Students who have scored 120 marks out of 300 can check their expected JEE Mains percentile here. In this page, we have provided the formula used by NTA to calculate the percentile. Scoring 120 Marks in JEE Main is considered a decent score with hight possibility to get admission in top NITs and IIITs. Read to know more details about 120 Marks in JEE Main Percentile 2026.
120 Marks in JEE Main Percentile 2026: Candidates often have doubts about their JEE Main percentile score after appearing in the exam. Since JEE Mains percentile is used for ranking and admission, students should know their percentile scores and how NTA converts raw marks into JEE Main percentile marks.
To help candidates know how much 120 marks in JEE Main percentile 2026 will be, they can use the Shiksha percentile calculator tool provided below on this. Students will need to provide details about the marks they are getting out of 300 to know their percentile. Expected JEE Main marks vs percentile 2026 can also be checked to know how much percentile would they get for 120 marks in JEE Main.
To convert marks to percentile for JEE Main 2026 exam, NTA uses formula which calculates percentile basis the highest marks scored by the candidate and the total number of candidates who took the exam in any particular shift.
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- What is JEE Main 2026 Percentile for 120 Marks?
- How is JEE Main Percentile 2026 calculated?
- Expected JEE Mains 2026 Marks vs Percentile vs Rank?
- JEE Main Rank Predictor 2026
What is JEE Main 2026 Percentile for 120 Marks?
According to analysis done by Shiksha.com experts, the expected JEE Main percentile range 2026 for 120 marks is given below.
| JEE Main Score |
Expected JEE Main Percentile Range |
|---|---|
| 131 - 140 |
98.317414 - 98.666935 |
| 121 - 130 |
97.811260 - 98.254132 |
| 111 - 120 |
97.142937 - 97.685672 |
"Based on JEE Mains marks vs percentile prepared by experts, it can be determined that 120 marks are likely to bring 97.6 to 98.3 percentile".
It is important to note that this is not an accurate estimation. Since JEE Main 2026 percentile marks depends on different factors such as number of candidates who appeared for exam, highest score, exam difficulty level and number of candidates appearing in exam. Students should try to score as high as they can in JEE Main exam to have a chance of admission in their preferred institutes.
| Want to know what your JEE Main 2026 rank will be based on your score and percentile? Check out the JEE Main rank predictor 2026 by Shiksha.com, which predicts your rank after analysing several years’ percentile/marks vs rank data. JEE Main Rank Predictor 2026 |
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How is JEE Main Percentile 2026 calculated?
JEE Main percentile is calculated by National Testing Agency (NTA) by using a pre-determined formula. The formula uses raw scores to calculate percentile scores. Official marking scheme is used by authorities to prepare JEE Main raw scores. Four marks is given for every correct answer, while one mark is cut for every incorrect answer.
Formula used to convert raw scores to JEE Main percentile:
Expected JEE Mains 2026 Marks vs Percentile vs Rank?
Students can check expected JEE Mains marks vs percentile from table given below.
| JEE Main marks | Expected percentile | Expected ranks |
|---|---|---|
| 240 - 280+ | 99.9+ | 1 - 1,200 |
| 210 - 240 | 99.5 - 99.9 | 1,200 - 6,000 |
| 180 - 210 | 99.0 - 99.5 | 6,000 - 12,000 |
| 160 - 180 | 98.0 - 99.0 | 12,000 - 25,000 |
| 140 - 160 | 97.0 - 98.0 | 25,000 - 35,000 |
| 120 - 140 | 95.0 - 97.0 | 35,000 - 60,000 |
| 100 - 120 | 90.0 - 95.0 | 60,000 Lakh - 1.1 Lakh |
| 70 - 100 | 80.0 - 90.0 | 1.1 Lakh - 2.5 Lakh |
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JEE Main Rank Predictor 2026
Students can use JEE Mains rank predictor 2026 to determine their ranks using probable scores secured in exam. Knowing JEE Main ranks beforehand is important as it will help them to prepare for counselling. The determined ranks can be further used in JEE Main college predictor to know list of colleges eligible for admission.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 14 hours ago
LPU JEE Main cutoff for BTech typically sits around 80 percentile for general category, based on recent trends for high-demand branches like CSE. This opens doors to innovative curriculum with strong industry ties, hands-on projects, and solid placement outcomes the highest packages crossing 50 LPA
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered Yesterday
Students who are applying for BTech admissions at Jain University Bangalore must give the JEE Main exam and meet the required cutoff.
Candidates who have received their session 2 result can follow the steps below:
- Check recent Jain Bangalore cutoffs to compare one's score.
- Apply through the university
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 days ago
With 93.95 percentile in JEE Main (EWS category), your rank is around 65,000–70,000, which gives you realistic chances in newer NITs, some IIITs, and state government colleges.
🎓 Government Colleges You Can Target
- Newer NITs: NIT Agartala, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, NIT Mizoram, NIT Nagaland, NIT Manipur
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
With a JEE Main 2026 percentile of 81.40 and SC category rank of 2,91,970, admission to top NITs like Surathkal, Trichy, Warangal, Allahabad, Jaipur, Calicut is not possible. Their SC cutoffs for even lower branches usually close around 20,000–40,000 rank.
NIT Admission Chances (SC Category)
- Top NITs
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
With a 70 percentile in JEE Main (General category) and being from Andhra Pradesh (AP), here's a clear picture of your admission chances:
What 70 Percentile Means
- Approximate rank: 3,00,000 – 4,50,000.
- NITs/IIITs via JoSAA: Not possible, since even the lowest cutoffs for Civil/Mechanical in newer NITs
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
JoSAA (NIT/IIIT/GFTI): ❌ Not possible.
State Govt Colleges (REAP Rajasthan): ✅ Possible, but mostly in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical.
Private Universities: ✅ Strong chance for CSE/IT/ECE.
👉 My advice:
Fill REAP AND OTHER STATES counseling for Rajasthan government colleges (you may get Civil/Mechanical/E
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
With a JEE Main rank of 81,473, you have a realistic chance of admission to NIT Srinagar, but mostly in branches other than Computer Science or IT. Based on the 2025 cutoffs, you are more likely to get Mechanical, Civil, or possibly Electrical Engineering under the Home State quota.
Admission Chanc
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
NIT Puducherry BTech admissions are highly unlikely with 75 percentile in JEE Main, especially for the General category. The institute sees a high cutoff for BTech's All India Quota. With 75 percentile, admission may be possible for reserved categories. Students can check the last year cutoff to kno
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
JECRC Foundation offers seats to candidates via REAP Counselling based on JEE Main scores of the aspirants. The preference is given to candidates with JEE Main scores. Once the seat is allotted, aspirants need to report at the college campus for document verification and fee payment.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 2 days ago
Aspirants without JEE Main score can get admission in BTech Computer Science & Engineering based on their percentile in Class 12 or Diploma in Engineering and Technology. However, the preference is given to applicants with JEE Main scores.
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