What is the cutoff for qualification in JEE Advanced?

The cutoff for JEE Advanced varies each year based on factors like exam difficulty, number of candidates, and available seats. The cutoff is the minimum marks or rank required to qualify for admissions to IITs.

Cutoffs are category-specific and differ for General, OBC, SC, ST, and PwD candidates. These cutoffs are officially released along with the result and provide clear benchmarks to understand if you have qualified.

To find your exact cutoff, refer to the official cutoff notification or the qualifying marks mentioned in the scorecard. Cutoffs also help determine eligibility for the next stages like counseling and seat allocation.

How do ranks relate to marks in JEE Advanced?

Rank and marks are related but distinct metrics in JEE Advanced. Marks refer to the raw or normalized score you get based on your performance in the exam. Rank is your position relative to all other candidates based on those marks.

A higher mark typically results in a better (lower) rank, but due to normalization, tie-breakers, and category-based reservations, two candidates with the same marks may have different ranks.

Rank determines your eligibility for counseling and seat allotment in IITs, so it is a more important metric for admission decisions. Understanding how ranks are assigned based on marks helps candidates set realistic expectations.