A data-driven breakdown of the JEE Advanced cut off — expected 2026 qualifying marks, official 2025 benchmarks, category-wise analysis across CRL, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST and PwD, plus a 7-year trend study (2019–2025), JoSAA closing ranks and topper data to help you plan your score target.
Computer-based test in two compulsory papers. Registration opens 23 April 2026 for Indian nationals. Only the top 2,50,000 JEE Main 2026 qualifiers are eligible to apply.
The JEE Advanced cut off is the minimum score required for inclusion in the overall rank list for admission to the IITs. For JEE Advanced 2026, official qualifying marks will be announced with the result. Based on the 2025 benchmark (20.56% aggregate for CRL) and a 7-year trend where cutoffs have fluctuated between 15.28% and 35%, aspirants in the General category should target 25%+ aggregate as a safe buffer, while reserved categories should aim for 15%+ to comfortably clear the bar.
The official JEE Advanced 2026 qualifying marks will be released by IIT Roorkee along with the result. However, by analysing the pattern of the last three years (2023, 2024 and 2025), we can estimate a reliable range for each category. The table below shows projected qualifying marks for JEE Advanced 2026:
| Rank List / Category | Expected Subject Min % | Expected Aggregate Min % | Confidence Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Rank List (CRL) | 5.5% – 7% | 20% – 25% | Moderate |
| OBC-NCL Rank List | 5% – 6.5% | 18% – 22% | Moderate |
| GEN-EWS Rank List | 5% – 6.5% | 18% – 22% | Moderate |
| SC Rank List | 2.75% – 3.5% | 10% – 12% | High |
| ST Rank List | 2.75% – 3.5% | 10% – 12% | High |
| PwD (across categories) | 2.75% – 3.5% | 10% – 12% | High |
| Preparatory Course (PC) | 1.25% – 1.75% | 5% – 6% | High |
JEE Advanced 2025 was conducted by IIT Kanpur on 18 May 2025 with results declared on 2 June 2025. The official qualifying cut off for inclusion in the JEE Advanced 2025 rank list is the most recent reliable benchmark for 2026 aspirants to reference. Here is the complete category-wise data:
| Rank List | Min Marks in Each Subject | Min Aggregate Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Common Rank List (CRL) | 7 | 74 |
| OBC-NCL Rank List | 6 | 66 |
| GEN-EWS Rank List | 6 | 66 |
| SC Rank List | 3 | 37 |
| ST Rank List | 3 | 37 |
| Common-PwD (CRL-PwD) | 3 | 37 |
| OBC-NCL-PwD | 3 | 37 |
| GEN-EWS-PwD | 3 | 37 |
| SC-PwD / ST-PwD | 3 | 37 |
| Preparatory Course (PC) | 1 | 18 |
| Rank List | Min Subject % | Min Aggregate % |
|---|---|---|
| Common Rank List (CRL) | 5.83% | 20.56% |
| OBC-NCL Rank List | 5.25% | 18.50% |
| GEN-EWS Rank List | 5.25% | 18.50% |
| SC Rank List | 2.92% | 10.28% |
| ST Rank List | 2.92% | 10.28% |
| All PwD Categories | 2.92% | 10.28% |
| Preparatory Course (PC) | 1.46% | 5.14% |
Understanding the candidate pool size is crucial for interpreting the cut off. Here are the official JEE Advanced 2025 statistics that directly shaped the qualifying bar:
Before the Advanced exam, here's how the top 2.5 lakh JEE Main 2025 qualifiers were distributed across categories:
| Category | Qualifiers | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| General (CRL) | 97,321 | 38.9% |
| OBC-NCL | 67,614 | 27.0% |
| SC | 37,519 | 15.0% |
| GEN-EWS | 25,009 | 10.0% |
| ST | 18,823 | 7.5% |
| Total | 2,50,236 | 100% |
While the qualifying cut off represents the minimum bar, the top-ranking candidates show what's possible at the other extreme. Here are the category-wise All India Rank 1 holders of JEE Advanced 2025:
Charts speak louder than tables. Below are three interactive visualisations that reveal how JEE Advanced cut offs have evolved over the last seven years — essential context for predicting 2026 targets.
General category students face the steepest bar. In 2025, a CRL aspirant needed 20.56% aggregate (74/360) and at least 5.83% in every subject. No single subject can be neglected — failing the subject-wise minimum disqualifies despite high aggregate.
Both categories share identical cut offs — 18.50% aggregate and 5.25% per subject in 2025. That's a 10% relaxation over CRL in aggregate, but the subject-wise floor still demands balanced preparation across Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Reserved and differently-abled candidates need 10.28% aggregate and 2.92% per subject — exactly half the CRL requirement. This translates to just 37 aggregate marks out of 360 in 2025.
The PC list has the lowest bar — just 5.14% aggregate in 2025. Students who qualify via PC attend a one-year bridge course at an IIT before joining the regular undergraduate programme.
