JEE Main Rank Predictor 2026

Instantly predict your JEE Main All India Rank (AIR) from your Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics marks or NTA percentile. Enter your total JEE Main score (out of 300) to get your estimated rank, percentile, and expected college tier — for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs via JoSAA counselling. Powered by NTA’s official percentile-to-rank formula using JEE Main 2024 data (14,15,110 unique candidates). Supports all categories: General, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PwD.

Predict Your JEE Main Rank (2026)

PCM total: Physics (100) + Chemistry (100) + Maths (100) = 300. Negative marking: -1 per wrong MCQ.

Your Estimated JEE Main Rank & Percentile

Based on NTA JEE Main percentile-to-rank formula & official 2024 data (~14.15 lakh unique candidates)

JEE Main Score (out of 300)
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Estimated Percentile
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Estimated AIR (All India Rank)
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Likely College Tier
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Disclaimer: Rank prediction is an estimate based on NTA's official percentile formula and JEE Main 2024 data (14,15,110 unique candidates). Actual rank depends on total candidates appeared, shift-wise normalization, and NTA tie-breaking rules. Source: NTA official data, jeemain.nta.ac.in.

JEE Main Percentile vs Rank vs Marks Reference Table (2024)

Marks (out of 300) Approx. Percentile Approx. AIR Range Expected College Tier
285 – 300 99.99+ 1 – 15 Top IIT (JEE Advanced) – All branches
265 – 284 99.95 – 99.99 15 – 720 IIT via JEE Advanced / Top NIT CSE
240 – 264 99.80 – 99.94 720 – 2,900 Top NITs – CSE/ECE (NIT Trichy, Warangal, Surathkal)
210 – 239 99.30 – 99.79 2,900 – 9,900 NITs – ECE/Mech, IIITs (IIIT Hyderabad)
180 – 209 98.50 – 99.29 9,900 – 21,300 Good NITs / IIITs (all branches), Top GFTIs
150 – 179 97.00 – 98.49 21,300 – 42,500 NITs (Civil/Mech), IIITs, Good GFTIs (DTU, NSIT)
120 – 149 94.00 – 96.99 42,500 – 84,900 GFTIs, state-tier NITs (lower branches)
93 – 119 93.24 – 93.99 84,900 – 1,01,400 JEE Advanced cutoff zone (General 93.24 %ile)
70 – 92 85.00 – 93.23 1,01,400 – 2,12,250 State-counselling colleges, CSAB seats
Below 70 Below 85 2,12,250+ State colleges via state counselling

Source: NTA JEE Main 2024 data (14,15,110 unique candidates appeared). General category qualifying cutoff for JEE Advanced 2024: 93.24 percentile (NTA official). Marks-to-percentile mapping is approximate and varies by shift difficulty and normalization.

JEE Main 2024 Official Category-Wise Qualifying Cutoff (for JEE Advanced)

Category JEE Advanced Qualifying Percentile (2024) Approx. AIR Cutoff
General (UR) 93.24 ~1,01,400
EWS 81.33 ~2,64,500
OBC-NCL 79.68 ~2,88,000
SC 60.09 ~5,65,700
ST 46.70 ~7,54,700
PwD 0.0018 —

Source: NTA official JEE Main 2024 result (jeemain.nta.ac.in). These are qualifying cutoffs to appear for JEE Advanced 2024, not NIT/IIIT admission cutoffs. Total unique candidates: 14,15,110.

About the JEE Main Rank Predictor 2026

The JEE Main Rank Predictor is an accurate analytical tool designed to help engineering aspirants estimate their JEE Main All India Rank (AIR) from their entrance exam scores. Calibrated using NTA's official percentile formula and JEE Main 2024 data (14.15 lakh unique candidates). Once you estimate your rank, check your college admission options using our JEE Main College Predictor or explore advanced admissions with our JEE Advanced College Predictor.

