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JEE Advanced Qualifying Marks 2026: Minimum Percentile, Passing Criteria

Priyanka Verma
Priyanka Verma

Updated on - Aug 5, 2025

JEE Advanced Qualifying Marks 2026 will be released by the IIT Roorkee on the official website. This year's JEE Advanced expected qualifying marks 2026 for the general category are 20.56 % of the aggregate marks, and for OBC/EWS, it is 18.5%, and for SC/ST/PwD category, it is 10.28%. In Year 2025, the cutoff was 30.34% for the common rank list, 27.30% for the GEN-EWS and OBC-NCL rank lists, 15.17% for SC, ST, and PwD rank lists across all categories, and 7.58% for Preparatory courses.

The qualifying marks for JEE Advanced 2026 are ever-evolving and increasing. You need to qualify for the JEE Advanced passing marks 2026 to participate in counselling and further admission.

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JEE Advanced Qualifying Marks 2026 

According to previous year data, the expected JEE Advanced Qualifying Marks 2026 will vary for each category.

  • CRL: 20.56%
  • GEN-EWS & OBC-NCL: 18.50%
  • SC/ST/PwD: 10.28%
  • Preparatory Courses: 5.14%

JEE Advanced 2026 Qualifying Marks

To be eligible for IIT admissions, students must meet the 2026 JEE Advanced qualifying marks 2026. The expected minimum qualifying marks for JEE Advanced are tabulated below:

JEE Advanced 2026 Qualifying Marks:

JEE Advanced 2026 Qualifying Marks

Rank List

Minimum marks in each subject

Minimum aggregate marks out of 360

Common rank list (CRL)

To be Updated To be Updated

GEN-EWS rank list

To be Updated To be Updated

OBC-NCL rank list

To be Updated To be Updated

SC rank list

To be Updated To be Updated

ST rank list

To be Updated To be Updated

Common-PwD rank list (CRL-PwD)

To be Updated To be Updated

GEN-EWS-PwD rank list

To be Updated To be Updated

OBC-NCL-PwD rank list

To be Updated To be Updated

SC-PwD rank list

To be Updated To be Updated

ST-PwD rank list

To be Updated To be Updated

Preparatory course rank lists

To be Updated To be Updated
 

The candidates need to score the qualifying marks for JEE Advanced to be a part of the rank list. The same will be used for further processes.

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Previous Year’s Minimum JEE Advanced Qualifying Marks

JEE Advanced Qualifying Marks 2025

The table below shows the minimum qualifying marks for JEE Advanced 2026:

JEE Advanced 2025 Qualifying Marks

Rank List

Minimum marks in each subject

Minimum aggregate marks out of 360

Common rank list (CRL)

7

74

GEN-EWS rank list

6

66

OBC-NCL rank list

6

66

SC rank list

3

37

ST rank list

3

37

Common-PwD rank list (CRL-PwD)

3

37

GEN-EWS-PwD rank list

3

37

OBC-NCL-PwD rank list

3

37

SC-PwD rank list

3

37

ST-PwD rank list

3

37

Preparatory course rank lists

1

18

JEE Advanced Qualifying Marks 2024

The table below shows the minimum qualifying marks for JEE Advanced 2026:

Rank List Minimum Marks in each subject Minimum Aggregate Marks out of 360
Common rank list (CRL) 10.0 109
GEN-EWS rank list 9.0 98
OBC-NCL rank list 9.0 98
SC rank list 5.0 54
ST rank list 5.0 54
Common-PwD rank list (CRL-PwD) 5.0 54
GEN-EWS-PwD rank list 5.0 54
OBC-NCL-PwD rank list 5.0 54
SC-PwD rank list 5.0 54
ST-PwD rank list 5.0 54
Preparatory course rank lists 2.0 27

JEE Advanced Qualifying Marks 2023

JEE Advanced qualifying marks for 2023 are mentioned in the table. The official website released the data. 

JEE Advanced Qualifying Marks 2023
Rank List Minimum Marks in Each Subject Minimum Aggregate Marks
Common rank list (CRL) 8 86
OBC-NCL rank list 7 77
GEN-EWS rank list 7 77
SC rank list 4 43
ST rank list 4 43
Common-PwD rank list (CRL-PwD) 4 43
OBC-NCL-PwD rank list 4 43
GEN-EWS-PwD rank list 4 43
SC-PwD rank list 4 43
ST-PwD rank list 4 43
Preparatory course (PC) rank lists 2 22

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JEE Advanced Qualifying Marks 2022

JEE Advanced qualifying marks for 2022 are mentioned in the table. The official website released the data. 

