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Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main)

Updated on 4 Sept, 2026 by Kollegeapply

The JEE Main 2024 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 2024 to help you gauge admission chances at top colleges.


JEE Main 2024 ST category cutoff ranges from 306 to 513,064 rank. Candidates with rank under 59,552 have high chances of getting top colleges like NIT Warangal, IIITM Gwalior, and MANIT Bhopal.


JEE Main 2024 Cutoff Highlights

The JEE Main 2024 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 2024
  • Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
  • Cutoff Type: Rank
  • Total Counselling Rounds: 9
  • Total Colleges Participating: 113
  • Top Courses: B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering, B.Tech in Electronics and Communications Engineering, BTech ME
  • Quota Types: All India, Home State, OS

JEE Main 2024 Cutoff Overview

The table below provides complete details of the JEE Main 2024 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.E
Total Rounds9
Total Colleges Participating113
Official Websitehttps://jeemain.nta.nic.in/
QuotasAll India, Home State, OS
Top CoursesB.Tech. Computer Science Engineering, B.Tech in Electronics and Communications Engineering, BTech ME

Status

  • Cutoff Status: Released
  • Last Updated: September 2026

JEE Main 2024 ST Cutoff Category Wise for Government and Private Colleges

The JEE Main 2024 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
ST306 - 4184672608 - 513064

Can You Get a College with Your Rank?

The JEE Main 2024 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
Below 1,000MANIT Bhopal, NIT Puducherry
1,000 – 5,000IIITM Gwalior, NIT Uttarakhand, IIIT Bhopal, IIIT Sri City, IIIT Kalyani
5,000 – 10,000BIT Mesra, Birla Institute of Technology Mesra Off-Campus: Deoghar, BIT Patna, NIAMT, SLIET

JEE Main 2024 Score vs Percentile

The table below shows the relationship between score scored and the corresponding percentile in JEE Main 2024. 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 2024 Expected vs Actual Cutoff

The JEE Main 2024 cutoff comparison between expected and actual values helps candidates understand trend accuracy and exam competitiveness.

CategoryExpected (Rank)Actual (Rank)Difference
ST318 - 1,058,440306 - 513,064545,376 Lower

Why Did the Cutoff Change?

The variation between expected and actual cutoff is influenced by:

  • Exam Difficulty Level: Slightly easier paper can increase cutoff, while tougher papers may reduce it.
  • Number of Candidates: Higher participation generally raises competition and affects closing trends.
  • Normalization Process: Session-wise normalization may create minor variation in final rank outcomes.
  • Seat Availability: Stable seat intake usually keeps cutoff movement within an expected range.

Accuracy Analysis

  • Prediction Accuracy: Previous-year based estimates are generally close to actual cutoff outcomes.
  • Reserved Categories: Mostly follow expected direction with moderate variation.
  • Overall Insight: JEE Main 2024 cutoff remained slightly varied across categories.

JEE Main Cutoff Trend (2024 vs 2023 vs 2022 vs 2021)

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
2024916495
20231058440
2022927200
2021899184

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 (2022-2024): 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


Category-wise College Cutoff Comparison (ST Category)

This table shows how college-level cutoffs have changed over the last 3 years for ST category.

College202420232022
NIT Warangal59552506240
IIITM Gwalior27932898391626
MANIT Bhopal738593413
HBTU Kanpur418467631175-

Insights

  • Top Colleges: Slightly more competitive in recent years
  • Mid-tier Colleges: Wider variation based on seat changes
  • Overall Trend: Competition increasing gradually

Marks vs Percentile (JEE Main 2024)

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 2024 Cutoff (Category-wise Opening & Closing Ranks)

The JEE Main 2024 college-wise cutoff includes opening and closing ranks for top colleges like NIT Warangal, MANIT Bhopal, and NIT Uttarakhand across categories. These cutoffs are released during JoSAA counselling and vary based on college, branch, category, and quota

CollegeBranchCategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
NIT WarangalB.Tech in Electronics and Communications EngineeringST30659552
MANIT BhopalB.Tech. Computer Science EngineeringST706738
NIT UttarakhandB.Tech. Computer Science EngineeringST12681516
NIT SilcharB.Tech. Computer Science EngineeringST69283009
NIT KurukshetraB.Tech. Computer Science EngineeringST45864824
NIT SrinagarB.Tech. Computer Science EngineeringST10311630
NIT AgartalaB.Tech. Computer Science EngineeringST13121464
NIT PuducherryB.Tech. Computer Science EngineeringST792792
NIT SikkimB.Tech. Computer Science EngineeringST14161764
IIIT RanchiB.Tech in Electronics and Communications EngineeringST4035417593

Insight: NIT Warangal, MANIT Bhopal, and NIT Uttarakhand close within top 738-59,552 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 (738), indicating highest competition.
  • 6 colleges close within top 20,000 ranks, while 6 are within top 30,000 ranks.
  • Final cutoff depends on JoSAA round, preferences, and seat matrix.

