- By Sarju Saran Tiwari
- Sat, 19 Apr 2025 03:09 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
JEE Main 2025 Cut-off: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the much-anticipated JEE Main 2025 cut-off scores along with the session 2 results on April 19, 2025. This announcement brings relief to thousands of engineering aspirants across India who have been eagerly waiting to assess their chances of qualifying for JEE Advanced 2025, the gateway to the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
The results, now available on the official website jeemain.nta.ac.in, include comprehensive information about category-wise qualifying percentiles. These cut-offs are crucial as they determine which candidates can proceed to the next level of the engineering entrance examination process, while also providing valuable insights for those seeking admission to National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs).
Category-Wise JEE Main Qualifying Cut Offs
The NTA has established specific qualifying percentile thresholds for different categories to ensure a fair selection process. The official category-wise cut-offs for JEE Advanced 2025 eligibility are as follows:
Category | Cut-off Percentile Range | Number of Qualified Candidates |
General (UR) | 93.2362181 – 100 | 1,14,077 |
Gen-EWS | 81.3266412 – 93.2362181 | 29,500 |
OBC-NCL | 79.6757881 – 93.2362181 | 77,370 |
SC | 60.0923182 – 93.2362181 | 44,882 |
ST | 46.6975840 – 93.2362181 | 17,826 |
PwD | 0.0018700 – 93.2041331 | 4,402 |
It's important for candidates to understand that these cut-offs specifically determine eligibility for JEE Advanced 2025. For admissions to NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs, the All India Ranks (AIRs) will be the deciding factor during counseling sessions.
How Are JEE Main Cut-Offs Calculated?
The determination of JEE Main cut-offs follows a comprehensive methodology based on several key factors:
Total number of candidates appearing for the examination
Overall difficulty level of the exam across different sessions
Number of available seats in IITs
Historical trends from previous years' results
The NTA employs a sophisticated normalization process that converts raw scores into percentiles, ensuring fairness across all examination shifts. This percentile-based approach identifies top performers within each category who qualify for the next stage of the admission process.
JEE Advanced 2025: Key Dates to Remember
For those who have successfully cleared the JEE Main cut-offs, here are the important upcoming dates for JEE Advanced 2025:
Registration opens: April 27, 2025
Registration closes: May 7, 2025
Examination date: May 26, 2025
Only candidates who have met the category-specific qualifying percentiles are eligible to register for JEE Advanced 2025.
Expected Cut-Offs for Top NITs and IIITs
Based on previous trends and current performance patterns, here are the expected closing ranks for some of the most sought-after institutes and programs:
NIT Trichy
Computer Science Engineering: 99.6 – 99.8 (Gen), 98.8 – 99.2 (OBC), 94 – 96 (SC), 91 – 93 (ST)
Electronics & Communication: 99.3 – 99.6 (Gen), 98.2 – 98.7 (OBC), 92 – 94 (SC), 89 – 91 (ST)
NIT Surathkal
Computer Science Engineering: 99.5 – 99.8 (Gen), 98.7 – 99.1 (OBC), 93 – 95 (SC), 90 – 92 (ST)
Electronics & Communication: 99.2 – 99.5 (Gen), 98.0 – 98.5 (OBC), 91 – 93 (SC), 88 – 90 (ST)
IIIT Hyderabad and Bangalore
Computer Science Engineering at IIIT Hyderabad: 99.9+ (UCEED)
Computer Science Engineering at IIIT Bangalore: 99.6 – 99.8 (Gen), 98.5 – 99.0 (OBC), 94 – 96 (SC), 90 – 92 (ST)
These projected ranges are approximations based on previous years' trends and should be used as reference points only. Actual closing ranks may vary during the JoSAA 2025 counseling process.
How to Check JEE Main 2025 Results and Cut-Offs
Checking your JEE Main result and understanding where you stand relative to the cut-offs is a straightforward process:
Visit the official website at jeemain.nta.ac.in
Locate the "JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Result" link on the homepage
Enter your application number and date of birth/password
Submit the information to view your scorecard
Download and save your scorecard for future reference
The scorecard contains essential information including your NTA score, percentile score, All India Rank, and category rank. Compare your percentile with the qualifying cut-offs to determine your eligibility for JEE Advanced 2025.
For checking expected cut-offs for specific institutes and programs, candidates can visit the official Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) portal once the counseling process begins. This will provide the most accurate information regarding opening and closing ranks for different institutes and branches.
For more information and official updates, visit the JEE Main official website: jeemain.nta.ac.in