The CBSE Board released the cut-off through online mode only. The cut-off is the minimum marks required to appear in the JEE Advanced exam. Cut-off marks are different for different categories. Cut-off marks are depend upon several factors such as exam difficulty level and number of students appeared in the examination. Candidate who score marks more than the cut off marks will be considered qualified in JEE Main 2017. Only qualified candidates will be eligible for admission. In the year 2016, total top two lacs scorers were eligible to appear in the next round (JEE Advanced). Here we have mentioned the actual JEE Main Cut-off 2017:
| Category | Cut-off Marks (Declared) |
| General | 81 |
| OBC-NCL | 49 |
| Scheduled Caste | 32 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 27 |
| PWD | 01 |