JEE Main 2026 Percentile Predictor: Calculate Expected Percentile Using Response Sheet
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main ( JEE Main )
JEE Main 2027 Registration Session 1
24 Oct '26 - 22 Nov '26
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 exam was conducted from April 2 to 8. Students become curious to know their percentile scores after appearing in the exam. Check the JEE Mains 2026 percentile predictor tool by Shiksha provide on this page.
JEE Main 2026 Percentile Predictor
JEE Mains Percentile Predictor 2026: Students who are appearing in the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exam can check the JEE percentile calculator on this page. The JEE Main percentile predictor results provide an estimated percentile based on the marks you score in the exam. Candidates can use this to calculate their expected percentile and rank before the final results.
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NTA will release the JEE Main result 2026 in the form of a percentile score of candidates and will not announce the raw marks. The percentile scores are calculated by converting the raw scores out of 300 using a formula. Candidates are also provided JEE Mains 2026 marks vs percentile data to know the percentile for various mark ranges.
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- JEE Main 2026 Percentile Calculator Session 2
- JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Percentile Predictor
- JEE Main 2026 Jan 22 Percentile Predictor
- JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 Percentile Predictor
- JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 Percentile Predictor
- JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 Percentile Predictor
- How to Calculate Marks Using JEE Main Answer Key?
- JEE Main 2026 Expected Cutoff
JEE Main 2026 Percentile Calculator Session 2
The JEE Main session 2 percentile data 2026 is provided on this page. The percentile score depends on the performance of all candidates who take the exam in that particular shift because the 10 shifts of JEE Mains 2026 vary in terms of difficulty levels and number of candidates. The JEE Mains marks vs percentile data acts as the JEE Mains percentile predictor 2026. Below, we have compiled the JEE Main percentile predictor based on the shift-wise analysis of JEE Main 2026.
JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Percentile Predictor
Those who appeared for the JEE Mains 2026 Jan 21 exam can check the shift-wise JEE Main Jan 21 marks vs percentile below. On January 21 total number of candidates who appeared was 2,56,500. The paper was rated to be moderate, though Chemistry was tough.
JEE Main Jan 21 Shift 1 Percentile Predictor 2026
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
| Year | General (UR) Percentile |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 93.4123549 |
| 2025 | 93.1023262 |
| 2024 | 93.2362181 |
| 2023 | 90.7788642 |
| 2022 | 88.4121383 |
| 2021 | 87.8992241 |
| 2020 | 90.3765335 |
| 2019 | 89.7548849 |
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)
| Marks |
Percentile |
|---|---|
| 224+ marks |
99.9 Percentile |
| 158+ marks |
99 Percentile |
| 101+ marks |
95 Percentile |
JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Shift 2 Percentile Predictor
| Marks |
Percentile |
|---|---|
| 230+ marks |
99.9 Percentile |
| 174+ marks |
99 Percentile |
| 123+ marks |
95 Percentile |
| 111+ marks |
93.24 Percentile |
JEE Main 2026 Jan 22 Percentile Predictor
Day 2 of JEE Mains 2026 was also tough. The shift 1 exam was held from 9 AM to 12 PM, while shift 2 was held from 3 PM to 6 PM.
JEE Main 22 Jan Shift 1 Marks vs Percentile for Predictions
| Marks |
Percentile |
|---|---|
| 243+ marks |
99.9 Percentile |
| 186+ marks |
99 Percentile |
| 129+ marks |
95 Percentile |
| 117+ marks |
93.24 Percentile |
JEE Main 22 Jan Shift 2 Marks vs Percentile for Predictions
| Marks |
Percentile |
|---|---|
| 219+ marks |
99.9 Percentile |
| 153+ marks |
99 Percentile |
| 99+ marks |
95 Percentile |
| 88+ marks |
93.24 Percentile |
JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 Percentile Predictor
As of January 23 shift 2, the total number of candidates who appeared for the exam was 7,70,441. This includes the numbers of the past two exam days. The JEE Mains exam for Jan 23 was very tough. Moreover, JEE Mains Jan 23 shift 2 is also the toughest shift in this session.
JEE Mains 23 Jan Shift 1 Marks vs Percentile
| Marks |
Percentile |
|---|---|
| 227+ marks |
99.9 Percentile |
| 166+ marks |
99 Percentile |
| 112+ marks |
95 Percentile |
| 101+ marks |
93.24 Percentile |
JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 Shift 2 Marks vs Percentile
| Marks |
Percentile |
|---|---|
| 224+ marks |
99.9 Percentile |
| 158+ marks |
99 Percentile |
| 101+ marks |
95 Percentile |
| 90+ marks |
93.24 Percentile |
JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 Percentile Predictor
For those who attempted the JEE Mains 2026 exam can check the JEE Main percentile predictor below. This will help them get an idea of the marks vs percentile for JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 exam for both shifts. By this day, the easy trends started to shift, leaning towards a camparetively easy paper.
