To secure admission to a top IIT in 2026, you need a high percentile in JEE Main and an excellent rank in JEE Advanced. For JEE Main, aim for at least 90–95 percentile to qualify for JEE Advanced. However, for premier IITs, scoring 99+ percentile is ideal. In JEE Advanced, a rank under 5,000 can get you into a decent IIT, but for top branches in IIT Bombay, Delhi, or Kanpur, a rank below 1,000 is preferable. Cutoffs vary yearly, so check the latest trends for precise targets.

Hello Ipshita,

To get into a top IIT in 2026, you need a high JEE Advanced rank, as admissions are based on rank, not just marks. Here's a general idea:

1. JEE Mains (For Advanced Eligibility)

   • General Category: Aim for 99+ percentile (200+ marks) to qualify for JEE Advanced.
     
     
   • OBC-NCL: Around 97+ percentile is usually safe.
     
     
   • SC/ST: Percentile varies but aim for 90+.
     
     

2. JEE Advanced (For IIT Admission)

   • For Top IITs (IIT Bombay, Delhi, Madras, Kanpur, Kharagpur, etc.): Rank under 2,000 is ideal.
     
     
   • For Core Branches (CSE, ECE, EE, ME, etc.): Rank under 500 for CS in top IITs, under 1,500 for other branches.
     
     
   • For Mid-Tier IITs: Rank under 5,000 gives good options.

Cutoffs vary yearly based on difficulty and competition. Stay updated on official sources like josaa.nic.in and jeeadv.ac.in .


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