How is JEE Main rank calculated from percentile?

JEE Main rank is calculated using the NTA percentile score. AIR = ((100 - Percentile) / 100) × Total Candidates. For 2026, approximately 11.23 lakh students appeared.

What is the minimum percentile for NIT admission in 2026?

Generally, a percentile of 95+ (roughly AIR under 50,000) is needed for top NITs. For CSE at top NITs like NIT Trichy or NIT Warangal, you typically need 99+ percentile.

JEE Mains Rank Predictor 2026

JEE Mains Rank Predictor 2026 is a free tool by ShikshaToday to estimate your All India Rank and find eligible colleges — IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs — based on your JEE Main 2026 score or NTA percentile. Use the JEE Mains Rank Predictor 2026 below for instant results.

JEE Mains Rank Predictor 2026 — How It Works

Our JEE Mains Rank Predictor 2026 uses 6 years of JoSAA historical cutoff data from 2020 to 2025 along with the NTA normalization formula to give you the most accurate rank prediction. Simply enter your JEE Main score or percentile, select your category, and get a personalized college list instantly.

JEE Mains 2026 College Cutoff — IITs NITs IIITs GFTIs

The JEE Mains Rank Predictor 2026 covers colleges like IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal, IIIT Hyderabad and hundreds more. Category-wise prediction is available for General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS and PwD candidates.

JEE Mains Rank Predictor 2026 — Category-Wise Rank

The JEE Mains Rank Predictor 2026 calculates both All India Rank (AIR) and category rank. OBC-NCL candidates get approximately 27% relaxation in cutoff rank. SC gets 15% and ST gets 10% relaxation in the JEE Mains rank predictor calculation.

JEE Mains Rank Predictor 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is the JEE Mains Rank Predictor 2026? Our predictor is accurate within plus or minus 5 to 10 percent for scores above 150. The JEE Mains Rank Predictor 2026 uses official NTA and JoSAA data for maximum accuracy. What rank do you need for NIT CSE? For top NITs like NIT Trichy or NIT Warangal, you need an AIR of 1000 to 4000 in JEE Mains 2026. When does JoSAA counselling start for JEE Mains 2026 qualifiers? JoSAA counselling for JEE Mains 2026 is expected to start in June 2026 after JEE Advanced results.

JEE Mains Rank Predictor 2026 — Free Tool by ShikshaToday

The JEE Mains Rank Predictor 2026 helps you instantly estimate your All India Rank (AIR) and discover which IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs you can get admission in — based on your score or NTA percentile. Simply enter your JEE Main 2026 marks and category details to get a personalized college prediction list using JoSAA historical cutoff data.

This free JEE Mains rank calculator uses 6 years of official cutoff data (2020–2025) from NTA (National Testing Agency) and JoSAA to give you the most accurate rank and college predictions. Whether you appeared in Session 1 or Session 2, just enter your best score and get results in seconds.

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JEE Mains 2026 — Rank vs College Cutoff Guide

What Rank Do You Need for IIT, NIT and IIIT in 2026?

The JEE Mains Rank Predictor 2026 maps your score to expected college cutoffs based on JoSAA 2025 data. For top IITs like IIT Bombay or IIT Delhi, you typically need an AIR under 100–150 for Computer Science. For top NITs like NIT Trichy or NIT Warangal, an AIR of 1,000–4,000 is usually required for CSE seats. Use our free rank predictor tool above to check your specific eligibility.

How is JEE Mains Percentile Converted to Rank?

NTA uses a normalization formula across multiple sessions. Your percentile score reflects the percentage of candidates who scored equal to or below you. The approximate formula is: AIR = ((100 − Percentile) ÷ 100) × Total Candidates. With ~11.23 lakh candidates in JEE Main 2026, a 99 percentile gives roughly AIR 11,230. For detailed JoSAA counselling information, visit the official JoSAA website.

JEE Mains 2026 Cutoff — Category-Wise Minimum Marks

Category plays a major role in JEE Mains rank prediction. OBC-NCL candidates get a relaxation of roughly 27% in cutoff ranks, SC gets ~15% relaxation, and ST gets ~10%. Always check both Home State (HS) and Other State (OS) cutoffs for NITs when using this JEE rank predictor, as HS seats often have lower cutoffs.

Frequently Asked Questions — JEE Mains Rank Predictor 2026

How accurate is the JEE Mains Rank Predictor 2026? ▼

Our JEE Mains Rank Predictor 2026 uses 6 years of historical JoSAA cutoff data (2020–2025) and NTA normalization formula to estimate your rank. Predictions are typically accurate within ±5–10% of actual rank for scores above 150. For very high (280+) or very low (below 50) scores, variance can be higher. Use it as a reference — not as a guaranteed rank.

Should I enter my Session 1 or Session 2 score in the rank predictor? ▼

Enter your best score between Session 1 and Session 2. NTA automatically considers the higher of the two NTA scores for merit and rank calculation. If you have already received both scorecards, compare the NTA percentile scores and enter the higher one in this JEE Mains Rank Predictor.

What is the difference between Home State (HS) and Other State (OS) quota in JEE counselling? ▼

NITs and some central institutions reserve seats under Home State (HS) quota for students who passed Class 12 from that state. These HS seats typically have slightly lower cutoffs than OS (Other State) quota. For IITs, all seats are under the All India quota — there is no HS/OS distinction. Always check both quotas to maximize your options.

What is the Female Supernumerary Quota in JEE Main? ▼

IITs have a supernumerary (additional) seat policy for female candidates to ensure at least 20% female enrollment in each program. These extra seats are created only for female candidates and have separate cutoffs. Select "Yes" for Female Quota in our JEE rank predictor if you are a female candidate to see these additional IIT seats.

When does JoSAA counselling for IITs and NITs start in 2026? ▼

JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counselling for IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs is expected to begin in June 2026, after the JEE Advanced 2026 result is declared. JoSAA typically runs for 6 rounds of seat allotment. CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board) runs additional special rounds after JoSAA for NITs/IIITs/GFTIs. Register at josaa.nic.in once counselling opens.

What is the minimum score for a good rank in JEE Mains 2026? ▼

For a rank under 10,000 (good for NITs), you typically need a score of 200+ (approximately 99th percentile). For IIT admission, you need to also qualify JEE Advanced 2026. Use our JEE Mains Rank Predictor 2026 above to check which specific colleges you are eligible for based on your exact score and category.

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