What is a Good Score and Rank in JEE Main 2024?

What is a Good Score and Rank in JEE Main 2024 - A good score in JEE Main is subjective. While a JEE Main score of 180+ is considered good for admission to the top B. Tech colleges including NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs in India, a score of 250+ is desirable to qualify for JEE Main Advanced and secure a seat in any of the 23 IITs. However, along with a good score in JEE Main, candidates must also secure a high rank when aiming at the premier institutes. Generally, a score of 85-95 percentile in JEE Main is needed for admission to a desired specialization in the NITs whereas the minimum JEE Main percentile required for admission to the IITs is 90 percentile. Candidates with a JEE Main rank of 15,000 to 20,000 in the JEE Mains have higher chances of getting a seat in the top engineering institutes. Read this article to know what is a good score and rank in JEE Main 2024 based on the previous year's trends and list down the probable colleges where you can seek admission. 

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has scheduled the JEE Main 2024 Session 1 exam from January 24 to February 1, 2024, and the Session 2 exam from April 1 to 15, 2024. Candidates appearing for the test can check this article to get an idea of JEE Main good score and rank ahead of the JEE Main 2024 Result.

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If you are aiming for admission to NITs, IIITs or IITs through JEE Main, know that the good score may be different. The analysis for what is a good score and rank in JEE Main 2024 can be checked below.

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What is a Good Score in JEE Main 2024?

A JEE Main score of 250 or above is regarded as good, and a test result in the 85th to 95th percentile is ideal for admission to the NITs and IITs. Applicants must also rank among the top 15,000 to 20,000 students in the country to get admission to the premier NITs and IITs. A good score in the JEE Main 2024 exam might vary for various candidates depending on the college they want to attend. If a student seeks to get admission to top NIT colleges in India, the JEE Mains score necessary will differ from that required for admission to a top IIIT. So, a good score in JEE Mains is actually determined by where a student desires to enrol. 

JEE Main Score (Out of 300)	Remarks
250+	Excellent
180+	Very good
120+	Good
90	Average
Below 90	Low

Students who will appear for the JEE Mains exam in the upcoming session should note that they will be able to secure a good percentile if they cover the CBSE 12th Syllabus 2024 for Science subjects as it will help them to strengthen their basic concepts.

Also Read: JEE Main Marks vs Rank 2024

What is NTA Score in JEE?

The NTA score in JEE is indicative of the positional rank or percentile that a candidate has secured in the JEE Main examination. The NTA score is calculated based on the performance of the candidates in the JEE Main exam. It is used to determine the JEE Main 2024 Merit List of the qualifying candidates. The normalization procedure is employed to calculate the best of the JEE Main score across the two sessions for the generation of the All India Ranking Merit List.

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What is a Good Percentile in JEE Main 2024?

If you are inquisitive about how much percentile is required for NIT, then this is the right place for you. If your aim is to get admission to the top engineering colleges in India, your JEE Main percentile should be very good. Based on past trends, we have made an analysis of what can be a very good, good, average, and low percentile in the JEE Mains exam 2024.

JEE Main Percentile	Remarks
99-100	Very Good
90-98	Good
70-89	Average
Below 60	Low

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JEE Main 2024 Normalization Method and Percentile

One of the most common things that comes to mind after the conclusion of the JEE Main exam is the comparison of JEE Main score vs percentile. The National Testing Agency (NTA) uses a normalization formula to specify the percentile rank in Maths, Chemistry, and Physics subjects. This JEE Main normalization method is also used to determine the JEE Main merit list. The JEE Main percentile score is calculated to the seventh decimal place to avoid any possible deadlocks. It is calculated after concluding the normalization method for each session on a scale of 100 - 0.  

The JEE Main normalization formula utilized to estimate the JEE Main percentile is -

100 x (The number of candidates whose raw session score is equal to or less than the candidate’s total score) / (The total number of candidates who participated in that particular session)

JEE Main Section-Wise Score Breakdown

The JEE Main section-wise score breakdown for BE/B. Tech and B. Arch/B. Plan can be checked below. 

JEE Main Score Breakdown for B.E./ B.Tech

The table below highlights the B.E/B. Tech score breakdown of JEE Main exam - 

Subjects	Maximum Questions to Answer	Marks
Chemistry	25	100
Physics	25	100
Mathematics	25	100
Total	75	300

JEE Main Score Breakdown for B.Arch

The table below highlights the B. Arch score breakdown of JEE Main exam - 

Subjects	Maximum Questions to Answer	Marks
Aptitude	50	200
Mathematics	25	100
Drawing	2	100
Total	77	400

JEE Main Score Breakdown for B.Planning

The table below highlights the B. Arch score breakdown of JEE Main exam - 

Subjects	Maximum Questions to Answer	Marks
Aptitude	50	200
Mathematics	25	100
Planning	25	100
Total	100	400

How to Get a Good Score in JEE Mains?

In order to get a good score in JEE Mains, candidates are advised to check the subject-wise tips and the JEE Main marking scheme to get an idea of the same.

