JEE Advanced 2026 Category-wise Expected Cut Off: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has successfully conducted the JEE Advanced 2026 examination for both papers. After the exam, several coaching institutes and subject experts released the expected category-wise cutoff marks based on paper difficulty level, student reactions and previous year trends.
This year, Mathematics was considered the toughest and most lengthy section by many candidates, while Physics was highly conceptual and Chemistry remained tricky. Due to the overall moderate to difficult paper pattern, experts believe the cutoff may remain slightly balanced compared to previous years.
JEE Advanced 2026 Expected Cut Off Category-wise
| Category | Expected Overall Cut Off | Expected Subject-wise Requirement |
| General | 90–100 Marks | ~9 Marks Per Subject |
| GEN-EWS | 80–90 Marks | ~8 Marks Per Subject |
| OBC-NCL | 80–90 Marks | ~8 Marks Per Subject |
| SC | 45–55 Marks | ~6 Marks Per Subject |
| ST | 45–55 Marks | ~6 Marks Per Subject |
| PwD | Very Low Expected Cutoff | Relaxed Criteria |
Why JEE Advanced 2026 Cutoff May Change?
The final cutoff of JEE Advanced 2026 will depend on several important factors including exam difficulty level, total number of candidates, overall student performance and seat availability across IITs. Since many students found Mathematics difficult this year, experts believe the final cutoff may not increase sharply.
What Happens After JEE Advanced Cut Off?
Candidates who score above the qualifying cutoff will become eligible for JEE Advanced 2026 rank list and IIT counselling process through JoSAA. The official cutoff will be released after the declaration of JEE Advanced result.
Important Links
| JEE Advanced 2026 Result | Coming Soon |
| Official Website | jeeadv.ac.in |
FAQs- JEE Advanced 2026
What is the expected cutoff for General category in JEE Advanced 2026?
The expected cutoff for General category may remain around 90 to 100 marks overall.
Was JEE Advanced 2026 difficult this year?
Yes, according to students and experts, Mathematics was lengthy and difficult while Physics was highly conceptual.
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