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Passing marks out of 300 in JEE Mains<\/strong> As aspirants prepare for JEE Main 2025, one of the important questions on their minds is: “What are the passing marks out of 300 in JEE Mains?” <\/strong> The JEE Main Result 2024 for Session 2 (Paper 2) was released on 19th May 2024.  Passing Marks out of 300 in JEE Mains 2025 for the general category are expected to be around 90, the EWS category is 75, OBC-NCL is 73, SC is 51, and ST is 37. National Testing Agency (NTA)  sets the JEE Main Cutoff 2024, which is subject to change every year. Let’s try to understand more about passing marks in JEE Mains through this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/strong><\/td>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Exam Frequency<\/strong><\/td>Twice a year (January and April)<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Language<\/strong><\/td>English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu<\/td><\/tr>
Conducting Body<\/strong><\/td>NTA<\/td><\/tr>
Number of Questions<\/strong><\/td>90 (30 questions for each section)<\/td><\/tr>
Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/td>10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Duration<\/strong><\/td>3 hours for BTech\/BArch\/BPlan; 3.5 hours for BArch and B.Planning; 4 hours for PwD candidates<\/td><\/tr>
Marking Scheme<\/strong><\/td>+4 for correct answers;
-1 for incorrect answers (MCQs only);
– no negative marking for numerical questions<\/td><\/tr>
Result Declaration<\/strong><\/td>Within a few weeks after the exam<\/td><\/tr>
Application Process<\/strong><\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Sections<\/strong><\/td>Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics<\/td><\/tr>
Papers & Total Marks<\/strong><\/td>Paper-1: BE\/BTech (300 marks); Paper-2A: BArch (400 marks); Paper-2B: BPlan (400 marks)<\/td><\/tr>
Admit Card Release<\/strong><\/td>10-15 days before the exam<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What are Passing Marks Out of 300 in JEE Mains?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Passing marks in JEE Main refer to the minimum score required for candidates to qualify for admission to various engineering institutions in India, including the eligibility to appear for JEE Advanced. Unlike traditional exams, JEE Main does not have a fixed passing score; instead, it operates on a percentile basis determined by the NTA. Each year, the qualifying percentiles vary depending on factors such as the difficulty of the exam, the number of candidates, and seat availability in engineering colleges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, in recent years, passing marks out of 300 in JEE Mains for the general category have typically hovered around 90 marks out of a total of 300. However, aspiring candidates should aim higher – generally above 100-150 marks – to improve their chances of securing admission to top-tier institutions like IITs and NITs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Passing Marks Out of 300 in JEE Mains: Latest Updates 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The NTA has announced the JEE Main 2024 Session 2 results and along with it, the JEE Main Cutoff 2024. This cutoff is the minimum score you need to qualify for JEE Advanced 2024 and get into the participating institutes. Compared to last year, the cutoff has gone up by 2.45%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following table highlights the passing marks out of 300 in JEE Mains 2024 for 2025 aspirants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Category<\/strong><\/td>JEE Main Cutoff 2024<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
General<\/td>93.23<\/td><\/tr>
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)<\/td>81.32<\/td><\/tr>
Scheduled Caste (SC)<\/td>60.09<\/td><\/tr>
Scheduled Tribe (ST)<\/td>46.69<\/td><\/tr>
Other Backward Class (OBC)<\/td>79.67<\/td><\/tr>
General-PwD<\/td>0.00187<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Passing Marks in JEE Mains: A Year-Wise Trend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here is the list of passing marks out of 300 in JEE Mains over the past few years, highlighting the minimum scores required for different categories. It is important to note that these passing marks can change, so candidates should stay updated with the latest announcements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Year<\/strong><\/td>Category<\/strong><\/td>Passing Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
2023<\/strong><\/td>General<\/strong><\/td>90<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>EWS<\/strong><\/td>78<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>OBC-NCL<\/strong><\/td>75<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>SC<\/strong><\/td>55<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>ST<\/strong><\/td>44<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/strong><\/td>General<\/strong><\/td>89.75<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>EWS<\/strong><\/td>78.21<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>OBC<\/strong><\/td>74.31<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>SC<\/strong><\/td>54<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>ST<\/strong><\/td>44<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/strong><\/td>General<\/strong><\/td>91<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>EWS<\/strong><\/td>82<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>OBC<\/strong><\/td>76<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>SC<\/strong><\/td>55<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>ST<\/strong><\/td>44<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What Do These Percentiles Mean in Terms of Marks?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The actual marks corresponding to these percentiles can vary each year depending on the difficulty of the exam and the overall performance of candidates. However, based on recent trends:<\/p>\n\n\n\n