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Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main)

• Updated on 4 Sept, 2026 by Kollegeapply

The JEE Main 2019 ST cutoff has been released by the National Testing Agency (NTA). This page shows ST cutoff trends across colleges and courses (All & Female where available). Check the official site https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/ for notifications.

We’ve analyzed JEE Main cutoffs for 2019 to help you gauge admission chances at top colleges.


JEE Main 2019 ST category cutoff ranges from 1,338 to 5,547 rank. Candidates with rank under 5,196 have high chances of getting top colleges like IIITM Gwalior, IIIT Bhopal, and IIIT Naya Raipur.


JEE Main 2019 Cutoff Highlights

The JEE Main 2019 cutoff represents the minimum rank required to qualify for admissions into participating colleges.

The cutoff is released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and is used for counselling and seat allocation.


Key Highlights

  • Exam Name: JEE Main 2019
  • Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
  • Cutoff Type: Rank
  • Total Counselling Rounds: 7
  • Total Colleges Participating: 17
  • Top Courses: B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering, BTech ME, B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
  • Quota Types: All India, Home State, OS

JEE Main 2019 Cutoff Overview

The table below provides complete details of the JEE Main 2019 cutoff including exam structure, categories, and admission scope.

ParticularsDetails
Exam NameJEE Main
Conducting BodyNational Testing Agency (NTA)
Cutoff TypeRank
Courses AcceptingB.Tech, B.E. / B.Tech, B.Tech (Lateral)
Total Rounds7
Total Colleges Participating17
Official Websitehttps://jeemain.nta.nic.in/
QuotasAll India, Home State, OS
Top CoursesB.Tech. Computer Science Engineering, BTech ME, B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

Status

  • Cutoff Status: Released
  • Last Updated: September 2026

JEE Main 2019 ST Cutoff Category Wise for Government and Private Colleges

The JEE Main 2019 ST category-wise cutoff highlights the opening and closing rank range for admission into government and private colleges across different categories. The cutoff varies based on factors such as category reservation, seat availability, and college type, with government institutes generally having more competition compared to private colleges.

CategoryGovernmentPrivate
ST1338 - 55473211 - 5165

Can You Get a College with Your Rank?

The JEE Main 2019 rank plays a crucial role in determining your chances of admission into top institutes across India. Based on previous cutoff trends, the table below highlights what type of colleges you can expect at different eligibility ranges.

Eligibility RangeTop Colleges
1,000 – 5,000IIIT Bhopal, IIIT Naya Raipur, NIELIT, NIT Nagaland
5,000 – 10,000IIITM Gwalior, SLIET, Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya

JEE Main 2019 Score vs Percentile

The table below shows the relationship between score scored and the corresponding percentile in JEE Main 2019. Understanding this mapping helps candidates estimate their expected percentile based on score scored and compare it against historical cutoff trends.

  • A percentile of 99+ in JEE Main corresponds to approximately 141 - 180 Score.
  • A percentile of 95+ in JEE Main corresponds to approximately 91 - 100 Score.
  • A percentile of 90+ in JEE Main corresponds to approximately 61 - 70 Score.
ScorePercentile
181 - 300100
141 - 18099 - 100
121 - 14098 - 99
111 - 12097 - 98
101 - 11096 - 97
91 - 10095 - 96
81 - 9093 - 95
71 - 8091 - 93
61 - 7088 - 91
51 - 6082 - 87
41 - 5073 - 81
31 - 4058 - 71
21 - 3038 - 57
20 - 1113 - 33
0 - 101 - 10

JEE Main Cutoff Trend (2019)

The JEE Main cutoff trend over the last few years helps candidates understand how competition and qualifying percentiles have evolved.