Marks & Percentile Mode

Enter either your total JEE Main score (out of 300) or your NTA percentile directly. The predictor supports both input modes and instantly estimates your AIR using NTA's official formula.

Accurate AIR Estimation

Uses NTA's official formula: AIR = (100 - percentile) x N / 100, where N = 14,15,110 (unique candidates, JEE Main 2024). Results calibrated against historical data.

Category-Wise Support

Supports all JEE Main categories: General, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PwD. Shows official NTA 2024 qualifying cutoff percentiles and category-specific rank insights.

NTA Official Pattern Used

Uses the exact JEE Main marking scheme: +4 for correct MCQ, -1 for wrong MCQ, 0 for numerical value questions. Identical to NTA's official scoring system.

Top NIT / IIIT / GFTI Insights

Assesses your eligibility for premier institutions like NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal, NIT Surathkal, IIIT Hyderabad, IIIT Bangalore, DTU Delhi, NSIT Delhi via JoSAA counselling.

Official Data Calibrated (2024)

Built on NTA-verified JEE Main 2024 data including official qualifying cutoffs per category, total candidates (14.15 lakh), and JoSAA 2024 closing ranks for NITs and IIITs.

Understanding JEE Main Score Calculation & Admission Process

JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination - Mains) is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) twice a year (Session 1 in January/February and Session 2 in April). It tests Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with the best of the two session percentile scores considered for ranking. In 2024, approximately 14.15 lakh unique candidates appeared, making it the largest engineering entrance exam in India by participation.

JEE Main Exam Structure & Scoring (Official – NTA)

Total Score (out of 300) = Physics (100) + Chemistry (100) + Mathematics (100)
  • Each subject: 20 MCQ questions (+4/-1) + 10 Numerical Value questions (+4/0) = 100 marks
  • MCQ: +4 marks for correct answer, -1 mark for wrong answer, 0 for unattempted
  • Numerical Value (Integer type): +4 marks for correct, 0 for wrong (no negative marking)
  • Total: 90 questions; duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)
  • Best of two session percentile scores is used for final All India Rank (AIR)

Key Factors Influencing Your JEE Main Rank

  • Percentile-Based Rank (Normalization): JEE Main uses a percentile normalization process across multiple sessions and shifts to ensure fairness. Your raw score is converted to a percentile, and the best percentile across sessions determines your final AIR. Candidates are not compared by raw marks directly.
  • All Three Subjects Carry Equal Weightage: Unlike some state exams, all three subjects in JEE Main carry equal marks (100 each). However, Mathematics is typically the differentiating factor at high percentiles as fewer candidates score perfectly in it.
  • Negative Marking in MCQs: JEE Main MCQ questions carry -1 penalty per wrong answer. Numerical value questions have no negative marking. Candidates must be careful about guessing on MCQs to avoid score reduction.
  • Category-Based Reservations (Central): JEE Main follows central government reservation policies: EWS 10%, OBC-NCL 27%, SC 15%, ST 7.5%, PwD 5% horizontal. Separate merit lists are prepared for each category by JoSAA for NIT/IIIT/GFTI admissions.
  • Tiebreaker Rules (Official NTA): In case of equal percentile, tiebreaker order is: 1) Higher NTA Percentile in Mathematics, 2) Higher NTA Percentile in Physics, 3) Higher NTA Percentile in Chemistry, 4) Candidates older in age (earlier date of birth) are preferred.

Directory of Major JEE Main Participating Institutes

Directory of prominent NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs participating in JoSAA counselling for JEE Main qualified candidates across India.

