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Updated on Apr 11, 2026 22:51 IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted JEE Main 2026 Session 2, which began on April 2 and concluded on April 8. Approximately 11.23 lakh aspiring engineers appeared for the JEE Main 2026 session 2. Based on initial student feedback received by candidates who appeared in the exam, we have compiled the expected marks vs. percentile analysis.

JEE Main 2026 April 6 marks vs percentile is available for both shifts. We have shared here the marks vs percentile for the April 6 for shift 1 & 2. Candidates are advised to keep track of this page for the analysis of JEE Mains 2026 session 2.

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JEE Main 2026 April 6 Marks vs Percentile: The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted JEE Main 2026 Session 2, which began on April 2 and concluded on April 8. Approximately 11.23 lakh aspiring engineers appeared for the JEE Main 2026 session 2. Based on initial student feedback received by candidates who appeared in the exam, we have compiled the expected marks vs. percentile analysis to help candidates estimate their potential ranks. 

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Table of contents
  • JEE Main 2026 April 6 Expected Marks vs Percentile (OUT for both Shifts)
  • Expected JEE Main 2026 Marks vs Percentile vs Rank
  • Factors Determining JEE Main April 6 Marks vs Percentile
  • How is the JEE Main 2026 April 6 Shift 1 & 2 percentile calculated?
  • What is the expected JEE Main 2026 cutoff?
  • Good Score Targets for JoSAA Counseling
  • JEE Main Session 2 Paper PDF 2026
  • What is the JEE Main 2026 April 6 Marks VS Percentile?
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JEE Main 2026 April 6 Expected Marks vs Percentile (OUT for both Shifts)

The JEE Main exam is being conducted for 300 marks. Based on the analysis that shift 1 was the toughest of the season (projected 99 percentile at 160+ marks), here is the table for Shift 1 & 2:

Percentile Shift 1 (April 6) Shift 2 (April 6)
99.9 230-235 240-245
99.5 180-185 200-210
99 160-165 180-190
98 145-150 163-170
97 132-138 150-155
95 115-120 129-135
93 102-108 115-120
90 90-95 105-110
85 78-82 90-95

Also read: JEE Main 2026 April 6 Shift 1 Question Paper with Answer Key Solutions

Expected JEE Main 2026 Marks vs Percentile vs Rank

For JEE Main 2026 Session 2, the marks vs percentile fluctuates due to varying shift difficulties. Most notably, the April 6 Shift 1 is currently being cited as toughest so far, meaning candidates likely require fewer marks to achieve high percentile compared to earlier, easier shifts. Following table summarizes expected raw scores required for percentiles across shifts conducted up to April 6, Shift 1. 

Percentile Apr 6 S1 (Tough) Apr 5 S1 (Moderate) Apr 4 S1 (Tough) Apr 2 S2 (Moderate) Apr 2 S1 (Moderate)
99.9 220+ 252+ 230+ 230+ 220+
99 160+ 190+ 160-170 188-190 175-185
98 151 170-180 140-142 164-168 160-162
97 138 150-160 128-130 152-154 148-150
95 118 137+ 110-120 118-128 125-135
90 106 120+ 90-100 97-107 100-110

Factors Determining JEE Main April 6 Marks vs Percentile

  • Difficulty level of the shifts
  • Total number of candidates appearing in the shift
  • Performance of all other candidates in the test
  • NTA Normalisation process

How is the JEE Main 2026 April 6 Shift 1 & 2 percentile calculated?

JEE Main results are prepared using percentile scores, not raw marks. The percentile reflects how a candidate has performed relative to others in the same shift.

JEE Main 2026 Percentile Calculation Formula:

Percentile = (Number of candidates scoring equal to or less than you ÷ Total candidates in that shift) × 100

Percentiles are calculated separately for each shift and later normalised to prepare the final merit list.

What is the expected JEE Main 2026 cutoff?

There is no minimum passing mark in JEE Main. However, candidates must meet the qualifying cutoff to be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026.

Category

Expected Cutoff

UR

93.3

Gen-EWS

81.43

OBC-NCL

80.74

SC

61.35

ST

48.24

UR-PwD

0.008

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is JEE Mains 2023 cutoff for General Category?
A: 
The general category JEE Main 2023 cutoff is 90.7788642. Hence, candidates belonging to general category need to have a minimum 90.7788642 NTA score to appear in JEE Advanced. The cutoff for general category has been raised in 2023 which was 88.4121383 in the year 2022. NTA has also raise the JEE Main cutoff for all other categories in 2023 as compared to 2022.

