JEE Main 2026 April 7 Paper 2 exam is being conducted today for BArch and BPlanning. Based on previous trends and expert analysis, the expected marks vs percentile range has been released. The National Testing Agency (NTA) does not officially release marks vs percentile data. However, coaching institutes provide expected estimates using difficulty level and past trends.
JEE Main 2026 April 7 Marks vs Percentile (Expected)
Candidates can use the table below to estimate their percentile based on expected marks.
These estimates are based on difficulty level, number of candidates, and previous year trends.
What is a Good Score in JEE Main Paper 2?
A score above 250 marks is considered strong for top percentiles.
- 280+ marks: Top 1% candidates
- 250+ marks: High chance of 99+ percentile
- 200+ marks: Competitive score for good colleges
For BArch and BPlanning, scores above 220 marks generally place candidates in the 98+ percentile range.
How Marks vs Percentile is Calculated?
JEE Main does not follow a direct marks-to-rank system.
- Percentile is based on relative performance
- Scores are normalised across different shifts
- Difficulty level impacts percentile variation
This means the same marks may result in different percentiles depending on session performance.
How to Use Marks vs Percentile Today?
After the exam ends, candidates can:
- Use unofficial answer keys
- Calculate raw scores
- Match scores with expected percentile
This helps in early estimation before the official result.
Key Factors Affecting JEE Main Percentile
Several factors influence the final percentile:
- Difficulty level of the paper
- Number of candidates appearing
- Overall performance in the shift
- Normalisation process
Candidates are advised to wait for the official answer key for accurate score calculation.
What’s Next After April 7 Exam?
After the Paper 2 exam concludes:
- Memory-based questions will be released
- Unofficial answer keys will be available
- Official answer key will follow in a few days
The final percentile and rank will be declared along with the JEE Main 2026 result.
