{"id":296594,"date":"2026-02-18T16:51:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T11:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/?p=296594"},"modified":"2026-02-18T16:51:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T11:21:20","slug":"jee-main-2026-expected-cutoff-category-wise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-expected-cutoff-category-wise\/","title":{"rendered":"JEE Main 2026 Expected Cutoff: Category-Wise Qualifying Marks, Trends &#038; Expert Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing the <\/span><b>expected cut off JEE Main 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps you to keep a clear target score. You can understand your chances of qualifying for JEE Advanced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s understand the <\/span><b>JEE Main 2026 expected cut off<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Let\u2019s see the category-wise predictions, past trends and the factors that decide your final <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/jee-main-cut-off\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>JEE Main cut off<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is JEE Main Cut Off<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cut-off mark is the minimum percentile or marks that you must score to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qualify for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/jee-advanced-exam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JEE Advanced 2026<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Become eligible for counselling through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/jee-main-counselling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JoSAA Counselling 2026<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important for you to understand that the qualifying cut-off and admission cut-off are different.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The qualifying cut-off allows you to appear for JEE Advanced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The admission cut-off depends on your rank, branch choice and institute<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Related Articles You Should Read<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/marks-required-for-99-percentile-in-jee-main-2026\/\">Marks Required for 99 Percentile in JEE Main 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/will-i-get-iit-at-25000-rank-jee-main-low-rank-colleges-2026\/\">Will I Get IIT at 25000 Rank \u2014 Low Rank College Options<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/97-marks-in-jee-main-2026-expected-percentile-rank-what-to-do-next\/\">97 Marks in JEE Main 2026 \u2014 Expected Percentile &amp; What to Do Next<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/96-marks-in-jee-main-2026-expected-percentile-rank\/\">96 Marks in JEE Main 2026 \u2014 Expected Percentile &amp; Rank<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/jee-main-expected-percentile-2026-for-140-180-marks\/\">JEE Main Expected Percentile 2026 for 140\u2013180 Marks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/95-marks-in-jee-main-2026-expected-percentile-rank\/\">95 Marks in JEE Main 2026 \u2014 Expected Percentile &amp; Rank<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/jee-main-expected-percentile-2026-270-300-marks\/\">JEE Main Expected Percentile 2026 for 270\u2013300 Marks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JEE Main 2026 Expected Cutoff (Qualifying)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on previous year trends and exam patterns, here is the expected qualifying cut-off for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JEE Main 2026<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Percentile<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General (UR)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">93.0 to 95.0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EWS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80 to 82<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OBC-NCL<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">79 to 81.5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60 to 62<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ST<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">47 to 51<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PwD<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.001 to 0.02<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These numbers are predictions. You can find the final cut-off when it will be declared after the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JEE Main 2026 Result<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by NTA.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JEE Main 2026 General Category Cutoff Prediction<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The general category cutoff is expected to be between 93 and 95 percentile for qualifying. General category students face the highest competition. To get into top NITs, students often need a 98 to 99 percentile. Or even higher scores are needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you belong to the General category, do not aim just for 95 percentile. Try to score higher to get into the best colleges.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category-Wise Expected Cutoff Marks for JEE Main 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a simple breakdown:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>General (UR)<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Expected cut-off<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 93.0 to 95.0 percentile<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highest competition<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High rank needed for top branches<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>OBC-NCL<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Expected cut-off<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 79 to 81.5 percentile<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good chances in NITs with a higher percentile<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>SC<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Expected cut-off<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 60 to 62 percentile<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reserved seats available<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower percentile needed compared to the general<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>ST<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Expected cut-off<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 47 to 51 percentile<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seats are reserved in all institutions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>EWS<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Expected cut-off<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 80 to 82 percentile<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slightly lower than the general category<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>PwD<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Expected cut-off<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Very low percentile<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admission depends on category rank<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JEE Main 2026 Cutoff Trends and Comparison with Previous Years<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us look at previous years\u2019 qualifying percentiles:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>General<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>OBC<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>SC<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>ST<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>EWS<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>PwD<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">87.89<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">68.02<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">46<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">34<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">66.22<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.06<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">88.41<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">67<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">43.08<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26.7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">63.11<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.003<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90.77<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">73.61<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">51.97<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37.23<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75.62<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.001<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">74+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">52+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">39+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">76+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.1+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">73+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">51+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.1+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cut-off has slowly gone up. So, the <\/span><b>JEE Main 2026 expected cutoff<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may stay almost the same or go a little higher.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factors Influencing the JEE Main 2026 Cutoff<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>JEE Main cut off<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> depends on many factors. They are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Number of students appearing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: More students mean more competition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Difficulty level of the paper<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the paper is tough, the cutoff may go down<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the paper is easy, the cutoff may go up<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Number of seats available<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Seats in NITs, IIITs and GFTIs affect the admission cutoff<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Overall student performance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If most students score high, the cutoff increases<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Normalisation process<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the exam happens in multiple shifts, the percentile is calculated after normalisation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All these points together decide the final <\/span><b>JEE Main cut off 2026 marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Calculate Your JEE Main 2026 Rank from Cutoff<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing how to calculate your cutoff can help you find your percentile. You can find this by using tools or with previous year data.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a simple explanation:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A percentile is not a percentage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">98 percentile means you scored better than 98 per cent of students<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a JEE Main Rank Predictor tool to find your rank<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category rank is important for your seat allotment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expected Changes in JEE Main 2026 Cutoff Based on Exam Difficulty<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The expected changes are easy for you to understand:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Easy paper<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Cutoff may rise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tough paper<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Cutoff may drop<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Moderate paper<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Cutoff may remain similar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the number of applicants increases in JEE Main 2026, then the JEE Main cut off 2026 percentile may increase by 1 to 2 percentiles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summing Up<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>JEE Main 2026 expected cutoff<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is likely to remain close to previous years. It might have slight changes depending on exam difficulty and competition. You should always aim for a higher percentile to get a good rank in your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JEE Main Exam 2026<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow a good plan and practise regularly. You can clear the <\/span><b>cut off JEE Main<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and move one step closer to your dream college.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. What is the cut off for JEE Main 2026?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no exact answer for this yet. But the expected cutoff for the general category is around 93 to 95 percentile.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Will the JEE Main 2026 cutoff increase?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the exam is easy, then more students will score high. So the cutoff may increase slightly. So there is a chance that the JEE Main cutoff will increase.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Is the qualifying cutoff enough for NIT admission?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. Qualifying cutoff only makes you eligible for counselling. Admission depends on your rank and branch.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. What are the JEE Main cut off 2026 marks?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The qualifying cutoff is given in percentiles. It is not in exact marks. Marks change every year depending on difficulty. So you should check them to know the cutoff marks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. How can I improve my chances?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To improve, you need to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on completing the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JEE Main 2026 syllabus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practise mock tests<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyse your mistakes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Knowing the expected cut off JEE Main 2026 helps you to keep a clear target score. You can understand your chances of qualifying for JEE Advanced. Let\u2019s understand the JEE Main 2026 expected cut off. Let\u2019s see the category-wise predictions, past trends and the factors that decide your final JEE Main cut off. 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