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JKCET cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official JKCET cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at jkbopee.gov.in.
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AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns. Indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 105-115 marks (58-64%) |
| EWS | 95-105 marks (53-58%) |
| OBC | 90-100 marks (50-56%) |
| SC | 75-85 marks (42-47%) |
| ST | 70-80 marks (39-44%) |
| PwD | 60-70 marks (33-39%) |
- General category cutoffs typically run 8-15 marks higher than OBC and 25-35 marks above SC/ST categories, reflecting J&K's reservation structure
- Annual cutoff variations depend on paper difficulty, total applicants, and seat availability in government engineering colleges; a relatively easier paper can push General cutoffs toward 115+ marks
- Premier institutions (Top 500 ranks) demand 165+ marks (92%+) across most categories, while marginal qualification requires crossing the 40-55% threshold depending on category relaxation
What does your score in J&K Common Entrance Test (JKCET) actually get you? These bands map a mock or exam percentage to the rank window and the outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
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Top 500 — All premium options
91–100%rank ~1–500
- Government Medical College, Srinagar — MBBS (General category, rank under 500)
- Government Medical College, Jammu — MBBS (General category, rank under 600)
- NIT Srinagar — Computer Science Engineering (General, rank under 800)
- Government Dental College, Srinagar — BDS (General, top 300 ranks)
- Choice of branch/college across all J&K government institutions
- Strong position for merit scholarships and hostel accommodation
Top 1500 — Premium seats
82–91%rank ~500–1,500
- Government Medical College, Srinagar — MBBS (General category, approximately rank 800-1200)
- Government Medical College, Jammu — MBBS (General category, approximately rank 1000-1400)
- NIT Srinagar — Computer Science/Electronics (General category, cut-off approximately rank 1200-1500)
- Government Dental College, Srinagar — BDS (General category, approximately rank 600-900)
- GCET Jammu — Computer Science (General, top ranks)
Competitive range — NIT & GMCs
70–82%rank ~1,500–4,000
- NIT Srinagar — Computer Science/Electronics (reserved categories, cut-off approximately rank 3000-3500)
- Government Medical College, Srinagar — MBBS (reserved categories)
- Government Medical College, Jammu — MBBS (reserved categories, approximately rank 2500-3000)
- GCET Jammu — Computer Science/IT (General category)
- Government Dental College, Jammu — BDS (General category)
Mid-tier government colleges
55–70%rank ~4,000–8,000
- National Institute of Technology, Srinagar — lower branches like Civil, Mechanical (reserved categories)
- Government College of Engineering & Technology, Jammu — Computer Science/Electronics (reserved)
- Islamic University of Science & Technology, Awantipora — CSE/ECE
- Government Medical College, Anantnag — MBBS (reserved categories, approximately)
- Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences — B.Tech Food Technology
Lower-tier colleges
35–55%rank ~8,000–15,000
- Government College of Engineering & Technology, Jammu — Civil/Mechanical branches
- SSM College of Engineering, Parihaspora — basic branches
- Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri — B.Tech programs
- Government Dental College, Srinagar — BDS (reserved categories, approximately)
- Private engineering colleges with state quota
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to secure any government engineering/medical seat
- Consider private colleges or re-attempt next year
- Focus on strengthening fundamentals in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology
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