Year-wise Cutoff Trend

YearST
20195547

Key Insights

  • Overall Stability: General cutoff remains stable around 90-91 percentile
  • Increase from 2022 to 2023: Due to higher competition post-COVID normalization
  • Minor Fluctuations (2019-2019): Caused by normalization and paper difficulty
  • Reserved Categories: Gradual increase in cutoff due to rising participation
  • ST Category: Shows highest variation due to lower applicant pool

Insight: Cutoff trends show consistent competition growth with slight yearly variation


Marks vs Percentile (JEE Main 2019)

The JEE Main marks vs percentile gives a clear idea of score required to achieve a target percentile.

  • 99 Percentile -> ~141 - 180 marks
  • 95 Percentile -> ~91 - 100 marks
  • 90 Percentile -> ~61 - 70 marks

Insight: Aim for 180+ marks for top colleges and 120+ for safe options.


College wise JEE Main 2019 Cutoff (Category-wise Opening & Closing Ranks)

The JEE Main 2019 college-wise cutoff includes opening and closing ranks for top colleges like Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya and NIT Nagaland across categories. These cutoffs are released during JoSAA counselling and vary based on college, branch, category, and quota

CollegeBranchCategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
Gurukula Kangri VishwavidyalayaBTech MEST41405398
NIT NagalandB.Tech. Computer Science EngineeringST13382212

Insight: Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya and NIT Nagaland close within top 2,212-5,398 ranks for core branches.

Key Insights

  • Cutoffs vary significantly by college tier and branch popularity.
  • B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering has the lowest closing rank (2,212), indicating highest competition.
  • 2 colleges close within top 20,000 ranks, while 2 are within top 30,000 ranks.
  • Final cutoff depends on JoSAA round, preferences, and seat matrix.

College-wise JEE Main 2019 Cutoff (ST Opening & Closing Ranks)

CollegeAll
IIITM Gwalior4254 - 5196
IIIT Bhopal3211 - 4124
IIIT Naya Raipur1684
SLIET4433 - 5547
NIELIT3502 - 4194
Indian Institute of Carpet Technology4334 - 5165
Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya4140 - 5398
NIT Nagaland1338 - 2212

Safe Score for JEE Main 2019

The JEE Main safe score is the minimum marks range required to secure admission into good colleges without high risk. It varies based on category, branch preference, and competition level.


Safe Score for NITs

91-100+ marks

What this means:

  • Strong chance in top colleges with competitive branches.
  • Possible entry into BTech ME and B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering in good institutes.
  • Rank range typically under 2,212-2,212 for stronger options.

Safe Score for Other Good Colleges

61-70+ marks

What this means:

  • Good chance in institutes offering BTech ME and B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering.
  • Access to mid to top institutes with strong placement records.
  • Rank range typically under 2,212-5,398.

Pro Tip: Always keep a buffer of +10-20 marks above the safe score due to normalization and yearly cutoff variation.


What Rank is Required for Top Colleges?

The JEE Main rank is the most critical factor in securing admission to top colleges. Based on previous trends, the table below shows what rank is required for NIT Nagaland and Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya across categories.


Rank under 2,212

College NameGeneral
IIIT Naya Raipur1684

Rank under 5,398

  • Strong chance in colleges like NIT Nagaland and Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya.
  • Likely branches: BTech ME and B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering.
  • Category advantage applies for better branch outcomes.

Insight: Best range for highly competitive colleges in current trends.


Rank under 5,398

  • Admission possible in colleges like NIT Nagaland and Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya.
  • This range keeps more realistic options open across counselling rounds.
  • Wider branch flexibility is usually available compared to lower rank bands.

Insight: Ideal for balanced college and branch targets with strong placement potential.


Final Takeaway: Under 2,212 ranks target top-tier options, under 5,398 ranks strengthen access to NIT, and under 5,398 ranks open broader options like other nit.

  • Under 5,398: 2 strong cutoff outcomes in current trend set.
  • Under 5,398: 2 broader cutoff outcomes in current trend set.