Below is year-by-year official cut off data. Click any year to expand details.
| Category | Subject Min % | Aggregate Min % |
|---|---|---|
| CRL | 5.83% | 20.56% |
| OBC-NCL / GEN-EWS | 5.25% | 18.50% |
| SC / ST / All PwD | 2.92% | 10.28% |
| Preparatory Course | 1.46% | 5.14% |
| Category | Subject Min % | Aggregate Min % |
|---|---|---|
| CRL | 8.68% | 30.34% |
| OBC-NCL / GEN-EWS | 7.80% | 27.30% |
| SC / ST / All PwD | 4.34% | 15.17% |
| Preparatory Course | 2.17% | 7.58% |
| Category | Subject Min % | Aggregate Min % |
|---|---|---|
| CRL | 6.83% | 23.89% |
| OBC-NCL / GEN-EWS | 6.15% | 21.50% |
| SC / ST / All PwD | 3.42% | 11.95% |
| Preparatory Course | 1.71% | 5.98% |
| Category | Subject Min % | Aggregate Min % |
|---|---|---|
| CRL | 4.40% | 15.28% |
| OBC-NCL / GEN-EWS | 4.00% | 13.89% |
| SC / ST / All PwD | 2.20% | 7.78% |
| Preparatory Course | 0.83% | 3.89% |
| Category | Subject Min % | Aggregate Min % |
|---|---|---|
| CRL | 5.00% | 17.50% |
| OBC-NCL / GEN-EWS | 4.50% | 15.75% |
| SC / ST / All PwD | 2.50% | 8.75% |
| Preparatory Course | 0.75% | 2.62% |
| Category | Subject Min % | Aggregate Min % |
|---|---|---|
| CRL | 5.00% | 17.50% |
| OBC-NCL / GEN-EWS | 4.50% | 15.75% |
| SC / ST / All PwD | 2.50% | 8.75% |
| Preparatory Course | 0.75% | 2.62% |
| Category | Subject Min % | Aggregate Min % |
|---|---|---|
| CRL | 10.00% | 35.00% |
| OBC-NCL / GEN-EWS | 9.00% | 31.50% |
| SC / ST / All PwD | 5.00% | 17.50% |
| Preparatory Course | 2.50% | 8.75% |
The qualifying cut off is just the entry ticket — actual IIT branch admission happens through JoSAA counselling. Below are the JoSAA 2025 Round 1 closing ranks for Computer Science & Engineering (4-year B.Tech) at top IITs. These numbers show the vast gap between qualifying and securing a premium seat.
| IIT (CSE Branch) | OPEN | OBC-NCL | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | 66 | 54 | 20 | 31 | 19 |
| IIT Delhi | ~110 | ~80 | ~28 | ~50 | ~30 |
| IIT Madras | ~160 | ~105 | ~40 | ~70 | ~42 |
| IIT Kanpur | ~230 | ~150 | ~55 | ~105 | ~60 |
| IIT Kharagpur | ~280 | ~180 | ~65 | ~130 | ~75 |
| IIT Roorkee | ~420 | 244 | ~95 | ~190 | ~110 |
| Branch at IIT Bombay | OPEN | OBC-NCL | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | 66 | 54 | 20 | 31 | 19 |
| Electrical Engineering | 418 | 325 | 113 | 151 | 96 |
Unlike JEE Main (which follows a percentile-based system), JEE Advanced cut off is dynamically adjusted each year. These are the primary determinants:
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Explore JEE CoursesJEE Advanced 2026 will be conducted by IIT Roorkee on 17 May 2026 as a computer-based test. Paper 1 runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Paper 2 from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM — both papers are compulsory. Registration for Indian nationals opens on 23 April 2026.
Based on 2023–2025 trends, the expected JEE Advanced 2026 qualifying cut off is approximately 20–25% aggregate for CRL (General), 18–22% for OBC-NCL and GEN-EWS, and 10–12% for SC, ST and PwD categories. Official cutoffs will be announced with the result.
JEE Advanced 2025 CRL cut off was 20.56% aggregate (74 marks out of 360) with a minimum of 5.83% (7 marks) required in each of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
A total of 54,378 candidates qualified JEE Advanced 2025 out of 1,80,422 who appeared in both papers (and 1,87,223 registered). Among qualified candidates, 9,404 were female. The overall pass rate was approximately 30.1%.
The cut off varies due to multiple dynamic factors: paper difficulty level, total candidates appearing, IIT seat availability, overall score distribution, and the year's evaluation pattern. Unlike JEE Main (which is percentile-locked), JEE Advanced adjusts the bar each year to maintain a viable rank list.
No. The qualifying cut off only admits a candidate to the rank list. Actual IIT admission happens through JoSAA counselling, where each IIT releases course-specific opening and closing ranks — which are far more competitive than the qualifying bar. For example, CSE at IIT Bombay closed at AIR 66 in General category in 2025.
For the General/CRL category, approximately 20–25% of total aggregate marks are typically needed based on recent trends. In JEE Advanced 2025, this translated to 74 out of 360 marks. Always target above the buffer to stay safely in the rank list.
Yes. Each candidate must clear a minimum percentage in every subject individually — Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. In 2025, the CRL subject-wise floor was 5.83%. Failing any one subject disqualifies the candidate regardless of overall aggregate.
The PC rank list is for SC, ST and PwD candidates who don't meet the main category cut off but qualify the much lower PC threshold (5.14% aggregate in 2025). They attend a one-year preparatory programme at an IIT before joining the regular undergraduate course.
The qualifying cut off is uniform across all IITs — it's a single national list. However, the admission cut off (opening and closing ranks during JoSAA counselling) varies significantly between IITs and between branches within the same IIT.
The JEE Advanced 2026 cut off will be announced with the result, but 7 years of data give aspirants a reliable window to plan against. Historical CRL qualifying percentages have oscillated between 15.28% (2022) and 35% (2019), with 2025 settling at 20.56%. A prudent target for General category is 30%+ aggregate — comfortably clearing the qualifying bar while leaving room for a competitive rank. For reserved categories, 15–20% aggregate offers the same cushion.
Cut off benchmarks are just a rear-view mirror. Your forward motion comes from concept clarity, consistent problem-solving, and full-syllabus mock tests. Use the data here to calibrate your target — then focus entirely on the preparation that puts you well past it.
