Candidates scoring a 93 percentile in the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam may qualify for JEE Advanced. The registration for JEE Advanced opens on April 23, 2026 . Qualification for JEE Advanced requires a minimum JEE Main percentile. Previous years’ data suggests a cut-off around 93 percentile for the General category.
JEE Advanced Qualification Chances
A 93 percentile in JEE Main 2026 is on the borderline for General category candidates. The cut-off could range from 93.3 to 95 percentile. For reserved categories, a 93 percentile is considered a strong score for JEE Advanced eligibility. Official cut-offs are released after the JEE Main results.
Category-Wise JEE Main Cutoffs for JEE Advanced
Cut-off percentiles can vary based on factors like exam difficulty, the number of test-takers, and IIT seat availability. Candidates should monitor official announcements for precise cut-off information.
| Category | JEE Main Qualifying Percentile for JEE Advanced |
|---|---|
| General | 93 to 95 |
| OBC-NCL | 80 to 82 |
| EWS | 80 to 82 |
| SC | 60 to 62 |
| ST | 47 to 49 |
The final JEE Main 2026 cut-off percentile for JEE Advanced depends on several factors. These include the difficulty of the exam papers and the total number of candidates who qualify for JEE Main. Seat availability in the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) also plays a role. Candidates are advised to wait for the official release of cutoffs for definitive information.