Top Colleges Accepting JEE Main 2019 Cutoff

Explore the top engineering colleges accepting JEE Main 2019 scores. Click below to check detailed branch-wise opening & closing ranks and cutoff trends.

CollegeFeesMedian SalaryCoursesRanking
Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya₹ 3.62 Lakhs₹ 4.39 Lakhs58-
NIT Nagaland₹ 7.67 Lakhs-14NIRF #101

Top B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering Colleges - 2019 Cutoff (ST Opening & Closing Ranks)

The JEE Main 2019 cutoff for B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering highlights category-specific closing ranks for top colleges. This branch continues to see strong demand among candidates.

CollegeAll
NIT Nagaland1338 - 2212

Key Insights

  • Top 3 colleges (NIT Nagaland) close within top 2,212 ranks.
  • B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering remains a high-demand branch across top colleges.

Insight: To secure B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering in top colleges, aim for under 1,770 rank for stronger outcomes.


Top BTech ME Colleges - 2019 Cutoff (ST Opening & Closing Ranks)

The JEE Main 2019 cutoff for BTech ME highlights category-specific closing ranks for top colleges. This branch continues to see strong demand among candidates.

CollegeAll
Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya4140 - 5398

Key Insights

  • Top 3 colleges (Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya) close within top 5,398 ranks.
  • BTech ME remains a high-demand branch across top colleges.

Insight: To secure BTech ME in top colleges, aim for under 4,318 rank for stronger outcomes.


Top B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Colleges - 2019 Cutoff (ST Opening & Closing Ranks)

The JEE Main 2019 cutoff for B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science highlights category-specific closing ranks for top colleges. This branch continues to see strong demand among candidates.

CollegeAll
IIIT Naya Raipur1684

Key Insights

  • Top 3 colleges (IIIT Naya Raipur) close within top 1,684 ranks.
  • B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science remains a high-demand branch across top colleges.

Insight: To secure B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in top colleges, aim for under 1,347 rank for stronger outcomes.


All India B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering Cutoff 2019 – Opening & Closing Ranks


The JEE Main 2019 cutoff for B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering shows the opening and closing ranks for top colleges under the All India quota. B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering remains highly competitive, with relatively lower closing ranks in top institutes.

CollegeAll
OpeningClosing
NIT Nagaland13382212

All India BTech ME Cutoff 2019 – Opening & Closing Ranks


The JEE Main 2019 cutoff for BTech ME shows the opening and closing ranks for top colleges under the All India quota. BTech ME remains highly competitive, with relatively lower closing ranks in top institutes.

CollegeAll
OpeningClosing
Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya41405398

Home State BTech ME Cutoff 2019 – Opening & Closing Ranks

CollegeAll
OpeningClosing
NIT Meghalaya1656742081
NIT Patna67779057
SVNIT Surat59025902

Course-wise Cutoff Range (All India) 2019 — ST

CourseST
B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering1338 - 2212
BTech ME4140 - 5398
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science1684
B.E. in Instrumentation and Control Engineering4433 - 5547
B.Tech. in Carpet and Textile Technology (Lateral Entry)4334 - 5165
B.Tech. in Electronics Engineering (IOT)3502 - 4194
B.Tech in Information Technology + MBA4254 - 5196
BTech IT3211 - 4124

All India and Home State Cutoff 2019 — ST

All India Cutoff 2019

College TypeST
IIIT1684 - 5196
NIT1338 - 2212

Home State Cutoff 2019

College TypeST
NIT2448 - 42081

College Wise Cutoff 2019

Explore college-wise cutoff pages for 2019 to check detailed branch-wise opening & closing ranks and admission trends.


