{"id":300651,"date":"2026-04-20T22:09:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T16:39:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/?p=300651"},"modified":"2026-04-20T22:12:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T16:42:44","slug":"jee-main-cutoff-2026-out-percentile-category-wise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/jee-main-cutoff-2026-out-percentile-category-wise\/","title":{"rendered":"JEE Main Cutoff 2026 Out (Official) \u2013 Category-Wise Qualifying Percentile for JEE Advanced &#038; JoSAA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">This article gives you the complete, official <strong>category-wise JEE Main 2026 cutoff percentile<\/strong>, a six-year trend analysis (2021\u20132026), what these figures mean for your admission prospects, and what you must do next.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">JEE Main 2026 Official Category-Wise Cutoff Percentile (NTA Released)<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The following cutoffs are officially released by NTA and represent the <strong>minimum qualifying percentile<\/strong> for each category. Candidates meeting or exceeding their category cutoff are eligible for <strong>JEE Advanced 2026<\/strong>, subject to the top 2.5 lakh rank limit.<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Category<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Seats Reserved<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Official Cutoff 2026<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Approx. Marks Equivalent<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General (UR \/ CRL)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Not reserved<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>93.4123549<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">~138\u2013142<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">EWS (Economically Weaker Section)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">10%<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>81.3209571<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">~105\u2013110<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">OBC \u2013 NCL (Non-Creamy Layer)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">27%<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>80.9232583<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">~103\u2013108<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">SC (Scheduled Caste)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">15%<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>62.8462698<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">~72\u201378<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">ST (Scheduled Tribe)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">7.5%<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>49.6924917<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">~55\u201360<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">PwD \u2013 General<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u22123% horizontal<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>0.0007544<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">As per NTA norms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">PwD \u2013 SC\/ST\/OBC<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u22123% horizontal<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">As per NTA norms<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">As per NTA norms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"ml-2 border-l-4 border-border-300\/10 pl-4 text-text-300\">\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> The JEE Main 2026 cutoff has <strong>increased for all categories<\/strong> compared to 2025, reflecting heightened competition across the board.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">JEE Main Cutoff Trend: 2021\u20132026 (Category-Wise)<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The table below tracks how the qualifying percentile has evolved over six years. This trend analysis helps aspirants assess whether the 2026 cutoff is consistent with historical patterns and benchmark their performance accordingly.<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Category<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">2021<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">2022<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">2023<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">2024<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">2025<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">2026<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">87.89<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">88.41<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">90.78<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">93.23<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">93.10<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>93.41<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">EWS<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">66.22<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">63.11<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">75.62<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">80.07<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">80.38<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>81.32<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">OBC-NCL<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">68.02<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">67.01<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">74.32<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">79.16<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">79.43<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>80.92<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">SC<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">46.88<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">43.08<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">54.01<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">60.10<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">61.15<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>62.85<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">ST<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">34.67<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">26.77<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">44.08<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">46.62<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">47.90<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>49.69<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">PwD<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0.001<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0.001<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0.001<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0.003<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0.008<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>0.0007<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Important JEE Main 2026 Resources (Quick Access Table)<\/h2>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"10\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Resource<\/th>\n<th>Description<\/th>\n<th>Access Link<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>JEE Main Answer Key &amp; Solutions 2026<\/td>\n<td>Check official answer key, detailed solutions, and calculate your expected score.<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/jee-main-answers-key-solutions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Answer Key &amp; Solutions<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>JEE Main College Predictor 2026<\/td>\n<td>Predict your chances of getting into top engineering colleges based on your rank.<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/jee-main-college-predictor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Use College Predictor<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>JEE Main Counselling 2026<\/td>\n<td>Get complete details about JoSAA counselling process, dates, and seat allocation.<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/jee-main-counselling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check Counselling Details<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>JEE Main Result 2026<\/td>\n<td>Check your JEE Main result, scorecard, and percentile online.<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/jee-main-exam-result\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download Result<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>JEE Main Rank Predictor 2026<\/td>\n<td>Estimate your All India Rank based on your expected score.<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/jee-main-rank-predictor?_rsc=1k695\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Try Rank Predictor<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Category-Wise JEE Main Cutoff 2026 \u2013 Analysis<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">General Category (UR \/ CRL)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The <strong>JEE Main 2026 cutoff for General category<\/strong> stands at <strong>93.4123549 percentile<\/strong>, up from 93.10 in 2025 and 93.23 in 2024. This marks a third consecutive year of increase, driven by the growing candidate pool of 11.23+ lakh appearing in Session 2 alone, and an overall improvement in preparation quality. This is the most competitive qualifying bar in the exam&#8217;s recent history.