How many marks are generally required in JEE Main to qualify for JEE Advanced and get into a good NIT or IIIT?

This is a common and important question, but the exact marks vary each year due to factors like the difficulty level of the exam, the number of candidates appearing, and seat availability. However, we can provide general insights:

• Qualifying for JEE Advanced: The cutoff percentile (not direct marks) to qualify for JEE Advanced is announced by NTA after JEE Main. For the General category, this has historically been around the 88-91 percentile range. The marks corresponding to this percentile can fluctuate, often ranging from 75 to 100+ marks out of 300. For reserved categories (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD), the qualifying percentile and corresponding marks are lower.
• Admission to NITs/IIITs: Getting into a "good" NIT or IIIT, especially for popular branches like Computer Science, requires a significantly higher percentile and marks.
  • For top NITs (e.g., Trichy, Warangal, Surathkal) and top IIITs (e.g., Hyderabad, Allahabad, Bangalore) in high-demand branches, you would generally need a percentile of 98-99+ (General category), which could translate to 180-220+ marks.
  • For other NITs/IIITs or less sought-after branches, percentiles around 95-98+ (140-180+ marks) might suffice for the General category.
• Actionable Insight: Instead of a fixed mark, aim for the highest possible score. Analyze previous year cutoff trends for specific institutes and branches you are targeting from official JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) data.