JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination Main)
Joint Entrance Examination Cut-Off
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce the JEE Main 2025 cutoff percentile on its official website. This cutoff represents the minimum marks required to qualify for JEE Mains 2025 and secure admission to JEE participating institutes. The authorities will release the qualifying cutoff alongside the results of JEE Main 2025. Additionally, the admission cutoff, which may vary from the qualifying cutoff, will be shared by JoSAA. Candidates can check both the qualifying and admission cutoffs once they are officially released.
JEE Main 2025 Cutoff for Various Categories
The following are the expected qualifying cutoffs for various categories based on previous years. These cutoffs can help students gauge the minimum required to appear for JEE Advanced:
| Category | Cutoff (2025 Expected) |
|---|---|
| General | 90.78 |
| EWS | 75.62 |
| OBC-NCL | 73.61 |
| SC | 51.98 |
| ST | 37.23 |
| PwD | 0.00135 |
JEE Main Cutoff Trends from Previous Years
The cutoff marks for JEE Main have fluctuated over the years. The following table highlights the cutoff trends from previous years to give candidates a sense of the minimum marks required for qualifying and admission:
| Year | General | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | Gen-EWS | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 93.24 | 79.68 | 60.09 | 46.70 | 81.33 | 0.00187 |
| 2023 | 87.9 | 68.02 | 46.88 | 34.87 | 66.22 | 0.00964 |
| 2022 | 88.41 | 67.00 | 43.08 | 26.77 | 63.11 | 0.00310 |
| 2021 | 87.90 | 68.02 | 48.88 | 34.67 | 66.22 | 0.00964 |
| 2020 | 90.38 | 72.89 | 50.18 | 39.06 | 70.24 | 0.06185 |
How the JEE Main Cutoff is Determined
The JEE Main cutoff is influenced by several factors, including the difficulty level of the exam, the number of candidates appearing for the exam, and the number of available seats in participating institutes. It is important to note that the qualifying cutoff for JEE Main differs from the admission cutoff, which is determined after considering factors such as seat availability and the overall performance of candidates.
Historical Cutoff for JEE Main (2019-2015)
The following table presents the historical cutoff marks for JEE Main from 2019 to 2015. These cutoffs provide an insight into the minimum qualifying marks required across different categories.
| Year | General | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | Gen-EWS | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 89.75 | 74.32 | 54.01 | 44.33 | 78.21 | 0.1137 |
| 2018 | 74 | 45 | 29 | 24 | 35 | - |
| 2017 | 100 | 70 | 52 | 48 | - | - |
| 2016 | 100 | 70 | 52 | 48 | - | - |
| 2015 | 105 | 70 | 50 | 44 | - | - |
These trends give a general idea of the minimum qualifying marks needed for different categories. However, it is important to check the official website of NTA for the official cutoff when it is released.
Minimum Marks in JEE Mains to Qualify for JEE Advanced 2025
Aspirants looking to know the minimum marks required to qualify for JEE Advanced 2025 should note that the qualifying marks for JEE Mains vary each year. The authorities consider several factors when determining the minimum marks to qualify. The official JEE Main passing marks will be updated once the results are announced.
In the meantime, candidates can refer to the qualifying marks from the last 5 years, provided in the table below. You can also find the required minimum marks to qualify for JEE Advanced here.
Factors Affecting JEE Mains 2025 Cutoff Marks
The following factors influence the JEE Mains cutoff:
- Number of applicants
- Performance in the entrance examination
- Difficulty level of the exam
- Cutoff trends from previous years
For more details, you can check the official JEE Main website here and the JEE Advanced eligibility criteria here.
