JEE Advanced Cutoff Trends 2018–2026: Understanding JEE Advanced cutoff trends is critical for every serious IIT aspirant. The qualifying cutoff also called the Common Rank List (CRL) cutoff determines whether a candidate receives an All India Rank (AIR) and becomes eligible for JoSAA counselling for IIT admission. This article presents the complete year wise JEE Advanced cutoff data from 2018 to 2026 category wise analysis the factors driving cutoff swings and what the 2027 cutoff is likely to be.
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JEE Advanced Cutoff 2026 Official Figures Latest
JEE Advanced Cutoff 2026: IIT Roorkee released the official JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff on June 1, 2026. The qualifying cutoff for the General category (CRL) is 92 marks out of 360 a marginal dip from 93 in 2025 and 94 in 2024 reflecting a slightly more demanding paper on May 17. Out of 1,79,694 candidates who appeared in both papers 56,880 have qualified, including 10,107 female candidates.
| Category | Min. Marks Per Subject | Aggregate (Out of 360) | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRL — General (UR) | 8 marks | 92 marks | 25.56% |
| GEN-EWS | 7 marks | 82 marks | 22.78% |
| OBC-NCL | 7 marks | 82 marks | 22.78% |
| SC | 4 marks | 46 marks | 12.78% |
| ST | 4 marks | 46 marks | 12.78% |
| PwD (CRL) | 4 marks | 46 marks | 12.78% |
| Preparatory Course | 1 mark | 23 marks | 6.39% |
Latest Update: JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff declared June 1, 2026 CRL General: 92 marks
Exam Conducted By: IIT Roorkee 2026, IIT Madras 2024, IIT Guwahati 2023
Total Marks: 360 across Paper 1 + Paper 2
Official Source: jeeadv.ac.in
Data Covers: 2018 to 2026 9 years of official qualifying cutoffs
JEE Advanced Year Wise Cutoff CRL General Category 2018-2026
This is the most searched JEE Advanced data the year wise qualifying cutoff for the General category Common Rank List (CRL)
| Year | Organising IIT | CRL Cutoff (out of 360) | % of Total | Total Appeared | Total Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | IIT Roorkee | 92 | 25.56% | 1,79,694 | 56,880 |
| 2025 | IIT Kanpur | 74 | 20.56% | 1,80,200 | 54,378 |
| 2024 | IIT Madras | 109 | 30.28% | 1,80,372 | 48,248 |
| 2023 | IIT Guwahati | 90 | 25.00% | 1,89,744 | 43,773 |
| 2022 | IIT Bombay | 55 | 15.28% | 1,60,038 | 40,712 |
| 2021 | IIT Kharagpur | 87.5 | 24.31% | 1,41,699 | 41,862 |
| 2020 | IIT Delhi | 69.5 | 19.31% | 1,50,838 | 43,204 |
| 2019 | IIT Roorkee | 89.75 | 24.93% | 1,73,581 | 38,705 |
| 2018 | IIT Kanpur | 74 | 20.56% | 1,55,158 | 31,980 |
Also Read: JEE Advanced 2026 DECLARED Response Sheet & Answer Key Out: Download at jeeadv.ac.in, Result June 1
Complete Category-Wise Cutoff Table 2022 to 2026
JEE Advanced 2026 Cutoff Out of 360
| Category | Min. Per Subject | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|
| CRL (General) | 8 | 92 |
| GEN-EWS | 7 | 82 |
| OBC-NCL | 7 | 82 |
| SC | 4 | 46 |
| ST | 4 | 46 |
| PwD | 4 | 46 |
JEE Advanced 2025 Cutoff Out of 360
| Category | Min. Per Subject | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|
| CRL (General) | 6 | 74 |
| GEN-EWS | 6 | 66 |
| OBC-NCL | 6 | 66 |
| SC | 3 | 37 |
| ST | 3 | 37 |
| PwD | 3 | 37 |
Also Read: JEE Advanced Result 2026 Declared: Shubham Kumar AIR 1 (330/360), Download Scorecard at jeeadv.ac.in, JoSAA June 2
JEE Advanced 2024 Cutoff Out of 360
| Category | Min. Per Subject | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|
| CRL (General) | 10 | 109 |
| GEN-EWS | 9 | 98 |
| OBC-NCL | 9 | 98 |
| SC | 5 | 55 |
| ST | 5 | 55 |
| PwD | 5 | 55 |
JEE Advanced 2023 Cutoff Out of 360
| Category | Min. Per Subject | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|
