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JEE Main 2026 Expected Cutoff: Category-Wise Percentile for NIT, IIIT & GFTI Admissions
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The JEE Main cutoff 2026 is one of the most searched topics among engineering aspirants right now. The cutoff determines whether a candidate qualifies for JEE Advanced and gets admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. NTA will release the official category-wise cutoff percentiles along with the JEE Main 2026 results.
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JEE Main 2026 session 1 was held from January 21 to 29. Session 2 is scheduled from April 1 to 10, 2026. The final cutoff will be announced after both sessions are completed.
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JEE Main 2026 Expected Qualifying Percentile (Category-Wise)
The qualifying cutoff is the minimum percentile needed to appear for JEE Advanced 2026. Here are the expected cutoff percentiles based on previous year trends:
| Category | Expected Qualifying Percentile 2026 |
|---|---|
| General | 93.2 – 94.1 |
| Gen-EWS | 81 – 82 |
| OBC-NCL | 79 – 80 |
| SC | 60 – 62 |
| ST | 47 – 49 |
| PwD | 0.001 – 1 |
The General category cutoff is expected to stay above 93 percentile due to high competition. Reserved category cutoffs will be comparatively lower as per reservation norms.
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Expected NIT Cutoff 2026 (Opening & Closing Ranks)
Competition for top NITs and popular branches like CSE remains extremely high. Here are the expected cutoff ranks:
| NIT | General | OBC-NCL | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy | 800–1000 | 600–800 | 1000–1300 | 3500–4000 | 2000–2500 |
| NIT Surathkal | 900–1200 | 700–900 | 1200–1500 | 4000–5000 | 2500–3000 |
| NIT Warangal | 1000–1400 | 800–1000 | 1300–1600 | 4200–5200 | 2600–3200 |
| NIT Rourkela | 2000–2500 | 1200–1500 | 2500–3500 | 7000–9000 | 4000–5000 |
| NIT Jalandhar | 6000–7000 | 3000–4000 | 4500–5500 | 10000–12000 | 6000–7000 |
Expected IIIT Cutoff 2026
Demand for CSE and IT programmes at IIITs continues to rise. Here are the expected closing ranks:
| IIIT | General | OBC-NCL | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIIT Hyderabad (CSE) | 350–450 | 800–1000 | 900–1100 | 2500–3000 | 1500–2500 |
| IIIT Allahabad (IT) | 2200–2600 | 1800–2200 | 2500–3000 | 6500–7000 | 4000–5000 |
| IIIT Delhi (CSE) | 5000–5500 | 3000–3500 | 4000–4500 | 8000–9000 | 5000–6500 |
| IIIT Gwalior (CSE) | 3000–3500 | 2500–3000 | 3000–4000 | 7000–8500 | 4500–5500 |
Expected GFTI Cutoff 2026
GFTIs offer a wide range of admission possibilities for students with mid-range ranks:
| GFTI | General | OBC-NCL | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEC Chandigarh (CSE) | 6000–7000 | 3000–3500 | 5000–6000 | 13000–15000 | 8000–10000 |
| Assam University (CSE) | 24000–26000 | 13000–15000 | 20000–22000 | 26000–30000 | 21000–25000 |
| Mizoram University (CSE) | 22000–25000 | 14000–16000 | 20000–23000 | 28000–31000 | 22000–26000 |
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JEE Main 2026 Expected Opening & Closing Ranks
These ranks represent the first and last admitted ranks for top NITs across categories:
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 180 – 350 | 800 – 1,200 |
| OBC-NCL | 400 – 700 | 2,200 – 2,900 |
| EWS | 280 – 450 | 1,500 – 2,100 |
| SC | 1,800 – 2,400 | 6,000 – 7,500 |
| ST | 3,000 – 4,200 | 12,000 – 15,000 |
Previous Year JEE Main Cutoff Trends (2020–2025)
Looking at past trends helps in predicting this year's cutoff. The General category cutoff has risen steadily since 2022:
| Year | General | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 93.10 | 80.38 | 79.43 | 61.15 | 47.90 | 0.0079 |
| 2024 | 93.23 | 81.32 | 79.67 | 60.09 | 46.69 | 0.0018 |
| 2023 | 90.77 | 75.62 | 73.61 | 51.97 | 37.23 | 0.0013 |
| 2022 | 88.41 | 63.11 | 67.00 | 43.08 | 26.77 | 0.0031 |
| 2021 | 87.89 | 66.22 | 68.02 | 46.88 | 34.67 | 0.0096 |
| 2020 | 90.37 | 70.24 | 72.88 | 50.17 | 39.06 | 0.061 |
The data shows that competition has increased significantly after 2023. The General cutoff jumped from 90.77 in 2023 to 93.23 in 2024. OBC and EWS cutoffs also saw a noticeable rise. For 2026, experts expect a slight increase or the cutoff to remain at a similar level.
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