College-wise JEE Main 2024 Cutoff (ST Opening & Closing Ranks)

CollegeAllFemale
NIT Warangal306 - 59552881 - 1288
IIITM Gwalior2782 - 2793-
MANIT Bhopal706 - 7381328
HBTU Kanpur418467-
NIT Uttarakhand1268 - 1516-
TIET Patiala489239 - 513064-
BIT Mesra5174 - 6182-
NIT Silchar692 - 830091186 - 144450
IIIT Bhopal3798 - 4854-
IIIT Sri City33312895

Safe Score for JEE Main 2024

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 B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering and B.Tech in Electronics and Communications Engineering in good institutes.
  • Rank range typically under 792-1,630 for stronger options.

Safe Score for IIITs

61-70+ marks

What this means:

  • Good chance in institutes offering B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering and B.Tech in Electronics and Communications Engineering.
  • Access to mid to top institutes with strong placement records.
  • Rank range typically under 1,630-64,824.

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 MANIT Bhopal, NIT Puducherry, and NIT Agartala across categories.


Rank under 1,464

College NameGeneral
MANIT Bhopal706 - 738

Rank under 1,764

  • Strong chance in colleges like MANIT Bhopal, NIT Puducherry, and NIT Agartala.
  • Likely branches: B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering and B.Tech in Electronics and Communications Engineering.
  • Category advantage applies for better branch outcomes.

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


Rank under 83,009

  • Admission possible in colleges like MANIT Bhopal, NIT Puducherry, and NIT Agartala.
  • 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 1,464 ranks target top-tier options, under 1,764 ranks strengthen access to IIIT, and under 83,009 ranks open broader options like other iiit.

  • Under 1,764: 6 strong cutoff outcomes in current trend set.
  • Under 83,009: 9 broader cutoff outcomes in current trend set.

Top Colleges Accepting JEE Main 2024 Cutoff

Explore the top engineering colleges accepting JEE Main 2024 scores. Click below to check detailed branch-wise opening & closing ranks and cutoff trends.

CollegeFeesMedian SalaryCoursesRanking
NIT Warangal₹ 6.19 Lakhs₹ 12.50 Lakhs68TheWeek #11
MANIT Bhopal₹ 7.99 Lakhs₹ 10.00 Lakhs50NIRF #17
NIT Uttarakhand₹ 7.90 Lakhs₹ 6.00 Lakhs24IndiaToday #19
NIT Silchar₹ 7.11 Lakhs₹ 10.00 Lakhs46NIRF #11
NIT Kurukshetra₹ 6.87 Lakhs₹ 6.85 Lakhs42TheWeek #21
NIT Srinagar₹ 7.43 Lakhs₹ 6.00 Lakhs28IndiaToday #19
NIT Agartala₹ 2.35 Lakhs-56IndiaToday #26
NIT Puducherry₹ 7.44 Lakhs₹ 6.00 Lakhs19IndiaToday #20
NIT Sikkim₹ 5.86 Lakhs₹ 8.50 Lakhs16NIRF #151
IIIT Ranchi₹ 14.05 Lakhs₹ 9.56 Lakhs12-

Top B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering Colleges - 2024 Cutoff (ST Opening & Closing Ranks)

The JEE Main 2024 cutoff for B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering highlights category-specific closing ranks for top colleges. This branch continues to see strong demand among candidates.

CollegeAllFemale
MANIT Bhopal706 - 7381328
NIT Uttarakhand1268 - 1516-
NIT Silchar692 - 830091186 - 144450
IIIT Sri City33312895
IIIT Kottayam3787 - 3303513588 - 293253
IIIT Kalyani38363896
IIIT Kota2717 - 2767933205 - 374843
IIIT Guwahati2608 - 2346392732 - 281692
IGDTUW Delhi-229464 - 269936
NIT Kurukshetra458 - 648241052

Key Insights

  • Top 3 colleges (MANIT Bhopal, NIT Uttarakhand, and IIIT Sri City) close within top 3,331 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 2,665 rank for stronger outcomes.


