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    60 Marks in JEE Mains percentile 2026 - Expected Rank & Colleges

    60 Marks in JEE Mains percentile 2026 - Expected Rank & Colleges

    RanjeetaUpdated on 11 Feb 2026, 07:04 PM IST

    60 marks in JEE Mains percentile 2026: JEE Main candidates with 60 marks in JEE Mains 2026 are expected to get around 83 to 86 percentile. The percentile is considered average for the General category students and not sufficient to qualify for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam or admission in IITs or top NITs/IIITs. However, the 60 marks might be enough for the reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC) students. Understanding what JEE Main marks vs percentile stands for each session is important for candidates for admission outlook. Further candidates can also check the JEE Main College Predictor 2026 to find the best college for admission. The marks vs percentile data of the JEE Main 2026 exam is drawn based on previous years' data. Find more details on 60 marks in the JEE Main percentile 2026.

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    1. JEE Main 2026 Marks VS Percentile
    2. JEE Main 2026 Marks VS Rank
    3. How to calculate JEE Main percentile?
    4. Is 60 marks in the JEE Main exam a good score?
    5. Where can I apply for admission with 60 marks in JEE Main exam?
    6. What to do After Scoring 60 Marks In JEE Main 2026?
    7. BTech Entrance Exams alternative to JEE Main
    60 Marks in JEE Mains percentile 2026 -  Expected Rank & Colleges
    60 marks in JEE Mains percentile 2026

    JEE Main 2026 Marks VS Percentile

    The JEE Main marks vs percentile for 2026 will likely follow the previous years' trends. In the marks vs percentile trends, 60 marks stand in a range of 84.0 – 86.0 percentiles. Find below the expected marks vs percentile for JEE Main 2026.

    Expected Marks VS Percentile JEE Main 2026

    JEE Main Marks RangeExpected Percentile Range

    57 – 58

    82.5 – 84.0

    59 – 60

    84.0 – 86.0

    61 – 62

    86.0 – 87.0

    63 – 64

    87.0 – 88.0

    65 – 66

    88.0 – 89.0

    67 – 68

    89.0 – 90.0

    69 – 70

    90.0 – 91.0

    71 – 72

    96.0 – 97.0

    73 – 74

    97.0 – 98.0

    75 – 76

    98.0 – 99.0

    JEE Main 2026 Marks VS Rank

    The marks vs rank are drawn from the previous year’s trends. However, these are the expected JEE Main marks vs rank for 2026. The 2026 marks vs ranks will entirely depend on JEE main exam factors.

    Expected Marks VS Rank JEE Main 2026


    JEE Main Percentile Range


    Expected All India Rank (AIR)

    60.0 - 59.0

    3,09,000 – 3,00,000

    61.0 - 62.0

    3,80,000 – 3,60,000

    62.0 - 63.0

    3,60,000 – 3,40,000

    63.0 - 64.0

    3,40,000 – 3,20,000

    64.0 - 65.0

    3,20,000 – 3,00,000

    65.0 - 66.0

    3,00,000 – 2,85,000

    66.0 - 67.0

    2,85,000 – 2,70,000

    67.0 - 68.0

    2,70,000 – 2,55,000

    68.0 - 69.0

    2,55,000 – 2,40,000

    69.0 - 70.0

    2,40,000 – 2,25,000

    70.0 - 71.0

    3,10,000 – 3,90,000

    How to calculate JEE Main percentile?

    To calculate the JEE Main percentile, the JEE Main normalisation formula is used. Through the formula candidates will be able to convert their raw scores into percentile and ranks. Here is the formula used by NTA to calculate the JEE percentile.

    45_marks_in_JEE_Main_percentile

    JEE Main Percentile Scores for each subject

    Percentile ScoreCalculation

    Percentile score

    Calculation

    Total Percentile (T1P):

    (100 x No. of candidates from the session with a raw score equal to or less than the T1 score) / Total No. of candidates appeared in the session

    Mathematics Percentile (M1P)

    (100 x No. of candidates appeared from the session with a raw score equal to or less than the M1 score in Mathematics)

    / Total No. of candidates appeared in the session

    Physics Percentile (P1P)

    (100 x No. of candidates appeared from the session with raw score equal to or less than P1 score in Physics) / Total No. of candidates appeared in the session

    Chemistry Percentile (C1P):

    (100 x No. of candidates appeared from the session with raw score equal to or less than C1 score in Chemistry) / Total No. of candidates appeared in the session

    JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme

    Response Type

    Marks Awarded

    Correct answer

    +4 marks

    Incorrect answer

    −1 mark

    Unattempted question

    0 marks

    Questions withdrawn by NTA

    +4 marks to all candidates

    Also Check: How to calculate JEE Main Percentile

    Is 60 marks in the JEE Main exam a good score?

    60 marks are considered an average score for the JEE Main exam 2026. Securing admission in top-tier NITs or IIITs is not possible for general category students. However, lower-tier NITs might accept the 60 marks for some of their engineering branches. Candidates can also look for multiple other options available after the JEE Main exams. Read below to find out what students with 60 marks in JEE Main can expect next?

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    Where can I apply for admission with 60 marks in JEE Main exam?

