Hello,
Yes, you can get admission in DTU and IIIT Hyderabad with an outstanding JEE Main rank, as long as you pass Class 12 with at least 60% marks in PCM.
88 Percentile in JEE Mains 2026 : Aspirants wanting to learn what is 88 percentile in JEE Mains 2026 will find this article extremely useful. Scoring 88 percentile in JEE Main 2026 will be an average score. According to the previous year's JEE Main 2026 percentile vs score, 88 percentile translates to around 62 to 63 marks in the exam. Here we have provided the details on how many marks you will get with 88 percentile and what the probable rank. Candidates with 88th percentile in JEE Main 2026 will not be eligible for the JEE Advanced exam, as students will get JEE Main marks between 60 to 65.
Candidates can follow the steps below to apply online for the JEE Mains 2026 session 1.
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However, they can still participate in the JEE Main 2026 counselling and apply for admission to other B.Tech institutes. Read the article to know what 88 percentile in JEE Main 2026 represents.
With 88 percentile in JEE Mains, students are expected to get a rank between 135695 to 183105. Below is the JEE Main marks vs percentile vs rank to understand 88 percentile in JEE Main is, how many marks, and what rank you will get.
Marks Out of 300 | Overall Rank | Percentile |
---|---|---|
70 - 60 | 135695 - 183105 | 90.4109851 - 87.06073037 |
60 - 50 | 183105 - 260722 | 87.06073037 - 81.57582987 |
50 - 40 | 260722 - 380928 | 81.57582987 - 73.08140938 |
40 - 30 | 380928 - 568308 | 73.08140938 - 59.84001311 |
30 - 20 | 568308 - 844157 | 59.84001311 - 40.3469266 |
20 - 10 | 844157 - 1118638 | 40.3469266 - 20.95045141 |
10 - 0 | 1118638 - 1321716 | 20.95045141 - 6.599800585 |
The authority considers various factors to determine the 88 percentile in JEE Main. Below are the factors.
Number of students who will appear for JEE Main 2026
Exam difficulty level
Candidates overall performance
Previous year JEE Mains marks vs rank
JEE Main percentile 88 is an average score. Students can get admission to engineering colleges with an average rating and placement. To improve the scores in JEE Main, candidates are advised to appear for the JEE Main 2026 examination.
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NTA is expected to announce the JEE Mains result for the Session in February 2026. The session 2 result will be released tentatively in April 2026. Candidates can check the JEE Main exam result to know their NTA score. To check the result of JEE Main 2026, candidates have to provide their application number and password. The link to check the JEE results will be updated on the website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The qualifying candidates will be considered for JEE Advanced and admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Chances of getting a seat in NITs or IITs are very less with 88 percentile in JEE Mains 2026.
Candidates with 88 percentile in JEE Mains may get a rank between 135695 - 183105.
Chances of getting a seat in NITs or IITs are very less with 88 percentile in JEE Mains 2026.
Candidates with 88 percentile in JEE Mains may get a rank between 130000 - 180000
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Hello,
JEE has two exams:
The percentage or marks needed to get seat in NITs and IITs are:
Go through the link for more details:
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-cutoff
I hope this answer helps you, All the best!
Heya,
Yes, you can refill your category again. In the case of the April session JEE Main registration, you have the option to change your category while registering your details only once. You can switch from General to EWS if you have a proper certificate. Just be certain that the EWS certificate is granted before the last date of the April session form and complies with the NTA's requirements of validity.
Hope it helps!!!
Hello,
Yes, you can get admission in DTU and IIIT Hyderabad with an outstanding JEE Main rank, as long as you pass Class 12 with at least 60% marks in PCM.
if we talk about DTU (Delhi Technological University) — you must have at least 60% in PCM and pass all subjects. The 75% rule is not strictly applicable here, so you can get admission based on your JEE Main rank and Delhi quota, if applicable.
For IIIT Hyderabad, admission is based on JEE Main percentile/rank, but the institute also requires a minimum of 60% in Class 12 (PCM). So, even with less than 75%, you are eligible if you meet this 60% requirement.
Hope you understand. ALL THE BEST.
Hello Tanishka,
Although i believe your attempting strategy and sequence depends entirely on your stage of preparation and your personal progress, i would suggest you sit for your January attempt even if you aim to seriously prepare for April.
Whatever stage of syllabus completion you are at, i suggest you give it a try to get an estimate of the exam difficulty and see roughly where you stand among the applicants that year. No matter how many mock tests you attempt, the actual examination environment happens to be very different from mock tests. The first attempt is going to give you an idea of the exam environment so you can prepare for your April attempt better.
All the best for your exams!
Hello Swati
Yes, your EWS certificate will be valid for JEE Main 2026 and counselling if it’s issued after April 1, 2025.
This is because EWS certificates are valid for one financial year from April to March.
So, a certificate made in October 2025 will be for FY 2025–26, which covers both JEE and counselling. You’ll need the certificate number during JEE registration in October 2025.
Even if you don’t have it yet, you can still register and upload it later during counselling. Just make sure the certificate clearly mentions the correct financial year.
Always keep a few extra copies and the original ready for verification.
You're good to go if it’s issued after April 1, 2025
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