180 Marks in JEE Main Percentile 2026: Know Expected Rank and NITs
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An estimated JEE Main 2026 score of 180 out of 300 marks typically corresponds to a high percentile, potentially qualifying for admission to various NIT campuses. For more detailed insights, explore the full analysis on the website.
180 Marks in JEE Mains 2026 Percentile
180 Marks in JEE Main Percentile 2026: NTA releases the result of JEE Main 2026 in percentile marks. The JEE Main percentile is used for ranking and admission. Therefore, the candidates must know how to convert JEE Main raw marks out of 300 into percentile marks. While predicting the JEE Main percentile based only on the raw marks of the candidates is difficult, Shiksha experts have analysed the previous few years' JEE Mains 2026 marks vs percentile data to provide an estimation of 180 marks in the JEE Mains 2026 percentile.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) uses a normalisation process to convert the raw scores of JEE Main into percentiles, ensuring fairness across different exam shifts based on relative performance. A raw score of 180 marks generally translates to a 99.45 to 99.60 percentile range, securing an estimated All India Rank of 3,700 to 5,000 and enabling admission to top NITs like Surathkal and Warangal. For more details, visit Vedantu.
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- What is JEE Main 2026 Percentile for 180 Marks?
- How NTA Calculates JEE Main Percentile/NTA Score?
- Which NITs can You Get with 180 Marks in JEE Main 2026 Exam?
What is JEE Main 2026 Percentile for 180 Marks?
As per the analysis done by the experts of Shiksha.com we have compiled below the expected JEE Mains 2026 percentile range for 180 marks.
| JEE Mains Score | JEE Main 2026 Percentile - Expected |
|---|---|
| 191 - 200 | 99.710831 - 99.782472 |
| 181 - 190 | 99.597399 - 99.688579 |
| 171 - 180 | 99.456939 - 99.573193 |
After analysis of various data of JEE Mains marks vs percentile, we can say that:
- 180 marks in JEE Mains 2026 percentile can be around 99.5 to 99.6 percentile.
Important points to note here:
- Please keep in mind that this is not an accurate estimation. The percentile marks in JEE Main 2026 depend on various variables like the highest score of the candidates in the exam, the number of candidates appearing in the exam, the number of shifts in the exam and also the exam difficulty level.
- Candidates should always try to score high in JEE Mains to get a top NIT and the course of their choice.
- Do not form any conclusion based on the previous years' marks vs ranks data of the exam.
| Curious about which college you may get based on your JEE Main 2026 performance? Check out the JEE Main college predictor 2026 by Shiksha.com, which predicts college based on your JEE Main marks, ranks and percentile after analysing data from previous year cutoffs. JEE Main College Predictor 2026 |
How NTA Calculates JEE Main Percentile/NTA Score?
The percentile in JEE Mains exam is also called NTA score. Check how NTA calculates JEE Main percentile below:
Calculation of raw score
- First, the raw scores of the candidates are calculated for all three subjects - Maths, Physics and Chemistry individually. The total raw marks out of 300 are also calculated.
- To calculate the raw score, NTA uses the marking scheme of the exam, which is +4 for each correct answer and -1 for each wrong attempt.
Raw score converted to percentile score
- Once the raw scores are calculated, NTA converts the raw scores of all three subjects and the total raw score into a percentile using the formula below:
Final percentile:
With the results of JEE Main session 2, NTA releases the final percentile and ranks of the candidates. The final percentile is the best score of the candidates out of both the January and April exam attempts. However, keep in mind that NTA will not release the raw scores with the JEE Main result 2026, only the percentile marks in all three subjects and in aggregate will be available.
| JEE Main 2026 Counselling | JEE Main 2026 Cutoff |
| 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 |
Which NITs can You Get with 180 Marks in JEE Main 2026 Exam?
