JEE Main · Cutoffs
JEE Main Cutoff
"Cutoff" means two different things in JEE Main — the percentile needed to qualify for JEE Advanced, and the ranks at which NIT/IIIT seats actually close. Both matter; don't confuse them.
Qualifying cutoff for JEE Advanced (percentile)
The minimum NTA percentile that put candidates within the top ~2,50,000 eligible to register for JEE Advanced.
| Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 90.78 | 93.24 | 93.10 |
| EWS | 75.62 | 81.33 | 80.38 |
| OBC-NCL | 73.61 | 79.68 | 79.43 |
| SC | 51.98 | 60.09 | 61.15 |
| ST | 37.23 | 46.70 | 47.90 |
| PwBD | 0.0013 | 0.0018 | 0.0079 |
Percentiles as announced by NTA with each year's result (rounded to two decimals; PwBD shown as announced). Figures for newer years are added once officially published.
What these numbers mean for you
- Qualifying cutoff ≠ admission cutoff. Clearing the percentile above only makes you eligible to write JEE Advanced. NIT and IIIT admission depends on your rank and the closing ranks of each branch in JoSAA counselling.
- Percentile is not a percentage of marks. A 93 percentile means you scored better than 93% of all candidates in your session — roughly the top 1.5 lakh of ~11–12 lakh candidates.
- Closing ranks vary hugely by branch. CSE at a top NIT can close within the first few thousand ranks, while other branches at newer NITs extend far beyond a lakh.
- Cutoffs move year to year with paper difficulty and applicant numbers — treat past cutoffs as a guide, not a promise.
Counselling: how seats are allotted →
JoSAA rounds, choice filling, and CSAB special rounds.
See where you stand →
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