JEE Main 2026 January 23 Marks vs Percentile – Expected Scores & Percentile Guide
The JEE Main 2026 January 23 exam, conducted in two shifts, has aspirants eagerly waiting to know how their raw marks translate into percentiles and ranks. Since the NTA does not officially release detailed marks vs percentile data for individual shifts, students usually rely on expected trends and coaching estimates to gauge their performance.
This article breaks down the expected marks vs percentile range for the January 23 session, helping you estimate where your performance might stand nationally.
📊 Expected JEE Main 23 Jan Marks vs Percentile (Tentative)
The table below gives a general idea of what score might fetch which percentile based on current trends and inputs from coaching experts:
| Marks Out of 300 (Estimated) | Expected Percentile Range |
|---|---|
| 280 – 292 | 99.99+ |
| 250 – 279 | 99.95 – 99.99 |
| 230 – 249 | 99.7 – 99.94 |
| 200 – 229 | 99.3 – 99.6 |
| 180 – 199 | 98.7 – 99.2 |
| 150 – 179 | 96.0 – 98.5 |
| 120 – 149 | 93.0 – 96.0 |
| 90 – 119 | 88.0 – 93.0 |
| 60 – 89 | 78.0 – 88.0 |
| Below 60 | Below ~78 |
📌 Note: These ranges are estimated based on past trends and expert analysis. Exact percentiles can vary slightly due to shift difficulty, total candidates, and normalization rules.
🧠 How Percentile Is Calculated
JEE Main results rely on percentile scores, not raw marks. Percentile shows how many candidates scored below or equal to you in your shift:
Percentile = (No. of candidates scoring same or less ÷ Total candidates in shift) × 100
The best percentile across shifts is considered final for ranking.
📈 Expected Marks vs Rank Trends (Tentative)
Here’s how marks might translate into national ranks:
| Estimated Marks | Approx. Rank Range |
|---|---|
| 290 – 300 | Top 10 – 30 |
| 250 – 289 | ~30 – 400 |
| 200 – 249 | ~400 – 6,000 |
| 180 – 199 | ~6,000 – 12,000 |
| 150 – 179 | ~12,000 – 30,000 |
| 120 – 149 | ~30,000 – 60,000 |
| 90 – 119 | ~60,000 – 1,50,000 |
| < 90 | 1,50,000+ |
🔎 Again, these numbers are approximate and based on current trends. Actual ranks will only be known when NTA declares the final result.
📌 Factors Affecting Percentile
Your percentile can shift due to:
- Difficulty level of your shift
- Number of candidates in that shift
- Relative performance compared to others
For example, scoring 180 in a tough shift might fetch a higher percentile than the same marks in an easier shift.
🧩 Quick Tips for Using Marks vs Percentile
🎯 Predict your percentile: Based on your answer key and estimated score, match your marks to the expected ranges above.
🎯 Use percentile calculators: Online tools like rank predictors help turn percentiles into likely AIR (All India Rank).
🎯 Plan counselling decisions: Higher percentiles give more options during JoSAA counselling.
📌 Summary
- NTA doesn’t release official marks vs percentile for each shift.
- Experts suggest 250+ marks will generally place a candidate above 99.9 percentile.
- Percentile depends on shift difficulty and relative performance.
- Use estimated ranges above to get a rough idea of where you stand before the official result.