    With 60 marks in JEE Main 2026, candidates can secure admission few NITs that accept a lower cutoff for admission. However, with low scores, seats are only open for BTech branches, including Mechanical, Chemical, Electronics, Bio Technology, etc. Find below the JoSAA closing rank for JEE Main 2025 round 1 open category.

    College Nam

    Courses

    Closing Rank (R1)

    IIEST Shibpur

    Mechanical Engineering

    30378

    MANIT Bhopal

    Mechanical Engineering

    31264

    Electrical Engineering

    32070

    MNNIT Allahabad


    Chemical Engineering

    30210

    Production and Industrial Engineering

    30471

    NIT Calicut


    Mechanical Engineering

    30652

    Materials Science and Engineering

    32018

    NIT Durgapur

    Chemical Engineering

    31947

    NIT Goa

    Electronics and Communication Engineering

    31764

    NIT Patna

    Mechatronics and Automation Engineering

    31627

    NIT Andhra Pradesh

    Electronics and Communication Engineering

    32051

    NIT Rourkela


    Bio Technology

    30355

    Mining Engineering

    30411

    Mechanical Engineering

    31244

    NIT Tiruchirappalli

    Production Engineering

    31378

    NIT Warangal

    Physics

    31618

    VNIT, Nagpur

    Mechanical Engineering

    30642

    What to do After Scoring 60 Marks In JEE Main 2026?

    Candidates with 60 marks in JEE Main 2026 are likely to secure a rank range from 3 lakh to 4 lakh, which is not enough to secure admission in IITs, top NITs and IIITs. However, admission to private or state colleges is possible. Further, there are multiple options available for students to pursue with 60 marks in JEE Main 2026.

    JEE Main session 2 exam: Candidates aiming to secure more than 60 marks can appear for the JEE Main session 2 exam. The session 2 exam is scheduled for April 2 to 9, 2026. With a dedicated routine and preparation, candidates will sure secure more then 60 marks in session 2 of JEE Main exam.

    Counselling: With 60 marks, candidates can always participate in the State-level counselling process, including REAP for Rajasthan, AKTU for UP, JAC Delhi, etc.

    State-level exam and Institute-level exams: Candidates with 68 marks can also opt for the alternative exam, which includes State-level exams: MHT CET, WBJEE, KCET, TS EAMCET, etc., or they can apply for the institute-level engineering exam, such as SRMJEE, BITSAT, VITEEE, MET, etc.

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    BTech Entrance Exams alternative to JEE Main

    Here is the list of BTech entrance exams that students can apply to secure admission in the best engineering colleges in India. This list includes exams from both the state and institutional levels, along with their conducting body and eligibility criteria.

    Exam Name

    Conducting Body/College Name

    Eligibility Criteria

    VITEEE

    VIT Vellore

    Class 12 with 60%

    SRMJEEE

    SRM University

    Class 12 with 60%

    UPSEAT

    UPES

    Class 12 with 50%

    LPUNEST

    Lovely Professional University (LPU)

    Class 12 with 60%

    MHT CET

    State Common Entrance Test Cell - Maharashtra State

    HSC or an equivalent exam with a minimum of 50% aggregate

    AEEE

    Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

    Class 12 with a minimum of 60%

    WBJEE

    West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board

    Class 12 with 45%

    NMIMS CET

    NIMS University, Jaipur

    Class 12 with 45%

    AP EAMCET

    Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada

    Class 12 with at least 45% marks(40% for reserved category)

    TS EAMCET

    Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad

    Class 12 with at least 45% marks(40% for reserved category)

    KITEE

    KIIT Bhubaneswar

    Class 12 with 60%

    CUCET

    Chandigarh University

    Class 12 with 60%

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is 60 marks in JEE Main percentile?
    A:

    JEE Main percentile with 68 marks is 83 and 86 percentage

    Q: How is the JEE Main percentile score calculated?
    A:

    The JEE Main percentile score is calculated using a specific formula called the ‘JEE Main normalisation formula’. that converts the raw scores into a percentile. 

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    Questions related to JEE Main

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    Have a question related to JEE Main ?

    Hi Manish Saraswat,

    Yes, you can get NIT seat with 84.89 percentile in JEE Mains. Your's JEE Main rank is expected to be 2 lakh 22 thousand plus. See the list of NITs from the link below in which you may get an NIT seat.

    Link 1: https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-marks-vs-rank

    Link 2:

    The institute’s cutoff will depend on several factors that affect the chances of admission. Nonetheless, you are advised to apply for admission and participate in the counselling process. You can also contact SASTRA University directly for further information.
    Please refer to this article for relevant information- https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/sastra-btech-admission

    With an 86.28 percentile in JEE Main 2026, an SC candidate is not likely to secure admission into top NITs. They will need more than 90 percentile for admission. However, they will have chances in mid-tier NITs.

    Hi Kumar Ujjwal,

    You need to pass 10+2 or appearing for class 12 at the time of JEE Main registration. Only candidates who passed with aggregate percentage of marks will be allowed for futher process. To know more details click on the link below.

    Link : https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-eligibility-criteria

    Yes, it is possible to get a top 100 rank in JEE Advanced in one year (Class 12)—but it’s extremely difficult. It requires near-perfect execution, strong basics, and consistency for the entire year. Most rankers at that level usually prepare for 2+ years, so you’ll need to work smarter +