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.
JEE Advanced 2026 schedule released 
JEE MAIN 2026 NOT ALLOWED 
JEE MAIN 2026 Important documents / items to carry on the day of examination 
JEE MAIN 2026 please check the following as indicated on the Admit Card: 
Advisory and Instructions for the Candidates of Joint Entrance Examination (Main) -2026 Session 1 (January 2026)