Institute Name & Type Location Est. Year Key Engineering Branches
NIT Trichy (National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli)
NIT | Autonomous | NAAC A++ | NIRF Top 10		 Tiruchirappalli, TN 1964 CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Production
NIT Warangal (National Institute of Technology, Warangal)
NIT | Autonomous | NAAC A+ | NIRF Top 15		 Warangal, Telangana 1959 CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Biotechnology
NIT Surathkal (NITK)
NIT | Autonomous | NAAC A++ | NIRF Top 20		 Surathkal, Karnataka 1960 CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Mining
NIT Calicut (National Institute of Technology, Calicut)
NIT | Autonomous | NAAC A+ | NIRF Top 25		 Calicut, Kerala 1961 CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Biotechnology
NIT Rourkela (National Institute of Technology, Rourkela)
NIT | Autonomous | NAAC A++ | NIRF Top 20		 Rourkela, Odisha 1961 CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Mining, Metallurgy
Motilal Nehru NIT (MNNIT) Allahabad
NIT | Autonomous | NAAC A | NIRF Top 30		 Prayagraj, UP 1961 CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Production
NIT Jaipur (MNIT Jaipur)
NIT | Autonomous | NAAC A | NIRF Top 35		 Jaipur, Rajasthan 1963 CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Metallurgy
NIT Surat (SVNIT)
NIT | Autonomous | NAAC A | NIRF Top 40		 Surat, Gujarat 1961 CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electrical
IIIT Hyderabad (International Institute of Information Technology)
IIIT | Deemed | NAAC A++ | NIRF Top 40		 Hyderabad, Telangana 1998 CSE, ECE, Computational Linguistics, CND, VLSI
IIIT Bangalore (International Institute of Information Technology)
IIIT | Deemed | NAAC A | NIRF Top 50		 Bengaluru, Karnataka 1999 CSE, ECE, iMTech (IT) programmes
ABV-IIITM Gwalior
IIIT | Deemed | JoSAA participating		 Gwalior, MP 1997 IT, ICT, ECE, IPT (Integrated programmes)
IIIT Allahabad (Indian Institute of Information Technology)
IIIT | Deemed | NAAC A | JoSAA		 Prayagraj, UP 2000 IT, ECE, IT-Business Informatics (Integrated)
Delhi Technological University (DTU)
GFTI | State | Autonomous | NAAC A+		 New Delhi 1941 CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Biotechnology, IT
NSIT (Netaji Subhas University of Technology)
GFTI | State | Autonomous | NAAC A		 New Delhi 1983 CSE, ECE, IT, ICE, Instrumentation, Manufacturing
IIEST Shibpur (Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology)
GFTI | Deemed | NAAC A | JoSAA		 Howrah, West Bengal 1856 CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, Mining, Metallurgy

JEE Main 2024 Rank – Top NIT/IIIT Closing Rank Reference

Reference JoSAA closing ranks (Round 6) for top NITs and IIITs based on JEE Main 2024 AIR. Source: JoSAA 2024 official closing ranks (josaa.nic.in).

College Branch General Closing AIR OBC-NCL Closing AIR SC Closing AIR
NIT Trichy CSE 2,100 6,500 15,000
NIT Trichy ECE 4,800 13,000 28,000
NIT Warangal CSE 2,600 8,000 18,000
NIT Surathkal CSE 4,200 12,000 25,000
NIT Calicut CSE 5,500 15,500 32,000
MNNIT Allahabad CSE 9,500 24,000 48,000
IIIT Hyderabad CSE 1,800 4,500 9,000
IIIT Bangalore CSE (iMTech) 3,500 9,000 18,000
DTU Delhi CSE 6,000 16,000 35,000
NSIT Delhi CSE 8,200 21,000 44,000

Source: JoSAA 2024 Round 6 official closing ranks (josaa.nic.in). Ranks are approximate and may vary across counselling rounds. Always verify from the official JoSAA portal for the current year.

JEE Main Admission Process & Eligibility Rules

Summary of the JEE Main admission structure, eligibility requirements, scoring, and key JoSAA counselling rules for NIT, IIIT, and GFTI admissions.

