OBC Cutoff for JEE Mains 2026 for qualifying for JEE Advanced is most likely to be in the 80-82 percentile range. For admission chances in top colleges like NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, OBC candidates need above 97.5 percentile, especially for CSE branches.
- You need to score 50-60 marks in JEE Mains to be able to clear the OBC cutoff comfortably.
- The JEE Main cutoff rank for OBC candidates for CSE seats in NIT Trichy is most likely to be 300.
- ECE at NIT Trichy usually closes at 1100-2000 ranks for OBC students in JEE Main.
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Expected OBC Cutoff for JEE Mains 2026
The qualifying JEE Main cutoff decides who can write JEE Advanced. The NTA releases the JEE Mains cutoff for all categories along with the JEE Mains results for the April Session.
- The JEE Mains cutoff for OBC candidates last year was 79.43 percentile, and this year is most likely to fall in the range of 80-82 percentile.
- Marks needed for clearing the cutoff depend on the difficulty level of your specific shift.
- 50-60 marks are most likely to be safer for OBC candidates to clear the JEE Mains cutoff 2026.
| 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. What percentile do OBC students need in JEE Mains to qualify for JEE Advanced?
Ans. You need around 80-82 percentile to qualify for the JEE Advanced. To comfortably qualify for the exam, target an 82+ percentile; even if the cutoff slightly increases, you will be on the safer side.
As per the user in r/JEENEETards thread on Reddit, for JEE Main 2026, the OBC cutoff would be around 80 percentile, and marks needed would be around 60-70.
OBC Cutoff for JEE Mains Past Years Trends
The JEE Mains cutoff percentile for OBC has been increasing in the past few years, from 67 percentile in 2022 to 79.43 percentile in JEE Mains 2025.
- The increase in the cutoff is mainly due to a higher number of candidates attending the exam, higher competition, and increased performance by the candidates.
- We can expect the cutoff percentile for OBC might be around 80-82 this year.
| JEE Mains Year | OBC Cutoff Percentile |
|---|---|
| JEE Mains 2025 | 79.43 |
| JEE Mains 2024 | 79.67 |
| JEE Mains 2023 | 73.61 |
| JEE Mains 2022 | 67 |
Source: JEE Advanced Report 2022
Source: JEE Advanced 2024 Report
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OBC Cutoff for JEE Mains 2026 for Top Colleges
For top colleges like NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, the cutoff for OBC is slightly lower than that of the general category. And the cutoff mostly depends on the course. Most demanding courses, such as CSE, have higher cutoffs compared to other courses.
- For CSE in top colleges, the OBC cutoff is more likely to be in the range of 97.5 - 99.3 percentiles, whereas for CSE specialisations, we can expect slightly lower cutoffs.
- ECE and EE courses, the OBC cutoffs are lower compared to CSE and its specialisations, around 93.5-97.5 percentile.
- An 88-92 percentile in JEE Mains 2026 as an OBC candidate might get you a Civil Engineering or other lower branches.
| Branch | Expected Cutoff Percentile | Expected Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | 97.5-99.3 | 2000-15,000 |
| ECE | 95-97.5 | 10,000-35,000 |
| Electrical | 93.5-96 | 18,000-45,000 |
| Mechanical | 91-94 | 30,000-70,000 |
| Civil | 88-92 | 50,000-1,10,000 |
Ques. Is clearing the qualifying cutoff in JEE Mains enough for college admissions?
Ans. No. The qualifying cutoff is only for attending the JEE Advanced. College admissions usually require a higher percentile, especially for top branches in top colleges. NITs usually require above 98 percentile for high-demand courses like CSE and EC.
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JEE Mains OBC Cutoff Ranks for Top NITs
Clearing the JEE Mains cutoff doesn’t guarantee a NIT seat. For NIT admissions, the real JEE Main cutoff is your All India Rank (category rank for OBC-NCL candidates).
- Popular branches like Computer Science in the top NITs typically close at 500-1000 ranks for the first round.
- The cutoff for Home state OBC candidates is slightly lower than that for Other state due to 50% Home state quota in NITs.
- NIT Trichy usually closes at 300 for other states' OBC candidates, whereas the HS closing rank may close around 1600.
| NITs | OBC Closing Rank for CSE (Expected) | OBC Closing Rank for ECE (Expected) | OBC Closing Rank for Mechanical (Expected) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy | 300-1600 | 1100-2000 | 3500-4000 |
| NIT Surathkal | 500-1500 | 1500-3500 | 4000-6000 |
| NIT Warangal | 600-1200 | 1700-2200 | 4500-5500 |
| NIT Rourkela | 1000-2000 | 2000-3000 | 4000-5000 |
| NIT Calicut | 1500-3000 | 2500-4000 | 5000-6000 |
| NIT Delhi | 2900-4000 | 4000-5000 | 6000-10000 |
Source: These JEE Main expected cutoff data are from an analysis of previous years' NITs closing ranks from JoSAA.
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Ques. Can I get ECE at NIT Surathkal with 4000 ranks as an OBC student?
Ans. Last year, the ECE at NIT Surathkal was closed at 1648 for other state candidates. Home state closing rank was around 3600. A 4000 rank might not be enough, even if you belong to the home state.
Ques. What is the expected closing rank for CSE in NIT Trichy for an OBC female student?
Ans. The closing rank for the Female students can go up to 1000 for other state candidates. But if you belong to the home state, it may even go up to 2000 rank for CSE at NIT Trichy.
JEE Mains OBC Cutoffs for IIITs
The JEE Mains OBC Cutoffs for IIITs are more relaxed than NITs. However, top IIITs still require top ranks, i.e., under 3000 ranks.
- IIIT Allahabad typically requires around the top 2400 ranks for admission chances at their popular Information Technology program.
- CSE at IIIT Lucknow is highly demanding, with an expected closing rank of 3400.
| NITs | OBC Closing Rank for CSE (Expected) | OBC Closing Rank for IT (expected) | OBC Closing Rank for ECE (Expected) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIIT Allahabad | - | 2400 | 3000 |
| IIIT Guwahati | 7500 | - | 10,000 |
| IIIT Lucknow | 3400 | 4000 | - |
| IIIT Nagpur | 9000 | - | 13,500 |
| IIIT Agartala | 14,000 | - | - |
| IIITM Gwalior | 3000 | - | - |
Source: The expected closing ranks presented here are based on JoSAA
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Ques. Can I get into IIIT Allahabad with 3000 ranks in JEE Mains as an OBC candidate?
Ans. The JEE Main cutoff of last year was 2409 rank for Information Technology (IT). It might be difficult to get IT with 3000 ranks. However, you might still have a chance for ECE with a 3000 rank.
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