AAI JE ATC Cut Off 2025: Category-Wise Marks and Previous Year Trend

For the Junior Executive (Air Traffic Control) post, the cut-off is the lowest CBT score, out of 120, at which candidates in each category were shortlisted for application verification, the voice test and the remaining qualifying stages. There is no published sectional cut-off for Part A or Part B in recent cycles; the overall CBT score is what counts.

The figures below are indicative. They come from published reports of AAI's results and could not be cross-checked against the Airports Authority of India website at the time of writing. Cut-offs change every year with difficulty, vacancies and the number of applicants, so treat them as a benchmark only and aim for a clear margin above them.

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AAI JE ATC Cut Off 2025

The 2025 CBT was held on 14 July 2025 for 309 posts under Advertisement No. 02/2025/CHQ. The result was reported on 1 September 2025, with 536 candidates shortlisted for the next stages.

Previous Year Cut-Offs

Decimal scores suggest that normalised or adjusted marks may have been used in some cycles. AAI does not explain the method in the reports seen, so compare years as broad levels rather than exact numbers.

Cut-Off Trend

• Rising unreserved cut-off: From about 100 in the 2022 cycle to about 103 in 2023 and 108 in 2025, as reported.

• Fewer posts, higher bar: The 2025 cycle had 309 posts against a reported 496 in 2023, which fits with the jump in the 2025 cut-off.

• Narrow gaps between categories: UR, EWS and OBC cut-offs have stayed within a few marks of each other, so reserved-category candidates should not plan on a large cushion.

How to Set Your Target Score

With no reported negative marking, top candidates attempt every question, so the cut-off reflects accuracy. A practical target is 5 to 8 marks above the most recent cut-off for your category. For an unreserved candidate, that means aiming for 113 to 116 out of 120 in full-length mocks before the exam.

• Part A benchmark: Aim for 54 or more out of 60.

• Part B benchmark: Aim for 55 or more out of 60, because this is where most candidates lose marks.

• Consistency: Hit your target in at least three consecutive mocks, not just once.

What Affects the Cut-Off

• Number of vacancies: Fewer posts usually push the cut-off up.

• Paper difficulty: A tougher Part B tends to lower scores across all categories.

• Number of candidates: More applicants with science and engineering backgrounds raise competition.

• Shortlisting ratio: AAI shortlists more candidates than posts for the qualifying stages, which affects how far down the merit list it goes.

AAI publishes CBT results and related notices in the careers and results section of https://www.aai.aero/. Check the official result notice for the cut-off of the next cycle.