JEE Main 2026 April 4 Marks vs Percentile (OUT): Check Shifts 1 and 2 Expected Percentile Here

Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 ( JEE Main )

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Samridhi Mishra
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Updated on Apr 7, 2026 11:26 IST
NTA concluded the JEE Main 2026 April 4 shift 1 and 2 exam. Candidates who appeared in the exam and are eager to know how their marks translate into a percentile. This article is updated with the JEE Mains marks vs percentile for April 4 shift 1. The expected marks vs percentile range is based on the difficulty levels of the JEE Main April 4 shi

Check the expected JEE Main April 4 marks vs percentile for both shifts on this page. Both the shifts were easier, thus the JEE Mains 2026 April 4 marks vs percentile remains high. Candidates can check the shift-wise JEE Mains 4th April marks vs percentile on this page. 

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JEE Main 2026 April 4 Marks Vs Percentile

JEE Main 2026 April 4 Marks vs Percentile: The National Testing Agency conducted the day 2 of JEE Mains 2026 exam for the April session on April 4. The exam was held in two shifts. The morning shift was conducted from 9 AM to 12 PM, while the evening shift timings were 3 PM to 6 PM. Candidates who appeared in JEE Mains 2026 April 4 exam are eager to know how their marks translate into a percentile. This article is updated with the JEE Mains marks vs percentile for April 4 shift 1. The expected marks vs percentile range is based on the difficulty levels of the JEE Main April 4 shift 1 question paper. Candidates can check the JEE Mains April 4 marks vs percentile to check their performance in JEE Main 2026.

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Table of contents
  • JEE Main 2026 April 4 Expected Marks vs Percentile OUT
  • Expected JEE Main 2026 Marks vs Percentile vs Rank
  • Determining Factors of JEE Main April 4 Marks vs Percentile
  • How to Calculate JEE Mains April 4 Percentile?
  • 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 4 Expected Marks vs Percentile OUT

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the JEE Main exam for a total of 300 marks. Based on the difficulty levels of todays's JEE Mains 2026 exam, the expected marks vs percentile range will be updated below.

Percentile Shift 1  
99.9 percentile 233+ 240+
99 percentile 172+ 179+
95 percentile 118+ 130+
93.24 percentile 107+ 119+

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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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. Candidates can check the JEE Main 2022 cutoff below for some top IIITs and branches. For detailed cutoff report, candidates can check Shiksha page. IIIT Allahabad IT Closing Rank Open Category: 5704 IIIT Allahabad ECE Closing Rank Open Category: 9700.
Q:   Which category has the lowest cutoff in JEE Mains 2023 exam?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is JEE Mains 2023 cutoff for General Category?
A: 
The general category JEE Main 2023 cutoff is 90.7788642. Hence, candidates belonging to general category need to have a minimum 90.7788642 NTA score to appear in JEE Advanced. The cutoff for general category has been raised in 2023 which was 88.4121383 in the year 2022. NTA has also raise the JEE Main cutoff for all other categories in 2023 as compared to 2022.

Determining Factors of JEE Main April 4 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

How to Calculate JEE Mains April 4 Percentile?

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.

Also check: JEE Main 2026 April 4 Shift 2 Question Paper

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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 2023 cutoff for GFTIs will be 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. 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 JEE Main 2022 cutoff below for some top GFTIs and branches. For detailed cutoff report, candidates can check Shiksha page. BIT Mesra CS Closing Rank Open Category: 15991 (All India) BIT Mesra CS Closing Rank Open Category: 24511 (Home State). .
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)

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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is CRL in JEE Main Cutoff?
A: 
CRL stands for the Common Rank List. NTA releases the cutoff in several categories one of which is CRL. Basically, CRL means unreserved category. Candidates belonging to unreserved category need to have JEE Main cutoff equal to or more than the CRL cutoff. The other categories for which cutoff is released are Gen-EWS, Open-PwD, OBC-NCL, SC and ST.

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.

What is the expected JEE Main 2026 cutoff?

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

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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