JEE Advanced Qualifying Marks for 2022
Rank List  Minimum Marks in Each Subject Minimum Aggregate Marks
Common rank list (CRL) 5 55
GEN-EWS rank list 5 50
OBC-NCL rank list  5 50
SC rank list 3 28
ST rank list 3 28
Common-PwD rank list (CRL-PwD) 3 28
GEN-EWS-PwD rank list 3 28
OBC-NCL-PwD rank list  3 28
SC-PwD rank lis 3 28
ST-PwD rank list  3 28
Preparatory course rank lists 1 14

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JEE Advanced Qualifying Marks 2021

JEE Advanced qualifying marks 2021 are as mentioned below. The marks were variant for each category. 

JEE Advanced Qualifying Marks for 2021
Rank List  Minimum Marks in Each Subject Minimum Aggregate Marks
Common rank list (CRL) 6 63
GEN-EWS rank list 5 56
OBC-NCL rank list  5 56
SC rank list 3 31
ST rank list 3 31
Common-PwD rank list (CRL-PwD) 3 31
GEN-EWS-PwD rank list 3 31
OBC-NCL-PwD rank list  3 31
SC-PwD rank list 3 31
ST-PwD rank list  3 31
Preparatory course rank lists 0 9

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Minimum Qualifying Percentile for JEE Advanced 2026

Candidates must note that JEE Advanced qualifying marks 2026 and the JEE Advanced qualifying percentile 2026 will differ. The officials will release the minimum percentage of marks in each subject and the minimum aggregate marks a candidate must score to be included in the rank list.

JEE Advanced 2026 Rank List 

Minimum Percentage of Marks in Each Subject 

Minimum Percentage of Aggregate Marks 

Common Rank List (CRL) 

To be Updated To be Updated

OBC-NCL Rank List 

To be Updated To be Updated

GEN-EWS Rank List 

To be Updated To be Updated

SC Rank List 

To be Updated To be Updated

ST Rank List 

To be Updated To be Updated

Common-PwD Rank List (CRL-PwD) 

To be Updated To be Updated

OBC-NCL-PwD Rank List 

To be Updated To be Updated

GEN-EWS-PwD Rank List 

To be Updated To be Updated

SC-PwD Rank List 

To be Updated To be Updated

ST-PwD Rank List 

To be Updated To be Updated

Preparatory Course (PC) Rank List 

To be Updated To be Updated
 

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Previous Years Minimum Qualifying Percentile for JEE Advanced

JEE Advanced Qualifying Percentage 2025

JEE Advanced qualifying percentile for 2025 is as follows. The percentage of marks in each subject was calculated to derive the minimum percentage of aggregate marks.

JEE Advanced 2025 Rank List 

Minimum Percentage of Marks in Each Subject 

Minimum Percentage of Aggregate Marks 

Common Rank List (CRL) 

5.83%

20.56%

OBC-NCL Rank List 

5.25%

18.50%

GEN-EWS Rank List 

5.25%

18.50%

SC Rank List 

2.92%

10.28%

ST Rank List 

2.92%

10.28%

Common-PwD Rank List (CRL-PwD) 

2.92%

10.28%

OBC-NCL-PwD Rank List 

2.92%

10.28%

GEN-EWS-PwD Rank List 

2.92%

10.28%

SC-PwD Rank List 

2.92%

10.28%

ST-PwD Rank List 

2.92%

10.28%

Preparatory Course (PC) Rank List 

1.46%

5.14%

JEE Advanced Qualifying Percentage 2023

JEE Advanced qualifying percentile for 2023 is as follows. The percentage of marks in each subject was calculated to derive the minimum percentage of aggregate marks.

JEE Advanced Qualifying Percentile for 2023
Rank List Minimum Percentage of Marks in Each Subject Minimum Percentage of Aggregate Marks
Common rank list (CRL) 6.83% 23.89%
OBC-NCL rank list 6.15% 21.50%
GEN-EWS rank list 6.15% 21.50%
SC rank list 3.42% 11.95%
ST rank list 3.42% 11.95%
Common-PwD rank list (CRL-PwD) 3.42% 11.95%
OBC-NCL-PwD rank list 3.42% 11.95%
GEN-EWS-PwD rank list 3.42% 11.95%
SC-PwD rank list 3.42% 11.95%
ST-PwD rank list 3.42% 11.95%
Preparatory course (PC) rank lists 1.71% 5.98%

JEE Advanced Qualifying Percentage 2022

JEE Advanced qualifying percentile for 2022 is as follows. The percentage of marks in each subject was calculated to derive the minimum percentage of aggregate marks.