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">EWS Category<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The <strong>JEE Main EWS cutoff 2026<\/strong> is <strong>81.3209571 percentile<\/strong>, rising from 80.38 in 2025. EWS cutoffs have consistently trended upward since the category was introduced, closing in steadily on the OBC-NCL benchmark. EWS candidates must note that the competition within this category has intensified significantly compared to 2021\u20132022 levels.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">OBC \u2013 NCL Category<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The <strong>JEE Main OBC cutoff 2026<\/strong> is <strong>80.9232583 percentile<\/strong>, compared to 79.43 in 2025 and 74.32 in 2023. The OBC-NCL qualifying bar has risen by over 13 percentile points in just five years. This is a clear signal that the reservation benefit alone does not compensate for under-preparation.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">SC Category<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The <strong>JEE Main SC cutoff 2026<\/strong> stands at <strong>62.8462698 percentile<\/strong>, up from 61.15 in 2025. The SC category has seen one of the sharpest percentage climbs since 2022 (43.08), nearly doubling in competitive pressure. Candidates in this category qualifying for JEE Advanced 2026 represent strong academic achievers.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">ST Category<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The <strong>JEE Main ST cutoff 2026<\/strong> is <strong>49.6924917 percentile<\/strong>, rising from 47.90 in 2025. The ST category cutoff has crossed the 49-percentile mark for the first time, reflecting broader access to quality coaching and improved exam readiness among ST aspirants nationwide.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">PwD Category<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">PwD candidates across all sub-categories are governed by a separate, very low qualifying percentile under NTA&#8217;s horizontal reservation norms. The 2026 PwD cutoff is <strong>0.0007544<\/strong> for the General-PwD sub-category. Candidates are advised to refer to the official NTA result notification for the complete PwD sub-category breakdown.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Qualifying Cutoff vs. Admission Cutoff \u2013 Key Difference Every Candidate Must Know<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Many JEE Main 2026 aspirants confuse these two distinct cutoff types. Here is a clear breakdown:<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\"><\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Qualifying Cutoff (NTA)<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Admission Cutoff (JoSAA)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Eligibility for JEE Advanced<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Admission to NITs \/ IIITs \/ GFTIs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Released by<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">NTA with result<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">JoSAA during counselling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Form<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Percentile score<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">All India Rank (AIR)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Uniform across colleges?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Yes \u2013 category-wide<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">No \u2013 varies by institute and branch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Example (General 2026)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">93.41 percentile<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Top NIT CSE: ~99.5+ percentile needed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Simply clearing the JEE Main 2026 qualifying cutoff does not guarantee admission to a top NIT or IIIT.<\/strong> Your percentile must be well above the qualifying threshold to secure your preferred college and branch through JoSAA counselling.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Factors That Determine the JEE Main Cutoff<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Several variables influence where the cutoff lands each year. Understanding them helps frame the 2026 figures in context:<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Total candidates appearing:<\/strong> With 11.23 lakh candidates in Session 2 alone, rising participation keeps the General category cutoff consistently above 93 percentile. <strong>Paper difficulty:<\/strong> A more challenging paper suppresses raw scores but can moderate the percentile cutoff, since fewer students score in the high bands. <strong>Top 2.5 lakh seats for JEE Advanced:<\/strong> NTA calibrates the General cutoff to ensure exactly 2,50,000 candidates qualify across all categories. <strong>Statutory reservation norms:<\/strong> NTA applies mandated reservation percentages \u2014 SC (15%), ST (7.5%), OBC-NCL (27%), EWS (10%) \u2014 resulting in structurally lower absolute cutoffs for reserved categories. <strong>Multi-session normalisation:<\/strong> The NTA percentile normalisation process adjusts for difficulty variation across shifts and sessions, ensuring a fair merit list regardless of which slot a candidate appeared in. <strong>Historical calibration:<\/strong> NTA references past trends to ensure year-on-year consistency, which is why 2026 cutoffs are in line with the 2024\u20132025 trajectory.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">How to Check JEE Main Cutoff 2026 on the Official Website<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Follow these steps to verify your category cutoff and eligibility status:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Visit <strong>jeemain.nta.nic.in<\/strong> (official NTA JEE Main portal)<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Click on the <strong>&#8220;JEE Main 2026 Result \/ Scorecard&#8221;<\/strong> link in the latest notifications section<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Log in using your <strong>Application Number<\/strong> and <strong>Password \/ Date of Birth<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Your scorecard will display your subject-wise percentile, overall NTA Score, All India Rank (AIR), Category Rank, and <strong>JEE Advanced eligibility status<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Cross-check your overall percentile against your category cutoff from the table above<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Frequently Asked Questions \u2013 JEE Main Cutoff 2026<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>1. What is the JEE Main 2026 cutoff for the General category?<\/strong> The official General category (UR\/CRL) cutoff for JEE Main 2026 is <strong>93.4123549 percentile<\/strong>, released by NTA on April 20, 2026 along with the Session 2 result. This is a slight increase from 93.1023262 in 2025.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>2. Does clearing the JEE Main 2026 cutoff guarantee admission to NITs?<\/strong> No. The qualifying cutoff makes you eligible for JEE Advanced 2026 and JoSAA counselling. Admission to specific NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs depends entirely on your All India Rank and the JoSAA opening and closing ranks for that particular institute, branch, category, and gender pool.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>3. Is the EWS cutoff different from the OBC-NCL cutoff in 2026?<\/strong> Yes. The <strong>JEE Main 2026 EWS cutoff is 81.3209571 percentile<\/strong>, while the <strong>OBC-NCL cutoff is 80.9232583 percentile<\/strong>. Both are significantly lower than the General category cutoff but higher than SC and ST cutoffs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>4. When was the JEE Main 2026 cutoff officially announced?<\/strong> The qualifying cutoff was released by NTA on <strong>April 20, 2026<\/strong>, alongside the final Session 2 result, at <strong>jeemain.nta.nic.in<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>5. Has the JEE Main 2026 cutoff increased compared to 2025?<\/strong> Yes. The cutoff has increased for all categories in 2026 compared to 2025 \u2014 General (93.10 \u2192 93.41), EWS (80.38 \u2192 81.32), OBC-NCL (79.43 \u2192 80.92), SC (61.15 \u2192 62.85), and ST (47.90 \u2192 49.69).<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>6. Can the JEE Main cutoff change after Session 2?<\/strong> No. The official qualifying cutoff is announced once, after both sessions are concluded and the combined final merit list is prepared by NTA. It cannot be revised after release.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>7. What is the JEE Main 2026 cutoff for SC category?<\/strong> The official <strong>JEE Main 2026 SC cutoff<\/strong> is <strong>62.8462698 percentile<\/strong>, up from 61.1526933 in 2025.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>8. 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