JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Marks vs Percentile Analysis: April Attempt
Confused about your JEE Main 2026 Session 2 percentile? Check our expert analysis of marks vs percentile for the April attempt. Get insights on shift difficulty and expected cutoffs for JEE Advanced.
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 examinations were conducted between April 2 and April 8, 2026. With the exams now over, students are eagerly calculating their scores using official response sheets. However, the biggest question on everyone's mind is: "What percentile will I get for my marks?"
Because JEE Main is conducted in multiple shifts, the marks required to achieve a certain percentile vary significantly based on the difficulty level of your specific shift.
📊 Expected Marks vs. Percentile (April 2026)
Based on initial student feedback and expert analysis, here is the projected marks-to-percentile mapping for Session 2.
| Percentile | Tough Shifts (Marks) | Easy Shifts (Marks) |
|---|---|---|
| 99.9+ | 225+ | 250+ |
| 99.5+ | 195 - 210 | 220 - 235 |
| 99.0+ | 165 - 180 | 185 - 200 |
| 98.0+ | 145 - 160 | 165 - 180 |
| 97.0+ | 130 - 142 | 150 - 162 |
| 95.0+ | 110 - 125 | 130 - 145 |
| 90.0+ | 85 - 100 | 105 - 120 |
🔍 Understanding the Normalisation Process
The National Testing Agency (NTA) uses a normalization method to ensure that a student in a "Tough Shift" (e.g., April 4th Evening) is not at a disadvantage compared to a student in an "Easy Shift" (e.g., April 2nd Morning).
The percentile is calculated based on how many students scored less than or equal to you in your specific shift. Therefore, 180 marks in a tough shift might give you a 99.5 percentile, while the same marks in an easy shift might only get you 98.8 percentile.
🚀 Cutoff for JEE Advanced 2026
To sit for the JEE Advanced exam (May 2026), students must finish in the top 2.5 Lakh candidates. Based on 2026 trends:
- General: 93.5 - 94.2 Percentile
- EWS: 78 - 82 Percentile
- OBC-NCL: 75 - 80 Percentile
- SC: 52 - 58 Percentile
- ST: 40 - 45 Percentile
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- JEE Main 2026 Score Calculator & Verification Tool
- Top B.Tech Colleges in Delhi NCR 2026
- JAC Delhi Counselling: A Step-by-Step Guide
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