Scoring 250 marks out of 360 in JEE Advanced 2026 places you in the expected CRL AIR range of 700–1000 (General category), making you eligible for Computer Science at IIT BHU Varanasi and IIT Gandhinagar, Electrical Engineering at IIT Roorkee and IIT Kharagpur, and CSE at multiple new IITs in JoSAA 2026 seat allotment.
JEE Advanced 2026 was conducted in May 2026 with a total of 360 marks across Paper 1 and Paper 2. The top scorer in JEE Advanced 2026 scored 330 marks. With 250 marks, you sit in one of the most competitive score bands where small mark differences lead to significant rank changes. Knowing your expected AIR and which IIT branches are realistically within reach helps you fill JoSAA 2026 choices strategically.
- JEE Advanced 2026 total marks: 360; a score of 250 equals 69.4% of the total.
- Expected General (CRL) AIR: 700–1000, based on 2025–2026 rank-score trends.
- OBC-NCL students with 250 marks can expect category AIR around 300–450; SC around 150–220; ST around 60–100.
- IIT branches within reach include CSE at IIT BHU, IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Hyderabad (borderline), Electrical Engineering at IIT Roorkee and IIT Kharagpur, and CSE at all new IITs.
- JoSAA 2026 seat allotment is ongoing — your final seat depends on choice order and round-wise availability.
| Direct Link: JEE Advanced 2026 Official Website (Active) — jeeadv.ac.in |
What 250 Marks Mean in JEE Advanced 2026
JEE Advanced 2026 had a total of 360 marks split evenly between Paper 1 and Paper 2 (180 marks each). A score of 250 out of 360 equals 69.4% of the total. The top ranker in JEE Advanced 2026 scored 330 marks, placing 250 marks at approximately 75.7% of the topper’s performance.
Unlike JEE Main, JEE Advanced uses no normalisation or percentile. Your raw combined score directly determines your All India Rank. The General category cutoff for JEE Advanced 2026 is 92 marks aggregate (25.56%) with a minimum of 8 marks in each subject — 250 marks clears this threshold comfortably. The 240–270 mark band is one of the most competitive zones in the JEE Advanced rank list, where a difference of 5–10 marks can shift your rank by 200–300 places.
Expected AIR for 250 Marks in JEE Advanced 2026: Category-wise Breakdown
The table below shows the expected AIR for 250 marks in JEE Advanced 2026 across all reservation categories. These are expected figures based on 2025–2026 rank-score analysis. Actual ranks are published only on the official JEE Advanced website at jeeadv.ac.in.
| Category | Expected AIR for 250 Marks |
|---|---|
| General (CRL) | 700–1,000 |
| EWS | 100–150 |
| OBC-NCL | 300–450 |
| SC | 150–220 |
| ST | 60–100 |
| PwD (General) | 30–60 |
OBC-NCL students at category AIR 300–450 are well-placed to access CSE and Electrical Engineering at older IITs like IIT Roorkee and IIT Kharagpur. SC students at category AIR 150–220 may access CSE branches at several older IITs including IIT Delhi and IIT Madras in JoSAA rounds, based on previous year category-wise closing rank trends.
IIT Branches Available at 250 Marks in JoSAA 2026
The table below lists IIT branches expected to be accessible for General category students with CRL AIR 700–1000 in JoSAA 2026. All closing ranks are expected based on JoSAA 2025 trends and are not official JoSAA 2026 figures.
| IIT | Branch | Expected Closing Rank (General-CRL) |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Indore | Computer Science and Engineering | 800–1,100 |
| IIT Hyderabad | Computer Science and Engineering | 900–1,100 |
| IIT BHU Varanasi | Computer Science and Engineering | 1,100–1,300 |
| IIT Gandhinagar | Computer Science and Engineering | 1,200–1,500 |
| IIT Kharagpur | Electrical Engineering | 1,200–1,500 |
| IIT Hyderabad | Electrical Engineering | 1,300–1,600 |
| IIT Mandi | Computer Science and Engineering | 1,400–1,800 |
| IIT Bhubaneswar | Computer Science and Engineering | 1,400–1,800 |
| IIT Roorkee | Electrical Engineering | 1,500–1,800 |
| IIT Tirupati | Computer Science and Engineering | 1,800–2,200 |
| IIT Goa | Computer Science and Engineering | 1,800–2,300 |
| IIT Bhilai | Computer Science and Engineering | 1,900–2,400 |
| IIT Palakkad | Computer Science and Engineering | 1,900–2,500 |
| IIT Jammu | Computer Science and Engineering | 1,900–2,500 |
| IIT Dharwad | Computer Science and Engineering | 2,000–2,600 |
IIT Indore CSE and IIT Hyderabad CSE are aspirational picks at this rank band — achievable at AIR 700–900 but borderline at AIR 900–1000. IIT BHU Varanasi CSE and IIT Gandhinagar CSE are solid targets. Electrical Engineering at IIT Roorkee and IIT Kharagpur falls comfortably within reach and offers strong placement prospects. All six new IITs (Tirupati, Goa, Bhilai, Palakkad, Jammu, Dharwad) offer CSE well within this rank range.
