To be eligible for JEE Advanced, the National Testing Agency (NTA) first considers candidates’ performance in JEE Main. There isn’t a single fixed percentile published yet for 2026 — the official cut-offs will be released only after JEE Main results. However, based on recent trends and expert expectations, here’s what students should target:
📌 Expected Minimum Percentile (JEE Main 2026) to Qualify for Advanced:
| Category | Expected Percentile* |
|---|---|
| General / UR | 90–95 + |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | ~80–90 |
| OBC-NCL | ~75–90 |
| SC | ~60–88 |
| ST | ~45–95 |
| PwD | Any (very low percentile) |
*These ranges are estimated from past years’ cut-offs and expert projections. The actual cut-offs for 2026 will be officially announced after results.
🪪 How the Percentile Works
- Percentile in JEE Main is a relative score reflecting how you performed compared to other candidates; it is not the same as percentage marks.
- Only the top ~2,50,000 scorers (all categories combined) in JEE Main become eligible to register for JEE Advanced, provided they meet the minimum qualifying percentile.
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