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JEE Main Cut Off 2026: National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the JEE Main 2026 Cut Off along with the results for Session 2.
The cut-off marks represent the minimum percentile required to qualify for JEE Advanced 2026.
As per the official notice, the final NTA scores and category-wise cut-off have been declared based on performance across both sessions.
📊 Overview
| Exam Name | JEE Main 2026 |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Session 1 | January 2026 |
| Session 2 | April 2026 |
| Cut Off Status | Released |
| Purpose | Qualification for JEE Advanced |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.ac.in |
📈 JEE Main Cut Off 2026 (Category Wise)
| Category | Percentile (From) | Percentile (To) | Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR (General) | 100 | 93.4123549 | 96,873 |
| UR-PwBD | 93.3244144 | 0.0023186 | 4,391 |
| EWS | 93.4105172 | 82.4164528 | 25,009 |
| OBC-NCL | 93.4105172 | 80.9232583 | 67,597 |
| SC | 93.4105172 | 63.9172792 | 37,522 |
| ST | 93.4014740 | 52.0174712 | 18,790 |
📊 Total Candidates Statistics
| Details | Number |
|---|---|
| Registered (Session 1) | 13,55,293 |
| Appeared (Session 1) | 13,04,653 |
| Registered (Session 2) | 11,10,904 |
| Appeared (Session 2) | 10,34,330 |
| Total Unique Registered | 16,04,854 |
| Total Unique Appeared | 15,38,468 |
🏆 JEE Main 2026 Toppers Highlights
- Multiple candidates scored 100 NTA Score
- Toppers from states like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan
- Top scorers listed category-wise in official result
🧮 How Cut Off is Calculated
- Based on NTA normalized percentile score
- Performance across multiple shifts considered
- Percentile calculated using relative performance
- Final cut-off decided category-wise
✔ Formula explained in official notice.
📚 What After JEE Main Cut Off?
- Qualified candidates can apply for JEE Advanced 2026
- Participate in JoSAA Counselling
- Admission to NITs, IIITs, GFTIs
📊 Previous Year Cut Off Comparison
| Category | 2025 Cut Off | 2026 Cut Off |
|---|---|---|
| General | 93.10 | 93.41 |
| OBC | 79.43 | 80.92 |
| SC | 61.15 | 63.91 |
| ST | 47.90 | 52.01 |
📥 How to Check Cut Off
- Visit official website https://jeemain.nta.ac.in
- Click on result/cut-off link
- Download official PDF
- Check category-wise percentile
🔗 Important Links
| Link | Status |
|---|---|
| Cut Off PDF | Download PDF |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.ac.in |
JEE Main Cut Off 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions
What is the JEE Main 2026 cut off for General category?
The cut off for General category is 93.41 percentile.
Has the cut off increased this year?
Yes, the cut off has increased compared to previous years.
What is the cut off for SC and ST candidates?
SC cut off is 63.91 percentile and ST cut off is 52.01 percentile.
What happens after qualifying JEE Main cut off?
Qualified candidates can apply for JEE Advanced and participate in JoSAA counselling.
How is the cut off calculated?
It is based on normalized percentile scores across multiple exam shifts.
