Instantly predict your All India Rank from marks or percentile. Accurate data from 16 lakh+ candidates with expert category-wise analysis.
Enter your marks or percentile — whichever you know — along with your category to get your predicted AIR instantly.
A JEE Main Rank Predictor estimates your All India Rank (AIR) before the official result is declared. It uses your raw marks or percentile combined with historical data to give you a close estimate of where you stand among all candidates.
JEE Main is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) twice a year — Session 1 in January and Session 2 in April. Over 13 lakh students appear every year. Knowing your predicted rank helps you plan college choices, counselling strategy, and decide whether you qualify for JEE Advanced.
Since JEE Main runs in multiple shifts, NTA cannot directly compare raw marks across sessions. Instead, they use percentile normalization.
This means two students scoring 200 marks in different shifts may receive different percentiles — because difficulty varies between shifts. Your final merit rank is based on percentile, not raw marks.
Based on data from approximately 13 lakh candidates, here is the most accurate marks-to-rank mapping:
| Marks (out of 300) | Percentile (Approx) | AIR (Approx) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 280 – 300 | 99.95 – 100 | 1 – 650 | IIT Top Branch |
| 260 – 279 | 99.80 – 99.94 | 650 – 2,600 | IIT Eligible |
| 240 – 259 | 99.50 – 99.79 | 2,600 – 6,500 | IIT Eligible |
| 220 – 239 | 98.80 – 99.49 | 6,500 – 15,600 | NIT Top Branch |
| 200 – 219 | 97.50 – 98.79 | 15,600 – 32,500 | NIT Good Branch |
| 180 – 199 | 95.00 – 97.49 | 32,500 – 65,000 | NIT / IIIT |
| 160 – 179 | 91.00 – 94.99 | 65,000 – 1,17,000 | IIIT / GFTI |
| 140 – 159 | 84.00 – 90.99 | 1,17,000 – 2,08,000 | GFTI / State |
| 120 – 139 | 73.00 – 83.99 | 2,08,000 – 3,51,000 | State Colleges |
| 100 – 119 | 58.00 – 72.99 | 3,51,000 – 5,46,000 | Private Colleges |
| Below 100 | Below 58 | Above 5,46,000 | Below Cutoff |
JEE Main maintains separate rank lists for each category. For the same marks, reserved category candidates get a significantly better category rank:
| Marks Range | General AIR | OBC-NCL Rank | SC Rank | ST Rank | EWS Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 260 – 280 | 650 – 2,600 | 300 – 1,200 | 80 – 350 | 40 – 170 | 80 – 350 |
| 220 – 259 | 6,500 – 15,600 | 3,200 – 7,500 | 800 – 2,100 | 400 – 1,000 | 800 – 2,000 |
| 180 – 219 | 32,500 – 65,000 | 15,000 – 30,000 | 4,000 – 8,000 | 1,800 – 4,000 | 4,000 – 8,000 |
| 140 – 179 | 65,000 – 2,08,000 | 30,000 – 96,000 | 8,000 – 26,000 | 4,000 – 13,000 | 8,000 – 26,000 |
OBC-NCL has 27% reservation at NITs, IITs, and IIITs. Your category rank is roughly 2.5× better than General AIR for the same marks. Use this to find your NIT/IIIT options.
SC (15%) and ST (7.5%) reservations apply. For the same marks, your category rank can be 7–10× better than General AIR. Even a 140-mark score can get NITs under SC/ST category.
Most students misuse rank predictors and get misleading estimates. Follow these steps for the most accurate result:
After the exam, download the official answer key from NTA's website. Count correct answers (+4 each) and deduct wrong answers (−1 each). Even a 5-mark error changes your rank estimate by thousands.
If NTA has released your session percentile before the final rank, enter that directly — it is more accurate since normalization is already applied.
General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and EWS have separate rank lists. Your category determines which merit list you appear on and which reservation-based seats you can access in JoSAA.
Cross-check your predicted AIR with JoSAA's previous opening/closing rank data. Shortlist at least 15–20 colleges and branches — don't target just one option.
To qualify for JEE Advanced, you must rank in the top 2.5 lakh of the Common Rank List (CRL). Approximate category-wise percentile cutoffs based on recent trends:
| Category | Approx Percentile Cutoff | Approx Marks Needed |
|---|---|---|
| General (CRL) | 93.5 – 94.5 | 215 – 225 |
| OBC-NCL | 80 – 82 | 170 – 180 |
| SC | 61 – 63 | 130 – 140 |
| ST | 49 – 51 | 105 – 115 |
| EWS | 86 – 88 | 185 – 195 |
| PwD (General) | 0.11 – 0.5 | 1 – 5 |
Your raw marks are just one piece of the puzzle. These four factors determine your final rank:
With 13+ lakh unique candidates, even a 1-mark difference in the mid-range (180–240 marks) can shift your AIR by 5,000 to 15,000 positions.
An easier paper raises average scores, pushing ranks down for the same marks. A tougher paper lowers the average, which can push your rank up for the same raw score.
Multiple shifts mean different papers. NTA normalizes scores across sessions — your percentile reflects how well you performed relative to others in your specific shift only.
Your final merit uses the better of Session 1 and Session 2 percentiles. Attempting Session 2 can only improve your standing — it cannot hurt your result.
Quick reference for what colleges are accessible at each AIR range (General category):
| AIR Range | College Type | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 2,500 | IIT Top Branches | IIT Bombay CS, IIT Delhi CS, IIT Madras |
| 2,500 – 10,000 | IIT Other Branches | IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Kanpur |
| 10,000 – 25,000 | NIT Top Branches | NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal, NIT Surathkal |
| 25,000 – 60,000 | NIT Mid / IIIT | NIT Jalandhar, IIIT Hyderabad, IIIT Delhi |
| 60,000 – 1,50,000 | IIIT / GFTI | IIIT Allahabad, DTU, NSIT, PEC Chandigarh |
| 1,50,000 – 3,00,000 | GFTI / State Engg | BIT Mesra, MNNIT, State colleges |
| Above 3,00,000 | Private / State Univ | VIT, SRM, Manipal, LPU |
After coaching thousands of students, here are the strategies that consistently move the needle:
Roughly 40% of JEE Main questions come from 5–6 key chapters. Physics: Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Modern Physics. Chemistry: Mole Concept, Equilibrium, Organic. Maths: Coordinate Geometry, Integral Calculus, Matrices.
Session 1 is a free practice run. Use it even if you're not fully ready. Real exam experience is irreplaceable. Use your Session 1 performance to identify weak areas and target Session 2 preparation better.
With negative marking, 72 accurate attempts out of 90 always beats 90 attempts with 70% accuracy. Skip questions where your confidence is below 50%.
JEE Main repeats concepts regularly. Chapter-wise PYQs from the last 10 years are the highest ROI activity in preparation. You will recognize NTA's preferred question patterns and learn the fastest solution approaches.