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Updated on Apr 6, 2026 12:57 IST
JEE Main 2026 April 6 marks vs percentile is out for the shift 1: We have shared here the marks vs percentile for the April 6 for shift 1. The shift 2 marks vs percentile will be shared around 6:30 PM. Candidates are advised to keep track of this page for the analysis of JEE Mains 2026 session 2.

JEE Main 2026 April 6 marks vs percentile for Shift 1 is out- We have shared here the marks vs percentile for the April 6 exam both shifts.

Check Both Shifts Expected Percentile

Check Both Shifts Expected Percentile

JEE Main 2026 April 6 Marks vs Percentile: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is currently conducting JEE Main 2026 Session 2, which began on April 2 and concludes on April 8. Approximately 11.23 lakh aspiring engineers are appearing for the JEE Main 2026 session 2 and the April 6 Shift 1 exam is successfully conducted. Based on initial student feedback received by candidates who appeared in the exam, we have compiled the expected marks vs. percentile analysis to help candidates estimate their potential ranks. 

JEE Main 2026 Live Updates: JEE Main 2026 April 6 Live: Shift 1 Question Paper Analysis OUT, Memory Based Paper Solutions; Shift 2 Timings

Table of contents
  • What is the JEE Main 2026 April 6 Marks VS Percentile?
  • JEE Main 2026 April 6 Expected Marks vs Percentile (To be out soon)
  • Expected JEE Main 2026 Marks vs Percentile vs Rank
  • Factors Determining JEE Main April 6 Marks vs Percentile
  • How is the JEE Main 2026 April 6 Shift 1 & 2 percentile calculated?
  • What is the expected JEE Main 2026 cutoff?
  • Good Score Targets for JoSAA Counseling
  • JEE Main Session 2 Paper PDF 2026
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What is the JEE Main 2026 April 6 Marks VS Percentile?

The JEE Mains 2026 marks vs percentile for April 6 is based on students’ reactions on how they fared in the exam, what challenges they faced, how many questions they attempted as well as the difficulty level ensuring the marks vs percentile prediction. The marks vs percentile is used to check their performance, further, giving insights into difficulty level of JEE Main 2026.

Also read: JEE Main April Easiest Shift

The JEE Main marks vs percentile for April 6 shift 1 & 2 provides candidates a tentative mark range for top percentile scores and we can estimate that for the first shift, students might fetch 160+ marks which will eventually propel them to a 99 percentile.

JEE Main 2026 April 6 Expected Marks vs Percentile (To be out soon)

The JEE Main exam is being conducted for 300 marks. Based on the analysis that shift 1 was the toughest of the season (projected 99 percentile at 160+ marks), here is the filled table for Shift 1:

Percentile Shift 1 (April 6) Shift 2 (April 6)
99.9 230-235 To be out soon
99.5 180-185 To be out soon
99 160-165 To be out soon
98 145-150 To be out soon
97 132-138 To be out soon
95 115-120 To be out soon
93 102-108 To be out soon
90 90-95 To be out soon
85 78-82 To be out soon

Also read: JEE Main 2026 April 6 Shift 1 Question Paper with Answer Key Solutions

Expected JEE Main 2026 Marks vs Percentile vs Rank

For JEE Main 2026 Session 2, the marks vs percentile fluctuates due to varying shift difficulties. Most notably, the April 6 Shift 1 is currently being cited as toughest so far, meaning candidates likely require fewer marks to achieve high percentile compared to earlier, easier shifts. Following table summarizes expected raw scores required for percentiles across shifts conducted up to April 6, Shift 1. 

Percentile Apr 6 S1 (Tough) Apr 5 S1 (Moderate) Apr 4 S1 (Tough) Apr 2 S2 (Moderate) Apr 2 S1 (Moderate)
99.9 220+ 252+ 230+ 230+ 220+
99 160+ 190+ 160-170 188-190 175-185
98 151 170-180 140-142 164-168 160-162
97 138 150-160 128-130 152-154 148-150
95 118 137+ 110-120 118-128 125-135
90 106 120+ 90-100 97-107 100-110

Factors Determining JEE Main April 6 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

How is the JEE Main 2026 April 6 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.

JEE Main 2026 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.

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

93.3

Gen-EWS

81.43

OBC-NCL

80.74

SC

61.35

ST

48.24

UR-PwD

0.008

Good Score Targets for JoSAA Counseling

From the following table, candidates can check the good scores which can fetch them a top college of their choice. 

Target Goal 

Required Percentile

Estimated Raw Marks

Top NITs (CSE/IT)

99.5 - 99.9

230 - 250+

Mid-tier NITs (Core Branches)

98.5 - 99.2

175 - 210

JEE Advanced Qualification

93.5 (General)

110 - 120

JEE Main Session 2 Paper PDF 2026

Candidates can check here the shift wise JEE Main 2026 question paper PDF to know correct answers of questions asked in the exam. Candidates appearing in the upcoming exam can download the question papers to practice and evaluate their exam preparation. It will also help them in understanding difficulty level and overall exam pattern. The official question paper of JEE Main session 2 and answer key will be released by NTA in the upcoming days.

Read More: JEE Main 2026 Shift 2 Question Paper 

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Students who attempted the JEE Main  should start preparing for the JEE Advanced entrance examination if they want admission at IITs. Those who score above the 98th percentile in JEE Main session 2 should start to study for the JEE Advanced exam.

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