JEE Main Category-wise Cutoff 2026 has been officially released, and every engineering aspirant now wants to know whether their percentile is enough for JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling. In this article, we provide the complete JEE Main 2026 cutoff for General, OBC, SC, ST and EWS categories, along with previous years’ trends and expert analysis to help you understand your chances for IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. By the end of this guide, you will clearly know if you qualify for the next stage and what strategic steps to take based on your category-wise cutoff and percentile.
JEE Main Cutoff 2026 – Overview
JEE Main 2026 Official Category-wise Cutoff (Percentile)
NTA releases the qualifying cutoff as category-wise percentile scores. Candidates who meet or exceed their category cutoff become eligible for JEE Advanced 2026 (subject to the overall 2.5 lakh rank limit).
JEE Main 2026 Qualifying Cutoff Percentile – Category-wise
NTA has increased the cutoff for every category in 2026 compared to 2025, which clearly shows higher competition this year.
To verify your category-wise cutoff from the official notification, use this link:
JEE Main Cutoff Trend 2025–2026 (Category-wise)
Understanding the trend helps you see how much the competition has grown and where 2026 stands compared to previous years.
Two-year JEE Main Qualifying Cutoff Trend
How to Check JEE Main 2026 Cutoff and Your Eligibility
Follow these steps to confirm your JEE Main 2026 category-wise cutoff and JEE Advanced eligibility from the official website.
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Visit the official NTA portal: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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Click on “JEE Main 2026 Result / Scorecard” link in the latest notifications section.
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Log in using your Application Number and Password / Date of Birth.
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Download your scorecard and note:
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Compare your percentile with the official category-wise cutoff table given above or in the official PDF.
If your percentile is greater than or equal to your category cutoff, you are eligible for JEE Advanced 2026 (subject to the top 2.5 lakh limit).
JEE Main 2026 Category-wise Cutoff – Quick Summary Table
This table gives a snapshot of the JEE Main Category-wise Cutoff 2026 – Check Gen, OBC, SC, ST, EWS Cutoff with remarks on competition level.