Top B.Tech in Electronics and Communications Engineering Colleges - 2024 Cutoff (ST Opening & Closing Ranks)

The JEE Main 2024 cutoff for B.Tech in Electronics and Communications Engineering highlights category-specific closing ranks for top colleges. This branch continues to see strong demand among candidates.

CollegeAllFemale
NIT Warangal306 - 59552881
IIIT Ranchi4035 - 417593-

Key Insights

  • Top 3 colleges (NIT Warangal and IIIT Ranchi) close within top 417,593 ranks.
  • B.Tech in Electronics and Communications Engineering remains a high-demand branch across top colleges.

Insight: To secure B.Tech in Electronics and Communications Engineering in top colleges, aim for under 334,074 rank for stronger outcomes.


Top BTech ME Colleges - 2024 Cutoff (ST Opening & Closing Ranks)

The JEE Main 2024 cutoff for BTech ME highlights category-specific closing ranks for top colleges. This branch continues to see strong demand among candidates.

CollegeAllFemale
Birla Institute of Technology Mesra Off-Campus: Deoghar5799 - 6290-
BIT Patna5756 - 6485-
NIAMT4346 - 51374854
Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya6159 - 7283-

Key Insights

  • Top 3 colleges (NIAMT, Birla Institute of Technology Mesra Off-Campus: Deoghar, and BIT Patna) close within top 6,485 ranks.
  • BTech ME remains a high-demand branch across top colleges.

Insight: To secure BTech ME in top colleges, aim for under 5,188 rank for stronger outcomes.


All India B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering Cutoff 2024 – Opening & Closing Ranks


The JEE Main 2024 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 has comparatively higher closing ranks, making it more accessible for mid-rank candidates.

CollegeAllFemale
OpeningClosingOpeningClosing
IIIT Trichy14002204533293257128
MANIT Bhopal70673813281328
NIT Agartala1312146419622510
NIT Hamirpur885108417791779
NIT Kurukshetra4586482410521052
NIT Puducherry792792--
NIT Sikkim14161764--
NIT Silchar692830091186144450
NIT Srinagar10311630--
NIT Uttarakhand12681516--

All India B.Tech in Electronics and Communications Engineering Cutoff 2024 – Opening & Closing Ranks


The JEE Main 2024 cutoff for B.Tech in Electronics and Communications Engineering shows the opening and closing ranks for top colleges under the All India quota. B.Tech in Electronics and Communications Engineering has comparatively higher closing ranks, making it more accessible for mid-rank candidates.

CollegeAllFemale
OpeningClosingOpeningClosing
IIIT Ranchi4035417593--
NIT Warangal30659552881881

Home State B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering Cutoff 2024 – Opening & Closing Ranks

CollegeAllFemale
OpeningClosingOpeningClosing
MANIT Bhopal138615691726232623
NIT Agartala69591426665547155
NIT Arunachal Pradesh689987351248620835
NIT Hamirpur99899821582158
NIT Kurukshetra197728896830293029
NIT Manipur2942380059005900
NIT Puducherry171661716694899489
NIT Sikkim67829743--
NIT Silchar937133124602460
NIT Uttarakhand2916257785--

Home State B.Tech in Electronics and Communications Engineering Cutoff 2024 – Opening & Closing Ranks

CollegeAll
OpeningClosing
NIT Warangal311311

Course-wise Cutoff Range (All India) 2024 — ST

CourseST
B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering692 - 330351
B.Tech in Electronics and Communications Engineering306 - 59552
BTech ME4346 - 6485
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering4922
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science3149 - 4447
B TECH IN COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING(CYB ER SECURITY)3762 - 350138

All India and Home State Cutoff 2024 — ST

All India Cutoff 2024

College TypeST
IIIT1400 - 420164
NIT306 - 212758

Home State Cutoff 2024

College TypeST
IIIT1120316
NIT311 - 340840

College Wise Cutoff 2024

Explore college-wise cutoff pages for 2024 to check detailed branch-wise opening & closing ranks and admission trends.


