling closing rank for All India as well as Home state quota for top NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
JoSAA official last round closing rank 2025 for Top NITs
In 2025, the cutoff for the CSE branch in NIT Trichy was 1449 for the open-state quota and 4569 for the home-state quota.
- The NIT Surathkal cutoff for the CSE branch was 1827 for other state quota and 2800 for the Home state quota, followed by 2650 for AI and Data science in the open state quota.
- The closing rank for the NIT Warangal was 2409 for CSE in the open state quota, followed by 2952 in AI and Data Science for the open state quota.
| NIT Name | CSE | IT | AI & DS | ECE | Electrical Eng. (EE) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OS | HS | OS | HS | OS | HS | OS | HS | OS | HS | |
| NIT Trichy | 1449 | 4569 | — | — | — | — | 3283 | 7076 | 5637 | 9411 |
| NIT Surathkal | 1827 | 2800 | 3160 | 4086 | 2650 | 3579 | 4347 | 5573 | 6872 | 7493 |
| NIT Warangal | 2409 | 3530 | — | — | 2952 | 4316 | 5057 | 6446 | 7788 | 11204 |
| MNNIT Allahabad | 4594 | 6562 | — | — | — | — | 8532 | 9577 | 11665 | 11483 |
| NIT Rourkela | 3431 | 7853 | — | — | 4448 | 9099 | 5785 | 11195 | 10623 | 16250 |
JoSAA official last round closing rank 2025 for Top IIITs
In 2025, the last round closing rank for the open category (Gender-Neutral) in IIIT Allahabad was 6094 for the IT branch and 8050 for the ECE branch.
- For IIIT Gwalior, the last round closing rank was 9527 for the CSE branch and 17366 for the EE branch.
- For IIIT Lucknow, the closing rank was 9580 for the CSE branch and 11416 for the IT branch in the last round.
| IIITs Name | CSE | IT | AI & DS | ECE | Electrical Eng. (EE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIIT Allahabad | — | 6094 | — | 8050 | — |
| IIIT Gwalior | 9527 | — | — | — | 17366 |
| IIIT Lucknow | 9580 | 11416 | 9562 | — | — |
| IIITDM Jabalpur | 14787 | — | — | 18809 | — |
| IIITDM Kancheepuram | 19069 | — | 19533 | 25834 | — |
JoSAA official last round closing rank 2025 for Top GFTIs
In 2025, the last round closing rank for the open category (Gender-neutral) in the CSE branch in PEC Chandigarh was 13234 in the All India quota.
- In BIT Mesra, the closing rank for the CSE branch in the All India quota was 18711, and for Artificial Intelligence, it was 20008 for the All India quota.
- In IIEST Shibpur, the closing rank for the CSE branch was 15167 in the All India quota, and for the IT branch, it was 18786 for the All India quota.
| GFTIs Name | CSE | IT | AI | ECE | Electrical Eng. (EE) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI | HS | AI | HS | AI | HS | AI | HS | AI | HS | |
| PEC Chandigarh | 13234 | 19702 | — | — | 13496 | 21260 | 20155 | 36774 | 28432 | 49806 |
| BIT Mesra | 18711 | 32592 | — | — | 20008 | 37238 | 28464 | 48312 | 34595 | 54382 |
| IIEST Shibpur | 15167 | 15504 | 18786 | 21256 | — | — | — | — | 28854 | 25111 |
| Assam University Silchar | 58926 | 98436 | — | — | — | — | 67237 | 128531 | — | — |
| Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya | 78706 | — | — | — | — | — | 92685 | — | 85712 | — |
Previous Years’ JEE Main JoSAA Counselling Last Round Closing Rank (2024-2020)-CSE Branch
| Year | NIT Trichy | NIT Surathkal | NIT Warangal | IIIT Gwalior | IIIT Lucknow | PEC Chandigarh (GFTI) | ||||||
| OS | HS | OS | HS | OS | HS | OS | HS | OS | HS | OS | HS | |
| 2024 | 1224 | 5066 | 1615 | 2933 | 2186 | 2804 | 8044 | – | 9824 | – | 10498 | 17512 |
| 2023 | 1509 | 5164 | 1984 | 3406 | 2413 | 3115 | 7757 | – | 9844 | – | 11498 | 18695 |
| 2022 | 996 | 4080 | 1689 | 2957 | 2112 | 1996 | 6763 | – | 8532 | – | 11537 | 15129 |
| 2021 | 714 | 5659 | 1111 | 2874 | 1520 | 3089 | 8292 | – | 9237 | – | 9497 | 14376 |
| 2020 | 781 | 4728 | 1324 | 3115 | 1541 | 2043 | 8722 | – | 10613 | – | 7871 | 11412 |
Source: JoSAA Counselling Portal
FAQs
Ques. What is the expected JEE Main 2026 cutoff for NIT admission for the General category?
Ans. For admissions into NITs, General category candidates should target at least 96.5+ percentile as the admission cutoffs are expected to increase due to the high demands of NITs and low seat intake.
Ques. What is the JEE Main cutoff 2026 for the PwD category UR-PwD?
Ans. For PwD candidates, the JEE Main 2026 cutoff will be around 0.008 based on the previous years' trend. In 2025 JEE Main cutoff was as low as 0.007 percentile. A total of 3950 PwD candidates qualified for JEE Advanced in 2025.
Ques. Has the JEE Main cutoff increased in 2026 compared to 2025 for General?
Ans. JEE Main 2026 Cutoffs are not released officially yet, but the cutoff is expected to be high as compared to previous years due to a higher number of applicants. For the general category, candidates can expect the qualifying cutoff to be around the 93rd-95th percentile.
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