JoSAA 2026 Choice Filling Tips for AIR 700–1000
A well-ordered JoSAA 2026 choice list determines whether you land your preferred branch or a fallback. Follow these steps if your JEE Advanced 2026 rank is in the 700–1000 CRL range.
- Lead with aspirational choices. Place IIT Indore CSE and IIT Hyderabad CSE at the top — you may get in at AIR 700–900. Worst case, you move to the next choice automatically.
- Stack core targets next. IIT BHU Varanasi CSE, IIT Gandhinagar CSE, IIT Mandi CSE, and IIT Bhubaneswar CSE are strong, reliable options for this rank band.
- Add Electrical Engineering at older IITs as high-value backups. IIT Kharagpur Electrical and IIT Roorkee Electrical offer excellent career outcomes and are safely within reach.
- Include all new IIT CSE branches. IIT Tirupati, Goa, Bhilai, Palakkad, Jammu, and Dharwad all offer CSE with growing placement records and well below your expected rank.
- Never submit fewer than 15–20 choices. JoSAA allocates the best available seat from your ordered list each round. More choices reduce the risk of going seatless.
- Use the Float option if you receive a seat you find acceptable but not ideal. JoSAA will upgrade you to a better choice if a seat opens in subsequent rounds, without losing the seat you already have.
OBC-NCL students at category AIR 300–450 should add IIT Roorkee CSE, IIT Kharagpur CSE, and IIT Hyderabad CSE as primary aspirational targets — these branches typically close in this OBC-NCL rank range based on JoSAA 2025 data.
JEE Advanced 2026 250 Marks FAQs
Ques. What rank can I expect for 250 marks in JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. Based on 2025–2026 rank-score trends, 250 marks out of 360 in JEE Advanced 2026 is expected to fetch a General (CRL) AIR of approximately 700–1,000. OBC-NCL category rank would be around 300–450, SC around 150–220, and ST around 60–100. Actual ranks are published at jeeadv.ac.in.
Ques. Can I get CSE at a good IIT with 250 marks in JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. Yes. At CRL AIR 700–1,000, CSE branches at IIT BHU Varanasi, IIT Gandhinagar, and IIT Mandi are comfortably accessible. IIT Indore CSE and IIT Hyderabad CSE are achievable at the better end of this range (AIR 700–900). CSE at all new IITs including Tirupati, Goa, Bhilai, Palakkad, Jammu, and Dharwad is also well within reach. CSE at IIT Bombay, Delhi, Madras, Kanpur, and Roorkee requires a much lower AIR (typically below 500) and is not accessible at this score.
Ques. Is 250 marks a good score in JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. Yes. A score of 250 out of 360 (69.4%) places you in approximately the top 1,000 General category ranks in JEE Advanced 2026, well above all qualifying cutoffs. You have genuine IIT seat options with good branches available in JoSAA 2026.
Ques. Which IIT branches are available for OBC-NCL students with 250 marks in JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. OBC-NCL students scoring 250 marks in JEE Advanced 2026 can expect a category AIR of approximately 300–450. Based on JoSAA 2025 trends, CSE at IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Hyderabad may be accessible at this OBC-NCL rank. Electrical Engineering branches at IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi are also potential targets in this range.
Ques. How is JEE Advanced 2026 rank calculated?
Ans. JEE Advanced 2026 rank is based on your combined marks from Paper 1 and Paper 2 (total 360 marks) with no normalisation. You must also meet the minimum subject-wise cutoff in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The 2026 General category aggregate cutoff is 92 marks (25.56%). The official rank list is published at jeeadv.ac.in.
Ques. How many JoSAA 2026 rounds are there and how does the seat allotment work?
Ans. JoSAA 2026 conducts 5 rounds of seat allotment for IIT seats. Each round, your best available choice from your submitted list is allotted. You can Accept and Freeze (lock the seat), Accept and Float (keep the seat but allow upgrading in the next round), or Slide (upgrade within the same institute). The process runs through July 2026. Visit josaa.nic.in for exact round dates and allotment status.
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