JEE Main Marks vs Percentile vs Rank 2026- Complete Guide
As we know, the
JEE Main January 2026 session
just wrapped up on Jan 28. Provisional keys already out on Feb 4. The results
will also come soon. More than 13 lakhs candidates appeared for JEE Main exam
this year as per the
report. This makes competition tougher every year. Many of you are searching for “JEE Main marks vs percentile 2026” or “JEE Main 2026 marks vs percentile analysis” to find a single
answer -
What percentile will I get for my marks?
Understanding the relationship between marks, percentile as well as rank is
important as it predicts your admission chances. In this blog, you will find the
answer!
JEE Main Marks vs Percentile 2026 (After Session 1 Result)
As per the previous year trends and analysis, here is the expected JEE Main
marks vs percentile conversion for 2026-
| Marks Range | Expected Percentile | Estimated Rank Range |
| 300 to 291 | 100 to 99.99989 | 1 - 15 |
| 290 to 281 | 99.99908 to 99.99745 | 16 - 36 |
| 280 to 271 | 99.99417 to 99.99347 | 37 - 100 |
| 270 to 261 | 99.99016 to 99.98881 | 101 - 160 |
| 260 to 251 | 99.97720 to 99.96976 | 161 - 428 |
| 250 to 241 | 99.95028 to 99.94664 | 429 - 755 |
| 240 to 231 | 99.91595 to 99.93498 | 756 - 1,189 |
| 230 to 221 | 99.86623 to 99.90111 | 1,190 - 1,893 |
| 220 to 211 | 99.80777 to 99.85161 | 1,894 - 2,720 |
| 210 to 201 | 99.73129 to 99.79506 | 2,721 - 3,803 |
| 200 to 191 | 99.62402 to 99.71083 | 3,804 - 5,320 |
| 190 to 181 | 99.48033 to 99.59739 | 5,321 - 7,354 |
| 180 to 171 | 99.29558 to 99.45693 | 7,355 - 9,968 |
| 170 to 161 | 99.06985 to 99.27208 | 9,969 - 13,163 |
| 160 to 151 | 98.77819 to 99.02861 | 13,164 - 17,290 |
| 150 to 141 | 98.40768 to 98.73238 | 17,291 - 22,533 |
| 140 to 131 | 97.94047 to 98.31741 | 22,534 - 29,145 |
| 130 to 121 | 97.35425 to 97.81126 | 29,146 - 37,440 |
| 120 to 111 | 96.60949 to 97.14293 | 37,441 - 47,979 |
| 110 to 101 | 95.64338 to 96.20455 | 47,980 - 61,651 |
| 100 to 91 | 94.39636 to 94.99859 | 61,652 - 79,298 |
| 90 to 81 | 92.76234 to 93.47123 | 79,299 - 102,421 |
| 80 to 71 | 90.41098 to 91.07212 | 102,422 - 134,695 |
| 70 to 61 | 87.06073 to 87.51222 | 135,696 - 183,105 |
| 60 to 51 | 81.57582 to 82.01606 | 183,106 - 260,722 |
| 50 to 41 | 73.08140 to 73.28780 | 260,723 - 380,928 |
| 40 to 31 | 59.84001 to 58.15149 | 380,929 - 568,308 |
| 30 to 21 | 40.34692 to 37.69452 | 568,309 - 844,157 |
| 20 to 10 | 20.95045 to 13.49584 | 844,158 - 1,118,638 |
| 10 to 0 | 6.59980 to 0.84351 | 1,118,639 - 1,200,000+ |
Why Are JEE Main Scores Normalised?
Before jumping into the process, let’s first understand why JEE Main scores are
normalised. The National Testing Agency (NTA),
which is the exam conducting authority for JEE Main, uses a unique formula, ie,
normalisation, to equalise the difficulty level of the exam, as the exam is
conducted in various shifts and on different days. So the possibility is that
the JEE Main paper can be more difficult on a particular shift/day than on other
days. Thus, normalisation acts as a level playing ground for all test takers by
bringing the difficulty level of all papers in different shifts/days to the same
level. In other words, the raw scores of candidates in JEE Main are converted to
percentile scores. To understand it better, the JEE Main percentile score
corresponds to the raw score obtained by the test takers in the exam.
What is Normalisation?
The normalisation is an established standard and practice for comparing the
scores of the test takers across multiple-session papers. For normalisation
across sections, NTA uses the percentile equivalence.