JEE Advanced Qualifying Percentile for 2022
Rank List  Minimum Percentage of Marks in Each Subject Minimum Percentage of Aggregate Marks
Common rank list (CRL) 4.40% 15.28%
GEN-EWS rank list 4.00% 13.89%
OBC-NCL rank list  4.00% 13.89%
SC rank list 2.20% 7.78%
ST rank list 2.20% 7.78%
Common-PwD rank list (CRL-PwD) 2.20% 7.78%
GEN-EWS-PwD rank list 2.20% 7.78%
OBC-NCL-PwD rank list  2.20% 7.78%
SC-PwD rank lis 2.20% 7.78%
ST-PwD rank list  2.20% 7.78%
Preparatory course rank lists 0.83% 3.89%

JEE Advanced Qualifying Percentage 2021

JEE Advanced qualifying percentile for 2021 was as follows. The percentage of marks was highest for the CRL. 

JEE Advanced Qualifying Percentile for 2021
Rank List  Minimum percentage of marks in each subject Minimum percentage of aggregate marks
Common rank list (CRL) 5.00% 17.50%
GEN-EWS rank list 4.50%  15.75%
OBC-NCL rank list  4.50%  15.75%
SC rank list 2.50%  8.75%
ST rank list 2.50%  8.75%
Common-PwD rank list (CRL-PwD) 2.50%  8.75%
GEN-EWS-PwD rank list 2.50%  8.75%
OBC-NCL-PwD rank list  2.50%  8.75%
SC-PwD rank list 2.50%  8.75%
ST-PwD rank list  2.50%  8.75%
Preparatory course rank lists ts 0.75% 2.625%

JEE Advanced 2026 Passing Criteria

JEE Advanced passing criteria 2026 for the candidate is to score marks equal to or above the minimum prescribed marks that will be included in the rank list.

  • The candidate must score at least 25% marks in each subject (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics).
  • The aggregate marks scored by the candidate should be more than the minimum prescribed marks.
  • Additionally, candidates must note that passing marks in JEE Advanced will vary according to the candidate's category.
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What to do After Passing JEE Advanced 2026?

Candidates who successfully score the JEE Advanced qualifying marks 2026 can proceed with all the future processes. Here is what to do after passing JEE Advanced:

  • Candidates who clear the exam with a good rank and JEE Advanced qualifying marks 2026 can consider joining one of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) for undergraduate studies.
  • Further, candidates with JEE Advanced qualifying marks 2026 can participate in counselling sessions by registering themselves through the official website. 
  • Apart from IITs, candidates' qualifying marks for JEE Advanced will be considered for admission into top engineering colleges in India that offer quality education and excellent placement opportunities.

FAQs on JEE Advanced Qualifying Marks

Q: What is JEE Advanced qualifying marks 2025?

A:

The minimum marks required to pass JEE Advanced 2026 is expected at 35% for the general category, 31.5% for OBC-NCL/EWS, and 17.5% for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

Q: What is JEE Advanced qualifying marks 2026 for CRL?

A:

For Common Rank List (CRL) minimum marks in each subject is 8-9 and minimum aggregate marks is 85 - 90.

Q: What are JEE Advanced 2025 qualifying marks for OBC-NCL?

A:

For OBC-NCL rank list minimum marks in each subject is 7-8 and minimum aggregate marks is 75 - 80.

Q: What is JEE Advanced 2026 qualifying marks for GEN-EWS?

A:

For GEN-EWS rank list minimum marks in each subject is 7-8 and minimum aggregate marks is 75 - 80.

Q: What is JEE Advanced qualifying marks 2025 for SC/ST?

A:

For SC rank list minimum marks in each subject is 4-5 and minimum aggregate marks is 45 - 50.

Q: What is done after JEE Advanced 2025 qualifying marks are achieved?

A:

Candidates who qualify the JEE Advanced exam have to participate in the JoSAA counselling process for admission to IITs.

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