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 has been declared on May 5, 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 scoring around 250 marks can expect a percentile of approximately 99.5. The table below presents the marks vs. percentile distribution for JEE Main 2026 Paper 2.
| 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
Hello,
With 982/1000 in IPE (98.2%) and 89 percentile in JEE Main , you have a good chance of getting a seat at SASTRA University , especially through the admission process that considers both Class 12 marks and JEE Main scores. Your excellent board marks will work strongly in your
Hello,
With a CRL rank of 1.57 lakh , OBC rank of 54,000 , and Haryana domicile , getting CSE at YMCA Faridabad is unlikely based on previous cutoff trends.
However, you may still have a chance in:
Electronics & Computer Engineering (depending on cutoff movement)
Hello Dear Student,
With an OBC-NCL category rank of 25,995 in JEE Main , your chances at the most sought-after branches in top IIITs are limited, but you still have several realistic options through JoSAA and especially CSAB Special Rounds .
You may have chances in:
Hello,
With an OBC-NCL rank of 25,995 and MP domicile , getting CSE in top IIITs may be difficult, but you still have chances in some newer IIITs and GFTIs, especially in later JoSAA and CSAB rounds.
You can consider:
Hello Dear Student,
With
CRL 5,70,649
,
EWS Rank 81,722
, and
12th = 83.6%
, getting
CSE in an NIT is extremely unlikely
through JoSAA. Even lower-tier NITs usually close CSE at much better EWS ranks. CSE is still unlikely. comparatively relaxed cutoffs, especially in non-core branches, but CSE
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