JEE Main Cutoff Ranks for Top IIIT

NameCutoff Links
IIIT Naya RaipurView Cutoff
IIIT BhopalView Cutoff
IIITM GwaliorView Cutoff

JEE Main Cutoff Ranks for Top NIT

NameCutoff Links
NIT NagalandView Cutoff

JEE Main Cutoff Ranks for Top Colleges

NameCutoff Links
NIELITView Cutoff
Indian Institute of Carpet TechnologyView Cutoff
Gurukula Kangri VishwavidyalayaView Cutoff
SLIETView Cutoff

State Wise Cutoff

The JEE Main 2019 cutoff also varies based on state quota (Home State vs Other State), making it important for candidates targeting colleges within their region.


Meghalaya Cutoff

Colleges in Meghalaya such as NIT Meghalaya offer:

  • Higher closing ranks under Home State quota
  • Better chances for local candidates
  • Popular branches like BTech ME closing around 42,081-42,081 (General)

Bihar Cutoff

Colleges in Bihar such as NIT Patna offer:

  • Higher closing ranks under Home State quota
  • Better chances for local candidates
  • Popular branches like BTech ME closing around 9,057-9,057 (General)

Gujarat Cutoff

Colleges in Gujarat such as SVNIT Surat offer:

  • Higher closing ranks under Home State quota
  • Better chances for local candidates
  • Popular branches like BTech ME closing around 5,902-5,902 (General)

Insight: Choosing colleges under Home State quota can significantly improve admission chances, especially for mid-rank candidates.


JEE Main 2019 Cutoff FAQs

What is the cutoff for JEE Main 2019?
The cutoff for JEE Main 2019 is expected to be around 1,338-5,547 rank for General category, while reserved categories may have lower cutoffs based on previous year trends and exam difficulty.
What is the expected cutoff for JEE Main 2019 (category-wise)?
The expected cutoff for JEE Main 2019 is:
  • General: data not available yet
  • OBC: data not available yet
  • SC: data not available yet
  • ST: 1,338-5,547 rank
These values are based on trend analysis and difficulty level.
What was the cutoff for JEE Main 2018?
In 2018, the cutoff for JEE Main was:
  • General: data not available yet
  • OBC: data not available yet
  • SC: data not available yet
This helps estimate the expected cutoff for 2019.
What marks are required for top percentile in JEE Main 2019?
To achieve 99 percentile in JEE Main 2019, candidates typically need around 141-180 marks, depending on exam difficulty and normalization.
What marks are required for 90 percentile in JEE Main 2019?
Candidates scoring around 61-70 marks can expect approximately 90 percentile in JEE Main 2019, based on previous session data.
Is 95 percentile good in JEE Main 2019?
Yes, 95 percentile in JEE Main 2019 is considered good, and may allow admission to good to excellent colleges, depending on category and branch preference.
What rank is required for top colleges through JEE Main 2019?
For top colleges accepting JEE Main 2019:
  • Top tier colleges: Rank under 2,212
  • Mid-tier colleges: Rank under 2,212
Admission depends on branch and category.
What is a safe score for JEE Main 2019?
A safe score for JEE Main 2019 is typically 61-70 to 91-100, which increases the chances of admission to top colleges based on previous year trends.
Will the cutoff for JEE Main 2019 increase or decrease?
The cutoff for JEE Main 2019 is expected to stable due to factors like similar difficulty level, candidate participation, and seat availability.
What factors affect the cutoff for JEE Main 2019?
The cutoff for JEE Main 2019 is influenced by:
  • Difficulty level: similar difficulty level
  • Total seats: 17+ participating college options
Can I get a top college with my rank in JEE Main 2019?
With a good rank, candidates may get into Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya and NIT Nagaland, depending on branch preference and category cutoff trends.
What is the difference between qualifying and admission cutoff in JEE Main 2019?
The qualifying cutoff for JEE Main 2019 is data not available yet, while admission cutoffs vary by college and can go much higher depending on demand and seat availability.
Where can I check college-wise cutoff for JEE Main 2019?
Candidates can check detailed college-wise and branch-wise cutoff for JEE Main 2019 on KollegeApply, including opening and closing ranks for top institutes.

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