JEE Main 2025 Normalization: How scores are calculated?

JEE Main 2025 Normalization: How scores are calculated?

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JEE Main 2025 Normalization: How scores are calculated? -With JEE Main being a computer-based test held in multiple sessions, candidates are often confused about the JEE Main 2025 normalization process and the process through which scores are calculated to arrive at the ranks. The National Testing Agency (NTA), under whose aegis the exam will be conducted, announces the relevant information regarding normalization of JEE Main and how the scores and ranks will be calculated. Other important factors like preparation of the rank list, inter-se-merit guidelines have also been announced. Given below is the JEE Main 2025 Normalization process; how scores are calculated to allot the ranks to candidates of various shifts.
Since JEE Main 2025 will be conducted in different sessions & different dates, the question of maintaining equivalence among the different sets of question papers comes. It is likely that some candidates got a tough paper while some may find theirs easy. To ensure that no candidate is at a loss, or even benefits from this, normalisation in JEE Mains will be done for the purpose of ranking. NTA will rank students on the basis of their percentile scores which will be calculated according to a pre-determined formula.

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What is JEE Main Percentile Score?

NTA JEE Main 2025 Percentile scores are based on the relative performance of all those candidates who appeared for the examination. It is obtained after transforming the scores into a scale ranging from 100 to 0 for each session of examinees. Percentile score shows the percentage of candidates who scored equal to or below a particular percentile in an exam. It is the normalized score and not the raw score. After normalization, each topper of a session will get the same percentile of 100 which is the desirable one. Also, the marks between the lowest and highest JEE Main scores are also converted to the respective percentiles.

How will the JEE Main 2025 scores for Paper 1 be calculated?

The formula to be used for JEE Main normalisation procedure is:

Formula - (100 x number of candidates appeared in the session with raw score equal to or less than the candidate) / total number of candidates appeared in that session

Note: To avoid bunching effect and reduce tie breaking, the JEE Main percentile scores will be calculated up to 7 decimal places.

What is normalisation in JEE Mains 2025?

Normalisation in JEE Mains 2025 is a procedure implemented to ensure fairness and equity in evaluating the performance of students across different shifts or sessions of the exam. Since JEE Main is conducted over multiple shifts to accommodate a large number of candidates, the difficulty level of the question papers may vary slightly between different shifts. JEE Main normalisation procedure helps account for these variations and ensures that no candidate is unfairly advantaged or disadvantaged due to the difficulty level of their particular shift.

The JEE Main normalisation procedure takes into consideration the principle that the overall ability of a candidate remains constant, regardless of the shift's difficulty level. It aims to create a level playing field for all candidates, regardless of the specific set of questions they face.

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What will be the Highest Raw Score and Percentile Score in JEE Main 2025?

Since the calculation is session wise, all the highest raw scores will have a JEE Main normalisation procedure based on percentile score of 100 for their respective sessions.

How to calculate JEE Main Percentile Score?

Let's take a look at how the JEE Main percentile is calculated. The JEE Main percentile score will be calculated using the following percentile formula:

Percentile Score of a Candidate = 100 x (Number of candidates who secured a raw score (or actual score) equal or less than the candidate)/(Total number of candidates who appeared in that session)

Preparation of JEE Main 2025 Result for each session

Step 1: Raw Scores Preparation

The marks obtained by each candidate in JEE Main eac session 2025 for all correct answers in each subject (Maths, Physics and Chemistry) shall be summed up to arrive at the raw scores.

Step 2: Preparation of JEE Main Percentile Scores for each of the subject and total percentile score

Total Percentile (T1P):

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

Mathematics Percentile (M1P)

(100 x No. of candidates appeared from the session with raw score equal to or less than than 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

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Inter-se-merit to resolve tie:

When two or more candidates obtain equal percentile, then ranking will be as follows

  • Candidates who obtain Percentile Score in Mathematics will be ranked higher

  • Candidates who obtain Percentile Score in Physics will be ranked higher

  • Candidates who obtain Percentile Score in Chemistry will be ranked higher

  • Date of Birth – the older candidate will be ranked higher

  • In case the tie is still unresolved, the same rank will be given to the candidates

JEE Main 2025 Rank list

The authorities shall release the final JEE Main rank list 2025 after conclusion of both the sessions of the exam. This JEE Main normalisation procedure is considered to create the final merit list. This shall be used for admissions into JEE Main participating institutes.

First attempt compilation of NTA Scores:

After the conclusion of JEE Main January 2025 session, JEE Mains results will be displayed with the four NTA scores – for each of the three subjects (Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry) and the total NTA score for that attempt. JEE Main NTA scores will be the percentile scores calculated as mentioned above.

Second attempt compilation of NTA Scores:

Similar to the January attempt, the result of the JEE Main 2025 April session will be declared after that. The JEE Main 2025 scores will be calculated for the total and that of the three subjects individually as mentioned for the first attempt.

Compilation of NTA Score for JEE Main Result and Merit List/ Ranking for Paper 1

The ranking or merit list for JEE Main 2025 will be compiled as follows

  • In case of candidates who will appear for both the attempts the best of the two NTA JEE Main scores will be used. Here the total NTA score will be used for ranking purpose and not those of the subjects.