According to the analysis of JEE Main marks in relation to ranks from the previous years, it is projected that scoring 180 marks in JEE Mains 2026 could result in a rank falling between 3700 and 5000. Within this rank bracket, candidates may anticipate the following NITs and courses:
| NIT | Academic Program Name | JoSAA Closing Rank (from last year) |
|---|---|---|
|
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
|
Artificial Intelligence (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 3703 |
| Computational and Data Science (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 3987 | |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 3934 | |
|
National Institute of Technology, Warangal
|
Computer Science and Engineering ( Artificial Intelligence & Data Science) (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 4781 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 4470 | |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology) (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 4889 | |
| Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 4045 | |
| Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 4748 |
| National Institute of Technology Calicut | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 4678 |
| Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 4265 |
Admission to NITs based on JEE Main rank is done via JoSAA. Candidates have to register for the JoSAA counselling 2026 after the JEE Main result is announced. JoSAA registration after the JEE Advanced result is announced.
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Commonly asked questions
Yes, candidates are required to submit proof of domicile in case availing the home-state quota in NITs. It is only NIT where admission is offered against the Home State quota.
Candidates home state is determined based on the state from which you appear for your 12th board exam and on the basis of the state to which you belong.
Candidates who do not score above JEE Main cutoff marks are eligible to take admissions in NITs, IIITs and GFTIs but not IITs. To appear in the admission process for IITs, candidates need to get marks above than the JEE Main cutoff and appear in JEE Advanced exam.
The cutoff for IIITs vary for various branches and also category of students. Specialised branches like computer Science and electronics engineering has higher cutoff in comparison to other branches. Similarly, JEE Main cutoff for general category candidates is higher in comparison to OBC-NCL and SC/ST candidates.
| Year | General (UR) Percentile |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 93.4123549 |
| 2025 | 93.1023262 |
| 2024 | 93.2362181 |
| 2023 | 90.7788642 |
| 2022 | 88.4121383 |
| 2021 | 87.8992241 |
| 2020 | 90.3765335 |
| 2019 | 89.7548849 |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 21 hours ago
Sorry, but even under the SC category, securing a seat in an NIT with a JEE Main CRL rank of 632000 is not possible.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 23 hours ago
The rank needed for admission to the BTech course would depend on the course, round and branch you are applying for. For the General HS category, the Round 2 cutoff was 770798 for the BTech CSE course. So, this category students need a rank of at least 770798 to be considered eligible for admission.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, several colleges convert a good JEE Main percentile directly into a fee waiver. Graphic Era's GECET-linked scholarships and UPES's merit scholarships can cut your fees by up to 50%. This makes originally expensive private colleges much more affordable for high scorers, so it's worth applying ev
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
No, JEE Main is not required to get admission in BTech at Rajalakshmi Engineering College. Admissions under the government quota rely primarily on Class 12 marks through TNEA counseling. However, JEE Main scores may be considered for admission.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, most Coimbatore colleges, including PSG Tech, Karunya, and Kumaraguru, primarily admit students through TNEA counselling, which is based on Class 12 merit rather than JEE Main. JEE Main is mainly relevant if you're targeting government institutes like NITs. So a strong Class 12 score alone can
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
No, I don't think you can get into B.Tech EEE at Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College, Ghaziabad with JEE Main rank of 5,30,000 as General, non-UP domicile candidate. Typically, closing rank for EEE close much earlier around 3,00,00.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 days ago
Absolutely. Unlike government colleges with very tight cutoffs, most private engineering colleges in UP admit students across a wide score range, and several also accept students without a JEE Main score at all. Your branch choice and college reputation still matter, but private colleges generally o
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
No, JEE Main is not mandatory for BTech admission to SVSU Meerut. While JEE Main scores are accepted for BTech application, students can qualify directly through the university's SNET examination or Class 12 merit.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 6 days ago
No, JEE Main has not been mentioned as an accepted entrance exam for BTech at GLA University.
Candidates who want to apply for BTech at this institute must appear in their own entrance exam called GLAET.
Admissions are based solely on scores obtained in this exam along with performance in PI rounds.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, along with the CUET UG score, DIT Dehradun also select students based on JEE Main and on the merit of Class 12. On-campus admission counselling is conducted by the university, for which 25% of seats are reserved for Uttarakhand candidates who have scored 95% or above in Class 12. Direct admissi
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