What score in JEE Advanced is typically needed to get into an IIT?

Similar to JEE Main, the marks required for IIT admission through JEE Advanced vary each year and depend heavily on the specific IIT, the branch of engineering, and your category.

• General Guideline: Securing a seat in any IIT usually requires a good rank. To get a rank, you need to score above a certain minimum aggregate percentage of marks and also clear subject-wise cutoffs, which are decided by the IITs each year.
• For Top IITs & Branches: To get into older IITs (like Bombay, Delhi, Madras, Kanpur, Kharagpur) in sought-after branches (like Computer Science, Electrical Engineering), you generally need a very high rank (e.g., under AIR 2000-3000 for general category), which could mean scoring around 50-60%+ of the total marks in JEE Advanced.
• For Other IITs/Branches: For newer IITs or less conventional branches, a lower score (perhaps 30-40%+ of total marks) might be sufficient to get a seat, especially for reserved categories.
• Key Factor: The total marks for JEE Advanced also vary (e.g., it might be 360, 372, etc., depending on the year). Focus on your percentage score and relative performance.
• Actionable Insight: Aim to maximize your score. After the exam, refer to previous year opening and closing ranks for different IITs and branches (available on the JoSAA website) to get a realistic idea based on your expected rank.