JEE Mains 2026 Paper 2 Marks vs Percentile: Candidates can expect the JEE Main Paper 2 for 280+ marks is 99.99+ percentile. By using the marks vs percentile, candidates can estimate their raw score. For admission to NITs and GFTIs through JEE Main 2026 Paper 2, a score between 250 and 270 marks may correspond to a percentile range of 99.5 to 99.9. The official marks vs percentile vs rank analysis will be released along with the JEE Main 2026 result. The JEE Main 2026 exam was conducted on January 29, 2026. The experts analysis JEE Main 2026 rank predictor are available to help candidates calculate their expected score.
Yes, the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 registration is ongoing. Candidates can apply for the JEE Main 2026 April session through the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, until the deadline of February 25, 2026.
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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 |
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
Approx 1 lakh to 3 lakhs as you are from a general category
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Yes, based on previous years' trends, some of the good colleges that offer BTech admissions with JEE Main rank between 65,000–80,000 include:
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