What is a Good Score in JEE Advanced 2026?

Are you wondering about the What is a Good Score in JEE Advanced 2026? A score of 320+ for the CRL, 165+ for OBC-NCL, 110+ for ST, and 80+ for SC is considered to be a good score in JEE Advanced.

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What is a Good Score in JEE Advanced 2026?
Previous Years JEE Advanced Minimum Marks
JEE Advanced 2024 Cutoff
Faqs

A good score in JEE Advanced is anything above 180 marks out of 360 for the general category, that is roughly 50% of the total marks and typically translates to a CRL rank within the top 2,500, making most IITs accessible across core engineering branches. Scoring above 250 pushes a candidate into the top 500 rank range, opening doors to CSE at IIT Roorkee, IIT Guwahati, and Electrical Engineering at IIT Kanpur. A score above 315 in JEE Advanced 2026 places a candidate in contention for the top 10 ranks nationally and CSE at IIT Bombay or IIT Delhi.

Based on the previous trends of the JEE Advanced cut-off and JoSAA counselling, 320+ marks for the CRL category, 165+ marks for the OBC NCL category, 110+ marks for the SC category, and 80+ marks for the ST category are considered good scores in the JEE Advanced exam. In this article, we have discussed the JEE Advanced good score based on different categories to get admission to the IITs. That said, what counts as a good score varies by category, target institute, and the year's difficulty level, all of which this article breaks down in detail.

What is a Good Score in JEE Advanced 2026?

Candidates scoring 320+ in JEE Advanced can be considered a good score. We have discussed the category-wise Good Scores in JEE Advanced in the table below.

Category	Very Good Score in JEE Advanced	Good Score in JEE Advanced	Average Score in JEE Advanced	Low Score in JEE Advanced
CRL	320+	250+	185+	Below 110
OBC-NCL	165+	140+	90+	Below 70
ST	110+	95+	50+	Below 50
SC	80+	45+	39+	Below 39

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Previous Years JEE Advanced Minimum Marks

Candidates can refer to the following table to get insight into the minimum marks required in JEE Advanced to be eligible for admission to IITs based on previous years' trends.

Category	Minimum Marks Required in Each Subject	Minimum Aggregate Marks
CRL	06	63
General EWS	05	56
OBC-NCL	05	56
ST	03	31
SC	03	31
Preparatory Courses	0	9

JEE Advanced 2024 Cutoff

We have mentioned the JEE Advanced Cut Off 2024 for different categories of candidates. A score of 92-94 for the CRL category 70-74 for OBC, 39-40 for ST, and 50-55 for SC is the minimum mark required for admission to IITs through JEE Advanced. The table below highlights the same.

Category	JEE Advanced 2024 Cutoff
CRL	92-94
OBC-NCL	70-74
SC	50-55
ST	39-40

Quick Link: JEE Main Cutoff For Advanced 2026

JEE Advanced Related Articles

You can click on the links below to explore more about the JEE Advanced Related Articles

List of IITs in India and Ranking	Opening & Closing Ranks of IITs
B.Tech Fee Structure of IITs	JEE Advanced Marks vs Rank Analysis
JEE Advanced: Seat Matrix of IITs	What is the Difference Between JEE Main & JEE Advanced?

We have provided complete details on the JEE Advanced good score for the upcoming NTA JEE Advanced exam and hope that students will benefit from the article. Stay tuned to CollegeDekho for the latest updates related to the JEE Advanced exam 2026. All the best for securing good scores in JEE Advanced exams!

FAQs

What is considered a good score in JEE Advanced?

A score of 100+ for the CRL Category, 80+ for OBC-NCL Category, 45 for ST Category, and 60 for SC Category is considered to be a good score in JEE Advanced.

Can I get IIT with 40 marks in JEE Advanced?

No, with 40 marks in JEE Advanced, candidates cant get admission to IITs.

What is JEE Advanced minimum marks to get admission to IITs?

A score of 92-94 for the CRL category 70-74 for OBC, 39-40 for ST, and 50-55 for SC is the minimum mark required for admission to IITs through JEE Advanced.

Can I get IIT with 1000 rank in JEE Advanced?

For those in the range of 1000 -5000 rank in JEE Advanced, there are chances of getting a good IIT.

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