What is CRL rank in JEE 2025?

Edited By: MADE EASY TEAM | Updated on Oct 14, 2024 05:16 PM IST | # JEE

JEE is a gateway to India’s top engineering institutions (especially NITs, IIITs, GFTI, etc.). Students often hear about the CRL term during their JEE preparation or after the results are declared, but what exactly does CRL mean, and why is it so important in JEE Main and Advanced 2025? Let’s delve into the CRL.

What is CRL?

Firstly, let’s know the full form of CRL. It stands for Common Rank List, which represents a student’s overall rank in the JEE. It is the rank where all students are considered together, regardless of their category. The Common Rank List includes candidates from all categories, such as General, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST. When a student looks at their CRL rank, it reflects their position among all candidates who appeared for the JEE.

Why is CRL Important in JEE Main and JEE Advanced?

CRL is important because most engineering institutions, especially NITs, IIITs, and government-funded institutions, consider this rank as a benchmark for admissions. While category-specific reservations exist, seats are first filled based on the CRL, followed by category ranks. Top rankers in the CRL qualify to appear for the JEE Advanced. Therefore, CRL can give you a clearer idea of the admission process to these prestigious institutions.

Here’s why CRL holds such importance in the JEE.

Primary Rank for Unreserved Category Students

For unreserved category students, the CRL is the primary rank used for admission. Since they do not have the benefit of reservations, they rely exclusively on their position in the CRL to secure a seat in a prestigious engineering institution.

Admission to Open Seats

Even in engineering institutions with reserved seats for certain categories, there are also “open” seats. These open seats are available to all candidates, regardless of their category, and admissions to these seats are done purely based on the CRL. So, even if students belong to a reserved category, they can secure an open seat if their CRL is competitive enough.

Tie-breaking Criteria

In case two or more candidates score identical marks in JEE Main and JEE Advanced, the CRL plays an important role in the tie-breaking process. The percentile scores in CRL are calculated up to 7 decimal places to avoid the bunching effect and reduce ties.

Other factors, such as scores in individual subjects (like Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics), are also considered, but a student’s final rank is reflected in their position in CRL.

Key for Cut-offs and Counseling

Most engineering institutions release their admission cut-offs based on CRL ranks. During the JEE counselling process, students need to fulfil eligibility against these cut-offs, which are usually based on CRL for open seats. Some top institutions even provide scholarships based on the JEE Main rank. This makes the CRL rank an essential factor in the admission and counselling process.

Now the candidate looks for how to check CRL rank in JEE Main.

Step I: Go to the official website of JEE Main– https://jeemain.nta.ac.in/

Step II: Click on the ‘Access Score Card’ link

Step III: Enter your login credentials (Application No, DOB, Email and Mobile No.)

Step IV: After logging in, Download the Score Card

Step V: Check your CRL in the JEE Main Score Card.

How to check CRL rank in JEE Advanced:

Step I: Go to the official website of JEE Advanced– https://jeeadv.ac.in/

Step II: Click on the ‘JEE Advanced Score Card’ link

Step III: Enter your login credentials (Application No, DOB, Email and Mobile No.)

Step IV: After logging in, Download the Score Card

Step V: Check your CRL in the JEE Advanced Score Card.

Difference between CRL rank and AIR

The terms Common Rank List (CRL) and All India Rank (AIR) are often used interchangeably. The CRL refers to the rank that includes all students who appeared in the JEE, irrespective of their category. AIR is a more general term used to describe a candidate’s ranking compared to all other qualified candidates across the country, without directly considering any category-based distinctions. In practice, however, for most students, CRL and AIR are often the same because both reflect their overall performance relative to all participants in the JEE Main.

All India Rank (AIR) is used for admissions through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) or Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) to NITs/IIITs/CFTIs/SFIs/Others.

What are Category Ranks?

Here are some important points regarding the category ranks:

Opening/Closing Ranks for Open Seats represent CRL.
Opening/Closing Ranks for EWS, OBC-NCL, SC and ST Seats represent respective Category Ranks.
Opening/Closing Ranks for PwD Seats represent PwD Ranks within Respective Categories.

Seat Allocation through AIR/CRL/Category Ranks

A seat in the academic program is allocated to the candidate considering the following parameters:

Based on the candidate’s preferences and All India Ranks of JEE Main
Position of the candidate in CRL or Category List
Category of the candidate ( GEN, EWS, SC/ST & PWD etc.)
Availability of seats

Conclusion

CRL is an important key factor in determining the overall performance of the candidate in the highly competitive JEE. Understanding the Common Rank List (CRL) is essential not only for general category students but for all JEE aspirants, as it plays a key role in admissions to both open and reserved seats. By keeping track of their CRL, aspirants can predict their chances of securing a seat in their dream engineering college, helping them make informed decisions during the JoSAA counselling. Eventually, a good understanding of CRL, category rank, and AIR can give aspirants a direction in JoSAA counselling and the admission process and help in their journey toward achieving their desired academic career.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2025?

The eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2025 will be as follows:

A candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent exam from any recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as main subjects.
Must have obtained a minimum of 75% marks for unreserved category and 65% for OBC/SC/ST and PWD categories at the qualifying examination.
Candidates who have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination in 2023, 2024, or those who are appearing in the 10+2 or equivalent examination in 2025 will also be eligible to appear in the upcoming JEE Main 2025.

Is CRL important for counselling?

Yes, CRL plays an important role in counselling, as most engineering institutions consider this rank as a benchmark for admissions.

How is CRL calculated in JEE?

CRL is determined based on actual scores obtained by the candidate in the JEE. The actual scores are calculated by awarding 4 marks for each correct response and deducting negative marks for incorrect responses.