JEE Advanced 2025 Result: Expected Cut-Off, Analysis & What to Watch Out For
JEE Advanced 2025 Result: For 2024, the cut-off for general candidates and general EWS students was 378, while for OBC NCL the cut-off marks were 383, for SC, it was 364, and ST, it was 366.
As the countdown begins for the JEE Advanced 2025 results, lakhs of engineering aspirants are holding their breath. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, which conducted the exam this year, is all set to declare the result on June 2. Alongside the results, candidates can also expect the cut-off scores that will determine eligibility for admission to the prestigious IITs.
Here’s a quick look at what to expect — and how this year stacks up against previous trends.
A total of 1,87,223 candidates appeared for the exam this year — including 1,43,810 boys and 43,413 girls. According to experts and early student reviews, Mathematics emerged as the toughest nut to crack, while Physics and Chemistry were rated moderately difficult.
The official response sheets were released on May 22, and the provisional answer key went live on May 26, with candidates allowed to raise objections until May 27. The final answer key and results are scheduled for release on June 2.
The cut-off for 2024 saw a sharp rise across all categories. But this year, many experts, including Nitin Vijay, CEO of Motion Education, are predicting a slight dip in the qualifying scores.
“The expected cut-offs for 2025 show a marginal decline across most categories,” Vijay noted. “It’s likely due to a more difficult paper and tighter competition.”
Here’s what the expected cut-offs for 2025 look like based on expert inputs:
| Category | Expected Cut-Off (Aggregate Marks) |
|---|---|
| General | 105–109 |
| OBC-NCL | 92–95 |
| GEN-EWS | 92–95 |
| SC | 49–52 |
| ST | 49–52 |
| PwD (all categories) | 49–52 |
| Preparatory Course | ~27 |
For reference, last year’s cut-off for General candidates was 378 marks, a sharp jump from 348 in 2023 — highlighting the unpredictable nature of the JEE Advanced curve.
Minimum Marks Criteria for Inclusion in Rank List (2024)
| Rank List | Min. Marks in Each Subject | Min. Aggregate Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Common Rank List (CRL) | 10 | 109 |
| OBC-NCL & GEN-EWS | 9 | 98 |
| SC/ST/PwD | 5 | 54 |
| Preparatory Course | 2 | 27 |
These thresholds determine if a candidate qualifies to be ranked, which is different from the admission cut-off — the latter depends on your score, seat availability, and category.
What Score Might Get You Which Rank?
If you’re wondering where your score might land you on the All India Rank (AIR) ladder, Vidyamandir Classes offered these rough projections:
| Marks Range | Expected AIR |
|---|---|
| Above 300 | AIR 1 – 50 |
| 300 – 275 | AIR 50 – 100 |
| 275 – 250 | AIR 100 – 200 |
| 250 – 230 | AIR 200 – 500 |
| 230 – 210 | AIR 500 – 1000 |
| 210 – 190 | AIR 1000 – 1500 |
| 190 – 175 | AIR 1500 – 2000 |
| 175 – 160 | AIR 2000 – 3000 |
| 160 – 145 | AIR 3000 – 5000 |
| 145 – 130 | AIR 5000 – 7500 |
| 130 – 120 | AIR 7500 – 10000 |
Remember, these are just estimates. Actual ranks may vary based on how the rest of the cohort performed.
Why Cut-Offs Fluctuate
Cut-offs aren’t just about your performance — they’re shaped by a cocktail of factors:
Total number of applicants
Difficulty level of the paper
Seat availability across IITs
Performance trends from JEE Main
Even small shifts in paper toughness can cause notable ripples in cut-offs.
Once the results are announced, qualifying candidates will be invited to participate in the JoSAA counselling process, which allocates seats across IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other GFTIs.
So, keep an eye on the official JEE Advanced website for the result and counselling updates. And don’t forget — scoring the cut-off isn’t the end of the road. Your rank, preferences, and counselling strategy will ultimately decide where you land.
Good luck to all the candidates! The toughest part is over — now it’s all about strategy, patience, and smart choices.