JEE Main Marking Scheme

According to the marking scheme of JEE Mains, the question paper will consist maximum score of 300 marks. Candidates are required to answer 75 questions out of a total of 90 questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. For each subject candidates have to appear for 20 MCQs, each with 1 right answer, and a total of 5 questions out of 10 to be attempted. Candidates for every correct answer will be awarded 4 marks and 1 mark will be deducted for wrong answers. There is no deduction in marks for unattempted questions. 

How to Get a Good Score in JEE Main Physics

As per the experts, Mechanics is the most asked topic in JEE Main Physics. Based on the previous year's trends, maximum questions are asked from Mechanics and candidates are advised not to miss any topics from here. Practice the chapters from the bets books recommended by toppers and solve the previous year's questions of JEE Main to get a grip on the concepts. 

How to Get a Good Score in JEE Main Chemistry

Some of the important topics in JEE Main Chemistry are Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, so candidates must put in their efforts to score well in these sections alongside Physical Chemistry chapters. Electrochemistry, Chemical Equilibrium, and Molecular Theory are some of the topics that require full concentration. When studying Organic Chemistry, pay concentration on Stereochemistry, General Organic Chemistry, and Functional Group Analysis. This field depends laboriously on theoretical and application problems. Candidates must prepare for Chemical Bonding, Biomolecules, and Coordination issues. 

How to Get a Good Score in JEE Main Mathematics

Candidates should pay attention to Vectors and 3D rather than Probability or Indefinite Integration, as these chapters are regarded more important by the experts. Approximately 2 to 3 questions are posed from the chapter on Complex Numbers. Besides, as per the previous year's trend, a strong emphasis was placed on topics based on Algebra, Calculus, and Coordinate Geometry. Trigonometry, Mathematical Reasoning, Determinants, Statistics, and Mathematical Induction should also be given emphasis. 

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JEE Main 2024 Good Score/ Percentile to be Eligible for JEE Advanced

Only the top 2,50,000 JEE Main 2024 qualifying students are eligible to sit for the JEE Advanced 2024 exam, which is the gateway to the IITs. A good score in JEE Mains to qualify for the JEE Advanced is 250+. However, students must note that the NTA announces the JEE Mains 2024 result in the form of percentile. Therefore, candidates should look out for what is the desired JEE Main percentile score to appear for JEE Advanced. Here we have provided a compilation of the year-wise JEE Main good percentile to be eligible for JEE Advanced. 

Year	General	OBC-NCL	ST	SC	PwD	Gen-EWS
2023	90.78	73.61	37.23	51.98	0.001	75.62
2022	88.41	67.01	26.78	43.08	0.003	63.11
2021	87.90	68.02	34.67	46.88	0.010	66.22
2020	90.38	72.89	39.07	50.18	0.062	70.24
2019	89.75	74.32	44.33	54.01	0.114	78.22
2018	74	45	24	29	-	-
2017	81	49	27	32	-	-
2016	100	70	48	52	-	-
2015	105	70	44	50	-	-
2014	115	74	47	53	-	-
2013	113	70	45	50	-	-

From the above data, it is quite clear that the candidates need to score at least 200 - 210 marks (General Category) in JEE Main to be eligible for JEE Advanced.

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Good JEE Main 2024 Score/ Rank to Secure Admission in NITs

Candidates scoring around 90-98 percentile in JEE Main or securing a rank within 3500 to 30,000 may be eligible for admission to the NITs. However, the competition is a lot tougher when it comes to securing a seat in the top NITs wherein students are required to rank under 25,000. Some NITs may close admission at 2,00,000 ranks while for others the closing rank may be 30,000. For more detailed information on the JEE Main qualifying percentile of some of the top NITs, candidates can go through the table below, which features the All India Ranks of students belonging to the General category (as per the previous year's data). 

NIT Colleges	B. Tech Specialzations	Qualifying Rank
NIT Tiruchirapalli (NIT Trichy)	Computer Science and Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering	1373 12485 5243
NIT Warangal	Computer Science and Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering	2328 17010 7381
NIT Rourkela	Computer Science and Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering	4115 17939 9875
Sardar Vallabhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT)	Computer Science and Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering	6325 26063 13956
MNNIT Allahabad	Computer Science and Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering	3562 19847 10445
NIT Nagpur	Computer Science and Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering	5289 23282 12902

What is the Minimum Marks Required to Get Admission to NIT Through JEE Main?

The minimum marks to get admission to NITs through JEE Main is 75% or above. Along with this, the person has to clear his/her 12th with at least 65% or above. We will discuss the category-wise minimum marks to get admission in NIT through JEE Main here.

