JEE Main 2026 April 2 Marks vs Percentile Out, Check Rank Analysis
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• Updated on 4 Apr, 2026, 8:44 AM, by Amrita Das
JEE Main 2026 April 2 marks vs percentile estimates are now available based on exam analysis. Shift 1 required higher marks for top percentile compared to shift 2. The data helps candidates predict ranks, percentile, and qualifying cutoff.
JEE Main 2026 April 2 marks vs percentile analysis has been released after the completion of both shifts. The estimates are based on student reactions, difficulty level, and expert analysis. Candidates can use this data to predict their percentile and rank.
JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 1 & 2 Marks vs Percentile Analysis
The exam was conducted for 300 marks on 02 April 2026, and the expected percentile range varies across both shifts. Shift 2 was slightly tougher compared to Shift 1. The expected marks vs percentile range is provided below:
|
Percentile |
Shift 1 Marks |
Shift 2 Marks |
|
99 percentile |
175–185 |
165–185 |
|
95 percentile |
125–135 |
118–128 |
|
90 percentile |
100–110 |
97–107 |
For top scores, candidates in Shift 1 required around 220+ marks for 99.99 percentile, while Shift 2 candidates needed around 165+ marks for 99 percentile.
JEE Main 2026 Expected Marks vs Percentile vs Rank
Based on previous year trends and current analysis, marks can be correlated with percentile and rank. This helps candidates understand their position in the merit list. The expected marks vs percentile vs rank is given below:
|
JEE Main Marks |
Expected Percentile |
Expected Rank |
|
240 – 280+ |
99.9+ |
1 – 1,200 |
|
210 – 240 |
99.5 – 99.9 |
1,200 – 6,000 |
|
180 – 210 |
99.0 – 99.5 |
6,000 – 12,000 |
|
160 – 180 |
98.0 – 99.0 |
12,000 – 25,000 |
|
140 – 160 |
97.0 – 98.0 |
25,000 – 35,000 |
|
120 – 140 |
95.0 – 97.0 |
35,000 – 60,000 |
Candidates scoring 180+ marks are likely to secure around 99 percentile in the April session.
Factors Affecting JEE Main 2026 Marks vs Percentile
The marks vs percentile varies due to several factors. These factors influence the final normalised score. Key determining factors include:
- Difficulty level of each shift
- Total number of candidates appearing
- Overall performance of candidates
- NTA normalisation process
These parameters ensure fair evaluation across multiple shifts.
JEE Main 2026 Percentile Calculation Method
JEE Main results are prepared using percentile scores instead of raw marks. The percentile reflects relative performance among candidates in the same shift. The calculation method is explained below:
- Percentile = (Number of candidates scoring equal to or less than a candidate ÷ Total candidates in the shift) × 100
- Percentiles are calculated separately for each shift
- Scores are later normalised to prepare the final merit list
JEE Main 2026 Expected Cutoff for JEE Advanced
There is no fixed passing mark in JEE Main. However, candidates must meet the qualifying cutoff to appear for JEE Advanced 2026. The expected category-wise cutoff is provided below:
|
Category |
Expected Cutoff |
|
UR |
93.30 |
|
Gen-EWS |
81.43 |
|
OBC-NCL |
80.74 |
|
SC |
61.35 |
|
ST |
48.24 |
|
UR-PwD |
0.008 |
The JEE Main 2026 April 2 marks vs percentile analysis provides a clear estimate of scores required for top ranks and helps candidates plan their next steps accordingly.
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