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Scoring a 90 percentile in JEE Main 2026 can help you get admission in top NITs and IIITs like NIT Puducherry, NIT Manipur, NIT Goa, etc. for branches like Electronic and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc. 90 percentile corresponds 100 - 120 marks out of 300. Read below to know more about JEE Mains marks vs percentile, etc.

JEE Main 90 percentile colleges: Scoring a 90 percentile in JEE Main 2026 can help you get admission in top NITs and IIITs like NIT Puducherry, NIT Manipur, NIT Goa, etc. for branches like Electronic and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc in NTA JEE Main admission. Read below to know more about the top colleges that accept 90 percentile marks in JEE Mains 2026.

JEE Main 90 Percentile Colleges: Getting 90 percentile in JEE Mains 2026 can get you into top colleges in India, such as NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. As per the experts and looking through the past cutoff trends of JEE Main 2026, scoring 90 percentile can get you approx 100 marks in JEE Main. Based on JEE Main marks vs percentile, candidates can expect a rank between 60,000 Lakh -1.1 Lakh. Here, we will guide you in choosing the best colleges with JEE Main 90 percentile. Check the article for more information.

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Table of contents
  • Can I get CSE Branch in 90 Percentile in JEE Main?
  • Understanding the 90 Percentile in JEE Main 2026
  • JEE Mains 2026 Marks Vs Percentile: Expected
  • List of JEE Main 90 Percentile Colleges

Can I get CSE Branch in 90 Percentile in JEE Main?

With 90 percentile in NTA JEE Mains 2026, it might be challenging to get CSE branch and that too in top NITs. Check the previous year JEE Main cutoff of NITs to know which college will be the best with CSE branch. 

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Possible Specialisations with JEE Main 90 Percentile

Candidates who have scored in 90 percentile in JEE Main are more likely to get engineering specialisations in civil, mechanical, electronics and communication, and chemical engineering.

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Understanding the 90 Percentile in JEE Main 2026

90 percentile in JEE Main shows that you have performed better than the 90% of the students who appeared for the test. This a good percentile but not the best. If you want to get admission in the top NITs best branch then it is not possible. But, you dont have to worry there are any engineering institutions that accepts JEE Main 2026 score and you may get admission to their top branches.

  • 90 percentile in JEE Mains means 100 - 120 marks out of 300
  • 90 percentile in JEE Mains rank is around 60,000 Lakh - 1.1 Lakh rank

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JEE Mains 2026 Marks Vs Percentile: Expected

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

List of JEE Main 90 Percentile Colleges

Here are some notable colleges that accept 90 percentile in JEE Main

NITs accepting JEE Main 90 percentile -

Colleges

BTech Specialisations

NIT Agartala

Bioengineering | Chemical Engineering

NIT Meghalaya

Mechanical Engineering | Civil Engineering

NIT Raipur

Electrical Engineering | Electronics and Communication Engineering | Information Technology | Mechanical Engineering

NIT Jalandhar

Instrumentation and Control Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | Civil Engineering

NIT Hamirpur

Electronics and Communication

NIT Puducherry

Mechanical Engineering | Civil Engineering | Computer Science and Engineering

NIT Goa

Electronics and Communication Engineering

NIT Durgapur

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | Civil Engineering | Chemical Engineering | Biotechnology

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Other JEE Main 70 Percentile Colleges

Other than NITs, some other colleges and institutions accept 80 percentile in JEE Mains. Check below for more -

Colleges

BTech specialisations

IIITM Gwalior

Computer Science and Engineering

IIIT Allahabad

Civil Engineering | Electrical Engineering | Electronics and Communication Engineering | Computer Science and Engineering
KIIT University Mechanical Engineering | Civil Engineering | Computer Science and Engineering | Electrical Engineering | Aerospace Engineering | Automobile Engineering | Information Technology | Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
BIT Ranchi Information Technology | Electrical Engineering | Computer Science and Engineering | Civil Engineering | Electronics and Communication Engineering | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Mechanical Engineering
University of Engineering and Management, Jaipur Civil Engineering | Computer Science and Engineering | Electrical Engineering | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | Chemical Engineering 
Lovely Professional University Electrical Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | Electronics and Communication Engineering
College of Engineering, Pune Mechanical Engineering | Civil Engineering | Electrical Engineering | Metallurgical Engineering | Computer Science and Engineering | Telecommunication Engineering
Jaipur Engineering College, Jaipur Civil Engineering | Electrical Engineering | Computer Science Engineering | Electronics and Communication Engineering | Information Technology | Mechanical Engineering | Computer Science Engineering | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Engineering
Dream Institute of Technology, Kolkata Computer Science Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | Civil Engineering | Electrical Engineering
CMR Institute of Technology, Hyderabad Civil Engineering | Computer Science and Engineering | Electronic Communication and Engineering | Mechanical Engineering

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

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will declare the JEE Mains result 2026 in the form of percentile scores. Candidates can check here the previous year JEE Main marks vs percentile data to understand how much is 120 marks in JEE Main percentile.

As per the last year JEE Main marks vs percentile analysis, 120 marks would be around 95 to 97 percentile. However, the exact JEE Main 2025 percentile marks 120 would vary depending upon the highest number scored by the candidate in a particula shift and the total number candidates appeared in that particular shift. 

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:   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 are the types of JEE Main cutoff?
A:
JEE Main cutoff is of two types, one is qualifying cutoff for JEE Advanced and the other is admission cutoff for the institutes. JEE Main qualifying cutoff is released by the NTA along with the result and is in the form of percentile scores. NTA releases JEE Main cutoff for a total of six categories which include unreserved (CRL), Gen-EWS, Open-PwD, OBC-NCL, SC and ST. JEE Main admission cutoff is released by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority JoSAA and is in the form of All India Rank.
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)
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.
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