JEE Mains 2026 Paper 2 Marks vs Percentile: Candidates can check the JEE Mains paper 2 marks vs percentile analysis. As per trends, a score of 280+ marks is expected in the 99.99+ percentile. A score between 250 and 270 marks is expected to fetch a percentile range of 99.5 to 99.9. The marks vs percentile JEE Main 2026 paper 2 help aspirants compare and predict their results. The JEE Main 2026 result for paper 2 will be declared in April 2026. The authority held the JEE Main 2026 exam on April 7 sift 2 for BArch/BPlan. The JEE Main 2026 rank predictor is available to help candidates get their expected rank.
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A candidate can expect 250 marks for a percentile 99.5. The table below shows the JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 marks vs percentile.
| Marks | Percentile |
|---|---|
280+ | 99.9+ |
250-270 | 99.5 - 99.9 |
220-250 | 98.5-99.5 |
200-220 | 97.98.5 |
199-219 | 95.-97 |
180-199 | 90-95 |
150-179 | 85-90 |
120-149 | 75-85 |
100-119 | 65-75 |
80-99 | 50-65 |
60-79 | 30-50 |
40-59 | 10-30 |
Below 40 | Below 10 |
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Many students do not know how to differentiate between percentage and percentile. In JEE Main, percentile means how many candidates scored equal to or below a specified score.
The percentile is determined using the following formula:
Total Percentile (TIP): 100 x No. of candidates appeared from the session with raw score equal to or less than T1 score/Total no. of candidates appeared in the session.
Based on the student feedback, the information on good attempts in JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 is presented in the following table.
| Category | Good Attempt |
|---|---|
General (UR) | 280-310 |
EWS | 260-280 |
OBC | 250-270 |
SC/ST | 190/220 |
The expected cutoff for JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 for the General category is 85–90. Candidates can check the expected cutoff in the table below.
| Category | Expected Cutoff |
|---|---|
General UR | 110+ |
EWS | 100+ |
OBC-NCL | 90+ |
SC | 60+ |
ST | 50+ |
NTA uses a process called normalization to ensure a level playing field for all candidates across different exam shifts. If one particular shift is more difficult lower raw marks would lead to a higher percentile. On the other hand, for an easier shift, candidates would require higher raw scores to achieve the same percentile. Consequently, students must not be concerned if they feel their shift was more difficult than others.
Using the answer key, candidates are able to check their scores and predict their JEE Main 2026 rank using the rank predictor. The rank predictor for JEE Main 2026 helps students make informed decisions about the counselling process and the colleges they plan to attend based on their predicted rank.
Careers360 JEE Main 2026 B.Arch/B.Planning College Predictor is accessible to the aspiring students seeking to be enrolled in a program related to architecture and planning. The students are able to estimate the colleges they are likely to secure by putting the expected rank or score.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The percentile is registered on the comparative performance of all the applicants. It shows the proportion of the number of successful candidates with an equal or lower score.
Careers360 also offers Marks vs Percentile charts that allow candidates to have an idea of their prospective ranking and make college admissions plans based on that.
On Question asked by student community
Parala Maharaja College is govt affiliated. As per rules ZZ category which means outside Odisha cannot apply for seats under the official counselling. I wold advise to go to the college and ask for better guidance. The cutoffs for 2025 are not up o the OJEE site but 2024 also
Decent chances actually. However, you havent given the category as well as home state.
If we look at the general category, you have chances in newer IIITs and NITs as well . but again this differs for branch too.
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