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    JEE Mains 2026 Paper 2 Marks vs Percentile (B.Arch & B.Planning) - Score Analysis

    JEE Mains 2026 Paper 2 Marks vs Percentile (B.Arch & B.Planning) - Score Analysis

    Jalla VenkateshUpdated on 25 Feb 2026, 10:00 AM IST

    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 JEE Main 2026 result has been released on February 24, 2026. The authority conducted the JEE Main 2026 exam on January 29, 2026. The experts analysis JEE Main 2026 rank predictor are available to help candidates calculate their expected score.
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    1. JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Expected Marks vs Percentile
    2. How to Calculate the JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Percentile?
    3. JEE Main Paper 2 Good Attempt
    4. JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Expected Cutoff
    5. How Normasalition Affects Percentiles?
    6. JEE Main 2026 B.Arch Rank Predictor
    7. JEE Main 2026 B.Arch/B.Planning College Predictor
    JEE Mains 2026 Paper 2 Marks vs Percentile (B.Arch & B.Planning) - Score Analysis
    JEE Mains 2026 Paper 2 Marks vs Percentile

    JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Expected Marks vs Percentile

    A candidate can expect 250 marks for a percentile 99.5. The table below shows the JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 marks vs percentile.

    MarksPercentile

    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

    How to Calculate the JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Percentile?

    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.

    JEE Main Paper 2 Good Attempt

    Based on the student feedback, the information on good attempts in JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 is presented in the following table.

    CategoryGood Attempt

    General (UR)

    280-310

    EWS

    260-280

    OBC

    250-270

    SC/ST

    190/220

    JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Expected Cutoff

    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.

    CategoryExpected Cutoff

    General UR

    110+

    EWS

    100+

    OBC-NCL

    90+

    SC

    60+

    ST

    50+

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    How Normasalition Affects Percentiles?

    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.

    JEE Main 2026 B.Arch Rank Predictor

    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.

    JEE Main 2026 B.Arch/B.Planning College Predictor

    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)

    Q: How is the percentile calculated?
    A:

    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.

    Q: How can Careers360 help with Marks vs Percentile?
    A:

    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.

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