The official cut-off isn’t out yet. But that doesn’t mean you’re in the dark. Here’s the thing; the *minimum qualifying marks* (40 for General, 35 for OBC-NCL, 30 for SC/ST/PwD) are just the baseline. They’re not the final cut-off. Think of them like a speed bump; you need to clear it, but that doesn’t mean you’re winning the race. The real story? Last time, in 2021, a Mechanical Engineering candidate from General category needed 868 marks to get in. In Civil? 867. Electrical? 838. And Mining? Just 513. Why? Because competition varies wildly by discipline. And here’s the kicker; in Finance & Accounts (2019), ST candidates got in with just 86.63. That’s not a typo. That’s the power of category + discipline + vacancy mix. So yes, while everyone’s guessing about 2026 cut-offs, smart candidates are already comparing their answer key responses with past trends. Don’t wait for the official release; start estimating your score *today*. Because here’s the truth: your fate might already be written… you just haven’t checked the numbers yet.