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

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

Jalla VenkateshUpdated on 22 Dec 2025, 11:56 AM IST

JEE Main Percentile vs Cutoff 2026 - The National Testing Agency will release the JEE Main 2026 result along with the cutoff. Candidates can check the expected JEE Main percentile vs cutoff 2026 on this page. The percentile score is a reflection of a candidate's performance 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 counseling. The relationship between percentile and cutoff is important in determining the likelihood of admission to different institutes. The authority will conduct the JEE Main 2026 exam in two sessions.
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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 Main percentile vs cutoff 2026 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 Main cutoff vs 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 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. 

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.

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Questions related to JEE Main

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Have a question related to JEE Main ?

Hello there,

Understanding and solving different question papers is one of the best practices for preparation especially when it comes to JEE Mains exam. It gives you a proper understanding of the exam pattern, important topics to cover, and the marking scheme.

Here are the links attached from the official website of Careers360 which will provide you with the previous years question papers and important questions of JEE mains exam. Hope it helps!

https://engineering.careers360.com/download/ebooks/jee-main-highest-scoring-chapters-and-topics

https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-mains-chapterwise-pyq-previous-year-questions-solutions-pdf

thank you!


Good Morning, Aspirant,

Preparing for both NEET and JEE entrance exams at the same time would be challenging but possible. AS physics and chemistry are both subjects common to both exams. Students need to balance math and biology. A proper timetable can help you manage time and prepare for the exam without stress. You can register for the mock test for JEE students, conducted by Creers360. Giving a mock test can help you analyse your in-depth performance. The last date of registration on 8th January. The link to the mock test is attached herewith.


Hi dear candidate,

You can appear for both the JEE and NEET exams in the same year but you will need to have exceptional study and time management skills. Although, JEE and NEET share two common domains of Physics and Chemistry but you will need to dedicate special time for maths and biology.

Take help for study plans with the links below:

How to Prepare for JEE Main 2026 - Study Plan

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Hello

Yes, it creates a problem if you're 12th LC(state OBC) and JEE(Central OBC/EWS) categories differ.

JoSAA requires a central OBC-NCL certificate for OBC reservation; since Karnataka OBC isn't central, you will be treated as general, or you can use a Declaration for OBC-to-General conversions from during counseling, but switching to EWS needs you to have applied as EWS initially. Your EWS certificate works if you meet the income criteria, but yes the important  thing is Central OBC list for OBC, not state list.

Hope it helps you, in case of any doubts you can directly drop your query or you can visit to Careers360.com

Hello,

Yes, in JEE Mains, 95 percentile and above is good, and you can get admission in mid to upper-tier NITs. Here is the list of some NITs where you can get admission.

1. NIT Agartala

2. NIT Raipur

3. NIT Durgapur

4. NIT Puducherry

Thank you.