The Rajasthan JET 2026 entrance exam for agriculture and allied sciences was conducted on 21 June 2026. Multiple sources now confirm that the exam is administered by Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University (SKRAU), Bikaner, with results expected in July 2026 and counselling to follow from August. This is not an engineering admission test-it is purely for UG programmes in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Fisheries Science, and Home Science offered by state agricultural universities and private universities in Rajasthan. If you landed here expecting B.Tech engineering cutoffs, that data sits with Rajasthan Engineering Admission Process (REAP), not Rajasthan JET.
The cutoff for Rajasthan JET is released as marks (out of a candidate’s attempted 480 maximum), not as ranks. That changes everything about how you read the closing numbers. A "good" score, as per previous years’ trends, is anything above 300 marks. Top government agriculture colleges close between 290 and 370 marks, while many private universities close well below 200-sometimes as low as 30-50 marks in later rounds. This article compiles every verified closing-mark figure available from 2025 actuals and 2026 predictions, college by college, category by category.
Rajasthan JET 2026: What Changed This Year
SKRAU released the official notification on 13 April 2026. The application window opened on 18 April 2026 and closed on 17 May 2026 (with a late-fee window until 20 May 2026). The exam date was fixed as 21 June 2026-a single-day offline OMR-based test. Admission is centralised through online counselling at jetskrau2026.com.
The exam pattern remains consistent with prior years: 200 multiple-choice questions across five subjects (Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics). You attempt any three subjects that match your Class 12 stream. Each subject carries 40 questions, and you answer a total of 120 questions. Every correct answer earns 4 marks; every wrong answer costs 1 mark. The maximum achievable score is therefore 480 marks, and your cutoff is always expressed in this 480-mark frame. B.Tech Dairy Technology candidates must attempt only Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Application Fee (2026):
- General / OBC / EWS candidates: ₹1,925 + bank charges
- SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / MBC (NCL) / SAP candidates of Rajasthan: ₹1,595 + bank charges
Eligibility Summary:
- Class 12 passed with Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics in any of the recognised combinations (PCM/PCB/PCMB/PCA).
- Minimum aggregate: 50% for General; 45% for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/MBC/SAP/EWS.
- Age: 16 to 25 years as on 31 August 2026.
- Domicile: Rajasthan domicile required for all seats in government and constituent colleges; 50% of private university seats are open to candidates from outside Rajasthan.
How Rajasthan JET Cutoffs Are Determined
Rajasthan JET cutoffs are released as minimum marks required for admission to a specific college-branch-category combination after each counselling round. The first provisional allotment list is the most competitive; subsequent rounds (second allotment, third allotment, and final/spot rounds) show progressively lower closing marks as higher-scoring candidates upgrade or withdraw.
Key drivers of the 2026 cutoff:
- Exam difficulty: A slightly tougher paper in 2026 would push closing marks down across the board; an easier paper would do the opposite. We do not yet have the 2026 answer key to gauge difficulty.
- Number of candidates: The 2025 cycle saw thousands of candidates; any increase will push cutoffs upward.
- Seat matrix: Government agriculture universities (SKRAU Bikaner, MPUAT Udaipur, SKNAU Jobner, AU Jodhpur, AU Kota) together offer roughly 2,000+ UG seats. Private universities add several hundred more seats. Seat counts remain relatively stable.
- Branch popularity: B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture is the most sought-after, followed by Horticulture, then Food Technology and Dairy Technology. Fishery Science and Home Science typically close at lower marks.
Importantly, Rajasthan JET cutoffs are category-wise and gender-wise. Women and reserved category candidates (SC, ST, OBC NCL, MBC NCL, EWS) see considerably lower cutoff marks than General category candidates for the same college.
Rajasthan JET 2026 Expected Cutoffs: Government & Top Affiliated Colleges
Based on previous year closing marks (2025 actuals) and predicted ranges from multiple coaching and education platforms, the following table summarises the expected cutoff marks for B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture at leading government and recognised colleges. All figures are for the General (UR) category, first round of counselling, unless otherwise noted. The marks are out of 480.
The trend is clear: top government seats in Agriculture core courses demand marks above 310. SKNAU Jobner and College of Agriculture Jodhpur are consistently the two most competitive government options. For Horticulture and Forestry at Jhalawar, the bar is lower-typically 230-250 marks.
Private University Cutoffs: A Completely Different Game
If you score between 100 and 200 marks, private universities become your realistic destination. Many private agriculture colleges in Rajasthan fill seats at dramatically lower marks, sometimes in the 30-100 range. The data below is drawn from 2025 final allotment lists.
Jagannath University’s 2025 closing marks were 32.22 for UR, 57.89 for SC, 67.33 for ST, and 70.67 for OBC. Jaipur National University closed at 28.44 for UR and even lower for some female categories. These numbers reflect the reality that many private seats go unfilled in early rounds and are eventually allotted to candidates with very modest scores. If you have cleared the minimum qualification (40% for General, i.e., approximately 192 marks out of 480, or 20% for SC/ST), you should still register for counselling and participate in every round including the spot round-you might land a seat that seems far out of reach.
Category-wise Good Score Benchmarks
Drawing on 2025 category-wise good score thresholds, here’s what a “safe” performance looks like for different groups aiming for a top government seat:
These are not official qualifying cutoffs; the formal qualifying mark is 40% (≈192 marks) for General and 20% (≈96 marks) for SC/ST. But in practice, government colleges close much higher. These numbers are your target for the first round allotment. If you are close to these thresholds, keep your options open and fill choices aggressively.
Round-wise Cutoff Movement: How Much Do Marks Drop?
