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JEE Main 2026 January 24 Marks vs Percentile: Students can check here JEE Main January 24 Shift 1 & 2 marks vs percentile details here. Coaching experts prepare JEE Mains marks vs percentile range after every shift ends. Around 180 marks may be required for 99 percentile in JEE Main 2026.

JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 1 & 2 marks vs percentile can be checked below. After checking memory based questions, coaching experts have determined that tentatively more than 174+ marks will be required for 99 percentile in JEE Mains. Since official marks vs percentile is not released, marks vs percentile range are based on JEE Main 2026 January 24 paper analysis. Shift wise exam difficulty and total number of students will tentatively determine JEE Main marks vs percentile.

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JEE Main Jan 24 Marks vs Percentile 2026: Students can check here JEE Mains 2026 January 24 Shift 1 & 2 marks vs percentile. Coaching experts have prepared the JEE Main 24 Jan Shift 1 & 2 marks vs percentile, based on inputs and reactions by students and memory based questions. As per coaching experts, for JEE Main January 24 Shift 1, students have to score atleast 178+ marks for 99 percentile. For 99.9 percentile in JEE Main January 24 Shift 1 paper, 236+ marks out of 300 is likely to be required. For JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 2 paper, coaching experts have determined that around 174+ marks will be needed for 99 percentile. Students are advised to know the JEE Mains 2026 marks vs percentile since it will help them to prepare for counselling or admission process.

Get Live Updates: JEE Mains Result 2026 Session 1

NTA does not announce official JEE Main 2026 January marks vs percentile. However, coaching experts will prepare and release shift wise JEE Mains 2026 marks vs percentile. Based on previous year’s trends, overall students should try to score above 180 marks to secure 99 percentile in JEE Main 2026 exam for Session 1.

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Table of contents
  • How to download official JEE Main 2026 answer key?
  • JEE Mains 2026 January 24 Marks vs Percentile OUT
  • Previous JEE Main 2026 Jan Shift 1 & 2 Marks vs Percentile
  • Expected JEE Main 2026 Marks vs Percentile vs Rank?
  • What are JEE Mains 24 Jan Marks vs Percentile determining factors?
  • How is JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 1 & 2 percentile calculated?
  • JEE Main Rank Predictor: How to use it?
  • Expected JEE Main 2026 Cutoff
  • JEE Main Jan 24 Question Paper Analysis with Answer Key Solutions
  • JEE Main January 24 Shift 1 & 2 Paper Analysis
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How to download official JEE Main 2026 answer key?

JEE Mains 2026 answer key for Session 1 has been released at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates will have to log in using required credentials to download provisional JEE Main answer key. Objections against provisional key will be accepted online along with supporting proof and fee. To download official NTA JEE Main 2026 answer key, candidates can follow steps given below.

  • Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in
  • Click on answer key link.
  • Candidates will have to log in using their application number and password.
  • Along with answer key, response sheet and questions will also be available.
  • JEE Main answer key has to be downloaded.
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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.

JEE Mains 2026 January 24 Marks vs Percentile OUT

Coaching experts have released expected JEE Main January 24 Shift 1 & 2 marks vs percentile. For Shift 2 exam, coaching institutes have mentioned that 174+ marks are likely to bring 99 percentile. Out of 300 marks, more than 230 will be needed for 99.9 JEE Main percentile.

For JEE Main January 24 Shift 1 exam, coaching experts are expecting that more than 178+ marks out of 300 marks will be required to secure 99 percentile.

Students can check updated details on JEE Mains January 2026 marks vs percentile here. Since exam difficulty level is an important factor to determine JEE Main percentile, shift wise information is available. Students can also check JEE Main 2026 paper analysis to know more about difficulty level of exam.

Shift Marks Percentile
Shift 1 236+ marks 99.9 Percentile
178+ marks 99 Percentile
120+ marks 95 Percentile
108+ marks 93.24 Percentile
Shift 2 230+ marks 99.9 Percentile
174+ marks 99 Percentile
123+ marks 95 Percentile
111+ marks 93.24 Percentile

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Previous JEE Main 2026 Jan Shift 1 & 2 Marks vs Percentile

Students can check previous shift wise JEE Main January 2026 marks vs percentile details below.

JEE Main 21 Jan Shift 1 & 2 Marks vs Percentile

Shift Marks Percentile
Shift 1 224+ marks 99.9 Percentile
158+ marks 99 Percentile
101+ marks 95 Percentile
89+ marks 93.24 Percentile
Shift 2 230+ marks 99.9 Percentile
174+ marks 99 Percentile
123+ marks 95 Percentile
111+ marks 93.24 Percentile

JEE Main 22 Jan Shift 1 & 2 Marks vs Percentile

Shift Marks Percentile
Shift 1 243+ marks 99.9 Percentile
186+ marks 99 Percentile
129+ marks 95 Percentile
117+ marks 93.24 Percentile
Shift 2 219+ marks 99.9 Percentile
153+ marks 99 Percentile
99+ marks 95 Percentile
88+ marks 93.24 Percentile

JEE Mains 23 Jan Shift 1 & 2 Marks vs Percentile

Shift Marks Percentile
Shift 1 227+ marks 99.9 Percentile
166+ marks 99 Percentile
112+ marks 95 Percentile
101+ marks 93.24 Percentile
Shift 2 224+ marks 99.9 Percentile
158+ marks 99 Percentile
101+ marks 95 Percentile
90+ marks 93.24 Percentile
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Commonly asked questions
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.
Q:   What is cutoff in JEE Main? Why is it important?
A: 

JEE Main cutoff is minimum percentile score required to qualify for JEE Advanced. Cutoff is important as candidates clearing the cutoff can appear for JEE Advanced for IIT admission.