Good Score Targets for JoSAA Counseling

From the following table, candidates can check the good scores which can fetch them a top college of their choice. 

Target Goal 

Required Percentile

Estimated Raw Marks

Top NITs (CSE/IT)

99.5 - 99.9

230 - 250+

Mid-tier NITs (Core Branches)

98.5 - 99.2

175 - 210

JEE Advanced Qualification

93.5 (General)

110 - 120

JEE Main Session 2 Paper PDF 2026

Candidates can check here the shift wise JEE Main 2026 question paper PDF to know correct answers of questions asked in the exam. Candidates appearing in the upcoming exam can download the question papers to practice and evaluate their exam preparation. It will also help them in understanding difficulty level and overall exam pattern. The official question paper of JEE Main session 2 and answer key will be released by NTA in the upcoming days.

What is the JEE Main 2026 April 6 Marks VS Percentile?

The JEE Mains 2026 marks vs percentile for April 6 is based on students’ reactions on how they fared in the exam, what challenges they faced, how many questions they attempted as well as the difficulty level ensuring the marks vs percentile prediction. The marks vs percentile is used to check their performance, further, giving insights into difficulty level of JEE Main 2026.

Also read: JEE Main April Easiest Shift

The JEE Main marks vs percentile for April 6 shift 1 & 2 provides candidates a tentative mark range for top percentile scores and we can estimate that for the first shift, students might fetch 160+ marks which will eventually propel them to a 99 percentile.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is JEE Main cutoff for IIITs?
A: 
The cutoff for IIITs vary for various branches and also category of students. Specialised branches like computer Science and electronics engineering has higher cutoff in comparison to other branches. Similarly, JEE Main cutoff for general category candidates is higher in comparison to OBC-NCL and SC/ST candidates. Candidates can check the JEE Main 2022 cutoff below for some top IIITs and branches. For detailed cutoff report, candidates can check Shiksha page. IIIT Allahabad IT Closing Rank Open Category: 5704 IIIT Allahabad ECE Closing Rank Open Category: 9700.
Q:   What is the cutoff for BTech at NIT Andhra Pradesh for OBC category?
A: 

NIT Andhra Pradesh BTech admission is based on candidates' performance in the JEE Main entrance exam, followed by the JoSAA counselling process. For the OBC category students under the AI quota, the JEE Main closing ranks ranged between 5741 and 100661. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the NIT Andhra Pradesh OBC category cutoff 2025 for the first and the last round in the AI quota. 

Course

Round 1 Cutoff 2025

Last Round Cutoff 2025

B.Tech. in Biotechnology

14191

100661

B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering

13555

69612

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

14452

81169

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

5741

29695

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

10155

51887

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

7400

40587

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

12259

63517

B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

14368

87677

Q:   Which category has the lowest cutoff in JEE Mains 2023 exam?
A: 

As per the JEE Main 2023 cutoff data released by the NTA, PwD category has the lowest cutoff of 0.0013527. The highest cutoff is for general category which is 90.7788642. The PwD candidates scoring above 0.0013527 NTA score are eligible to appear in JEE Advanced for admission to IITs. The PwD cutoff has been lowered in 2023 to 0.0013527 which was 0.0031029 in the year 2022.

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Q:   How much is 120 marks in JEE Mains percentile?
A: 

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will declare the JEE Mains result 2026 in the form of percentile scores. Candidates can check here the previous year JEE Main marks vs percentile data to understand how much is 120 marks in JEE Main percentile.

As per the last year JEE Main marks vs percentile analysis, 120 marks would be around 95 to 97 percentile. However, the exact JEE Main 2025 percentile marks 120 would vary depending upon the highest number scored by the candidate in a particula shift and the total number candidates appeared in that particular shift. 

Q:   What is cutoff in JEE Main? Why is it important?
A: 

JEE Main cutoff is minimum percentile score required to qualify for JEE Advanced. Cutoff is important as candidates clearing the cutoff can appear for JEE Advanced for IIT admission.

Q:   Is 75 percent marks in class 12 required for JEE Mains?
A: 

Candidates need not have 75 percent marks in class 12 for appearing in JEE Main. As per the official brochure released by the NTA, there is no minimum percentage required for appearing in the JEE Main. The requirement of 75 percent marks need not be associated with appearing in the JEE Main exam.

It is to be understood that 75 percent marks is required for admission to institutes which include NITs, IIITs, GFTIs and IITs. Many institutes offer admission at 60% and even less, along with JEE Main. Candidates must clearly understand that the requirement of 75 percent marks in class 12 is only for taking admission in the institutes.

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