What was the cutoff for General and OBC categories in JEE Advanced 2026? Find out the status for other categories as well..
With the release of the JEE Advanced 2026 results, the cut-off scores have also been published for students aspiring to secure admission to the IITs. These cut-off scores determine which candidates will qualify for a place in the rank list and be eligible to participate in the IIT admission process through JoSAA counseling. Candidates are required to secure not only a specific aggregate score but also the prescribed minimum marks in each subject.
Distinct cut-off scores have been established for various categories. Following the release of these cut-offs, successful candidates can now begin preparing for the counseling and college selection process.
JEE Advanced 2026 Cut-Off: What are the Minimum Marks Required for Each Category?
This year, for candidates under the Common Rank List (CRL), it is mandatory to secure a minimum of 8 marks in each subject and an aggregate score of 92 marks. Meanwhile, candidates belonging to the OBC-NCL and GEN-EWS categories must secure 7 marks in each subject and an aggregate score of 82 marks.
For the SC, ST, and various Persons with Disabilities (PwD) categories, the minimum qualifying marks have been set at a relatively lower threshold. Candidates in these categories are required to secure 4 marks in each subject and an aggregate score of 46 marks. Furthermore, for the Preparatory Course (PC) rank list, the criteria have been set at 2 marks in each subject and an aggregate score of 23 marks.
Category-wise Marks
Rank List | Minimum Marks in Each Subject | Minimum Aggregate Marks
Common Rank List (CRL) | 8 | 92
OBC-NCL | 7 | 82
GEN-EWS | 7 | 82
SC | 4 | 46
ST | 4 | 46
CRL-PwD | 4 | 46
OBC-NCL-PwD | 4 | 46
GEN-EWS-PwD | 4 | 46
SC-PwD | 4 | 46
ST-PwD | 4 | 46
Preparatory Course (PC) | 2 | 23
Minimum Percentage Criteria Also Announced
In addition to the specific mark requirements, the authorities have also released the minimum percentage criteria required for the various rank lists. Candidates in the Common Rank List must secure a minimum of 7.30% marks in each subject and an aggregate of 25.26%.
**Category-wise Minimum Percentage**
**Rank List** | **Minimum Percentage in Each Subject** | **Minimum Aggregate Percentage**
Common Rank List (CRL) | 7.30% | 25.26%
OBC-NCL | 6.51% | 22.78%
GEN-EWS | 6.51% | 22.78%
SC | 3.65% | 12.78%
ST | 3.65% | 12.78%
CRL-PwD | 3.65% | 12.78%
OBC-NCL-PwD | 3.65% | 12.78%
GEN-EWS-PwD | 3.65% | 12.78%
SC-PwD | 3.65% | 12.78%
ST-PwD | 3.65% | 12.78%
Preparatory Course (PC) | 1 | 6.39%
**Focus Now Shifts to Counseling**
Candidates who have cleared the cut-off can now focus on their probable ranks, preferred branches, and choices of institutes. Experts advise students to keep their scorecards safe and to regularly monitor all important dates and updates related to JoSAA counseling to ensure they do not miss out on any crucial opportunities during the admission process.
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