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JEE Main Percentile vs Cutoff 2026 - The National Testing Agency has released the JEE Main 2026 result along with the cut-offs. The JEE Main session 2 results were released on April 20, 2026. The result was released in the form of the JEE Main 2026 percentile. Candidates can check the expected JEE Mains percentile vs cutoff 2026 here in this article. 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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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.
NTA has released 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.
| Category | JEE Main Cut off 2026 Expected |
|---|---|
| General | 93 to 94 |
| Gen-EWS | 81 to 82 |
| OBC -NCL | 79 to 90 |
| SC | 60 to 62 |
| ST | 47 to 49 |
| PwD | 0.001 to 1 |
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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.
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
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.
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.
| 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 |
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 |
Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|
General | 90.7788642 |
EWS | 75.6229025 |
OBC | 73.6114227 |
SC | 51.9776027 |
ST | 37.2348772 |
PwD | 0.0013527 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It is approximately 87.7 to 90.70 percentile in the JEE Main exam.
Yes, the cutoff percentile for NIT is 85 to 90, hence candidates can get a seat in NIT with 90 percentile.
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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Hello Student,
You can check the relevant resources provided below.
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Hi aspirant,
Yes, there are three new exam centres for JEE Main 2027. They are Kalahandi and Sundergarh in Odisha and Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar in Punjab.
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You can check the relevant JEE Main 2027 preparation resources using the link given below.
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