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* Predictions based on expected ~15.5 Lakh unique candidates in 2026.
Analyze the expected marks required to achieve top percentiles. This data is based on the analysis of previous years' (2024, 2025) difficulty levels.
| Percentile | Expected Rank (AIR) | Marks Required (Out of 300) |
|---|---|---|
| 99.9+ %ile | 1 - 1,200 | 240 - 280+ |
| 99.5 - 99.9 %ile | 1,200 - 6,000 | 210 - 240 |
| 99.0 - 99.5 %ile | 6,000 - 12,000 | 180 - 210 |
| 98.0 - 99.0 %ile | 12,000 - 25,000 | 160 - 180 |
| 97.0 - 98.0 %ile | 25,000 - 35,000 | 140 - 160 |
| 95.0 - 97.0 %ile | 35,000 - 60,000 | 120 - 140 |
| 90.0 - 95.0 %ile | 60,000 - 1.1 Lakh | 100 - 120 |
| 80.0 - 90.0 %ile | 1.1L - 2.5 Lakh | 70 - 100 |
Actual NTA-normalized data across all 10 shifts. Green column (21 S2) = easiest shift. Red column (22 S2) = toughest shift.
| %ile | 21 S1 | 21 S2 | 22 S1 | 22 S2 | 23 S1 | 23 S2 | 24 S1 | 24 S2 | 28 S1 | 28 S2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | 167 | 171 | 158 | 155 | 158 | 163 | 162 | 160 | 161 | 162 |
| 98.5 | 154 | 157 | 144 | 143 | 145 | 150 | 150 | 146 | 149 | 150 |
| 98 | 144 | 147 | 134 | 131 | 135 | 139 | 141 | 137 | 138 | 140 |
| 97.5 | 137 | 139 | 126 | 126 | 127 | 132 | 134 | 128 | 132 | 133 |
| 97 | 130 | 132 | 120 | 120 | 121 | 126 | 127 | 121 | 126 | 126 |
| 96.5 | 124 | 127 | 115 | 115 | 116 | 120 | 123 | 115 | 121 | 123 |
| 96 | 120 | 122 | 110 | 111 | 111 | 115 | 118 | 110 | 114 | 116 |
| 95.5 | 115 | 117 | 106 | 107 | 107 | 111 | 113 | 104 | 112 | 112 |
| 95 | 110 | 113 | 101 | 104 | 103 | 106 | 109 | 101 | 109 | 108 |
| 94 | 105 | 106 | 93 | 97 | 96 | 100 | 102 | 93 | 102 | 103 |
| 93 | 99 | 100 | 88 | 92 | 89 | 94 | 96 | 88 | 96 | 95 |
| 92 | 94 | 93 | 84 | 88 | 86 | 88 | 92 | 81 | 91 | 91 |
| 91 | 90 | 89 | 79 | 84 | 81 | 83 | 86 | 77 | 86 | 86 |
| 90 | 85 | 84 | 74 | 81 | 77 | 79 | 80 | 73 | 82 | 85 |
For the full shift-wise analysis including 2025 comparison and April strategy, see the detailed Marks vs Percentile article →
Your JEE Main Percentile is not the same as your percentage. It is a normalized score that indicates your relative position among all test-takers in your session.
The NTA uses the following formula:(100 × No. of candidates with raw score ≤ your score) / Total candidates in session
This normalization ensures fair comparison across different shifts with varying difficulty levels. A score of 180 marks might yield a 99%ile in a tough shift but only 98.5%ile in an easy shift.
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is one of the most competitive engineering entrance exams. Understanding how your raw marks translate into a percentile and eventually an All India Rank (AIR) is crucial for planning your admission strategy.
Many students ask, "How do I convert my percentile to Rank?" The formula is straightforward but depends on the total number of unique candidates (N).
Example: If you score 99.00 percentile and 15,50,000 students appear, your rank would be roughly 15,501.
The table below highlights how the difficulty of your question paper drastically changes the marks required for a 99 percentile.
| Percentile Target | Easy Shift | Moderate Shift | Tough Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99.9 %ile | 280 - 290 | 265 - 275 | 245 - 255 |
| 99.5 %ile | 250 - 260 | 235 - 245 | 215 - 225 |
| 99.0 %ile | 210 - 220 | 190 - 200 | 170 - 180 |
| 95.0 %ile | 155 - 165 | 140 - 150 | 115 - 125 |
Admission into NITs heavily depends on your category. Here are the "Safe Scores" for a Tier-2 NIT (like NIT Nagpur, Surat).
Approx 150-160 Marks
Approx 130-140 Marks
Approx 90-100 Marks