| CRL (General) | 9 | 90 |
| GEN-EWS | 9 | 81 |
| OBC-NCL | 9 | 81 |
| SC | 5 | 45 |
| ST | 5 | 45 |
| PwD | 5 | 45 |
JEE Advanced 2022 Cutoff Out of 360
| Category | Min. Per Subject | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|
| CRL (General) | 5 | 55 |
| GEN-EWS | 5 | 50 |
| OBC-NCL | 5 | 50 |
| SC | 3 | 28 |
| ST | 3 | 28 |
| PwD | 3 | 28 |
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The Big Picture What the Numbers Tell You
1. The 9-Year CRL Cutoff Range
The General category cutoff has fluctuated significantly over five years ranging from 55 marks in 2022 to 109 marks in 2024. Extending this to 9 years 2018–2026
- Lowest cutoff: 55 marks 2022 — 15.28% of total
- Highest cutoff: 109 marks 2024 — 30.28% of total
- 9-year average: 82 marks 22.8% of total
- 2026 position: 92 marks — slightly above average moderate difficulty
This 54-mark swing between 2022 and 2024 alone shows how dramatically paper difficulty affects cutoffs.
2. The Inverse Relationship Difficulty vs Cutoff
The pattern is clear and consistent across all 9 years
| Paper Difficulty | Cutoff Direction | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Easy / Moderate paper | Cutoff rises | 2024 (109), 2019 (89.75), 2023 (90) |
| Hard paper | Cutoff falls | 2022 (55), 2025 (74), 2020 (69.5) |
| Moderate paper | Cutoff stays near average | 2026 (92), 2021 (87.5), 2018 (74) |
The CRL aggregate swings with paper difficulty each year. It moved from 55 in 2022 to 109 in 2024 a rise of 54 marks. Then it dropped to 74 in 2025 a fall of 35 marks from the year before.
3. Qualified Candidates Steady Growth
| Year | Total Qualified |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 56,880 ↑ |
| 2025 | 54,378 ↑ |
| 2024 | 48,248 |
| 2023 | 43,773 |
| 2022 | 40,712 |
| 2021 | 41,862 |
| 2018 | 31,980 |
The number of qualified candidates has grown from 31,980 in 2018 to 56,880 in 2026 nearly doubling in 8 years due to the increase in female supernumerary seats and overall seat matrix expansion.
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Why Does JEE Advanced Cutoff Change Every Year?
Factor 1 — Paper Difficulty Primary Driver
When JEE Advanced is harder 2022, 2025 scores are generally lower so the cutoff drops to maintain a sensible number of qualifiers. When the paper is relatively easier 2024 scores rise and the cutoff is set higher.
Factor 2 — Total Number of Vacancies
JoSAA seat matrix has grown from 11,000 seats in 2018 to 67,000 seats in 2026. As more IITs opened and expanded the number qualifying had to increase pushing cutoffs down slightly in percentage terms.
Factor 3 — Total Candidates Appeared
More candidates appearing = more competition = potentially higher cutoff. Fewer candidates appearing as in 2021 — COVID year = lower competition = lower cutoff.
Factor 4 — Organising IIT Decision
The cutoff percentages are set by the organising IIT after viewing the distribution of scores. The organising IIT changes every year and their approach to setting the cutoff may vary slightly.
JEE Advanced Qualifying Cutoff vs Admission Cutoff
A critical distinction that confuses many students
| Type | What It Is | Determined By |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying Cutoff | Minimum marks to get an AIR and appear in rank list | Set by JEE Advanced organising IIT |
| Admission Cutoff | Minimum rank needed to get a seat at a specific IIT/branch | Determined by JoSAA counselling round-by-round |
So clearing the qualifying cutoff is just the first gate. The real fight is the admission closing rank. For example the CRL qualifying aggregate in 2025 was only 74 out of 360. But CSE at IIT Bombay needed a closing rank near 66.