JEE Mains Jan 24 Shift 1 Marks vs Percentile
| Marks |
Percentile |
|---|---|
| 236+ marks |
99.9 Percentile |
| 178+ marks |
99 Percentile |
| 120+ marks |
95 Percentile |
| 108+ marks |
93.24 Percentile |
JEE Mains Jan 24 Shift 2 Marks vs Percentile
| Marks |
Percentile |
|---|---|
| 230+ marks |
99.9 Percentile |
| 174+ marks |
99 Percentile |
| 123+ marks |
95 Percentile |
| 111+ marks |
93.24 Percentile |
Commonly asked questions
NTA does not release marks vs rank data officially. The data available on the internet is provided by various experts and is subject to changes due to various variables.
Various experts provide the JEE Mains percentile vs rank estimation. Candidates can search "JEE Mains marks vs percentile by Shiksha" on Google to get their estimation.
The general and category wise JEE Mains are:
Category | Cutoff from Previous Year |
|---|---|
Unreserved (UR) | 93.1023262 |
Gen-EWS | 80.3830119 |
OBC-NCL | 79.4313582 |
SC | 61.1526933 |
ST | 47.9026465 |
UR-PwD | 0.0079349 |
The JEE Main cutoff is the minimum percentile score required to qualify for the JEE Advanced exam. Its is released with the April session result.
JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 Percentile Predictor
The candidates can check the shift-wise JEE Main percentile predictor 2026 for Jan 28 below. Using the JEE Main percentile predictor, students can know their expected percentile based on the marks obtained in the exam. The last day of the JEE Mains January session exam saw the easiest question paper as compared to all other shifts. This is why it is expected that the cutoffs in this shift will be high since many students must have attempted the exam well.
JEE Main 2026 January 28 Marks vs Percentile for Shift 1
| Marks |
Expected Percentile |
|---|---|
| 230+ |
99.9 Percentile |
| 174+ |
99 Percentile |
| 123+ |
95 Percentile |
| 111+ |
93.24 Percentile |
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JEE Main 2026 January 28 Marks vs Percentile for Shift 2
| Marks |
Expected Percentile |
|---|---|
| 227+ |
99.9 Percentile |
| 166+ |
99 Percentile |
| 112+ |
95 Percentile |
| 101+ |
93.24 Percentile |
How to Calculate Marks Using JEE Main Answer Key?
Candidates can calculate their expected JEE Main 2026 scores using the JEE Main answer key by following the official marking scheme. The steps to calculate scores are given below:
- Download and refer to the JEE Main 2026 answer key
- Match your recorded responses with the correct answers
- Count the total number of correct and incorrect attempts
- Apply the formula mentioned below:
| 4*(Number of Correct Answers) - 1*(Number of Wrong Answers) = Candidate’s Scores |
- The output becomes the expected scores in JEE Mains 2026 exam.
Commonly asked questions
CRL (the Common Rank List) in JEE Main. It is the overall merit-based ranking assigned to all candidates irrespective of their category.
As per the analysis of JEE Main marks vs percentile, 120 marks would be around 95 to 97 percentile.
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.
JEE Main 2026 Expected Cutoff
| Category |
Expected Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| UR |
93.3045326 |
| Gen-EWS |
81.4387917 |
| OBC-NCL |
80.7456432 |
| SC |
61.3526948 |
| ST |
48.2456783 |
| UR-PwD |
0.0082349 |
Commonly asked questions
As per the JEE Main cutoff data released by the NTA, PwD category has the lowest cutoff.
The JEE Main cutoff for GFTIs is 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.
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.
No. There is no qualifying percentile in JEE Main. However, the candidates who want to appear in JEE Advanced will have to get a minimum qualifying percentile in JEE Mains. This minimum qualifying percentile is announced with the JEE Main session 2 reult.
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Indus university CSE cutoff 2024 for the General HS category was 50604 in the last round. Hence, students need to attain a rank of at least 50604 to be considered eligible for admission. Check the list below to know the Indus university category-wise cutoff 2024 for the last round.
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No, JEE Main is not compulsory to get admission in Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology. Admission in BTech is primarily based on the Sathyabama All India Entrance Examination (SAEEE) conducted by the university itself.
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No. Admission to B.E./B.Tech programmes in Tamil Nadu goes through TNEA, which uses your Class 12 marks. There is no separate entrance test for most colleges. Your board marks decide your rank. So focus on your Class 12 scores. Register on the TNEA portal as soon as it opens.
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NIT Agartala JEE Main cutoff 2026 for OBC category was released for the last round. The cutoff ranged between 33927 and 142183. Check the table below to get detailed information on NIT Agartala JEE Main 2026 cutoff for OBC:
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|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 79920 | 77508 | 80564 |
| B.Tech. in Civil Engineering | 82319 | 78898 | 83099 |
| B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 33161 | 31911 | 33927 |
| B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering | 54214 | 51352 | 51799 |
| B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 39265 | 39836 | 40997 |
| B.Tech. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | 56630 | 55571 | 55781 |
| B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | 67807 | 64482 | 65515 |
| B.Tech. in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering | 101098 | 100787 | 99735 |
| B.Tech. in Production Engineering | 105737 | 87055 | 88438 |
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Hello Advik Singh,
For almost every student this is an existential question. On one hand is the requirement to study well for the board exam for 12th and on the other hand there is a need to study for this JEE Mains exam. This my sound as a contradiction but in fact it is not. In practice, when a s
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