What is NTA Score: Meaning, Calculation and Importance in JEE

What is NTA Score: Meaning, Calculation and Importance in JEE

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Vikash Kumar VishwakarmaUpdated on 11 Feb 2025, 10:30 PM IST
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NTA is responsible for announcing the marks obtained by the candidates in the exam as NTA scores. The percentile score is known as the NTA score. This score is generated by normalising marks across multiple session papers. JEE percentile score is calculated up to 7 decimals. The authority released the JEE Main result 2025 for session on Februuary 11, 2025. Candidates can check their NTA score through the JEE Mains result 2025. Aspirants will get to know the category wise cutoff score for JEE Advanced through the NTA score card. Candidates with higher NTA scores in JEE Main 2025 have better chances of admission through JoSAA counselling.

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JEE Main 2026 is expected to be held in two sessions. NTA holds the entrance exam in two sessions to provide the following benefits: 

  • Candidates will get two opportunities to improve their scores in the exam if they are not able to give their best in the first attempt. 
  • In the first attempt, the candidates will get a first-hand experience of taking an examination and will know their mistakes which can be improve while attempting the test for the second time. This will reduce the chances of dropping a year and the candidates would not have to waste an entire year.
  • If anyone misses the examination due to reasons beyond control (such as the board examination or health issues), then candidate can appear for the second session. 
  • A candidate is not required to take both the sessions, however, if someone appears in both the sessions, then their best NTA scores will be considered for merit list preparation.
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What is NTA Score: Meaning, Calculation and Importance in JEE
What is NTA Score: Meaning, Calculation and Importance in JEE

What is NTA Score - Highlight

Details

Particulars

Exam Name

Joint Entrance Examination Main

Date of exam

January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, and 30

NTA Score card release date

February 12, 2025 February 11, 2025

NTA scorecard release time

5:00 PM

Official website

jeemain.nta.nic.in

What is NTA score

NTA score indicates the percentage of candidates who have scored equal to or below the particular candidates in the exam. The marks obtained by the candidates in the exam are transformed into a scale of 100 to 0. Moreover, the NTA score is not similar to the percentage of the marks obtained by the candidates.

How to check NTA score?

The authority has released the NTA score on February 11, 2025. The NTA score link is updated on the website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. To check the score of NTA candidates need to keep the JEE application number and password handy. Below is the step to check the NTA scorecard.

  • Visit JEE Main 2025 official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in

  • Check the candidate's activity section for the JEE Main result

  • Click on the link

  • Enter the application number and password

  • Check the JEE exam result for NTA scores.

Details Mentioned in the NTA score

The following details are displayed in the NTA score

  • Application number

  • Roll number (Session 1 / Session 2)

  • Candidates Name

  • Mother’s Name

  • Father’s Name

  • Category

  • gender

  • Date of Birth

  • State of Eligibility

  • Nationality

  • Photograph

  • NTA Score for Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech)

  • All India Rank (AIR) based on Final NTA score

  • Category wise Cutoff score for JEE Advanced for Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech)

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Formula to calculate the NTA Score

Candidates can check the information brochure to calculate the NTA score. The calculation for the NTA score is done by multiplying the number of candidates who appear in the Session with a raw score equal to or less than the candidates with 100 and dividing the multiplication by total number of candidates who appeared in the session. Below is the formula

NTA Score

NTA Score

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Validity of NTA Score

National Testing Agency (NTA) Score will be valid for one year only. Candidates have to produce a hard copy of the NTA scorecard during the document verification process for admission. NTA score will be valid for the same academic year only. It can not be used for the next academic year. Students will have to reappear for the JEE Main exam to secure admission based on their NTA score.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is 82 a good NTA score?
A:

Yes, an NTA score of 82 is average. Candidates might not be able to secure admission to top Engineering colleges through JoSAA counselling.

Q: What is a good NTA score?
A:

To appear for the JEE Advanced GEN category must secure an NTA score of 93 to 100 percentile. While for admission to NIT, IIITs, and GFTIs a good NTA score is 120 to 150.

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  • Solve PYQs & mock tests – Practice like it’s the real thing; analyze mistakes without panic.

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  • Trust your journey – Stay calm, believe in your preparation, and avoid comparing with others.

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Since you’re reappearing for your Class 12 boards in 2026, that will be counted as your official passing year. So, you will be eligible to write JEE Advanced in 2026 and 2027. Although you submitted the boards in 2025, that attempt won’t be considered due to the compartment. JEE Advanced rules allow 2 attempts in 2 consecutive years after passing 12th. So you still have both chances left, which is great! Just make sure you meet the other eligibility conditions too. Keep your focus strong, you’ve got this!

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Like all competitive exams, JEE MAINS requires careful preparation and strategy to pass.  The JEE Main exam is extremely competitive, so it's critical to carefully plan and strategy.  Students can increase their speed, accuracy, and confidence by adhering to a systematic study schedule and practicing frequently.

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Generally an income certificate isn't required for the JEE Main registration, but if you want to claim the EWS quota, then you need this. You must provide the certificate, issued by a government authority, as proof of your family's income being below the specified limit for the reservation category you wish to apply under.

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