This means
- You could qualify with 74 marks 2025 cutoff → get AIR 54,000
- But IIT Bombay CSE closed at AIR 66 → your rank gets you no top IIT CSE seat
- You would still be eligible for newer IITs and GFTIs via JoSAA
Also Read: JoSAA 2026 Counselling Schedule OUT: Check Round 1 Seat Allotment at josaa.nic.in
IIT Branch Wise Closing Ranks 2025 JoSAA Reference for 2026
| IIT | Branch | 2025 Closing AIR (CRL) | 2024 Closing AIR (CRL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | CSE | 66 | 63 |
| IIT Delhi | CSE | 120 | 117 |
| IIT Madras | CSE | 150 | 145 |
| IIT Kanpur | CSE | 200 | 195 |
| IIT Kharagpur | CSE | 300 | 290 |
| IIT Roorkee | CSE | 450 | 440 |
| IIT BHU | CSE | 800 | 780 |
| IIT Hyderabad | CSE | 900 | 880 |
| IIT Guwahati | CSE | 1,000 | 970 |
| IIT Indore | CSE | 1,500 | 1,450 |
| IIT Bombay | Electrical Engg | 150 | 145 |
| IIT Bombay | Mechanical Engg | 700 | 680 |
| IIT Delhi | Electrical Engg | 250 | 240 |
| Any IIT (Older) | Civil Engineering | 3,000–8,000 | 3,000–8,000 |
| Newer IITs | CSE | 5,000–15,000 | 4,500–14,000 |
The closing rank for IIT Bombay CSE moved from 63 in 2022 to 66 in 2025 a shift of just 3 ranks in four years. For the most wanted seat in the country that stability is expected. You should aim for a rank inside the top 60 to feel safe for IIT Bombay CSE.
Female Supernumerary Closing Ranks IIT Bombay CSE 2025
JoSAA maintains supernumerary seats for female candidates at every IIT. These seats create a separate more relaxed closing rank for girls.
| IIT | Branch | Female Pool Closing AIR (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | CSE | 200–250 |
| IIT Delhi | CSE | 350–400 |
| IIT Madras | CSE | 450–500 |
| IIT Kanpur | CSE | 550–650 |
The female supernumerary scheme adds approximately 20% extra seats over regular capacity significantly improving admission chances for female engineering aspirants.
Also Read: JoSAA 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result OUT Live: Check at josaa.nic.in, Opening & Closing Ranks
Year Wise Analysis Key Observations
2022 The Anomaly Year Cutoff 55 marks
2022 had the lowest cutoff in recent history at just 55 marks 15.28%. The paper was notably difficult many questions were conceptually deep with complex multi step solutions. This led to a broad drop in scores forcing the cutoff down significantly.
2024 The Highest Recent Cutoff 109 marks
IIT Madras set the 2024 cutoff at 109 marks 30.28% the highest in 5+ years. The paper was considered relatively more straightforward by experienced faculty leading to higher overall scores. The JEE Advanced 2024 cutoff for the General (CRL) category is 10 marks minimum in each subject and 109 marks in aggregate.
2025 Hard Paper Low Cutoff 74 marks
The 2025 paper reversed the 2024 trend sharply. The cutoff dropped to 74 in 2025 a fall of 35 marks from the year before. Students found Paper 2 particularly difficult.
2026 Return to Moderate 92 marks
The 2026 cutoff of 92 marks represents a notable increase of 18 marks from 2025 indicating a relatively moderate exam difficulty compared to the challenging 2024 paper.
What Will JEE Advanced 2027 Cutoff Be?
Based on historical patterns the 2027 cutoff prediction depends entirely on paper difficulty
| If 2027 Paper Is | Expected Cutoff Range |
|---|---|
| Easy / straightforward | 100–115 marks |
| Moderate (like 2026) | 85–98 marks |
| Difficult (like 2025) | 65–78 marks |
| Very difficult (like 2022) | 50–65 marks |
Based on trends cutoffs typically range between 70–110 marks for General category with 2026’s 92 marks falling in the moderate range.
Safe preparation target: Target 120+ marks regardless of predicted cutoff. This ensures you clear the qualifying cutoff even if the paper is easy and cutoff rises to 110+ while also getting a competitive enough rank for good IIT branches.
