JEE Main 2026 Exam Centers, Eligibility, and Cut-off Details

The National Testing Agency will release JEE Main exam centers across India. Students can choose up to four center preferences when applying. The exam is for admission to NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and IITs through JEE Advanced.

New Delhi, 22 Sep 2025

The National Testing Agency will release JEE Main 2026 exam centers across India. Students can choose up to four center preferences when applying. The exam is for admission to NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and IITs through JEE Advanced.

Eligibility Criteria for JEE Main 2026

Students must pass 12th class with Physics, Chemistry, and Math. They should score at least 75% marks or be in the top 20 percentile. For SC/ST candidates, the minimum is 65% marks. Candidates born on or after October 1, 2001 can apply. There is a 5-year age relaxation for SC, ST, and PwD categories. Students must pass 12th class with Physics, Chemistry, and Math. They should score at least 75% marks or be in the top 20 percentile. For SC/ST candidates, the minimum is 65% marks. Candidates born on or after October 1, 2001 can apply. There is a 5-year age relaxation for SC, ST, and PwD categories. The JEE Main Exam Center is one of the most awaited engineering entrance exams for students aspiring to secure admission into NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and IITs (through JEE Advanced). Every year,…

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Expected Cut-off Marks for JEE Main 2026

The cut-off marks change every year. For General category, it may be around 90-95 percentile. For OBC-NCL and EWS, it could be 70-75 percentile. SC/ST and PwD categories may have a cut-off of 65-70 percentile. These are qualifying marks for JEE Advanced. For NIT and IIIT admission, the cut-off ranks will be higher. The cut-off marks change every year. For General category, it may be around 90-95 percentile. For OBC-NCL and EWS, it could be 70-75 percentile. SC/ST and PwD categories may have a cut-off of 65-70 percentile. These are qualifying marks for JEE Advanced. For NIT and IIIT admission, the cut-off ranks will be higher. The JEE Main Exam Center is one of the most awaited engineering entrance exams for students aspiring to secure admission into NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and IITs (through JEE Advanced). Every year, lakhs of…

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Students should check the official JEE Main 2026 information bulletin for the final list of exam centers and other details. Follow The Rising News for more verified updates.

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