Scored 290 Marks in JEE Main? Check here to know how the percentile calculation is done. JEE Main 2026 Results are announced in the form of a percentile. Since the results are announced in percentiles, candidates must know how raw marks are converted into percentiles. Read more to know the expected percentile for 290 marks and what the admission chances are. Read more to know more about 290 Marks in JEE Main percentile 2026.
290 Marks in JEE Main Percentile
290 Marks in JEE Main Percentile 2026: Know what will be the Percentile for a JEE Main 2026 Marks of 290. 290 out of 300 is an excellent score. The candidates who score 290 will get the highest percentile in JEE Main 2026. In this page, we have analysed how NTA calculates the percentile score from the marks. The percentile calculation given here is based on previous year trends. NTA uses a normalisation formula to calculate the percentile. We have provided here an estimation for the percentile calculation for 290 Marks in JEE Main. The percentile calculation is based on factors like the difficulty level of the shift, the highest score in the shift, and the number of candidates.
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These variables change every year, and it is difficult to estimate until the JEE Main result 2026 is out. Therefore, the analysis is done here based on the previous few years' data. Check below to find the percentile for 290 marks.
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- What is 290 marks in JEE Main 2026 Percentile?
- Formula to Calculate NTA JEE Main Percentile
- Expected JEE Mains 2026 Marks vs Percentile vs Rank
- JEE Main Rank Predictor 2026
What is 290 marks in JEE Main 2026 Percentile?
As per the data provided by the experts at Shiksha.com, the expected percentile for a score of 290 is given below.
| JEE Main marks | Expected percentile |
|---|---|
| 290+ | 100 |
| 280 - 290 | 99.9 - 100 |
| 240 - 280+ | 99.9+ |
Also Read: JEE Main 2026 Marks vs Percentile
As per the table above, it can be said that
- 290 marks in JEE Mains 2026 percentile can be around 100 percentile.
Important points to note here:
- Since the percentile calculation depends on various factors, it will be different every year. Candidates must not come to a conclusion based on previous years' marks vs ranks data of the exam.
- The aim of the candidate must be to score the highest marks in JEE Main 2026.
Formula to Calculate NTA JEE Main Percentile
NTA uses a formula to calculate the percentile. The formula is given in the JEE Main information brochure released by NTA. Using the formula, candidates can check how to calculate their JEE Main 2026 percentile. The JEE Main raw scores are calculated using the official marking scheme. 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
The formula to calculate JEE Main percentile from your raw score out of 300 is as follows.
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Expected JEE Mains 2026 Marks vs Percentile vs Rank
The candidates who score above 290 Marks can get a rank between 1 and 300. Students can check expected JEE Mains marks vs percentile vs ranks from the table given below.
| JEE Main marks | Expected percentile | Expected ranks |
|---|---|---|
| 290 + | 99.9 - 100 | 1 - 300 |
| 240 - 280 | 99.9+ | 300 - 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 the JEE Mains rank predictor 2026 to know their ranks using the marks in the exam. Knowing JEE Main ranks beforehand will help the candidates in preparing for counselling. The determined ranks can be further used in JEE Main college predictor to know the list of colleges eligible for admission.
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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 Yesterday
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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Answered 2 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
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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Answered 2 days ago
| 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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Answered 2 days 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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Answered 3 days ago
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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Answered 4 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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Answered 4 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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Answered 4 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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