Updated for JEE Main 2026

JEE Main Percentile Predictor 2026

Calculate your estimated NTA Percentile Score & All India CRL Rank based on your raw marks (out of 300). Get instant admission predictions for Top NITs (Trichy, Warangal, Surathkal), IIITs & GFTIs via JoSAA counselling, along with JEE Advanced 2026 eligibility status and category-wise rank forecasts.

NTA Equipercentile Normalization Method
CRL & Category Rank Estimation
JoSAA NIT / IIIT / GFTI Admission Forecast
Calibrated with ~13,00,000+ JEE Main Candidates

Calculate Your JEE Main Percentile, CRL Rank & JoSAA Forecast

Your JEE Main Percentile, CRL Rank & JoSAA / JEE Advanced Forecast Will Appear Here

Enter your estimated JEE Main marks (out of 300), exam session, category, and target preference in the form above to calculate your estimated NTA Percentile Score, All India CRL Rank, Category Rank, JEE Advanced eligibility, and JoSAA NIT / IIIT / GFTI admission chances.

JEE Main 2026 Expected Marks vs Percentile & CRL Rank Matrix

The NTA Percentile Score is evaluated on a scale of 0 to 100 using the equipercentile normalization method across sessions. All India CRL Rank depends on the total number of candidates appearing in both sessions (~13.5 lakh). Projected marks vs percentile vs rank ranges and admission opportunities are tabulated below:

JEE Main Marks (Out of 300) Estimated NTA Percentile Estimated CRL Rank Range JEE Advanced Eligibility & Top NIT Forecast JoSAA / GFTI Admission Forecast
280 – 300 99.90 – 100 CRL 1 – 1,300 JEE Advanced Eligible — Top IITs CSE / EE / Mech NIT Trichy CSE / NIT Warangal CSE (R1 Close)
250 – 279 99.50 – 99.89 CRL 1,301 – 6,750 JEE Advanced Eligible — IIT Bombay / Delhi / Madras NIT Trichy ECE / NIT Surathkal CSE / IIIT Hyderabad
220 – 249 98.50 – 99.49 CRL 6,751 – 20,250 JEE Advanced Eligible — IIT Kanpur / Roorkee / KGP Top NITs (Warangal Mech, Surathkal ECE) & IIITs via JoSAA
190 – 219 97.00 – 98.49 CRL 20,251 – 40,500 JEE Advanced Eligible (Cut-off zone for General) Mid-tier NITs — NIT Calicut, NIT Rourkela, VNIT Nagpur
160 – 189 93.00 – 96.99 CRL 40,501 – 94,500 Not Eligible for JEE Advanced (General Category) NITs (Newer) & IIITs & State GFTIs via JoSAA Round 1–6
130 – 159 85.00 – 92.99 CRL 94,501 – 2,02,500 Not Eligible for JEE Advanced GFTIs, State Govt Colleges & JoSAA Special Rounds
100 – 129 70.00 – 84.99 CRL 2,02,501 – 4,05,000 Not Eligible for JEE Advanced State Engineering Colleges (CSAB) / Private Universities
Below 100 Below 70 > 4,05,000 / Not Ranked Not Eligible for JEE Advanced or JoSAA Private Universities / State CETs / JEE Main Retake

JEE Main Percentile Formula & JoSAA NIT / IIIT Cutoff Explained

NTA uses the Equipercentile Normalization Method to calculate the JEE Main Percentile Score, ensuring fairness across multiple sessions and different paper difficulty levels:

Official NTA Percentile Formula

The NTA Percentile Score is calculated within each session using:

Percentile = (100 × N≤) / N_total
  • N≤: Number of candidates who scored equal to or less than the candidate in that specific session.
  • N_total: Total number of candidates who appeared in that specific session.
  • Multi-Session Normalization: Best NTA Percentile across Session 1 & Session 2 is considered for the final All India CRL Rank.
  • Tie-Breaking Order: Maths Percentile → Physics Percentile → Chemistry Percentile → Age (older candidate ranks higher).

