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    JEE Mains Percentile vs Cutoff 2026 - Check Marks & Rank Analysis

    JEE Mains Percentile vs Cutoff 2026 - Check Marks & Rank Analysis

    Jalla VenkateshUpdated on 16 Feb 2026, 05:51 PM IST

    JEE Main Percentile vs Cutoff 2026 - The National Testing Agency will release the JEE Main 2026 result and the cutoff at the same time today, February 16, 2026. The result will be released in the form of the JEE Main 2026 percentile. Candidates can check the expected JEE Mains percentile vs cutoff 2026 on this page. The percentile score is a reflection of a candidate's performance in the JEE Main exam in comparison to others, indicating their relative position in the exam. On the other hand, the cutoff is defined as the lowest marks needed to be eligible to the next round of admission, e.g. JEE Advanced or B.Tech counselling. The relationship between percentile and cutoff is important in determining the likelihood of admission to different institutes. The JEE Main 2026 exam is being conducted in two sessions.
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    LiveJEE Mains 2026 City Slip (Out) LIVE: NTA session 2 test centre allotment at jeemain.nta.nic.in; exam scheduleMar 22, 2026 | 4:30 AM IST

    Candidates can follow these steps to download the city slip:

    • Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
    • Click on “JEE Main 2026 Advance City Intimation” under the candidate activity section
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    • Enter the captcha/security code
    • View allotted exam city and date on the dashboard
    • Download the slip and take a printout for reference
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    1. JEE Main Percentile vs Cutoff 2026
    2. What is the JEE Main percentile 2026?
    3. What is the JEE Main cutoff?
    4. JEE Main previous year cutoff percentiles
    JEE Mains Percentile vs Cutoff 2026 - Check Marks & Rank Analysis
    JEE Main Percentile vs Cutoff 2026

    Being aware of the JEE Mains cutoff 2026 percentile helps candidates assess whether performance in the exam meets the requirements for admission to their preferred courses and colleges. It also helps candidates determine their performance in the JEE Main 2026 January session. They can also decide if it is necessary to attempt the JEE Main April 2026 session.

    JEE Main Percentile vs Cutoff 2026

    NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 cutoff online. Knowing the JEE Mains cutoff 2026 percentile helps candidates plan their preparation better to have a better chance of clearing the cutoff.

    JEE Mains Cut off 2026 Percentile Expected

    CategoryJEE Main Cut off 2026 Expected
    General93 to 94
    Gen-EWS81 to 82
    OBC -NCL79 to 90
    SC60 to 62
    ST47 to 49
    PwD0.001 to 1
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    What is the JEE Main percentile 2026?

    JEE Main percentile refers to a candidate’s relative performance when compared to the other candidates attempting the exam. The JEE Main percentile is calculated from the raw scores of the candidates using the normalisation process. The JEE Main normalisation process is where the authority converts the raw scores of the candidate which is 300, to a percentile score of 100. Hence, the percentile scores of different candidates are compared and a common percentile is allotted to those candidates. Candidates can also learn how to calculate their percentile to determine their ranks in the JEE Main exam.

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    The formula to calculate the JEE Main percentile is specified below

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

    What is the JEE Main cutoff?

    JEE Main cutoff 2026 refers to the minimum percentile to appear for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam. The admission cutoff of JEE Main also refers to the minimum percentile that candidates need to score to participate in the JEE Main 2026 counselling. The JEE Main 2026 cutoff will be released by the authority after the results are announced.

    JEE Main previous year cutoff percentiles

    Candidates can refer to the previous year's data from the tables below. This will help them analyse the cutoff trends and better prepare for the JEE Main exam.

    JEE Mains Cutoff 2025 Percentile

    Category

    JEE Main percentile

    JEE Main cutoff marks

    JEE cutoff Rank

    General

    93.1023262

    110 and above

    54293 and below

    EWS

    80.3830119

    62 to 79

    169542 to 109329

    OBC-NCL

    79.4313582

    60 to 62

    173239 to 169542

    SC

    61.1526933

    35 to 40

    334080

    ST

    47.9026465

    30 to 35

    300000

    JEE Main Cutoff 2024 Percentile

    Category

    JEE Main Cutoff 2024

    General

    93.2362181

    Gen-PwD

    0.0018700

    EWS

    81.3266412

    OBC-NCL

    79.6757881

    SC

    60.0923182

    ST

    46.6975840

    JEE Main Cutoff 2023 Percentile

    Category

    Cutoff

    General

    90.7788642

    EWS

    75.6229025

    OBC

    73.6114227

    SC

    51.9776027

    ST

    37.2348772

    PwD

    0.0013527

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What percentile is 70 marks in the JEE Main exam?
    A:

    It is approximately 87.7 to 90.70 percentile in the JEE Main exam.

    Q: Can I get NIT with 90 percentile?
    A:

    Yes, the cutoff percentile for NIT is 85 to 90, hence candidates can get a seat in NIT with 90 percentile.

    Q: What is the expected cutoff for JEE Mains 2026?
    A:

    To qualify for JEE Main 2026, candidates in the general category need a percentile score of 93 to 94, in the EWS category of 81 to 82, in the OBC-NCL category of 79 to 80, in the SC category of 60 to 62 and in the ST category a score of 47 to 49. 

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