JEE Main Marks Vs Percentile Vs Ranks – Normalisation Process for NTA
Scores Calculation
JEE Main Normalisation – Stage-wise Process and Preparation of JEE Main
Result
Stage 1 – Distribution of Examinees in 2 Shifts
At this stage, the candidates are divided almost equally into two different
sessions randomly as shown below:
- Session-1: Day-1 Shift-1
- Session-2: Day-1 Shift-2
In case of more number of days or lesser number of sessions/shifts, the
candidates are divided accordingly.
Stage 2 – Result Preparation for Each Session
The JEE Main result is prepared in the form of:
- Raw Scores
- Percentiles Scores of Total raw scores
Stage 3 – Compilation of NTA score and Result Preparation
The percentile scores for the total raw score of the candidates for all the
sessions (Session-1: Day-1 Shift-1, Session-2: Day-1 Shift-2) as calculated in
Stage 2 above will be merged and called the NTA scores. The NTA scores will then
be further used for the preparation of results and further processing for
deciding the allocation.
JEE Main Normalisation – Tie Breaking Rules
The tie-breaking rule will come into effect in case 2 or more candidates secure
an equal percentile score. In such a scenario, the inter-se-merit will be
determined as per the rule given below and the order mentioned:
-
Candidates with higher percentile scores in Mathematics will be ranked
higher. -
In case the tie still continues, then the candidate with higher percentile
score in Physics will be given a higher/better rank. -
Furthermore, if the tie doesn’t break yet, then the candidate with higher
percentile score in Chemistry will be considered for a higher rank. -
Still, if the tie exists, then the candidate with older age will be given
preference.
Note - JEE Main 2025 results have been released at
https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/. For
candidates who appeared in all the sessions of the examination, the best score
is taken into account. The JEE Main merit list has been prepared based on the
final scores and the ranks have been allotted to candidates based on the same.
The results of JEE Main have been released separately for each session.
Expected JEE Mains 2026 Marks vs Percentile Subject Wise
NTA also converts the raw marks scored in Mathematics, Physics as well as
Chemistry into subject-wise percentile scores. Each subject in JEE Main 2026
carries 100 marks and the raw score in each is normalised separately. However,
individual subject percentiles do not directly determine the rank. The All India
Rank is based only on the overall percentile score.
JEE Main Marks vs Percentile 2026 for Maths
| Raw Marks in Maths Out of 100 | Expected Percentile |
| 96 to 100 | 99.5+ |
| 91 to 95 | 99.0 to 99.4 |
| 86 to 90 | 98.0 to 98.9 |
| 81 to 85 | 97.0 to 97.9 |
| 76 to 80 | 95.0 to 96.9 |
| 71 to 75 | 92.0 to 94.9 |
| 66 to 70 | 88.5 to 91.9 |
| 61 to 65 | 84.0 to 88.4 |
| 56 to 60 | 78.5 to 83.9 |
| 50 to 55 | 72.0 to 78.4 |
JEE Main Marks vs Percentile 2026 for Physics
| Raw Physics Marks Out of 100 | Expected Percentile |
| 96 to 100 | 99.5+ |
| 91 to 95 | 99.0 to 99.4 |
| 86 to 90 | 98.0 to 98.9 |
| 81 to 85 | 97.0 to 97.9 |
| 76 to 80 | 95.5 to 96.9 |
| 71 to 75 | 93.5 to 95.4 |
| 66 to 70 | 91.0 to 93.4 |
| 61 to 65 | 88.0 to 90.9 |
| 56 to 60 | 84.0 to 87.9 |
| 50 to 55 | 79.0 to 83.9 |
JEE Main Marks vs Percentile 2026 for Chemistry
| Raw Chemistry Marks Out of 100 | Expected Percentile |
| 96 to 100 | 99.5+ |
| 91 to 95 | 99.0 to 99.4 |
| 86 to 90 | 98.0 to 98.9 |
| 81 to 85 | 97.0 to 97.9 |
| 76 to 80 | 95.0 to 96.9 |
| 71 to 75 | 92.5 to 94.9 |
| 66 to 70 | 89.0 to 92.4 |
| 61 to 65 | 85.0 to 88.9 |
| 56 to 60 | 80.0 to 84.9 |
| 50 to 55 | 74.0 to 79.9 |
JEE Main Marks Vs Percentile Vs Ranks for B.Tech. Admission –
Analysis
Candidates can check here a detailed analysis of JEE Main Marks Vs Percentile Vs
ranks for
B.Tech admissions. By reviewing the analysis, candidates will learn what their raw JEE Main
scores translate to in terms of percentiles and ranks that form the basis of
admissions across participating institutes.
