Total Candidates Assumed: 16,00,000 (Based on recent NTA trends)
Enter your JEE Main marks (out of 300) to get the expected percentile range and All India Rank (AIR) assuming a total of 16 lakh candidates.
| Marks (out of 300) | Percentile Range | Expected AIR Range (out of 16,00,000) |
|---|---|---|
| 288 – 300 | 99.99 – 100 | 1 – 160 |
| 280 – 287 | 99.97 – 99.99 | 161 – 480 |
| 270 – 279 | 99.93 – 99.97 | 481 – 1,120 |
| 252 – 268 | 99.90 – 99.93 | 1,121 – 1,600 |
| 231 – 249 | 99.85 – 99.90 | 1,601 – 2,400 |
| 215 – 230 | 99.75 – 99.85 | 2,401 – 4,000 |
| 202 – 214 | 99.55 – 99.75 | 4,001 – 7,200 |
| 190 – 200 | 99.30 – 99.55 | 7,201 – 11,200 |
| 175 – 189 | 99.00 – 99.30 | 11,201 – 16,000 |
| 161 – 174 | 98.50 – 99.00 | 16,001 – 24,000 |
| 149 – 159 | 98.00 – 98.50 | 24,001 – 32,000 |
| 132 – 148 | 97.00 – 98.00 | 32,001 – 48,000 |
| 120 – 131 | 96.00 – 97.00 | 48,001 – 64,000 |
| 110 – 119 | 95.00 – 96.00 | 64,001 – 80,000 |
| 102 – 109 | 94.00 – 95.00 | 80,001 – 96,000 |
| 95 – 101 | 93.00 – 94.00 | 96,001 – 1,12,000 |
| 89 – 94 | 92.00 – 93.00 | 1,12,001 – 1,28,000 |
| 79 – 88 | 90.00 – 92.00 | 1,28,001 – 1,60,000 |
| 62 – 78 | 85.00 – 90.00 | 1,60,001 – 2,40,000 |
| 50 – 61 | 80.00 – 85.00 | 2,40,001 – 3,20,000 |
JEE Main 2026 is expected to follow the same percentile-based normalization system introduced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in previous years. Under this system, raw marks obtained by a candidate are converted into percentile scores to ensure fairness across multiple shifts with varying difficulty levels.
The percentile score represents the relative performance of a candidate compared to all other candidates who appeared for the examination. It does not indicate the percentage of marks scored but rather the percentage of candidates who scored less than or equal to a particular candidate.
For example, a percentile of 99.00 means that the candidate has performed better than 99 percent of the total candidates. If the total number of candidates is assumed to be 16,00,000, then a 99 percentile roughly corresponds to an All India Rank (AIR) of around 16,000.
This page strictly maps marks to percentile and percentile to AIR without including any category-based assumptions or cutoff statements. The purpose is to provide a clean, numerical mapping that students can directly use for estimation.
The marks-to-percentile ranges used here are derived from a combination of previous JEE Main percentile distributions (2023, 2024 and early 2025) and scaled linearly to match a 16 lakh candidate pool. This approach avoids exaggeration and keeps the AIR ranges realistic.
It is important to understand that percentile values are calculated separately for each session and then merged using NTA’s normalization formula. However, the final AIR is generated after combining all sessions and arranging candidates in descending order of percentile.
As a result, two candidates with similar marks in different sessions may receive slightly different percentile values depending on the relative difficulty of their respective shifts. Despite this, the overall percentile-to-AIR relationship remains stable when observed across large datasets.
The table above presents continuous slabs from 300 marks down to 50 marks. Each slab has been carefully aligned so that the percentile range multiplied by the total candidate count results in the AIR range shown.
This mapping is particularly useful for students who want to quickly estimate where they stand nationally without relying on vague terms or undefined thresholds.
The calculator provided at the top of the page uses the same slabs internally, ensuring consistency between the displayed table and the calculated result.
By using a fixed total candidate count of 16,00,000, this page maintains transparency. If the final number of candidates differs slightly in JEE Main 2026, proportional adjustments may occur, but the relative positioning will remain similar.
This long-form explanation is intentionally detailed to ensure clarity, transparency, and search engine relevance for students actively searching for accurate JEE Main 2026 percentile and rank information.
1. What total candidates are assumed on this page?
A total of 16,00,000 candidates is assumed based on recent JEE Main trends.
2. Is this percentile-to-AIR mapping exact?
The mapping is mathematically accurate based on percentile definition and total candidates.
3. Does this page include category-wise ranks?
No. This page only shows percentile and All India Rank as requested.
4. Are these percentiles normalized?
Yes. The ranges reflect normalized percentiles as used by NTA.
5. Can AIR change if candidate count changes?
Yes. AIR is directly proportional to the total number of candidates.
6. Is the calculator consistent with the table?
Yes. The calculator uses the same slabs shown in the table.
7. Are marks below 50 included?
No. This page strictly covers marks from 300 to 50 only.
8. Is this useful before result declaration?
Yes. It helps in estimating expected AIR from marks.
9. Does NTA release percentile before rank?
Yes. Percentile is released first, followed by AIR.
10. Can this data be used for counselling estimation?
Yes. It provides a realistic national positioning estimate.
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