JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Cut-Off: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the JEE Main 2025 Session 2 results for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) on April 18, 2025. Alongside the results, NTA has also released the category-wise qualifying cut-off percentiles for candidates aiming to appear for JEE Advanced 2025.
This year’s Session 2 was conducted on a massive scale—with 531 centres across 300 cities, including 15 international cities. A total of 10.61 lakh candidates registered for the April session, and 9.92 lakh appeared, showing a consistent trend of high participation.
JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Exam Overview
The JEE (Main) 2025 was held in two sessions:
- Session 1: January 22 to 29, 2025
- Session 2: April 2 to 8, 2025
Session 2 alone had 9 shifts and was conducted in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, and more. Around 7.75 lakh candidates appeared in both sessions combined, and NTA has declared their best scores out of the two sessions.
JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Total Numbers
| Details | Session 1 | Session 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered | 13,11,544 | 10,61,840 |
| Appeared | 12,58,136 | 9,92,350 |
| Common Candidates (Both Sessions) | Registered: 8,33,536 | Appeared: 7,75,383 |
| Unique Candidates (Across Both Sessions) | Registered: 15,39,848 | Appeared: 14,75,103 |
Category-Wise Cut-Off Percentile (For JEE Advanced 2025 Eligibility)
Here is the official qualifying cut-off percentile range released by NTA for eligibility to appear in JEE Advanced 2025:
| Category | Percentile Range | Qualified Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| UR (General) | 93.1023262 – 100 | 97,321 |
| UR – PwBD | 0.0079349 – 93.0950208 | 3,950 |
| Gen-EWS | 80.3830119 – 93.0950208 | 25,009 |
| OBC-NCL | 79.4313582 – 93.0950208 | 67,614 |
| SC | 61.1526933 – 93.0950208 | 37,519 |
| ST | 47.9026465 – 93.0950208 | 18,823 |
Also Read: NTA JEE Main Session 2 Result 2025 Released, Check Cut-Off Percentiles
How Are NTA Scores Calculated?
NTA uses a percentile-based normalization system, especially important as the exam is conducted in multiple shifts. The percentile score reflects relative performance, not the absolute marks.
Formula:
Percentile Score = 100 × (Number of candidates who scored equal to or less than the candidate) / Total candidates in the session
So, even if two candidates score the same raw marks, their percentiles might differ based on session performance.
Gender & Category Statistics for JEE Main 2025 Session 2
| Gender | Total Registered | Total Appeared |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5,25,324 | 5,01,319 |
| Female | 10,14,523 | 9,73,784 |
| Third Gender | 1 | — |
| Total | 15,39,848 | 14,75,103 |
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) Stats:
- Registered: 4,540
- Appeared: 4,314