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Expected JEE Main 2026 Marks vs Percentile vs Rank?

Based on previous year’s trends, students will have to score above 240 marks for 99.9 percentile in JEE Main. For 99 percentile, expected marks is 180+. Students can refer to table given below for detailed expected JEE Mains marks vs percentile vs rank.

JEE Main marks Expected percentile Expected ranks
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
100 - 120 90.0 - 95.0 60,000 Lakh - 1.1 Lakh
70 - 100 80.0 - 90.0 1.1 Lakh - 2.5 Lakh

What are JEE Mains 24 Jan Marks vs Percentile determining factors?

To prepare JEE Main 2026 January 24 marks vs percentile, factors related to examination will be considered. Some important determining factors used to prepare shift wise JEE Mains January marks vs percentile are:

  • JEE Main Jan 24 Shift 1 & 2 exam difficulty level
  • Number of candidates
  • Overall competition level

How is JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 1 & 2 percentile calculated?

Scores are not released through JEE Main result by NTA, it will be based on percentile. After every shift, JEE Main percentile will be calculated. For admissions, best percentile scores out of both sessions in JEE Main will be considered. JEE Main percentile ranks will help students know how many students they have scored better than. If students secure 90 percentile, then it means they have secured better scores than 90% of students who attempted JEE Mains exam.

Formula to calculate JEE Mains percentile is given below:

Percentile = (Number of candidates who scored equal to or less than you ÷ Total candidates in that shift) × 100

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JEE Main Rank Predictor: How to use it?

Students can use JEE Main rank predictor 2026 by Shiksha.com to know their ranks based on their probable scores. To calculate their probable secured score before result, they can use JEE Mains 2026 answer key. Knowing ranks beforehand will be beneficial to prepare for counselling process. Students can also input their rank details in JEE Mains 2026 college predictor to know list of colleges in which they are likely to have higher chances of admission.

Expected JEE Main 2026 Cutoff

While there are no minimum JEE Main cutoff to pass exam, students will have to secure qualifying cutoff for JEE Advanced. Details on expected JEE Main cutoff 2026 for JEE Advanced exam can be checked below.

Category

Cutoff 2026

Unreserved (UR)

93.3045326

Gen-EWS

81.4387917

OBC-NCL

80.7456432

SC

61.3526948

ST

48.2456783

UR-PwD

0.0082349

JEE Main Jan 24 Question Paper Analysis with Answer Key Solutions

Students can check JEE Main 24 Jan Shift 1 & 2 question paper and solutions below. Details about JEE Main today analysis and more will be available through here.

JEE Main 24 Jan Shift 1 Question Paper with Answer Key JEE Main January 24 Shift 2 Question Paper PDFs with Answer Key Solutions

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JEE Main January 24 Shift 1 & 2 Paper Analysis

Students can check details of JEE Main 24 Jan Shift 1 & 2 paper analysis here.

Particulars Shift 1 Shift 2
Overall  Moderate Difficulty Moderate Difficulty
Mathematics

Moderate and Lengthy.

There were lengthy questions from topics such as Vector 3D, Differential Equations and more

Tough and lengthy.

Most questions from NCERT based.

Physics

Moderately difficult.

Most questions were formula based.

NCERT based questions

Moderate.

Questions were lengthy.

Overall section was balanced.

Chemistry

Moderate.

Had more mixed concept questions.

More weightage to Organic.

Moderate to difficult.

Paper was lengthy.

More questions from Organic Chemistry.

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With a JEE Main 2026 rank of 400,510 (≈ 70 percentile), admission to NITs, IIITs, or top GFTIs through JoSAA counseling is not possible.

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BranchGeneral Category Closing RankOBC/SC/ST Closing RankNotes
Computer Science (CSE)~12,000–15,000Up to ~25,000–30,000Most competitive branch
Information Technology (IT)~15,000~28,000–32,000Slightly easier than CSE
Electronics & Communication (ECE)~18,000–20,000~35,000–40,000Balanced demand
Electrical Engineering~20,000–25,000~40,000–50,000Moderate demand
Mechanical Engineering~25,000–30,000~50,000–60,000Higher closing ranks
Civil Engineering~30,000–35,000~60,000–70,000Lower demand
Other Core (Textile, Metallurgy, Bio-Tech)~35,000–40,000~70,000–80,000Easier admission

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Sidhartha Singh

Contributor-Level 10

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  • Result Date: April 20, 2026 (Session 2).

  • Official Websites to Check:

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NITCSE Closing Rank RangeChance at 98.15 Percentile (~Rank 18,000–22,000)
NIT Trichy~2,000–3,500❌ Not possible
NIT Warangal~2,500–4,000❌ Not possible
NIT Surathkal~3,000–5,000❌ Not possible
NIT Calicut~3,500–5,500❌ Not possible
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VNIT Nagpur~5,000–8,000❌ Not possible
NIT Rourkela~4,500–7,500❌ Not possible
MNNIT Allahabad~5,500–9,000❌ Not possible
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