JEE Mains Marks vs Percentile vs Ranks 2025
Students who appeared in the JEE Main exam 2025 can find the comparison of Marks
vs Percentile in the table given below. You can also estimate your rank based on
JEE Main 2025 marks or percentile. This comparison will help you to plan your
further studies more profoundly. Based on your marks, percentile or rank, you
can apply to the eligible colleges & universities.
| JEE Main 2025 Score | JEE Main 2025 Percentile | JEE Main 2025 Rank |
| 290 - 280 | 99.99809843 - 99.99745041 | 15 - 36 |
| 280 - 250 | 99.99745041 - 99.98976913 | 36 - 428 |
| 250 - 240 | 99.98976913 - 99.94684098 | 428 - 755 |
| 240 - 230 | 99.94684098 - 99.91595453 | 755 - 1189 |
| 230 - 220 | 99.91595453 - 99.88623749 | 1189 - 1893 |
| 220 - 210 | 99.88623749 - 99.80777889 | 1893 - 2720 |
| 210 - 200 | 99.80777889 - 99.73129123 | 2720 - 3803 |
| 200 - 190 | 99.73129123 - 99.62402628 | 3803 - 5320 |
| 190 - 180 | 99.62402628 - 99.48033855 | 5320 - 7354 |
| 180 - 170 | 99.48033855 - 99.2255842 | 7354 - 9088 |
| 170 - 160 | 99.2255842 - 98.00885426 | 9088 - 13163 |
| 160 - 150 | 98.00885426 - 98.77819017 | 13163 - 17290 |
| 150 - 140 | 98.77819017 - 98.40768884 | 17290 - 22533 |
| 140 - 130 | 98.40768884 - 97.94047614 | 22533 - 29145 |
| 130 - 120 | 97.94047614 - 97.35425213 | 29145 - 37440 |
| 120 - 110 | 97.35425213 - 96.60049814 | 37440 - 47979 |
| 110 - 100 | 96.60049814 - 95.64338495 | 47979 - 61851 |
| 100 - 90 | 95.64338495 - 94.39836137 | 61851 - 79298 |
| 90 - 80 | 94.39836137 - 92.76234617 | 79298 - 102421 |
| 80 - 70 | 92.76234617 - 90.4100851 | 102421 - 135695 |
| 70 - 60 | 90.4100851 - 87.0070307 | 135695 - 183105 |
| 60 - 50 | 87.0070307 - 81.57582897 | 183105 - 260722 |
| 50 - 40 | 81.57582897 - 73.08140938 | 260722 - 380928 |
| 40 - 30 | 73.08140938 - 59.84001311 | 380928 - 568308 |
| 30 - 20 | 59.84001311 - 40.3469206 | 568308 - 844157 |
| 20-Oct | 40.3469206 - 20.9504541 | 844157 - 1118638 |
| 10 - 0 | 20.9504541 - 6.598080585 | 1118638 - 1321716 |
JEE Mains 2025 Cutoff
The JEE Main cutoff varies as per your category. You can check in the table
below whether you have cleared the cutoff marks for JEE Main 2025 or not. If you
have secured an equal or better percentile than the JEE Mains 2025 cutoff
suitable for your category, you are eligible to appear in the JEE Advanced exam
or apply to the universities that offer admission based on the JEE Main result.
| Category | JEE Main Cutoff 2025 | JEE Main Cutoff 2026 |
| General | 93.1023262 | 92.8 - 93.5 |
| Persons with Disability | 0.0079349 | 0.0070 - 0.0090 |
| EWS | 80.3830119 | 80.0 - 81.0 |
| OBC-NCL | 79.4313582 | 79.0 - 80.0 |
| SC | 61.1526933 | 60.5 - 62.0 |
| ST | 47.9026465 | 47.0 - 48.5 |
JEE Main Marks Vs Percentile Vs Rank - FAQs
The raw scores of the candidates in the exam are normalized into percentile scores using the normalization.
With 290 marks, the percentile score of JEE Main will be in the range of 99.99826992- 99.99890732.
Anything above 94-95 percentile in JEE Main is good.
In case of a tie, the candidate with higher percentile score (In Mathematics, then Physics, then Chemistry, and then older age) in the given order will be allotted a better and higher rank.
Normalisation plays a level playing ground to equalise the difficulty level of exams held in multiple sessions.
The NTA takes into account the composite scores of JEE Main and Class 12th marks in the ration 60:40 to prepare the ranks/merit list.
JEE Main cut off is influenced based on the total number of test takers, total number of seats available, difficulty level of the examination, and the previous years’ cut off trends.
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