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Common Myths About JEE Advanced Cutoff Debunked
Myth 1: Cutoff keeps rising every year FALSE. The cutoff swings dramatically based on paper difficulty from 55 in 2022 to 109 in 2024 and back to 74 in 2025. There is NO consistent upward trend.
Myth 2: If I score above the cutoff I’ll get into a good IIT FALSE. The qualifying cutoff 92 in 2026 only gives you an AIR. IIT Bombay CSE needs AIR under 70 which requires 300+ marks not just 92.
Myth 3: OBC/SC/ST cutoff is same as General FALSE. Category specific cutoffs are significantly lower. SC/ST/PwD cutoff in 2026 was 46 marks exactly half the General cutoff of 92.
Myth 4: The cutoff percentage stays around 25% every year FALSE. It ranged from 15.28% 2022 to 30.28% 2024 a full 15 percentage point swing in just 2 years.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff for General category? The official JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff for CRL General category is 92 marks out of 360 with a minimum of 8 marks per subject in each of Physics Chemistry and Mathematics. This was declared by IIT Roorkee on June 1, 2026.
Q2. Has the JEE Advanced cutoff ever been below 60 marks? Yes. In 2022 the cutoff dropped to just 55 marks 15.28% of total due to the highly difficult paper. This remains the lowest qualifying cutoff in recent JEE Advanced history.
Q3. What is the highest JEE Advanced cutoff ever recorded? In recent history the highest cutoff was 109 marks in 2024 30.28% of total when IIT Madras set the cutoff after a relatively moderate paper.
Q4. Why did the 2026 cutoff increase from 2025? The 2025 paper was particularly difficult bringing the cutoff down to 74 marks. The 2026 paper was moderately difficult bringing it back to 92 marks an 18-mark increase reflecting the easier relative difficulty.
Q5. How many candidates qualified JEE Advanced 2026? A total of 56,880 candidates qualified JEE Advanced 2026 out of 1,79,694 who appeared including 10,107 female candidates.
Q6. What rank is needed for IIT Bombay CSE? Based on JoSAA 2025 data IIT Bombay CSE closed at approximately AIR 66 for General CRL category. You need to be in the top 60–70 AIR to safely secure IIT Bombay CSE in 2026.
Q7. Is the qualifying cutoff the same as the admission cutoff? No. The qualifying cutoff 92 marks in 2026 is just the minimum to get an AIR and appear in the rank list. The admission cutoff for each IIT and branch is determined through JoSAA counselling and is based on rank not marks.
Q8. What safe score should I target for JEE Advanced 2027? Target 120+ marks regardless of paper difficulty to ensure you not only clear the qualifying cutoff but also secure a competitive rank for good IIT branches. Scoring just above the cutoff typically gives ranks beyond 40,000–50,000.
Q9. Does the category cutoff also change every year like the General cutoff? Yes. All category cutoffs are set as fixed percentages of the total marks so they scale exactly with the General cutoff. When General cutoff dropped to 55 in 2022 SC/ST cutoff dropped to 28 marks proportionately.
Q10. What was the JEE Advanced cutoff in 2018? The JEE Advanced 2018 qualifying cutoff for the General category was 74 marks out of 360 (20.56%) conducted by IIT Kanpur. The total marks in 2018 were also 360.
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Quick Reference JEE Advanced Cutoff at a Glance 2018–2026
| Year | CRL Cutoff | % | Paper Difficulty | Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 92 | 25.56% | Moderate | 56,880 |
| 2025 | 74 | 20.56% | Hard | 54,378 |
| 2024 | 109 | 30.28% | Easy-Moderate | 48,248 |
| 2023 | 90 | 25.00% | Moderate | 43,773 |
| 2022 | 55 | 15.28% | Very Hard | 40,712 |
| 2021 | 87.5 | 24.31% | Moderate | 41,862 |
| 2020 | 69.5 | 19.31% | Hard | 43,204 |
| 2019 | 89.75 | 24.93% | Moderate | 38,705 |
| 2018 | 74 | 20.56% | Moderate-Hard | 31,980 |
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Last Updated: June 20, 2026 | Source: jeeadv.ac.in
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