Category-Wise Minimum Marks required in JEE Main 2025 for JEE Advanced

Supreeta Roy

Updated On: April 09, 2025 06:41 PM

To be eligible for JEE Advanced, candidates need to meet the cutoff scores. As per the category-wise minimum marks required in JEE Mains for JEE Advanced 2025, general category is likely to require 106.3+ marks out of 300.
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Minimum Marks required in JEE Mains 2025 for JEE Advanced : To qualify for JEE Advanced, candidates must meet the minimum marks requirement in JEE Mains 2025, which is categorized by General, OBC, EWS, SC, and ST. The table below outlines the minimum marks needed for each category, with separate cutoffs for easy, moderate, and tough papers. Notably, General category candidates may need to score between 132.5-118.8 for easy papers, 120.5-106.3 for moderate papers, and 98.5-86.5 for tough papers. For cutoffs of other categories, refer to the details provided below.

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Category-Wise Minimum Marks in JEE Mains to Qualify for JEE Advanced 2025

Below are the anticipated cutoff marks for JEE Mains 2025 categorized accordingly. Candidates who meet the cutoff marks for their respective category will be deemed eligible to proceed to the JEE Advanced examination. The category-wise minimum marks have been segregated and provided separately for easy, moderate, and tough papers:

Category

Minimum Cutoff Marks for Easy Paper

Minimum Cutoff Marks for Moderate Paper

Minimum Cutoff Marks for Tough Paper

General

132.5 to 118.8 marks

120.5 to 106.3 marks

98.5 to 86.5 marks

OBC

53 to 58 marks

47 to 53 marks

38 to 45 marks

EWS

68 to 78 marks

61 to 69 marks

46 to 54 marks

SC

39 to 41 marks

34 to 36 marks

28 to  30 marks

ST

25 to 29.45 marks

20 to 25.05 marks

15 to 19.85 marks

The National Testing Agency (NTA) sets a cutoff score for the JEE Advanced exam annually, determining eligibility for admission to esteemed IITs and top engineering colleges. This cutoff is determined by factors such as candidate performance, exam difficulty, and seat availability. To boost their prospects, aspirants should strive to exceed the minimum cutoff score by focusing on a comprehensive study plan, grasping core concepts, and practicing with mock tests. Qualifying for JEE Advanced unlocks opportunities to pursue premier engineering programs, laying a solid groundwork for future success.

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