{"id":300670,"date":"2026-04-21T10:05:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T04:35:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/?p=300670"},"modified":"2026-04-21T10:05:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T04:35:38","slug":"jee-main-cutoff-2026-general-category-out-check-qualifying-percentile-trends-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/jee-main-cutoff-2026-general-category-out-check-qualifying-percentile-trends-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"JEE Main Cutoff 2026 (General Category) OUT \u2013 Check Qualifying Percentile, Trends & Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every year, the General category sees the highest cutoff percentile<\/strong>, and 2026 continues this trend due to record-breaking participation and rising competition levels.<\/p>\n

The official JEE Main 2026 General category cutoff<\/strong> stands at:
93.5\u201395 percentile (Expected Range based on analysis)<\/strong>
(Final exact value to be updated as per NTA official notice)<\/em><\/p>\n

This cutoff represents the minimum percentile required<\/strong> for General category candidates to qualify for JEE Advanced 2026<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, which is the gateway to IIT admissions.<\/p>\n

JEE Main 2026 Category-Wise Cutoff (Official Table)<\/h2>\n
\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Category<\/th>\n2024 Cutoff<\/th>\n2025 Cutoff<\/th>\n2026 Cutoff<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
General (UR)<\/td>\n93.2362181<\/td>\n93.1023262<\/td>\n93.5\u201395 (Expected)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gen-EWS<\/td>\n81.3322296<\/td>\n80.3830119<\/td>\nTo Be Updated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UR-PwD<\/td>\n0.0018745<\/td>\n0.0079283<\/td>\nTo Be Updated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

JEE Main Cutoff Trend (2021\u20132026)<\/h2>\n

The General category cutoff has shown a consistent upward trend<\/strong> over the years:<\/p>\n

\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Year<\/th>\nGEN (UR)<\/th>\nEWS<\/th>\nOBC-NCL<\/th>\nSC<\/th>\nST<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
2021<\/td>\n87.89<\/td>\n66.22<\/td>\n68.02<\/td>\n46.88<\/td>\n34.67<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2022<\/td>\n88.41<\/td>\n63.11<\/td>\n67.99<\/td>\n43.08<\/td>\n26.77<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2023<\/td>\n90.78<\/td>\n75.62<\/td>\n73.61<\/td>\n51.97<\/td>\n37.23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2024<\/td>\n93.24<\/td>\n81.33<\/td>\n79.68<\/td>\n60.09<\/td>\n46.70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2025<\/td>\n93.10<\/td>\n80.38<\/td>\n79.43<\/td>\n61.15<\/td>\n47.90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2026<\/td>\n93.5\u201395\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nTBA<\/td>\nTBA<\/td>\nTBA<\/td>\nTBA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Insight:<\/strong> The sharp rise after 2023 reflects increasing competition and improved student performance.<\/p>\n

Important JEE Main 2026 Resources (Quick Access Table)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Resource<\/th>\nDescription<\/th>\nAccess Link<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
JEE Main Answer Key & Solutions 2026<\/td>\nCheck official answer key, detailed solutions, and calculate your expected score.<\/td>\nView Answer Key & Solutions<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
JEE Main College Predictor 2026<\/td>\nPredict your chances of getting into top engineering colleges based on your rank.<\/td>\nUse College Predictor<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
JEE Main Counselling 2026<\/td>\nGet complete details about JoSAA counselling process, dates, and seat allocation.<\/td>\nCheck Counselling Details<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
JEE Main Result 2026<\/td>\nCheck your JEE Main result, scorecard, and percentile online.<\/td>\nDownload Result<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
JEE Main Rank Predictor 2026<\/td>\nEstimate your All India Rank based on your expected score.<\/td>\nTry Rank Predictor<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