Observations from 2025 counselling: the first provisional allotment list (released in August) had the highest closing marks. By the third provisional allotment and into the final counselling phase, marks relaxed by 10-25 points on average, and sometimes by 30-50 points for less popular colleges. The spot round (held in October for leftover seats) can see the steepest drops, with private university cuts sometimes halving.
If you missed a preferred college by 10-20 marks in the first round, do not withdraw. Accept the seat you get and apply for upward movement. In 2025, several government colleges added 10-15 marks of headroom between Round 1 and Round 3. The final phase often includes a separate spot round for unfilled seats, and SKRAU may issue fresh cutoffs for that.
Rajasthan JET 2026 Counselling Schedule (Tentative)
The option form fee is ₹5,000 (non-refundable processing charges), which gets adjusted against your tuition fees if you secure admission. If you do not get any seat even after the option form, the amount is refundable as per rules.
How to Check Rajasthan JET 2026 Cutoffs
- Visit the official portal: jetskrau2026.com
- Look for the “Cutoff” dropdown or “Seat Allotment” link after the result declaration.
- Select the counselling round (Round 1, Round 2, Final Phase, Spot).
- Download the PDF. It will list college-wise, course-wise, and category-wise closing marks.
- Compare your score with the closing mark for your desired combination.
Keep checking the site regularly; cutoffs are published as PDFs and may be removed or replaced quickly.
Practical Advice for Rajasthan JET 2026 Seat Hunters
- If your score is above 300: You have a realistic shot at a top government agriculture college. Fill choices starting with SKNAU, Jodhpur, Bikaner, then Kota, then others.
- If your score is 250-300: You can target mid-tier government and good private colleges (Horticulture Jhalawar, Fatehpur, Sumerpur, Kishangarh). Include private university options as backup.
- If your score is 150-250: Private universities in Jaipur, Bharatpur, Alwar, and Jodhpur will be your mainstay. Participate in all rounds and do not skip the spot round.
- If your score is below 150 but above qualifying marks: Register for counselling regardless. Private universities sometimes close at very low marks in final rounds. You can still get a seat at Jagannath University, JNU, or other private institutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is Rajasthan JET and what courses does it cover? Rajasthan JET (Joint Entrance Test) is a state-level exam for admission to undergraduate agriculture and allied science programmes. Courses include B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Food Nutrition & Dietetics, Community Science, B.F.Sc. Fisheries Science, B.Tech Dairy Technology, and B.Tech Food Technology. It is conducted by SKRAU, Bikaner, and scores are accepted by Rajasthan’s agricultural universities and private colleges.
Q2: When will Rajasthan JET 2026 cutoffs be released? The first cutoff (provisional allotment list) is expected in the second week of August 2026. Subsequent rounds will follow, with final and spot-round cutoffs until October 2026.
Q3: How is the cutoff calculated if I attempt only 3 subjects out of 5? You select any three subjects matching your Class 12 stream. Your score is the sum of marks from 120 questions (40 per subject × 3 subjects) with +4 for correct and -1 for incorrect. The maximum possible is 480. The cutoff is expressed in this 480-mark system.
Q4: What is a good score in Rajasthan JET 2026 for a government college? A score above 300 is generally considered good for top government agriculture colleges. A score above 250 can secure a seat at mid-tier government or horticulture colleges. Scores below 200 are typical for private university admissions.
Q5: How much does the cutoff drop between rounds? In 2025, the drop between the first and third allotment rounds was often 10-25 marks. Private university spots can see even larger reductions, sometimes more than 50 marks. The spot round often yields the lowest cutoffs.
Q6: Are there separate cutoffs for female candidates? Yes. Female-only seats (including any supernumerary quota) typically have higher closing marks (i.e., lower scores are accepted) compared to gender-neutral seats. For instance, in 2025, Jaipur National University’s UR Female cutoff was 53.22 while UR gender-neutral was 28.44-female marks were actually higher in that case, but the pattern varies by college.
Q7: I scored 120 marks. Can I get any seat? Possibly. Several private universities like Jagannath University, Mewar University, and Bhagwant University have closed seats at marks below 100 in previous years. Register for counselling, fill all possible private college choices, and stay through the spot round.
Q8: Is there a qualifying minimum to be eligible for counselling? Yes. The official qualifying mark is 40% of the total marks (i.e., 192 marks out of 480) for General category and 20% (96 marks) for SC/ST. However, many private colleges have accepted candidates below these thresholds in final rounds, but you must meet the minimum to be included in the merit list.
Q9: Where can I find official Rajasthan JET 2026 cutoff PDFs? All cutoff lists are published on the official website jetskrau2026.com under the counselling section. Check after each allotment round.
Q10: Does Rajasthan domicile matter for cutoff? Absolutely. Rajasthan domicile is mandatory for seats in government and constituent colleges. For private universities, 50% seats are reserved for Rajasthan domicile candidates and the remaining 50% are open to all candidates participating in JET 2026, even from other states. So non-domicile candidates can only target private universities, and they compete in the open quota.
Q11: What is the counselling option form fee and is it refundable? The option form fee is ₹5,000. If you are not allotted any seat after completing the counselling process, the fee is refundable. If you are allotted a seat and accept it, the amount is adjusted against your first-semester fees. If you decline the seat after acceptance, the fee is forfeited.
Q12: When is the spot round and how can I participate? The spot round (also called additional round) is expected in the second week of October 2026. Candidates who have already registered for counselling and have not secured a seat, or those who want to upgrade, can participate. The authority will release a separate notification on jetskrau2026.com. You will need to fill a fresh option form and pay any applicable fees.
Q13: Can I apply for both Rajasthan JET and REAP for engineering? Yes, these are completely separate processes. Rajasthan JET is for agriculture courses, while REAP (Rajasthan Engineering Admission Process) is for B.Tech engineering programmes. You can appear for both if you are eligible. However, ensure you do not miss counselling deadlines for either.