NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main) 2025 Session 1 results on February 11. Candidates can now access their results via the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. NTA will release the JEE Main 2025 cut-off after the conclusion of Session 2.

JEE Main 2025 Cut-off and Eligibility for JEE Advanced

The qualifying marks for JEE Main 2025 and the JEE Advanced cut-off differ significantly. Only the top 2.5 lakh candidates from JEE Main 2025 will be eligible to register for the JEE Advanced 2025 exam. The registration deadline for JEE Advanced 2025 is May 2, with the exam scheduled for May 18.

JEE Main 2025 Qualifying vs. Admission Cut-offs

The qualifying cut-off for JEE Main 2025 represents the minimum passing marks required to be eligible for JEE Advanced 2025. In contrast, the admission cut-off denotes the minimum rank needed for securing seats in National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs) through JoSAA counselling.

Expected JEE Main 2025 Qualifying Cut-offs
Based on historical trends, the JEE Main 2025 cut-off is expected to rise across all categories:

• General: 95+

• EWS: 85+

• OBC-NCL: 83+

• SC: 65+

• ST: 50+

Trends in JEE Main Passing Marks

Over recent years, JEE Main passing marks have shown a consistent upward trend across categories:

• General: Increased from 88.41 (2022) to 93.23 (2024)

• EWS: Rose from 63.11 (2022) to 81.32 (2024)

• OBC-NCL: Jumped from 67.01 (2022) to 79.67 (2024)

• SC: Climbed from 43.08 (2022) to 60.09 (2024)

• ST: Grew from 26.78 (2022) to 46.69 (2024)

Factors Influencing JEE Main 2025 Cut-off Percentile

Several factors will determine the JEE Main 2025 cut-off percentile:

1. Number of Candidates: A higher number of candidates may lead to increased cut-offs.

2. Exam Difficulty Level: Tougher exam papers generally result in lower cut-offs, while easier papers raise them.

3. Available Seats: Limited seats in NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs can push cut-offs higher.

4. Overall Candidate Performance: Strong overall performance, including more perfect scores, typically elevates cut-offs.

5. Previous Trends: Historical data on cut-offs will also influence the 2025 benchmarks.

Next Steps After JEE Main 2025 Results

Candidates awaiting the JEE Main 2025 BArch results can check them on the official website. Registration for JEE Main 2025 Session 2 is currently open, with exams scheduled from April 1 to 8. Those meeting the JEE Main 2025 cut-off will qualify for JEE Advanced 2025, a prerequisite for IIT admissions. Post-results, JoSAA counselling 2025 will facilitate BTech admissions in NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and IITs.