Candidates can check the 240 Marks in JEE Percentile on this page. Candidates are given admission based on the JEE Main percentile. Check here to know the normalisation formula used by NTA to calculate the percentile. Read more to know what the percentile score is expected for 240 marks.
240 Marks in JEE Main Percentile
240 Marks in JEE Main Percentile 2026: The National Testing Agency announces the exam result in percentile. Candidates can check this page to know how the percentile calculation is done from marks. After the results are announced, students have doubts about percentile scores compared to marks. By using the JEE Main marks vs percentile converter, candidates can calculate the percentile.
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NTA uses a formula to convert the raw marks of the candidates into a percentile score. The formula to calculate the percentile from marks is given below for the reference of the students. JEE Main ranks are decided based on the percentile of the candidate. Therefore, the candidates must understand how the NTA calculates JEE Main percentile. Candidates who expect to score 240 marks out of 300 in the JEE Mains exam can check here what their expected JEE Main 2026 percentile will be.
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What is 240 marks in JEE Main 2026 Percentile?
As per the data provided by the experts at Shiksha.com, the expected percentile for a score of 240 is given below.
| JEE Main marks | Expected percentile |
|---|---|
| 240 - 280+ | 99.9+ |
| 210 - 240 | 99.5 - 99.9 |
As per the table above, it can be said that
- 240 marks in JEE Mains 2026 percentile can be around the 99.5 to 99.9 percentile.
Important points to note here:
- The percentile score calculation will change every year. Candidates must not come to a conclusion based on previous years' marks vs ranks data of the exam.
- Candidates must always try to score high in JEE Main 2026.
- The percentile given here is not an accurate estimation. The percentile marks in JEE Mains depend on factors like the highest score of the candidates in the exam, the number of candidates appearing for the exam, the number of shifts in the exam and also the exam difficulty level.
- Formula to Calculate NTA JEE Main Percentile
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Formula to Calculate NTA JEE Main Percentile
NTA uses a normalisation formula to calculate the JEE Main percentile. The steps used to calculate the JEE Main percentile from raw scores of the candidates are given below:
Step 1: Raw Score Calculation
The raw scores of the candidates are calculated using the marking scheme of the JEE Main 2026 exam:
- +4 for each correct answer.
- -1 for each wrong attempt.
- 0 for unanswered
Step 2: Raw Marks to Percentile
The raw scores of the candidates are converted into a percentile score or NTA score in each subject. The total marks out of 300 are also converted to a percentile score using the formulas below:
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Is 240 a Good Score in JEE Mains 2026?
240 marks in JEE Mains corresponds to a 99.5 to 99.9 percentile. Therefore, 240 is considered an excellent score in JEE Main 2026. Candidates with these marks are expected to get a JEE Main rank between 5000 and 11000. In JEE Main, results are declared in percentiles, while admission is done based on rank. The All India Rank is calculated from the percentile and not from the raw marks. Therefore, the candidates must know the relation between marks, ranks and percentiles. Candidates with this score definitely qualify for JoSAA counselling and will also be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced. With a score of 240, candidates can aim for top NITs, IIITs and Centrally Funded Technical Institutions.
| JEE Main marks | Expected percentile | Expected ranks |
|---|---|---|
| 240 - 280+ | 99.9+ | 1 - 1,200 |
| 210 - 240 | 99.5 - 99.9 | 1,200 - 6,000 |
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Candidates can calculate their All India Rank with the JEE Main Rank Predictor. Candidates must enter all the details asked in the predictor. The Rank predictors will predict the rank based on the previous year's trends and cutoff. Candidates can also use the JEE Main 2026 College Predictor to know the college in which they are likely to get admission based on rank. The candidates need to know the colleges to which they can apply based on ranks.
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| Branch | General Category Closing Rank | OBC/SC/ST Closing Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science (CSE) | ~12,000–15,000 | Up to ~25,000–30,000 | Most competitive branch |
| Information Technology (IT) | ~15,000 | ~28,000–32,000 | Slightly easier than CSE |
| Electronics & Communication (ECE) | ~18,000–20,000 | ~35,000–40,000 | Balanced demand |
| Electrical Engineering | ~20,000–25,000 | ~40,000–50,000 | Moderate demand |
| Mechanical Engineering | ~25,000–30,000 | ~50,000–60,000 | Higher closing ranks |
| Civil Engineering | ~30,000–35,000 | ~60,000–70,000 | Lower demand |
| Other Core (Textile, Metallurgy, Bio-Tech) | ~35,000–40,000 | ~70,000–80,000 | Easier admission |
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Answered 21 hours ago
With a JEE Main CRL rank of ~79,364 and an EWS category rank of ~11,884, you have a realistic chance of securing CSE in several mid-tier NITs, newer IIITs, and some GFTIs. Top NITs (Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal, Allahabad) are out of reach, but options like NIT Jalandhar, NIT Hamirpur, IIIT Kota, III
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Yes, the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (April attempt) result has already been declared by NTA on April 20, 2026. You can download your scorecard from the official portal using your application number and password/date of birth.
Result Date: April 20, 2026 (Session 2).
Official Websites to Check:
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Answered Yesterday
With 90 percentile in JEE Main (OBC-NCL, Female, Home State MP), your chances for B.Tech CSE are quite realistic in MBM Engineering College, Jodhpur (Rajasthan) and other state/NIT options. Let’s break it down:
MBM Engineering College (Jodhpur)
- Admission Route: Rajasthan REAP counseling (based on JEE
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| NIT | CSE Closing Rank Range | Chance at 98.15 Percentile (~Rank 18,000–22,000) |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy | ~2,000–3,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Warangal | ~2,500–4,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Surathkal | ~3,000–5,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Calicut | ~3,500–5,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| MNIT Jaipur | ~4,000–7,000 | ❌ Not possible (but check Home State quota) |
| VNIT Nagpur | ~5,000–8,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Rourkela | ~4,500–7,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| MNNIT Allahabad | ~5,500–9,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Kurukshetra | ~7,000–12,000 | ⚠️ Borderline |
| NIT Jalandhar | ~9,000–15,000 | ✅ Possible |
| NIT Silchar | ~12,000–20,000 | ✅ Strong chance |
| NIT Agartala / Mizoram / Sikkim / Manipur / Srinagar | ~18,000–30,000 | ✅ Very strong chance |
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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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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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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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NIT Admission Chances (SC Category)
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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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