Discover the JEE Main percentile calculation formula, normalization process, cutoffs, and ranks. Expert analysis and guidance for JEE Main 2025 aspirants.

How JEE Main 2024 Percentile is Calculated & What It Means for You

"In the realm of competitive exams, understanding is half the battle won." - Anonymous

Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is one of India's most prestigious and competitive engineering entrance exams. Aspiring engineers across the country prepare rigorously to crack this exam, but understanding how the results are calculated can be just as crucial as the preparation itself. This comprehensive guide will demystify the JEE Mains percentile calculation process, providing you with the knowledge to interpret your results accurately.

Important Points About JEE Percentile Score

Percentile scores range from 0 to 100
A higher percentile indicates better performance relative to other candidates
Percentile is not the same as percentage
Percentile scores are used for ranking and admission purposes
Percentile calculation considers all sessions of JEE Main in a given year

How JEE Main Percentile is Calculate ?

The JEE Mains scorecard displays your percentile score, which indicates your relative standing among all test-takers. To calculate your equivalent marks, you can use the following formula:

JEE Main Percentile Score = (100 * Number of candidates with equal or lower marks) / Total number of candidatesBy plugging in your percentile and the total number of candidates who appeared for your session, you can estimate your approximate marks in the JEE Main exam.

Example: In 2022, NTA conducted JEE Main in four sessions and the exam date and shift were allotted randomly to the candidates Session 1: Day 1, Shift 1, Session 2: Day 1, Shift 2, Session 3: Day 2, Shift 1, Session 4: Day 2, Shift 2 Appeared candidates were distributed in the following manner

Session	Day/Shift	Absent	Appeared	Total	Highest Marks	Lowest Marks
Session-1	Day-1 Shift-1	3974	28012	31986	335	-39
Session-2	Day-1 Shift-2	6189	32541	38730	346	-38
Session-3	Day-2 Shift-1	6036	41326	47362	331	-49
Session-4	Day-2 Shift-2	9074	40603	49677	332	-44
Total (Session-1 to Session-4)		25273	142482	167755	346	-49

Example: Highest Raw Score and Percentile Score

Session	Total Candidates Appeared	Highest Raw Score	Candidates who scored EQUAL OR LESS THAN Highest Raw Score	Percentile Score
Session-1	28012	335	28012	100.0000000 [(28012/28012)*100]
Session-2	32541	346	32541	100.0000000 [(32541/32541)*100]
Session-3	41326	331	41326	100.0000000 [(41326/41326)*100

Lowest Score and Percentile Score

Session	Total Candidates Appeared	Lowest Raw Score	Candidates who scored EQUAL OR LESS THAN Lowest Raw Score	Percentile Score
Session-1	28012	-39	1	0.0035699 [(1/28012)*100]
Session-2	32541	-38	1	0.0030730 [(1/32541)*100]
Session-3	41326	-49	1	0.0024198

JEE Main 2024 Cutoff

The cutoff for JEE Main 2024 varies depending on the category and course. Here's a general overview:

General Category: 90-95 percentile
OBC-NCL/EWS: 70-75 percentile
SC/ST/PwD: 50-55 percentile

Note: Exact cutoffs may vary and are determined after the exam results are processed. JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rules In case of a tie in percentile scores, the following rules are applied:

Higher percentile score in Mathematics
Higher percentile score in Physics
Higher percentile score in Chemistry
Older candidate preferred
Application number in ascending order

JEE Main Marks vs Percentile 2024

JEE Main Marks vs Percentile 2024
JEE Main 2024 Score	JEE Main 2024 Percentile
300-281	100 – 99.99989145
271 – 280	99.994681 – 99.997394
263 – 270	99.990990 – 99.994029
250 – 262	99.977205 – 99.988819
241 – 250	99.960163 – 99.975034
231 – 240	99.934980 – 99.956364
221 – 230	99.901113 – 99.928901
211 – 220	99.851616 – 99.893732
201 – 210	99.795063 – 99.845212
191 – 200	99.710831 – 99.782472
181 – 190	99.597399 – 99.688579
171 – 180	99.456939 – 99.573193
161 – 170	99.272084 – 99.431214
151 – 160	99.028614 – 99.239737
141 – 150	98.732389 – 98.990296
131 – 140	98.317414 – 98.666935
121 – 130	97.811260 – 98.254132
111 – 120	97.142937 – 97.685672
101 – 110	96.204550 – 96.978272
91 – 100	94.998594 – 96.064850
81 – 90	93.471231 – 94.749479
71 – 80	91.072128 – 93.152971
61 – 70	87.512225 – 90.702200
51 – 60	82.016062 – 86.907944
41 – 50	73.287808 – 80.982153
31 – 40	58.151490 – 71.302052
21 – 30	37.694529 – 56.569310
20 – 11	13.495849 – 33.229128
0 – 10	0.8435177 – 9.6954066

JEE Main Percentile vs Ranks 2025

JEE Main Percentile vs Ranks 2025
JEE Main 2024 Percentile	JEE Main 2024 Rank
100 – 99.99989145	1 – 20
99.994681 – 99.997394	80 – 24
99.990990 – 99.994029	83 – 55
99.977205 – 99.988819	210 – 85
99.960163 – 99.975034	367 – 215
99.934980 – 99.956364	599 – 375
99.901113 – 99.928901	911 – 610
99.851616 – 99.893732	1367 – 920
99.795063 – 99.845212	1888 – 1375
99.710831 – 99.782472	2664 – 1900
99.597399 – 99.688579	3710 – 2700
99.456939 – 99.573193	5003- 3800
99.272084 – 99.431214	6706 – 5100
99.028614 – 99.239737	8949 – 6800
98.732389 – 98.990296	11678 – 9000
98.317414 – 98.666935	15501 – 11800
97.811260 – 98.254132	20164 – 15700
97.142937 – 97.685672	26321 – 20500
96.204550 – 96.978272	34966 – 26500
94.998594 – 96.064850	46076 – 35000
93.471231 – 94.749479	60147 – 46500
91.072128 – 93.152971	82249 – 61000
87.512225 – 90.702200	115045 – 83000
82.016062 – 86.907944	165679 – 117000
73.287808 – 80.982153	246089 – 166000
58.151490 – 71.302052	385534 – 264383

Why JEE Mains Result Announced in Percentile?

The percentile system is used for several reasons:

Normalizes scores across multiple sessions
Provides a fair comparison of candidates' performance
Accounts for varying difficulty levels in different sessions
Aligns with international standards for competitive exams
Facilitates easier ranking and admission processes

What Is Normalization In JEE Main?

Normalization is a process used to ensure fairness in multi-session exams like JEE Main. It accounts for variations in difficulty levels across different sessions. The National Testing Agency (NTA) uses a statistical method to convert raw scores to normalized scores, ensuring that candidates are not disadvantaged due to appearing in a more difficult session. The normalization formula considers factors such as:

The distribution of marks in each session
The average score of the top 1% of candidates in each session
The standard deviation of scores in each session

For a detailed explanation of the normalization process, refer to the official NTA document: NTA Normalization Procedure

Conclusion

Understanding the JEE Mains percentile calculation is crucial for interpreting your performance and planning your future steps. Remember,

"Success in JEE is not just about marks; it's about strategy, understanding, and perseverance."

For those aspiring to crack JEE MAINS 2025, remember that success is within reach with the right guidance. Seek specific, targeted mentoring rather than general advice. A good mentor can make all the difference in your preparation journey. All the Very Best.

How JEE Main 2024 Percentile is Calculated & What It Means for You

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