JEE Main 2026 April 2 Marks vs Percentile: Get Shift 1 and 2 Expected Percentile Marks Here

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Samridhi Mishra
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Updated on Apr 2, 2026 23:31 IST
NTA is conducting the last JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam for B.E/B.Tech today. After the conclusion of the JEE Main 2026 April 2 exam for Shift 1 at 12 pm, students will be able to get an estimate of the expected marks vs percentile here. Further, it will help provide insights into the difficulty level of JEE Main 2026.

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

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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.

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  • 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?
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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
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is 75 percent marks in class 12 required for JEE Mains?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is JEE Main cutoff for IIITs?
A: 

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. 

Q:   Which category has the lowest cutoff in JEE Mains exam?
A: 

As per the JEE Main cutoff data released by the NTA, PwD category has the lowest cutoff.

Q:   What is JEE Mains cutoff for General Category?
A: 
YearGeneral (UR) Percentile
202693.4123549
202593.1023262
202493.2362181
202390.7788642
202288.4121383
202187.8992241
202090.3765335
201989.7548849

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

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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
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is a domicile Certificate required for admission to NITs?
A: 

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. 

Q:   Can I take admission in any institute if I do not get JEE Main cutoff marks?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is JEE Main cutoff for GFTIs?
A: 

The JEE Main cutoff for GFTIs is released by the JoSAA after the counselling is over. Candidates can check previous year JEE Main cutoff for GFTIs from the Shiksha page. The cutoff for GFTIs vary for various branches and also category of students.

Q:   What is JEE Main cutoff for NITs?
A: 

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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there any qualifying percentile in JEE Main result?
A: 

No. There is no qualifying percentile in JEE Main. However, the candidates who want to appear in JEE Advanced will have to get a minimum qualifying percentile in JEE Mains. This minimum qualifying percentile is announced with the JEE Main session 2 reult.

Q:   My rank in JEE Main does not resemble the JEE Mains marks vs percentile data. What should I do?
A: 

NTA does not release marks vs rank data officially. The data available on the internet is provided by various experts and is subject to changes due to various variables.

Q:   Where can I check my JEE Main percentile vs rank?
A: 

Various experts provide the JEE Mains percentile vs rank estimation. Candidates can search "JEE Mains marks vs percentile by Shiksha" on Google to get their estimation.

Q:   How much is 120 marks in JEE Mains percentile?
A: 

As per the analysis of JEE Main marks vs percentile, 120 marks would be around 95 to 97 percentile.

JEE Main 2026 Question Paper with Solutions PDF Session 2

Exam Date/Shift

Shift 1

Shift 2

 

April 2, 2026

Physics

Physics

Chemistry

Chemistry

Maths

Maths

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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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is category and general cutoff in JEE Main?
A: 

The general and category wise JEE Mains are:

Category

Cutoff from Previous Year

Unreserved (UR)

93.1023262

Gen-EWS

80.3830119

OBC-NCL

79.4313582

SC

61.1526933

ST

47.9026465

UR-PwD

0.0079349

Q:   What is JEE Main Cutoff?
A: 

The JEE Main cutoff is the minimum percentile score required to qualify for the JEE Advanced exam. Its is released with the April session result.

Q:   What is CRL in JEE Main Cutoff?
A: 

CRL (the Common Rank List) in JEE Main. It is the overall merit-based ranking assigned to all candidates irrespective of their category.

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There is no minimum passing mark in JEE Main. However, candidates must meet the qualifying cutoff to be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026.

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Expected Cutoff

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