JEE Advanced 2025 Category Wise Last 5 Year Cutoff : IIT Kanpur successfully conducted the JEE Advanced 2025 exam on May 18, 2025. As the exam is now over, candidates are eagerly waiting for the release of the official cutoff marks and result. These will be published soon on the official website – jeeadv.ac.in. Candidates should keep checking the official website for the most recent updates.
To get a rough idea of this year’s cutoff, candidates can look into previous year trends. For example, in JEE Advanced 2024, conducted by IIT Madras, the minimum qualifying marks were:
General Category – 109 marks (30.34%)
OBC-NCL and GEN-EWS – 98 marks (27.30%)
SC, ST, PwD, and Preparatory Course Candidates – 54 marks (15.17%)
27 seats (7.58%) were reserved under the preparatory course.
These cutoffs included both subject-wise and overall score requirements. The actual qualifying marks for 2025 will be influenced by how challenging the exam was and how well candidates performed.
Until the official cutoff is released, it is recommended that students analyze the trends of the last five years to better understand the expected range and plan their next steps accordingly.
Also Check : JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025
The below table illustrates the minimum percentage of marks to be obtained in each subject and aggregate to be considered in the rank list for JEE Advanced 2025, according to the official brochure:
Minimum Percentage of Marks Prescribed for Inclusion in the Rank List |
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Rank List |
Minimum % of Marks in Each Subject |
Minimum % of Aggregate Marks |
Common rank list (CRL) |
10.0% |
35.0% |
GEN-EWS rank list |
9.0% |
31.5% |
OBC-NCL rank list |
9.0% |
31.5% |
SC rank list |
5.0% |
17.5% |
ST rank list |
5.0% |
17.5% |
Common-PwD rank list (CRL-PwD) |
5.0% |
17.5% |
GEN-EWS-PwD rank list |
5.0% |
17.5% |
OBC-NCL-PwD rank list |
5.0% |
17.5% |
SC-PwD rank list |
5.0% |
17.5% |
ST-PwD rank list |
5.0% |
17.5% |
Preparatory course rank lists |
2.5% |
8.75% |
Over the past five years, the qualifying and cutoff marks for JEE Advanced have varied due to factors like exam difficulty, number of candidates, and overall performance trends. Generally, the cutoff percentages for inclusion in the rank list and qualifying marks have fluctuated within a certain range. The tables below can help candidates analyze past trends and set practical goals for their JEE Advanced 2025 preparation.
This table is shown to give candidates an idea about recent past cutoffs, which can help set expectations for 2025. The 2025 cutoffs are generally expected to be slightly higher than these.
JEE Advanced 2024 Cutoff for Inclusion in the Rank List |
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Rank List |
Minimum % in Each Subject |
Minimum % of Aggregate Marks |
Common Rank List (CRL) |
8.68% |
30.34% |
OBC-NCL Rank List |
7.8% |
27.30% |
GEN-EWS Rank List |
7.8% |
27.30% |
SC Rank List |
4.34% |
15.17% |
ST Rank List |
4.34% |
15.17% |
Common-PwD Rank List (CRL-PwD) |
4.34% |
15.17% |
OBC-NCL-PwD Rank List |
4.34% |
15.17% |
GEN-EWS-PwD Rank List |
4.34% |
15.17% |
SC-PwD Rank List |
4.34% |
15.17% |
ST-PwD Rank List |
4.34% |
15.17% |
Preparatory Course (PC) Rank List |
2.17% |
7.58% |
Also Check : JEE Advanced 2025 Marks Vs Rank
This table shows the minimum qualifying scores (out of 360) and the minimum subject-wise percentages needed to clear JEE Advanced 2024.
JEE Advanced 2024 Qualifying Marks |
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Rank List |
Minimum % in Each Subject |
Minimum Marks (out of 360) |
Common Rank List (CRL) |
10.0% |
109 |
GEN-EWS Rank List |
9.0% |
98 |
OBC-NCL Rank List |
9.0% |
98 |
SC Rank List |
5.0% |
54 |
ST Rank List |
5.0% |
54 |
Common-PwD Rank List (CRL-PwD) |
5.0% |
54 |
GEN-EWS-PwD Rank List |
5.0% |
54 |
OBC-NCL-PwD Rank List |
5.0% |
54 |
SC-PwD Rank List |
5.0% |
54 |
ST-PwD Rank List |
5.0% |
54 |
Preparatory Course Rank List |
2.0% |
27 |
Also Check : JEE Advanced Result 2025
This table shows the qualifying marks required in 2023, which were slightly lower than 2024, showing yearly variation. Candidates must meet these marks in each subject and overall to qualify.
JEE Advanced 2023 Cutoff Qualifying Marks |
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Rank List |
Minimum Marks in Each Subject |
Minimum Aggregate Marks |
Common Rank List (CRL) |
8 |
86 |
OBC-NCL Rank List |
7 |
77 |
GEN-EWS Rank List |
7 |
77 |
SC Rank List |
4 |
43 |
ST Rank List |
4 |
43 |
Common-PwD Rank List (CRL-PwD) |
4 |
43 |
OBC-NCL-PwD Rank List |
4 |
43 |
GEN-EWS-PwD Rank List |
4 |
43 |
SC-PwD Rank List |
4 |
43 |
ST-PwD Rank List |
4 |
43 |
Preparatory Course (PC) Rank List |
2 |
22 |
This table indicates the minimum percentage marks needed in each subject and in aggregate for inclusion in the 2023 rank list, which is lower than the qualifying marks because these are minimum thresholds for ranking.