Category	JEE Main Cutoff 2023	JEE Main Cutoff 2022	JEE Main Cutoff 2021	JEE Main Cutoff 2020	JEE Main Cutoff 2019
GENERAL	90.7788642	100	87.9	90.4	89.8
GENERAL EWS	75.6229025	88.3784882	66.2	70.2	78.2
OBC - NCL	73.6114227	88.4081747	68	72.9	74.3
SC	51.9776027	88.4037478	46.9	50.1	54
ST	37.2348772	88.4072779	34.7	39	44.3
PwD	0.0013527	-	0.0096375	0.0618524	0.1137173

Also Check - List of Colleges for Low Rank in JEE Main

Good JEE Main 2024 Score/ Rank to Secure Admission in IIITs

Candidates with a score of 90-95 percentile in JEE Main or a rank within 14000 to 45000 have a greater chance of getting into the IIITs. However, the qualifying ranks are much higher when it comes to getting a seat in the top IIITs. In such cases, students must obtain a rank anywhere around 35,000. Based on the previous year's analysis and trends, we have shared the details regarding the JEE Main qualifying percentile for B. Tech admission to IIITs here. The table below mentions the ranks of General Category candidates under the All India Quota.

Name of the Institute	B. Tech Specialization	Qualifying Rank
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Gwalior	Computer Science and Engineering	14037
IIIT Allahabad	Electronics & Communication Engineering	16707
IIIT Kalyani	Computer Science and Engineering	34168
Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Kurnool	Electronics & Communication Engineering Computer Science and Engineering	35951 31638
IIIT Kota	Electronics & Communication Engineering Computer Science and Engineering	31335 23144
IIIT Tiruchirapalli	Electronics & Communication Engineering Computer Science and Engineering	29562 21750
IIIT Dharwad	Electronics & Communication Engineering Computer Science and Engineering	36995 32991

Also read: List of IIITs in India, Selection Process, Cutoff and Fees

Good JEE Main 2024 Score/ Rank to Secure Admission to IIT

To get admission into the top IIT students must have a very good score in JEE Main 2024 to be eligible for JEE Advanced. And, then, students must have a good rank in JEE Advanced too. As the cutoff for IIT is normally high, only applicants with exceptional or top grades should apply. The cutoff for each IIT varies, however, the 80-90 percentile is regarded desirable for IITs. The cutoffs will be determined by a number of variables, including the difficulty level, the previous year's cutoff, and the overall availability of seats. Go through the list of top IITs in India accepting JEE Main 2024 scores. 

Name of IIT College
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M)	Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar
Indian Insitute of Technology, Kharagpur (IIT KGP)	Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi	Indian Institute of Technology, Jammu
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay	Indian Institute of Technology, (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur	Indian Institute of Technology, Goa
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee	Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad	Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar
Indian Institute of Technology, Indore	Indian Institute of Technology, (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad
Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar (IIT-BBS)	Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi
Indian Institute of Technology, Patna	-

List of Popular B.Tech Colleges for Direct Admission without JEE Main 2024

There are a number of engineering colleges in India that offer admission without a JEE Main score/rank. If one doesn't get a good score in JEE Main 2024 or doesn't want to sit for the entrance exam, they can get admission to such colleges. Here is the list of top BTech colleges for direct admission without JEE Main 2024. You can click on the links below to apply directly -

College Name
Lovely Professional University	Uttaranchal University - Dehradun
Raffles University	JK Lakshmipat University - Jaipur
Sunder Deep Group of Institutions - Ghaziabad	Jagran Lakecity University - Bhopal
Sanskar Educational Group - Ghaziabad	Jaipur Engineering College - Jaipur
World University of Design - Sonepat	Sri Balaji College of Engineering and Technology - Jaipur
KL University - Guntur	University of Engineering & Management (UEM) - Jaipur
Bharat Institute of Technology (BIT) Meerut	Mody University - Sikar
CMR Institute of Technology - Hyderabad	Dream Institute of Technology - Kolkata

Also read: What is a Good Score & Rank in KEAM?

List of Colleges on the basis of JEE Main Percentile 2024

In India, there are a number of engineering colleges that offer admission based on JEE Main percentiles. But, not all of the colleges accept high percentile; there are many institutes where you can get admission if you score less in the JEE Main 2024 exam. You can click on the links below to check the list of colleges on the basis of different percentile ranges in JEE Mains 2024. 

Colleges	Link
Colleges for 50-60 Percentile	List of Colleges for 50-60 Percentile in JEE Main 2024
Colleges for 70-80 Percentile	List of Colleges for 70-80 Percentile in JEE Main 2024
Colleges for 60-70 Percentile	List of Colleges for 60-70 Percentile in JEE Main 2024
Colleges for 80-90 Percentile	List of Colleges for 80-90 Percentile in JEE Main 2024

List of Colleges on the basis of JEE Main Rank 2024

You can click on the links below to check the list of colleges on the basis of JEE Main rank 2024 -

College Name	Links
Colleges for 75,000 to 1,00,000 Rank	List of Colleges for 75,000 to 1,00,000 Rank in JEE Main 2024
Colleges for 50,000 to 75,000 Rank	Colleges for 50,000 to 75,000 Rank in JEE Main 2024
Colleges for 25,000 to 50,000 Rank	List of Colleges for 25,000 to 50,000 Rank in JEE Main 2024
Colleges for 10,000 to 25,000 Rank	List of Colleges for 10,000 to 25,000 Rank in JEE Main 2024

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