What Does the General Category Cutoff Mean?<\/h2>\n

Understanding cutoff types is crucial:<\/p>\n

\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Parameter<\/th>\nQualifying Cutoff<\/th>\nAdmission Cutoff (JoSAA)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Purpose<\/td>\nEligibility for JEE Advanced<\/td>\nAdmission to NITs\/IIITs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Released By<\/td>\nNTA<\/td>\nJoSAA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Format<\/td>\nPercentile<\/td>\nAIR Rank<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Importance<\/td>\nOnly eligibility<\/td>\nActual seat allotment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Key Point:<\/strong>
Clearing the cutoff does NOT guarantee admission<\/strong> \u2014 it only allows you to appear for JEE Advanced.<\/p>\n

Expected Marks vs Percentile (General Category)<\/h2>\n
\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Marks (out of 300)<\/th>\nPercentile<\/th>\nOutcome<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
200\u2013300<\/td>\n99\u2013100<\/td>\nTop 5,000 AIR (IIT chances high)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
160\u2013200<\/td>\n97\u201399<\/td>\nTop NITs (CSE\/ECE)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
130\u2013160<\/td>\n95\u201397<\/td>\nMid-tier NITs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
100\u2013130<\/td>\n93\u201395<\/td>\nSafe cutoff zone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Below 100<\/td>\n<93<\/td>\nMay not qualify<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Factors Affecting JEE Main 2026 Cutoff<\/h2>\n

Several factors influenced the 2026 cutoff:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • Record participation:<\/strong> ~16 lakh candidates appeared<\/li>\n
  • Difficulty level of Session 1 & Session 2<\/li>\n
  • Normalisation across multiple shifts<\/li>\n
  • Top 2.5 lakh candidates rule for JEE Advanced<\/li>\n
  • Performance clustering (small mark differences \u2192 big percentile impact)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    JoSAA Admission Cutoff (Reference \u2013 General Category)<\/h2>\n

    Here\u2019s a reference from 2025 JoSAA counselling:<\/p>\n

    \n
    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Institute<\/th>\nBranch<\/th>\nClosing Rank (GEN)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    NIT Trichy<\/td>\nCSE<\/td>\n~1,449<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    NIT Rourkela<\/td>\nCSE<\/td>\n~3,431<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    NIT Calicut<\/td>\nCSE<\/td>\n~5,222<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    NIT Warangal<\/td>\nCSE<\/td>\nTo Be Updated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    IIIT Hyderabad<\/td>\nCSE<\/td>\nTo Be Updated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Important:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    Actual admission depends on JoSAA closing ranks<\/strong>, not just percentile.<\/p>\n

    What to Do After Checking Cutoff?<\/h2>\n

    If You Qualified:<\/h3>\n
      \n
    • Register for JEE Advanced 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Start focused preparation (Exam Date: May 17, 2026<\/strong>)<\/li>\n
    • Use rank predictor tools<\/li>\n
    • Prepare JoSAA preference list<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      If You Didn\u2019t Qualify:<\/h3>\n
        \n
      • Check eligibility for NIT\/IIIT via JoSAA<\/li>\n
      • Explore exams like:\n
          \n
        • MHT CET<\/li>\n
        • AP EAMCET<\/li>\n
        • State counselling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
        • Consider a drop year for JEE 2027<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          FAQs<\/h2>\n

          Q1. What is the JEE Main 2026 cutoff for General category?<\/h3>\n

          The expected cutoff is 93.5\u201395 percentile<\/strong>, based on trends and competition level.<\/p>\n

          Q2. What was the cutoff in 2025?<\/h3>\n

          The official cutoff was 93.1023262 percentile<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

          Q3. Is cutoff same for both sessions?<\/h3>\n

          Yes, a single final cutoff<\/strong> is released after Session 2.<\/p>\n

          Q4. What percentile is safe for top NITs?<\/h3>\n

          For top branches like CSE\/ECE, aim for 97\u201399+ percentile<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

          Q5. Does clearing cutoff guarantee college?<\/h3>\n

          No. It only ensures eligibility for JEE Advanced<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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