  • In case of candidates who will appear for only one exam, the four JEE Main 2025 NTA scores of that attempt will be used for the preparation of the merit list

The final NTA scores will be used to rank the candidates and for the declaration of the JEE Main 2025 result. In case of any tie, the inter-se-merit guidelines mentioned above in this article will be used to resolve it.

JEE Main 2025 Rank Declaration:

  • The ranks derived through the method explained above will be used for the purpose of admissions to NITs, IIITs and GFTIs.

  • The JEE Main 2025 All India rank and All India Category Rank will be declared once the NTA scores are compiled by the authorities for April session.

How will the JEE Main 2025 scores for Paper 2 be calculated?

  • Raw marks for the first attempt will be announced in February 2025 for students who appeared for the exam held in January.

  • The actual marks for the April exam will be announced soon after the conclusion of exam.

  • The JEE Main Paper 2 marks will not be normalized as the exam was held in a single shift so there will be no question of equivalence of the question papers and variation in difficulty levels

Rank List preparation for JEE Main 2025 Paper II

  • The raw marks for both attempts will be considered for candidates who will give both the attempts and the better of the marks considered.

  • For candidates who appeared for only one attempt, the raw marks obtained for the same will be used for preparing JEE Main rank list.

  • The NTA JEE Main 2025 Rank lists will be prepared as per the marks obtained as mentioned above

Inter-se-Merit will be resolved as follows:

  • Candidates who scores more marks in Aptitude Test will be ranked higher
  • In case the tie is unresolved, Candidates who scores more marks in Drawing Test will be given the higher rank
  • Lastly the age of the candidates i.e. the older candidate will be awarded the higher rank
  • If the tie is still unresolved, the candidates will be given the same rank

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Based on the previous year analysis, According to your JEE MAINS 2025 Rank and category, some of the NITs in which you have good chances to get a seat for admission includes:

  • NIT Calicut - B.Tech in Chemical engineering
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Hello there,

Since you submitted the OBC-NCL certificate in place of OBC and used the state category certificate number in both JEE Mains sessions, but now you have the correct OBC-NCL certificate , you should be fine during JoSAA counseling if:

  1. Your OBC-NCL certificate is valid and issued before the JoSAA deadline.

  2. JoSAA allows document correction during counseling. You can upload the correct OBC-NCL certificate when required.

    Next Steps:
  • Check the JoSAA guidelines for document verification.
  • Keep your latest OBC-NCL certificate ready in the correct format.
  • Contact JoSAA helpdesk if needed to confirm if any correction is required.

As long as you provide the correct document during JoSAA counseling, it should not create any issues .


I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.

Hello aspirant,

For all three of the JEE Mains 2025 exam's papers—Paper 1 (BE/BTech), Paper 2A (BArch), and Paper 2B (BPlan)—NTA has modified the format. Section B of the JEE Main test 2025 for Paper 1 will not have optional questions in accordance with the revised format. Each subject will only have five questions, and students are required to respond to all five. Likewise, the Mathematics portion of Papers 2A and 2B will not have any optional questions.

To know the complete syllabus and exam pattern, you can visit our site through following link:

https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-exam-pattern

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Yes you can edit your form.


- OBC Certificate Requirement: For JEE Advanced, an OBC certificate is required to claim reservation benefits. However, if you don't have the certificate at the time of registration, you can still submit it during the counseling process.

- General Category Registration: Since you've already registered under the General category, you'll need to update your category to OBC once you obtain the certificate.

- Submitting OBC Certificate After Second Attempt: You can submit your OBC certificate during the counseling process, which typically takes place after the JEE Advanced results are announced. However, it's essential to ensure that your certificate is issued by a competent authority and meets the central government's requirements.

- Eligibility for OBC Cutoff: To be eligible for the OBC cutoff, your certificate should be issued on or after April 1, 2024, and it should reflect your correct category. If your certificate meets these requirements, you'll be considered for the OBC cutoff.


In summary, you can still submit your OBC certificate during the counseling process and be considered for the OBC cutoff, provided your certificate meets the necessary requirements.

Hello there,

Yes, you may be eligible for the PwD (Persons with Disability) quota in JEE Mains and Advanced , but it depends on the percentage of disability mentioned in your disability certificate issued by a government-authorized medical board.

Here are the steps to Check Eligibility:

  1. Medical Certification – You need a valid disability certificate from a government hospital stating 40% or more disability to qualify for the PwD quota.

  2. Disability Criteria – Heart conditions are not explicitly listed under PwD categories in JEE, but if your condition significantly affects daily functioning, you may qualify.

  3. JEE Guidelines – The final decision will be based on the medical board assessment during JEE verification.

    Next steps you should do:
  • Get your disability certificate from a government medical board.
  • Check if it states 40% or more disability as per the RPwD Act, 2016 .
  • If eligible, select the PwD category while filling out the JEE form and upload the required documents.

It’s best to consult a government hospital or JEE helpline for confirmation based on your specific case.


I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

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