JEE Main Cut-off 2024
Joint Entrance Examination — Main
JEE Main cut-off is the minimum percentile required to qualify for JEE Advanced. Separate cut-offs apply for each category. Cut-offs vary between the January and April sessions; the higher of the two session scores is used for JEE Advanced eligibility.
Category-wise Cut-off — Year Wise
2024
Latest2023
2022
Marks → Rank Reference
Marks → Percentile → Rank (approximate, varies by session difficulty)
Key Insights
- Top NITs typically require 97–99+ percentile for CSE; 90–95 for other branches
- IIT admission requires JEE Advanced; clearing JEE Main cut-off is just the eligibility gate
- Top 2,50,000 rank-holders (CRL) qualify for JEE Advanced
- Home state quota NITs and IIITs have lower cut-offs than OS quota
- JoSAA counselling uses rank-based seat allocation across IITs, NITs, IIITs, GFTIs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the JEE Main cut-off for General category 2024?
The JEE Main 2024 cut-off for General (CRL) category was approximately 90.9 percentile. This is the minimum percentile required for JEE Advanced eligibility. For NIT/IIIT admissions, the actual requirement is much higher (typically 95–99 percentile for top branches).
How many marks are needed to get 99 percentile in JEE Main?
A score of approximately 240–260 out of 300 typically corresponds to 99–99.5 percentile, though this varies by session difficulty. In easier sessions, you may need 265+ for 99 percentile; in harder sessions, 235 may suffice.
Is 85 percentile good in JEE Main?
85 percentile in JEE Main is approximately rank 1,50,000–2,00,000. This does not qualify for JEE Advanced (General category). You may qualify for some state-level engineering colleges through JoSAA counselling (GFTIs) or state counselling like JOSAA, CSAB, or state-specific bodies.
What rank is needed for NIT Trichy CSE?
NIT Trichy CSE (OS quota) typically closes around 3,000–6,000 rank in the General category. Home state quota may close slightly higher. Rankings vary each year — check the official JoSAA opening/closing ranks from previous year counselling.
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