Top NITs JoSAA Cutoffs & JEE Advanced

Institute / Branch Popular Branches General CRL (Close Rank) OBC / SC / ST Rank
NIT Trichy CSE, ECE, Mechanical CRL < 3,500 CRL < 12,000
NIT Warangal CSE, ECE, Mech, Civil CRL < 5,000 CRL < 15,000
NIT Surathkal CSE, ECE, Mech CRL < 6,500 CRL < 18,000
IIIT Hyderabad CSE, ECE, AI & DS CRL < 8,000 CRL < 22,000
NIT Calicut CSE, ECE, Mech, Civil CRL < 10,000 CRL < 28,000
JEE Advanced Cutoff Top 2,50,000 from CRL CRL < ~1,00,000 (Gen) Category-wise relaxed

JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

JEE Main Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) is conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) with 90 questions across Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, totaling 300 marks:

Overall Exam Structure (300 Marks)

  • Duration: 3 Hours (180 minutes) Computer-Based Test
  • Total Questions: 90 Questions (30 per subject — Phy, Chem, Maths)
  • Total Marks: 300 Marks (100 per subject)
  • Sessions: Two sessions (January & April) — Best percentile considered

Section A & Section B Structure

  • Section A: 20 MCQ questions per subject (attempt all 20) — 4 marks each
  • Section B: 10 Numerical/Integer questions per subject — attempt any 5
  • Marking (Section A): +4 for correct, −1 for incorrect MCQ
  • Marking (Section B): +4 for correct, No Negative Marking

Subjects & Syllabus Coverage

  • Physics: Class 11 & 12 NCERT — Mechanics, Optics, Electrostatics, Modern Physics
  • Chemistry: Physical, Organic & Inorganic Chemistry (Class 11 & 12)
  • Mathematics: Algebra, Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, Vectors, Trigonometry
  • Score Validity: Valid for the current year only for JoSAA/CSAB

Qualifying Criteria & JoSAA Eligibility

  • JoSAA (NITs/IIITs/GFTIs): All JEE Main qualified candidates can participate in JoSAA
  • JEE Advanced: Top 2,50,000 CRL candidates (category-wise) are eligible
  • State CETs: JEE Main score also accepted in states like Delhi, Haryana, UP for state quota seats
  • Tie-Breaking Order: Maths percentile → Physics percentile → Chemistry percentile → Age (older first)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How does the JEE Main Percentile Predictor calculate my NTA Percentile & CRL Rank?
The JEE Main Percentile Predictor applies the NTA Equipercentile Normalization Method: Percentile = (100 × Candidates scoring ≤ you) / Total candidates in session. The estimated CRL Rank is derived from historical percentile-to-rank conversion data calibrated with actual NTA results across JEE Main 2022–2025, accounting for a total candidate pool of approximately 13–14 lakh students.
What is the key difference between JEE Main Marks, NTA Percentile Score, and CRL Rank?
JEE Main Marks are the raw marks obtained out of 300. The NTA Percentile Score (0–100) reflects the percentage of candidates who scored equal to or less than you in that specific session — it is a relative score, not an absolute one. The All India CRL Rank is your final merit standing derived from the best percentile score across both sessions among all JEE Main 2026 candidates.
What NTA Percentile is required for JEE Advanced 2026 eligibility?
For JEE Advanced 2026, the top 2,50,000 candidates from the JEE Main CRL are eligible (category-wise). For General category, a CRL Rank within approximately 1,00,000 (percentile ~93.5+) generally ensures eligibility. For OBC-NCL: approximately CRL within 67,500 (27% reservation), SC: 37,500 (15%), ST: 18,750 (7.5%), and PwD: within 12,500 (5% horizontal). These thresholds vary annually.
What JEE Main percentile is required for top NITs like NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal?
For popular branches (CSE, ECE) at top NITs like NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal, and NIT Surathkal, General category candidates typically require a CRL Rank within 3,500–6,500 (percentile approximately 99.5–99.9+). OBC-NCL candidates can secure these branches with category rank within 3,000–7,000. For mid-tier NITs (NIT Calicut, NIT Rourkela, VNIT), the cutoff CRL ranges from 8,000 to 18,000 for General category CSE/ECE.
What is the role of JoSAA and CSAB in JEE Main counselling?
JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) is the centralized counselling body that manages seat allocation across 23 IITs, 31 NITs, 25 IIITs, and 33 GFTIs based on JEE Main and JEE Advanced scores. Candidates participate in 5–6 rounds of JoSAA, then CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board) conducts additional Special Rounds for remaining vacant seats. Home-state quota and gender-neutral/supernumerary seats are also managed through JoSAA.
How is negative marking applied in JEE Main 2026?
In Section A (MCQs), each correct answer carries +4 marks and each incorrect answer carries −1 mark (negative marking). In Section B (Numerical/Integer-type questions), each correct answer carries +4 marks with zero negative marking for incorrect attempts. Unanswered questions in both sections carry 0 marks, making Section B a safe attempt-all strategy for numerical answers.