JEE Main Cutoff Ranks for Top IIIT

NameCutoff Links
IIITDM KurnoolView Cutoff
IIITM GwaliorView Cutoff
IIIT SuratView Cutoff
IIIT Sri CityView Cutoff
IIIT AgartalaView Cutoff
IIIT Naya RaipurView Cutoff
IIIT KalyaniView Cutoff
IIIT DharwadView Cutoff
IIIT BhopalView Cutoff
IIIT TrichyView Cutoff

JEE Main Cutoff Ranks for Top NIT

NameCutoff Links
NIT PuducherryView Cutoff
NIT DelhiView Cutoff
NIT AgartalaView Cutoff
NIT UttarakhandView Cutoff
NIT SrinagarView Cutoff
NIT SikkimView Cutoff
NIT Arunachal PradeshView Cutoff
NIT ManipurView Cutoff
NIT WarangalView Cutoff
NIT SilcharView Cutoff

JEE Main Cutoff Ranks for Top Colleges

NameCutoff Links
MANIT BhopalView Cutoff
NIAMTView Cutoff
SLIETView Cutoff
NIELITView Cutoff
CSVTU BhilaiView Cutoff
BIT MesraView Cutoff
Indian Institute of Carpet TechnologyView Cutoff
Birla Institute of Technology Mesra Off-Campus: DeogharView Cutoff
BIT PatnaView Cutoff
Gurukula Kangri VishwavidyalayaView Cutoff

State Wise Cutoff

The JEE Main 2024 cutoff also varies based on state quota (Home State vs Other State), making it important for candidates targeting colleges within their region.


Telangana Cutoff

Colleges in Telangana such as NIT Warangal offer:

  • Higher closing ranks under Home State quota
  • Better chances for local candidates
  • Popular branches like B.Tech in Electronics and Communications Engineering closing around 311-156,917 (General)

Tripura Cutoff

Colleges in Tripura such as NIT Agartala offer:

  • Higher closing ranks under Home State quota
  • Better chances for local candidates
  • Popular branches like B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering closing around 14,266-14,266 (General)

Himachal Pradesh Cutoff

Colleges in Himachal Pradesh such as NIT Hamirpur offer:

  • Higher closing ranks under Home State quota
  • Better chances for local candidates
  • Popular branches like B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering closing around 998-998 (General)

Haryana Cutoff

Colleges in Haryana such as NIT Kurukshetra offer:

  • Higher closing ranks under Home State quota
  • Better chances for local candidates
  • Popular branches like B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering closing around 288,968-288,968 (General)

Manipur Cutoff

Colleges in Manipur such as NIT Manipur offer:

  • Higher closing ranks under Home State quota
  • Better chances for local candidates
  • Popular branches like B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering closing around 3,800-3,800 (General)

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


JEE Main 2024 Cutoff FAQs

What is the cutoff for JEE Main 2024?
The cutoff for JEE Main 2024 is expected to be around 306-513,064 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 2024 (category-wise)?
The expected cutoff for JEE Main 2024 is:
  • General: data not available yet
  • OBC: data not available yet
  • SC: data not available yet
  • ST: 306-513,064 rank
These values are based on trend analysis and difficulty level.
What was the cutoff for JEE Main 2023?
In 2023, the cutoff for JEE Main was:
  • General: 318-1,058,440 rank
  • OBC: data not available yet
  • SC: data not available yet
This helps estimate the expected cutoff for 2024.
What marks are required for top percentile in JEE Main 2024?
To achieve 99 percentile in JEE Main 2024, candidates typically need around 141-180 marks, depending on exam difficulty and normalization.
What marks are required for 90 percentile in JEE Main 2024?
Candidates scoring around 61-70 marks can expect approximately 90 percentile in JEE Main 2024, based on previous session data.
Is 95 percentile good in JEE Main 2024?
Yes, 95 percentile in JEE Main 2024 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 2024?
For top colleges accepting JEE Main 2024:
  • Top tier colleges: Rank under 1,516
  • Mid-tier colleges: Rank under 1,764
Admission depends on branch and category.
What is a safe score for JEE Main 2024?
A safe score for JEE Main 2024 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 2024 increase or decrease?
The cutoff for JEE Main 2024 is expected to decrease due to factors like higher competition and tighter score spread, candidate participation, and seat availability.
What factors affect the cutoff for JEE Main 2024?
The cutoff for JEE Main 2024 is influenced by:
  • Difficulty level: higher competition and tighter score spread
  • Total seats: 113+ participating college options
Can I get a top college with my rank in JEE Main 2024?
With a good rank, candidates may get into NIT Warangal, MANIT Bhopal, and NIT Uttarakhand, depending on branch preference and category cutoff trends.
What is the difference between qualifying and admission cutoff in JEE Main 2024?
The qualifying cutoff for JEE Main 2024 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 2024?
Candidates can check detailed college-wise and branch-wise cutoff for JEE Main 2024 on KollegeApply, including opening and closing ranks for top institutes.

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