Check the detailed JEE Main April 2 marks vs percentile shift-wise on this page. The marks vs percentile for JEE Main 2026 April 2 is updated here as per the students' reaction to the paper
JEE Main 2026 Marks Vs Percentile for April 2
JEE Main 2026 April 2 Marks vs Percentile: NTA has concluded the JEE Main 2026 April 2 exam for both shifts. Based on the initial student reaction to the JEE Mains April 2 shift 2 paper, candidates can check the expected marks vs percentile here. The JEE Main marks vs percentile for April 2 shift 1 & 2 provides a tentative mark range for top percentile scores. For the first shift, 220+ marks will fetch a 99.99th percentile and 175+ marks will fetch a 99th percentile. The second shift is said to be tougher. For those who appeared in the JEE Mains April 2 shift 2 exam, a score of 165+ is required for the 99th percentile.
The JEE Mains 2026 marks vs percentile for April 2 is based on the students’ reactions, difficulty level and the marks vs percentile prediction. The JEE Mains April 2 marks vs percentile is used to check the performance in the exam. Further, it gives insights into the difficulty level of JEE Main 2026.
- JEE Main 2026 April 2 Expected Marks vs Percentile OUT
- Expected JEE Main 2026 Marks vs Percentile vs Rank
- Determining Factors of JEE Main April 2 Marks vs Percentile
- How is the JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 1 & 2 percentile calculated?
- JEE Main 2026 April 2 Question Paper Solutions
- JEE Main 2026 Question Paper with Solutions PDF Session 2
- JEE Main Rank Predictor 2026
- What is the expected JEE Main 2026 cutoff?
JEE Main 2026 April 2 Expected Marks vs Percentile OUT
The JEE Main exam is being conducted for 300 marks. Based on the difficulty levels of today's JEE Mains April 2 question paper, the expected marks vs percentile range is as follows:
| Percentile | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 99 percentile | 175-185 | 165-185 |
| 95 percentile | 125-135 | 118-128 |
| 90 percentile | 100-110 | 97-107 |
Commonly asked questions
Candidates need not have 75 percent marks in class 12 for appearing in JEE Main. As per the official brochure released by the NTA, there is no minimum percentage required for appearing in the JEE Main. The requirement of 75 percent marks need not be associated with appearing in the JEE Main exam.
It is to be understood that 75 percent marks is required for admission to institutes which include NITs, IIITs, GFTIs and IITs. Many institutes offer admission at 60% and even less, along with JEE Main. Candidates must clearly understand that the requirement of 75 percent marks in class 12 is only for taking admission in the institutes.
As per the JEE Main 2023 cutoff data released by the NTA, PwD category has the lowest cutoff of 0.0013527. The highest cutoff is for general category which is 90.7788642. The PwD candidates scoring above 0.0013527 NTA score are eligible to appear in JEE Advanced for admission to IITs. The PwD cutoff has been lowered in 2023 to 0.0013527 which was 0.0031029 in the year 2022.
Expected JEE Main 2026 Marks vs Percentile vs Rank
Based on past year trends, candidates scoring 180+ marks are expected to secure 99 percentile in JEE Main 2026 April attempt.
| JEE Main Marks |
Expected Percentile |
Expected Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Determining Factors of JEE Main April 2 Marks vs Percentile
- Difficulty level of the shifts
- Total number of candidates appearing in the shift
- Performance of all other candidates in the test
- NTA Normalisation process
| Want to know what your JEE Main 2026 Percentile will be based on your marks? Check out the JEE Main Percentile Predictor 2026 by Shiksha.com, which predicts your percentile after analysing several years’ marks vs percentile data. JEE Main Percentile Predictor 2026 |
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 NITs 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. Candidates can check the previous year JEE Main cutoff below for some top NITs and branches. For detailed cutoff report, candidates can check Shiksha page.
- MNNIT Allahabad CSE Closing Rank Open Category: 5627 (Home State)
- MNNIT Allahabad CSE Closing Rank Open Category: 4254 (Open)
- MNIT Jaipur CSE Closing Rank Open Category: 5610 (Home State)
- MNIT Jaipur CSE Closing Rank Open Category: 4631 (Open)
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How is the JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 1 & 2 percentile calculated?
JEE Main results are prepared using percentile scores, not raw marks. The percentile reflects how a candidate has performed relative to others in the same shift.
Percentile Calculation Formula:
Percentile = (Number of candidates scoring equal to or less than you ÷ Total candidates in that shift) × 100
Percentiles are calculated separately for each shift and later normalised to prepare the final merit list.
JEE Main 2026 April 2 Question Paper Solutions
Candidates can access the JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 1 & 2 question paper solutions prepared by subject experts. The memory-based answer keys and detailed solutions will help students estimate their scores before the JEE Mains result is declared.
| Shift 1 |
Shift 2 |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 1 Question Papers with Answer Key Solutions |
JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 2 Question Papers Answer Key Solutions |
Commonly asked questions
JEE Main 2026 Question Paper with Solutions PDF Session 2
| Exam Date/Shift |
Shift 1 |
Shift 2 |
|
April 2, 2026 |
||
| Chemistry | ||
JEE Main Rank Predictor 2026
Using the JEE Main 2026 answer key, candidates can calculate their estimated score and predict their rank using online rank predictors. This helps students plan their counselling strategy and shortlist colleges based on expected ranks.
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| Category |
Expected Cutoff |
|---|---|
| UR |
93.30 |
| Gen-EWS |
81.43 |
| OBC-NCL |
80.74 |
| SC |
61.35 |
| ST |
48.24 |
| UR-PwD |
0.008 |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
The JEE Mains cutoff of 2026 has not been released yet. However, in 2025 the closing rank for the general category for BTech in AI and ML was 1843344. In 2024 the closing rank for SDEC BTech AI and ML was 737084.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
No, Cluster Innovation Centre does not accept JEE Mains for BTech admissions. Students must appear for the CUET exam and participate in CSAS counselling. No other admission tests including JEE are considered by the college.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, students can get admission in DIT University Admission Office BTech without appearing for JEE Main. The univeristy offers direct admissions to top 10% of Class 12 board toppers. Students can connect with the university to know more.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
If you qualified for JEE Advanced, then study for it; otherwise, look for the best college at your rank.
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 3 days ago
The cutoff for of OBC category students for admission to I2IT Pune is approximately 95 percentile.
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 3 days ago
No, JEE Main is not compulsory for taking admission in BTech at ICFAI University Jharkhand. The college offer admission based on screening of application and interview. The college offer merit-based admission based on past academic performance. For final selection, weightage is given to their academ
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
Yes, candidates must appear for JEE Mains to qualify for Poornima Institute of Engineering and Technology BTech course. The institute folllows REAP guidelines to select candidates for BTech admissions. Only if some seats are left vacant after admission process can candidates be chosen without JEE Ma
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
No, VIT Vellore BTech admission is not decided through JEE Mains scores. Candidates who wish to apply for BTech must appear in VITEEE only in order to qualify for VIT Vellore admission. No other entrance exams have been mentioned as alternatives to VITEEE.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
NMIT Bangalore reserves 2% seats for candidates with JEE Main score of at least 75. JEE category aspirants are eigible for Merit Scholarship seats, provided they score a minimum of 85 NTA score and not less than 80% aggregate in PCM in Class 12. The ranking is based on JEE Main NTA score.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 5 days ago
No, JEE Main is not compulsory for taking admission in the BTech programme at JECRC University. Candidates can get admission based on their merit in Class 12 exam. However, students with JEE Main score are preferred more for admission.
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Contributor-Level 10