JEE Advanced 2023 Cutoff Inclusion in the Rank List |
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Rank List |
Minimum % in Each Subject |
Minimum % of Aggregate Marks |
Common Rank List (CRL) |
6.83% |
23.89% |
OBC-NCL Rank List |
6.15% |
21.50% |
GEN-EWS Rank List |
6.15% |
21.50% |
SC Rank List |
3.42% |
11.95% |
ST Rank List |
3.42% |
11.95% |
Common-PwD Rank List (CRL-PwD) |
3.42% |
11.95% |
OBC-NCL-PwD Rank List |
3.42% |
11.95% |
GEN-EWS-PwD Rank List |
3.42% |
11.95% |
SC-PwD Rank List |
3.42% |
11.95% |
ST-PwD Rank List |
3.42% |
11.95% |
Preparatory Course (PC) Rank List |
1.71% |
5.98% |
Minimum subject-wise and overall marks needed to qualify for JEE Advanced 2022. The numbers are lower compared to recent years.
Rank List |
Minimum Marks in Each Subject |
Minimum Aggregate Marks |
Common Rank List (CRL) |
5 |
55 |
OBC-NCL Rank List |
5 |
50 |
GEN-EWS Rank List |
5 |
50 |
SC Rank List |
3 |
28 |
ST Rank List |
3 |
28 |
Common-PwD Rank List (CRL-PwD) |
3 |
28 |
OBC-NCL-PwD Rank List |
3 |
28 |
GEN-EWS-PwD Rank List |
3 |
28 |
SC-PwD Rank List |
3 |
28 |
ST-PwD Rank List |
3 |
28 |
Preparatory Course (PC) Rank List |
1 |
14 |
Minimum marks required in 2022 to appear in the rank list. These cutoffs are the lowest among recent years, reflecting easier exam difficulty.
Rank List |
Minimum % in Each Subject |
Minimum % of Aggregate Marks |
Common Rank List (CRL) |
4.40% |
15.28% |
OBC-NCL Rank List |
4.00% |
13.89% |
GEN-EWS Rank List |
4.00% |
13.89% |
SC Rank List |
2.20% |
7.78% |
ST Rank List |
2.20% |
7.78% |
Common-PwD Rank List (CRL-PwD) |
2.20% |
7.78% |
OBC-NCL-PwD Rank List |
2.20% |
7.78% |
GEN-EWS-PwD Rank List |
2.20% |
7.78% |
SC-PwD Rank List |
2.20% |
7.78% |
ST-PwD Rank List |
2.20% |
7.78% |
Preparatory Course (PC) Rank List |
0.83% |
3.89% |
This table shows the minimum marks required in each subject and the overall minimum aggregate marks to qualify for JEE Advanced in 2021. These cutoffs are slightly higher than 2020.
Rank List |
Minimum Marks in Each Subject |
Minimum Aggregate Marks |
Common Rank List (CRL) |
6 |
63 |
OBC-NCL Rank List |
5 |
56 |
GEN-EWS Rank List |
5 |
56 |
SC Rank List |
3 |
31 |
ST Rank List |
3 |
31 |
Common-PwD Rank List (CRL-PwD) |
3 |
31 |
OBC-NCL-PwD Rank List |
3 |
31 |
GEN-EWS-PwD Rank List |
3 |
31 |
SC-PwD Rank List |
3 |
31 |
ST-PwD Rank List |
3 |
31 |
Preparatory Course (PC) Rank List |
0 |
9 |
These are the minimum percentage marks in each subject and aggregate to be included in the 2021 rank list. Lower than qualifying marks, showing the threshold to be ranked.
Rank List |
Minimum % in Each Subject |
Minimum % of Aggregate Marks |
Common Rank List (CRL) |
5.00% |
17.50% |
OBC-NCL Rank List |
4.50% |
15.75% |
GEN-EWS Rank List |
4.50% |
15.75% |
SC Rank List |
2.50% |
8.75% |
ST Rank List |
2.50% |
8.75% |
Common-PwD Rank List (CRL-PwD) |
2.50% |
8.75% |
OBC-NCL-PwD Rank List |
2.50% |
8.75% |
GEN-EWS-PwD Rank List |
2.50% |
8.75% |
SC-PwD Rank List |
2.50% |
8.75% |
ST-PwD Rank List |
2.50% |
8.75% |
Preparatory Course (PC) Rank List |
0.75% |
2.625% |
The minimum marks required in each subject and aggregate to qualify for JEE Advanced 2020. These marks are slightly higher compared to 2021 in some categories.
Rank List |
Minimum Marks in Each Subject |
Minimum Aggregate Marks |
Common Rank List (CRL) |
6 |
69 |
GEN-EWS Rank List |
5 |
62 |
OBC-NCL Rank List |
5 |
62 |
SC Rank List |
3 |
34 |
ST Rank List |
3 |
34 |
Common-PwD Rank List (CRL-PwD) |
3 |
34 |
OBC-NCL-PwD Rank List |
3 |
34 |
SC-PwD Rank List |
3 |
34 |
ST-PwD Rank List |
3 |
34 |
Preparatory Course Rank Lists |
0 |
10 |
This table shows the minimum percentage marks for each subject and in aggregate to be included in the 2020 rank list, which is the lowest cutoff for inclusion among these years.
Rank List |
Minimum % in Each Subject |
Minimum % of Aggregate Marks |
Common Rank List (CRL) |
5% |
17.50% |
GEN-EWS Rank List |
4.50% |
15.75% |
OBC-NCL Rank List |
4.50% |
15.75% |
SC Rank List |
2.50% |
8.75% |
ST Rank List |
2.50% |
8.75% |
Common-PwD Rank List (CRL-PwD) |
2.50% |
8.75% |
OBC-NCL-PwD Rank List |
2.50% |
8.75% |
SC-PwD Rank List |
2.50% |
8.75% |
ST-PwD Rank List |
2.50% |
8.75% |
Preparatory Course Rank Lists |
0.75% |
2.625% |