How to achieve 100 percentile in JEE Main 2026 as a repeater
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 ( JEE Main )
Registration - 1 Feb '26 - 25 Feb '26
Preparation Tips to achieve 100 percentile in JEE Main 2026 as a dropper: We all know that, what importance does JEE Main carry for engineering aspirants. However, there are many aspirants who do not make it in first attempt. For them, it can be overwhelming. But, the best part is, you have experience of type of questions asked in JEE Mains. Hence, with right mindset, and staying consistent, any repeater can easily secure a good rank in JEE Mains 2026 exam. Read below for more.
Qualifying JEE Mains 2026 is not only about continous study, but also implementing smart techniques to achieve your goals. With lakhs of candidates competing for exam every year, JEE Main droppers can turn their second chance into something fruitful. Read below to know more.
How to achieve 100 percentile in JEE Mains as a dropper?
Consider your JEE Main First Attempt as Trial |
Remember, your first attempt in JEE Mains is not a failure. Consider as a valuable feedback and learn from it. Your experience is secret weapon, that freshers don't have. |
Build Your Time Table like a Daily Routine |
Create your JEE Main 2026 study plan wisely. Doing this will create something meaningful in your preparation. Aspirants can start their day with conceptual or high-weightage topics, then later they can begin with weak topics followed by solving JEE Main PYQs and revision. |
Give Special Attention to Weak Topics |
Many droppers focus only on topics they already know. But to improve your scores in JEE Main, one must also pay attention to difficult chapters. Dedicate time to every chapter and prepare properly. |
Attempt sample test papers Daily |
Consider, JEE Mains 2026 sample test papers are trials that you are attempting for the big day. Begin with one mock test paper a day and increase numbers gradually. Adapt a exam-based setting to attempt questions. After each test, you can analyse and check your performance. |
Understand Time Management |
Time duration of JEE Main exam is three hours, so attempt questions smartly. Chemistry is the easiest out of the three section. Start with it. Begin with section, with which you are comfortable of. |
Do not neglect NCERT Books |
NCERT books are great for foundation building. Concept-building is important in JEE Mains, as every tricky question is linked with basic fundamental. If your base is strong, then one can easily solve tricky questions. |
Clear your Doubts Timely |
Get your doubts cleared as soon as possible. Join student forums and dicuss topics that you find difficult. If possible, ask questions and seek for guidance to seniors and teachers. Use smart guessing tricks to solve JEE Main questions. Look for JEE Main questions that are asked frequently in consecutive years. Pay special attention to those. |
What's New in JEE Main 2026?
This year, National Testing Agency has made some changes in JEE Mains 2026 exam -
- Details filled by candidates will be verified through Aadhar database. Therefore, applicants must get their Aadhar card verified.
- Candidates will now have to upload their live photo while filling JEE Mains 2026 application form.
- NTA has introduced 33 new exam cities to conduct JEE Main exam 2026.
- While filling JEE Main application form, candidates have to provide their class 11 registration number.
- JEE Main exam city will be allotted to student based on their address mentioned in Aadhar card.
- Assistive digital tools like a magnifier function or toggle between normal and dark modes will be available for candidates with disabilities.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 16 hours ago
There is no officially fixed minimum JEE Main percentile required for CSE admission at Chandigarh University, as the process is merit-based and considers multiple factors including eligibility and seat matrix.
However, due to the popularity of Computer Science Engineering, students with higher percen
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 19 hours ago
MANIT Bhopal JEE Main cutoff 2025 was also released for various Home State quota categories. For the General HS category, the overall cutoff ranged from 1741 to 59054. According to the last round, the hardest course for admission was the Bachelor of Planning (B.Plan).
For the OBC HS quota, the over
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 20 hours ago
Yes, you could gain admission to this institute with a rank of 3K. The MANIT Bhopal JEE Main cutoff 2025 for the OBC AI quota ranged from 204 in the first round to 59177 in the last round. Hence, admission with a rank of 3K for this category could be possible.
On the other hand, the OBC HS quota stud
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 hours ago
Chandigarh University accepts JEE Main scores from both sessions, giving applicants the opportunity to present their the highest percentile for consideration in engineering programs like Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. Students who improve their performance in the second session are typically
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, RV University does accept JEE Main scores for BTech admissions. Students may either submit KCET or JEE Main scores to get shortlisted. Interested students can apply online. Students need to have minimum of 70 percentile.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
The COMEDK 2026 syllabus is largely the same as the JEE Mains syllabus. Both the exam topics are out of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. However, candidates must refer to the official COMEDK UGET syllabus to prepare for the exam.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
NIT Calicut cutoff 2025 was announced for the OBC AI and OBC HS categories. For the OBC AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 160 to 57399. On the other hand, for the OBC HS quota, the cutoff varied between 77 and 52690.
According to the last round closing ranks for both quotas, the most des
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
NIT Calicut BTech cutoff 2025 was published for admission to candidates who belong to the All India and Home State quota based on the JEE Main entrance examination.
For the General AI category, the cutoff for BTech Mechanical ranged from 15624 to 23766. On the other hand, for the General HS quota, t
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
To get 50% scholarship in BTech at Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research based on JEE Main score, candidate should score 89 to 94.9 percentile score. This number is taken from the official website of college. It may change.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
MNNIT Allahabad BTech cutoff 2025 was released for admission to various AI and HS quota. For the General AI category, the CSE closing cutoff was in the range between 4265 and 5423 . On the other hand, for the General HS quota, the cutoff varied from 6364 to 6810. Students can refer to the table belo
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