Eligibility & Score Calculation

  • Eligibility: Passed Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. Minimum 75% aggregate in PCM for General/EWS/OBC-NCL (65% for SC/ST) for NIT/IIIT/GFTI admission. No age limit from 2021 onwards (NTA policy).
  • Score Formula: Total JEE Main Score = Physics (100) + Chemistry (100) + Mathematics (100) = 300. MCQ: +4/-1. Numerical Type: +4/0. Best of two sessions is taken for AIR.
  • Percentile-Based AIR: NTA converts raw score to a percentile via normalization. The best percentile from either session forms your final AIR, used by JoSAA and CSAB for seat allocation in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.

JoSAA Counselling & Seat Allotment

  • JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority): JEE Main qualified candidates participate in JoSAA counselling for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs online at josaa.nic.in. JoSAA conducts 6 rounds of seat allotment. JEE Advanced qualified candidates additionally compete for IIT seats.
  • Home State / Other State Quota: NITs allocate 50% seats to Home State (HS) candidates and 50% to Other State (OS) candidates. Cutoff ranks differ significantly between HS and OS. IIITs and GFTIs generally have All India quota.
  • 31 NITs, 26 IIITs, 33+ GFTIs: JoSAA 2024 covered 31 NITs, 26 IIITs, and 33+ GFTIs offering approximately 56,000+ undergraduate engineering seats across disciplines all over India.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the JEE Main rank (AIR) calculated?
JEE Main All India Rank (AIR) is calculated based on the NTA Percentile Score. The percentile is computed using the formula: Percentile = (100 x Number of candidates who scored equal to or less than you) / Total candidates appeared. The best percentile across both sessions is taken as your final score, and AIR is assigned in descending order of percentile. In case of equal percentile, tie-breaking is applied: first by Mathematics percentile, then Physics, then Chemistry, then date of birth (older candidate preferred).
What JEE Main percentile is needed for a rank under 1,000?
To secure a JEE Main AIR under 1,000 (General category), a candidate typically needs a percentile of 99.93+. In JEE Main 2024, with approximately 14.15 lakh unique candidates, using the NTA formula: Rank = (100 - 99.93) x 14,15,110 / 100 = approx. 990 candidates ahead. This percentile typically corresponds to approximately 250+ marks out of 300, though the exact marks-to-percentile mapping varies by session difficulty.
What are the official JEE Main 2024 qualifying cutoffs for JEE Advanced?
The NTA officially released these JEE Main 2024 qualifying percentile cutoffs (for JEE Advanced 2024 eligibility): General: 93.24 percentile, EWS: 81.33 percentile, OBC-NCL: 79.68 percentile, SC: 60.09 percentile, ST: 46.70 percentile, PwD: 0.0018 percentile. These cutoffs allow the top ~2.5 lakh candidates to appear for JEE Advanced. Note: These are not NIT/IIIT admission cutoffs, which are decided by JoSAA separately based on available seats.
How many times can I appear for JEE Main?
As per current NTA rules, a candidate can appear for JEE Main a maximum of 3 consecutive years after passing Class 12. Each year, JEE Main is conducted twice (Session 1 in January/February and Session 2 in April). The best NTA Percentile Score across both sessions in a given year is considered. The best percentile across all eligible attempts is used for ranking.
Is there negative marking in JEE Main?
Yes, JEE Main has negative marking for MCQ questions only. Each correct MCQ answer earns +4 marks and each wrong MCQ answer deducts -1 mark. For Numerical Value (integer type) questions, there is no negative marking - a correct answer earns +4 marks and a wrong answer earns 0. Unattempted questions earn 0 marks regardless of type. There are 20 MCQ and 10 Numerical Value questions per subject.
What is the difference between Home State and Other State quota in NITs?
In NITs, 50% of seats are allocated as Home State (HS) quota for candidates who are domicile residents of the state where the NIT is located, and 50% as Other State (OS) quota for candidates from other states. HS quota typically has more lenient closing ranks than OS quota. For example, at NIT Trichy for CSE, the HS (Tamil Nadu) closing rank may be around 1,500 while the OS closing rank could be around 2,100 (General category). IIITs and GFTIs in JoSAA generally have All India quota without HS/OS distinction.