JEE Main 2025: 5 Tips to get 99 Percentile Score
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2027 ( JEE Main )
JEE Main 2027 Exam Date Session 1
22 Jan '27 - 24 Jan '27
Check tips and suggestion on how to get 99 or above percentile in JEE Main 2025 from previous toppers and experts.
National Testing Agency (NTA) will be conducting the JEE Main 2025 in two seasons in January and April. To qualify the exam with 99 percentile or above, candidates need to have a strategy. Here we’re providing 5 tips to get 99 percentile score in JEE Main 2025 based on suggestions from previous toppers and experts.
Questions in JEE Main are conceptual, formulated mostly from NCERT. It is thus highly advised that students study NCERT books for Physics, Chemistry and Maths thoroughly. Solving previous year papers and mock test are equally important. Read 5 tips to get 99 percentile score in JEE Main 2025 exam.
5 Tips to get 99 Percentile Score in JEE Main 2025
1) Check JEE Main February and March Question Papers
Candidates who would be appearing in JEE Main 2025 exam must check previous year question papers. This would help them understand the difficulty level of the exam, topics which have been covered in exam with their weightage. Solving papers will also help them analyse their preparation level for the exam, mistakes they might be making and to eradicate them.
Study regularly and solve previous year questions to get proper understanding of the exam, says Rohit Kumar, JEE Main exam topper who scored 100 percentile.
Click here to read how Rohit prepared for the exam
2) Revise NCERT and Important Topics
Candidates must revise all the important topics and their basic concepts. Questions asked in JEE Main are conceptually based on the basic concepts from NCERT books. It is thus highly advised that students know the concepts of important chapters and solve questions on them. Candidates who have secured 100 percentiles in previous editions of JEE Main exam have said that NCERT books are a must-read to score high in the exam.
Mridul Agarwal, JEE Main 2021 February topper who scored 100 percentile with a perfect 300 score says, “My main focus for JEE Main was to cover the entire syllabus, study basic concepts, revise topics regularly and solve previous year papers and mock tests.”
Click here to read how Mridul prepared for the exam
3) Solve Previous Year Papers and Sample Question Papers
Previous year JEE Main question papers are very important as they will help analyze the difficulty level and topics with weightage of exam in past years. It will also help students analyze their preparation for the JEE Main. Topics that have been covered in past years must be thoroughly studied and revised. Solving JEE Main question papers will help understand the important topics that had been regularly asked in the exam in previous years.
4) Practice Mock Tests
Solving mock tests are very important in the preparation of JEE Main 2023 exam. It will help students boost their exam preparation. Mock test will also help students to understand their preparation level, mistakes they are making and methods to solve them. It will also help in proper time management to solve the exam. It is however advised that students solve JEE Main mock test in proper, real time resembling environment to get the most of it.
5) Practice Time Management
Many students face problem during the exam due to poor time management. The exam is of fixed duration but the difficulty level of questions vary. It is thus advised that students solve the questions consciously with assigning proper time to every subject and question. Any questions which is taking longer time then needed should be dropped as it would lead to less time for other questions.
Also read:- Best books for JEE Main Preparation
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.
NIT Rourkela cutoff 2024 has been released across various specialisations in opening and closing ranks. NIT Rourkela BTech cutoff 2024 ranged between 2680 and 35593 for the General AI category candidates, wherein BTech in CSE is the most competitive course. The easiest BTech specialisation to secure admission in is B.Tech. in Ceramic Engineering + M.Tech. in Industrial Ceramic Engineering. For a detailed NIT Rourkela branch-wise cutoff 2024, candidates can refer to the table below for the Round 1 cutoff. The cutoff mentioned below is for the General category under the AI Quota.
As per the analysis of JEE Main marks vs percentile, 120 marks would be around 95 to 97 percentile.
NIT Andhra Pradesh BTech admission is based on candidates' performance in the JEE Main entrance exam, followed by the JoSAA counselling process. For the OBC category students under the AI quota, the JEE Main closing ranks ranged between 5741 and 100661. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the NIT Andhra Pradesh OBC category cutoff 2025 for the first and the last round in the AI quota.
Course | Round 1 Cutoff 2025 | Last Round Cutoff 2025 |
|---|---|---|
B.Tech. in Biotechnology | 14191 | 100661 |
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 13555 | 69612 |
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering | 14452 | 81169 |
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 5741 | 29695 |
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 10155 | 51887 |
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 7400 | 40587 |
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | 12259 | 63517 |
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 14368 | 87677 |
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National Testing Agency has released JEE Main 2025 admit card on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Students have to download their admit card from the website using their application number and password and take its printout. It is compulsory to carry JEE Main admit card to the exam centre failing which they will not be allowed to appear in the exam.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
Top Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering colleges in India that do not require JEE Main rely instead on private entrance exams, state-level tests, or direct merit admissions. Check the table below for the Aerospace engineering colleges in India without JEE.
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Amity University, Noida | INR 11.4 lakh |
| Presidency University, Bangalore | INR 9 lakh |
| SNS College of Technology | INR 2 lakh |
| Parul University | INR 7.8 Lacs - INR 10.8 lakh |
| Amity University, Mumbai | INR 4.24 lakh |
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Contributor-Level 10
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If your JEE Main score is not strong, Galgotias University can be a practical option to consider. It offers multiple B.Tech programmes and gives preference to JEE Main scores while also allowing admission based on its programme-specific eligibility criteria. Compare fees, branch, curriculum, and opp
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
According to the tentative schedule, JEE Main 2027 counselling registration is likely to commence in June 2027 after the conclusion of both exam sessions.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 weeks ago
The cutoff rank in Round 7 for BTech Computer Science & Engineering under General All India category is 53,013. It is the most competitive branch in the institute.
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Yes, JEE Main is compulsory for admission in B.Tech course at SGSITS.
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Beginner-Level 5
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After qualifying JEE Main, students need to register themselves for MP BE Counselling, choose colleges/branches, attend rounds and verify documents to secure admission.
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Beginner-Level 5
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Getting into B.Tech CSE is straightforward. You need to have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics, along with Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or a Technical Vocational subject. Marks from boards like CBSE, ISC, and PSEB are accepted. JEE Main scores are also recognised under the RBUEdge Schol
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Contributor-Level 6
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Yes, JEE Main scores are recognised under the RBUEdge Scholarship Program, so your entrance exam effort can also help reduce your fees. A higher score falls in a higher scholarship slab, with the top slab offering a 60% waiver on the course fee. This is a nice reward for the hard work that goes into
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The JEE Main Round 7 cutoff 2026 for SGSITS Indore ranged from 53,013 to 90,468 for General All India candidates across BTech branches.
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Answered 3 weeks ago
If a student has appeared for JEE Main, they can apply for B.Tech admission at Galgotias University through the university's admission process. JEE Main scores are considered for preference in the merit list, along with the eligibility requirements of the chosen B.Tech programme. After applying, the
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