The general cutoff for JEE Mains 2026 to qualify for the JEE Advanced exam is more likely to be around the 93.5-95 percentile. Admissions to NITs and IIITs require a higher JEE Main percentile, i.e., above 98.8 percentile, especially for CSE programs.
- General candidates need a score of 100-125 marks to clear the JEE Main cutoff for JEE Advanced.
- Admission to CSE at NIT Trichy and Warangal typically requires a rank within the top 1500 for general category candidates.
- A rank below 3500 could get you into ECE at NIT Surathkal.
- CSE at IIITs is most accessible for general candidates; CSE at IIIT Lucknow typically closes around 8500 ranks.
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What is the JEE Mains 2026 Cutoff for the General Category?
JEE Main cutoff 2026 for the general category decides who gets to attend the JEE Advanced 2026 exam.
- The JEE Main cutoff for the general category is the highest compared to other categories, i.e., around 93 percentile.
- This year, experts predict that the JEE Mains cutoff for the general category will most likely be between the 93.5 and 95 percentile.
- Marks needed to clear the JEE Mains cutoff depend on the difficulty level of your shift.
- 100-125 marks out of 300 can comfortably clear the general category cutoff.
| Category | Expected JEE Mains Cutoff Percentile | Expected JEE Mains Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General | 93.5-95 | 100-125 |
| EWS | 82-83 | 55-65 |
| OBC | 80-82 | 50-60 |
| SC | 62-63 | 30-40 |
| ST | 49-50 | 20-30 |
Source: JEE Mains Category-wise cutoff percentile analysis by We Won Academy
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Ques. How many marks should I score in JEE Mains to clear the JEE Mains Cutoff for JEE Advanced as a general category candidate?
Ans. The cutoff percentile for the general category is expected to be around the 93.5-95 percentile. The exact marks needed to clear the cutoff depend on your shift’s difficulty level. But 100-125 marks can clear the JEE Mains cutoff comfortably.
As per the user on Quora, the expected JEE Main cutoff percentile for the general category is around the 93.5-95 percentile.
Historic Trends of JEE Mains Cutoff for General 2026
The JEE Mains cutoff for the past 2 years has been stable for the general category. However, the general category has seen an increase in the cutoff in JEE Mains 2023 and 2024.
- The JEE Main cutoff for the general category in 2023 was 90.77, higher than the 2022 cutoff of 88.41 percentiles.
- The general cutoff saw a higher cutoff again in JEE Mains 2024, with the cutoff being at the 93.23 percentile.
- An increased number of test takers and improved students’ performance might push the cutoff to the 93.5 - 95 percentile this year.
| JEE Mains Year | General Cutoff Percentile |
|---|---|
| JEE Mains 2025 | 93.10 |
| JEE Mains 2024 | 93.23 |
| JEE Mains 2023 | 90.77 |
| JEE Mains 2022 | 88.41 |
Source: JEE Advanced Report 2025
Source: JEE Advanced 2024 Report
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Ques. Has the JEE Main cutoff percentile for the general category been increasing every year?
Ans. The cutoff percentile for the general category has been stable for the past 2 years. Cutoff for the general category was 93.23 and 93.10 in 2024 and 2025, respectively.
However, before that, the cutoff increased for 2 years consecutively, from the 88 percentile in 2022 to the 93.10 percentile in 2024.
General Cutoff for JEE Mains 2026 for Top Colleges
General cutoffs for top NITs and IIITs are typically above 98 percentile, especially for CSE and IT programs.
- CSE at top colleges usually closes around 1500-5000 ranks, which requires scores above the 98.5 percentile.
- The cutoff for CSE specialisations is slightly lower than the core CSE program, which will be available for students above 98 percentile in JEE Main.
- Mechanical and Civil branches have a relaxed cutoff for general categories; usually, a score above 94 percentile would be sufficient.
| Branch | Expected Cutoff Percentile | Expected Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | 98.8-99.9 | 500-8000 |
| CSE Specialisations (IT/AI) | 98-99.5 | 2000-12,000 |
| ECE | 97-98.8 | 5000-18,000 |
| Electrical | 96-97.8 | 8000-28,000 |
| Mechanical | 94.5-96.8 | 15,000-45,000 |
| Civil | 92-95.4 | 30,000-70,000 |
Ques. Can I get any NITs with 95 percentile as a General candidate?
Ans. With the 95th percentile, you can get newer or mid-tier NITs for core branches like Mechanical or Civil. CSE is very difficult with 95 percentile, especially for the general category.
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JEE Mains General Cutoff for Top NITs: Closing Ranks
The JEE Mains cutoff for NITs is typically the highest, especially for general category candidates. You need near-perfect performance to be able to get a seat in the top NITs.
- For NIT Trichy, the top and most demanding branch, CSE, gets the highest cutoff and closes around 1000 ranks for other state candidates.
- Home state candidates’ cutoff may go up to 4000 for CSE at NIT Trichy.
- The cutoff for the ECE branch is slightly lower than that of CSE. However, it still needs a rank under 7000 for ECE at NIT Calicut.
| NITs | Closing Rank for CSE (Expected) | Closing Rank for ECE (Expected) | Closing Rank for Mechanical (Expected) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy | 1000-4000 | 3000-6000 | 7000-13000 |
| NIT Surathkal | 1500-2700 | 3500-5000 | 10,000-11,000 |
| NIT Warangal | 2000-3000 | 4000-5000 | 11,000-15,000 |
| NIT Rourkela | 3000-7000 | 5000-10,000 | 12,000-20,000 |
| NIT Calicut | 4000-7000 | 7000-11,000 | 15,000-18,000 |
| NIT Delhi | 6500-8000 | 9500-12,000 | 17,000-19,000 |
Source: The expected closing ranks presented here are based on JoSAA
Ques. Which NIT do I have a chance with, 3000 rank, especially for CSE as a general category?
Ans. You can get CSE in NIT Rourkela, Calicut, and Delhi with a 3000 rank. You have a chance at CSE in NIT Surathkal if you belong to the Home state quota.
| JEE Main Cutoff for IIITDM | JEE Main Cutoff for SPA New Delhi |
| JEE Main Cutoff for IIIT Bhagalpur | JEE Main Cutoff for SPA Bhopal |
| JEE Main Cutoff for IIIT Delhi | JEE Main Cutoff for IIIT Bangalore |
JEE Mains General Cutoffs for IIITs
The JEE Mains cutoffs for IIITs are more relaxed for the general category than those of NITs. Closing ranks for IIITs are usually around 7000-8000 for CSE.
- The JEE Main closing rank for IIIT Allahabad for its IT program is around 5000 ranks.
- CSE at IIIT Agartala and IIIT Nagpur is more accessible for the general category with ranks under 25,000.
| NITs | Expected Closing Rank for CSE | Expected Closing Rank for IT | Expected Closing Rank for ECE |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIIT Allahabad | - | 5000 | 7000 |
| IIIT Lucknow | 8500 | 10,000 | - |
| IIITM Gwalior | 7000 | - | - |
| IIIT Guwahati | 19,000 | - | 26,000 |
| IIIT Nagpur | 25,000 | - | 34,000 |
| IIIT Agartala | 37,000 | - | - |
Source: The expected closing ranks presented here are based on JoSAA
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Ques. Does IIIT have a Home State Quota for JEE Main Seats?
Ans. No, IIIT doesn’t have a home state quota like NITs do, except IIIT Delhi. IIIT Delhi reserves the 85% seats for Delhi students. IIIT Delhi accepts JEE Mains scores through JAC Delhi Counselling, not through JoSAA.
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