JEE Advanced 2025: Minimum Marks Required to Get Into IIT for General Category Candidates

New Delhi, May 2025 – As the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2025 concludes and candidates await their results, the focus now shifts to the minimum marks required for General category candidates to secure admission to the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
While the official cut-off marks will be announced along with the results in early June, candidates can estimate the required scores based on previous years’ trends and the qualifying criteria set by the exam conducting body.
Minimum Marks to Qualify in JEE Advanced 2025 (Expected)
Based on historical trends, here’s an expected range of minimum qualifying marks (not admission ranks) for the General category:
Subject | Minimum % of Total Marks (Expected) | Approx. Marks (if total = 360) |
---|---|---|
Physics | 6% | ~21.6 marks |
Chemistry | 6% | ~21.6 marks |
Mathematics | 6% | ~21.6 marks |
Aggregate | 17.5% – 20% | ~63 to 72 marks |
⚠️ Note: These are qualifying marks required to be included in the Common Rank List (CRL), not the marks needed to get a seat at top IITs like Bombay or Delhi.
What Is the Cut-off for Getting into IIT?
Qualifying for the rank list is the first step. To actually get a seat at an IIT, especially in popular branches like Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, a candidate’s rank must be competitive. Here’s a general idea:
Minimum Ranks for Admission to Top IITs (General Category)
IIT | Branch | Closing Rank (2024 estimate) |
---|---|---|
IIT Bombay | Computer Science (CSE) | ~AIR 65 |
IIT Delhi | Computer Science (CSE) | ~AIR 105 |
IIT Kanpur | Electrical Engineering | ~AIR 900 |
IIT Madras | Mechanical Engineering | ~AIR 1,800 |
IIT Roorkee | Civil Engineering | ~AIR 5,000 |
These ranks usually translate to marks ranging from 180 to 330+, depending on the difficulty level of the paper and total marks.
Factors That Affect Admission Cut-offs
Difficulty level of the exam
Number of candidates appearing
Seat availability across IITs
Branch popularity
Reservation and category-based seat distribution
What’s Next?
Response sheets: Released on May 22, 2025
Provisional answer key: Expected soon
Final results and cut-off list: First week of June 2025
JoSAA counselling: Begins mid-June 2025
Conclusion
While a score of 60–70 marks might help a general category candidate qualify in JEE Advanced 2025, a significantly higher score and rank is required to secure a seat at a top IIT and preferred branch. Candidates should track the official updates and prepare for JoSAA counselling accordingly.
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