JEE Advanced 2026 Cutoff Marks Released: Check Category-wise Qualifying Marks for IIT Admission
The cutoff marks for JEE Advanced 2026 were announced by IIT Roorkee on June 1, 2026, for all categories. These cutoff marks are important because they help decide which candidates are included in the rank lists, which is needed for getting admission to IITs. To qualify for IIT admission, a candidate must meet the minimum cutoff marks in each subject as well as the overall cutoff marks. This is done because different cutoffs are set for different categories.
Important Information & Cutoff Marks
| Rank List | Minimum Marks (Aggregate) | Minimum Marks (Each Subject) | Minimum Percentage (Aggregate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRL | 92 | 8 | 25.56% |
| OBC-NCL | 82 | 7 | 22.78% |
| GEN-EWS | 82 | 7 | 22.78% |
| SC | 46 | 4 | 12.78% |
| ST | 46 | 4 | 12.78% |
| CRL-PwD | 46 | 4 | 12.78% |
| OBC-NCL-PwD | 46 | 4 | 12.78% |
| GEN-EWS-PwD | 46 | 4 | 12.78% |
| SC-PwD | 46 | 4 | 12.78% |
| ST-PwD | 46 | 4 | 12.78% |
| Preparatory Course | 23 | 2 | 6.39% |
Explanation of Cutoff Marks
The cutoff marks are the lowest score a candidate needs to be considered in the ranking list. To qualify, candidates must meet both conditions. They need to achieve the minimum marks required for the overall score as well as for each individual subject. If a candidate does not meet either of these requirements, they will be excluded from the ranking process. The system ensures educational standards are maintained and shows cutoff marks for each category.
Qualifying Cutoff for Different Categories
For candidates in the common rank list, the cutoff is 92 marks overall and at least 8 marks in each subject. For OBC-NCL and GEN-EWS candidates, the cutoff is 82 marks overall and 7 marks in each subject. For SC/ST candidates and PwD candidates, the cutoff is 46 marks overall and 4 marks in each subject.
Preparatory Course Cutoff
Candidates who qualify for the Preparatory Course must achieve a minimum of 23 aggregate marks and at least 2 marks in each subject. This one-year course is designed for students who narrowly miss the cut-off requirements for the main programme. Upon successfully completing the course, students will be eligible to apply for regular undergraduate programmes at IITs.
How Does Cutoff Impact Admission?
Candidates who score above the cutoff set by the authorities are ranked. These ranks are used during the JoSAA counselling process to allocate seats at IITs and other participating colleges. It's important to note that only those who meet the cutoff marks are considered for admission. However, getting into top IITs and popular engineering branches usually requires much higher scores and better ranks.
Important Tips
Candidates should check the cutoff marks for their category and ensure they have scored above the cutoff in each subject as well as overall. Once they are found eligible, they should begin preparing for the JoSAA 2026 counselling process.