Marks vs Percentile JEE Main 2021: A Comparative

Study
Candidates can refer to the table below to judge their approximate percentile based on their JEE
Main score.  
JEE Main 2021 Score JEE M

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

It is also important to understand which rank will be awarded to a candidate on a certain percentile. 
It is as important as understanding the JEE Main marks vs percentile. Candidates can refer the table
below for the same:
JEE Main 2021 Percentile JEE Main 2021 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

JEE Main Normalisation Process

Before understanding the JEE Main normalisation, it is important to understand why it is
incorporated. Normalisation helps in equalising the difficulty level of the exam conducted in multiple
sessions on the scheduled dates. The JEE Main percentile score obtained by a candidate is
determined only after applying normalisation to the marks obtained by a candidate. JEE Main
Percentile scores indicate the percentage of candidates who have scored equal to or below that
particular percentile in the examination. A percentile score is measured on the scale of 100 to 0 for
each session of examinees.
After compiling the raw marks, the NTA applies normalisation formula to get the percentile scores of
a candidate for each subject – Maths, Physics, and Chemistry as well as total. The highest score of
each session will get the same percentile of 100 which is ideal. The percentile score has been used
for the preparation of the JEE Main merit list. The percentile scores will be calculated up to 7 decimal
places to avoid ties amongst candidates with the same scores.

JEE Main 2021 Normalisation Process: Tie Breaker

Guidelines
The following comes into effect when two or more candidates obtain equal percentile scores. The
inter-se-merit will be determined according to the following rules in case of a tie.
 Candidates obtaining higher Percentile Score in Mathematics will be ranked higher
 If a tie still exists, the candidate with higher Percentile Score in Physics will be given the
higher rank
 If a tie still exists, the candidate obtaining higher Percentile Score in Chemistry will get the
higher rank
 If a tie still exists, candidate older in age will be given preference
The JEE Main 2021 result will be released separately for each session (February, March, April and
May). The best score of the two sessions will be taken into consideration for candidates who
appeared in both the sessions. The merit list will be prepared on the final scores and ranks
announced based on the same.
FAQs regarding JEE Main Marks vs Rank
Q. When will JEE Main Result for the February Session be declared?
A. JEE Main exam is being held from February 23 to 26 for the first session. The JEE Main 2021
result date for the February session is expected to be declared on March 07.
Q. I got 281 marks in JEE Main. What will be my Percentile?
A. It is 99.96+ percentile, it's a really good performance and you should be able to get under AIR
100.
Q. If someone gets 23.072 percentile, what will be the score in JEE Main?
A. Around 15-20 marks out of 300.
Q. How much percentile is required for NIT?
A. General Category candidates need to score a minimum of 95+ percentile score to get NITs. For
reserved category candidates, the 80+ percentile score is enough to get NITs.
Q. What is a good score in JEE Main?
A. 250+ marks in JEE Main are considered as a good score.
Q. What is needed to score good marks in JEE Main?
A. To score good marks in JEE Main exam it is very important for candidates to have a good
understanding of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The basics should be strong.
Q. How JEE Main rank is prepared?
A. JEE Main rank is prepared by compositing the scores of JEE Main and marks of class XII in the
ratio of 60:40. According to it, the scores are arranged in merit.
Q. My CBSE percentage is 75.5. Am I eligible for JEE Main 2021?
A. Yes, you are eligible to appear for JEE Main.
Q. Is 45 percentile enough for JEE Mains?
A. No, you need to secure above 80 percentile to get in any of the good participating colleges of JEE
Main.
Q. If I appear in all the sessions. Which scores will be counted while declaring the result?
A. The best of the scores from all the sessions will be considered for merit/ranking in JEE Main
2021.