JEE Main Answer Key Date 2026 Session 1 LIVE Updates: Check tentative release date, expected percentile scores vs rank
JEE Main Answer Key Date 2026 Session 1 LIVE Updates
: National Testing Agency will release the answer key for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 examination conducted from January 21 to 28, 2026, soon. The official release date has not been announced yet; however, based on the trend of previous years, it is likely to be released on or by January 31, 2026, or February 1 or 3, 2026. Once it is released, candidates will be able to check the answer key at
jeemain.nta.nic.in
. No credentials are required to check the answer key, as it will be made publicly accessible.
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JEE Main Predicted Percentile Score January 2026 Session 1 LIVE Updates
JEE Main Answer Key Date 2026 Session 1 Tentative Release Date
Based on the previous year’s trend, the expected release date for JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 1 has been provided in the table below:
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Session 1 Exam Date (B.E/B.Tech) | January 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28, 2026 |
Expected Answer Key Release Date 1 | On or by January 31, 2026 (If 2023 exam vs answer key release date gap period is followed) |
Expected Answer Key Release Date 2 | On or by February 1, 2026 (If 2024 exam vs answer key release date gap period is followed) |
Expected Answer Key Release Date 3 | On or by February 3, 2026 (If 2025 exam vs answer key release date gap period is followed) |
Release Mode | Online |
Official website to check and download answer key | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
Credentials required to check and download answer key | None, will be made publicly accessible |
The answer key will include the question ID of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, along with the provisional Correct Option ID. Candidates can send objections to the answer key (if they find any errors) to the conducting authorities, who will then review, correct the errors, and release the final answer key.
Stay tuned to the LIVE Blog for more updates on JEE Main Answer Key Date 2026 Session 1, and expected percentile scores vs rank.
JEE Main Answer Key Date 2026 Session 1 LIVE Updates
05 00 PM IST - 26 Jan'26
Have the JEE Main 2026 Tie‑Breaker rules changed from last year?
No, the rules have remained consistent, prioritizing Math proficiency and accuracy.
04 00 PM IST - 26 Jan'26
What is the current JEE Main 2026 rank vs percentile trend for 99 percentile?
A 99 percentile is projected to correspond to an AIR between 6,000 to 12,000 (or roughly 15,000 to 16,000 in the January session).
03 00 PM IST - 26 Jan'26
What is the final step in the JEE Main 2026 Tie‑Breaker rules?
The final resort is the application number in ascending order, so earlier registrations get priority.
02 00 PM IST - 26 Jan'26
JEE Main Session 1 Answer Key Date 2026: Expected Percentile vs Marks vs Rank for 72 Percentile
Percentile
Expected Marks for Easy Paper
Expected Marks for Medium
Expected Marks for Tough
Expected Rank
72.9 percentile
49.25+
43.25+
35.05+
≲ 406,500
72.8 percentile
49.2+
43.2+
35+
≲ 408,000
72.7 percentile
49.1+
43.1+
34.98+
≲ 409,500
72.6 percentile
49.05+
43.05+
34.95+
≲ 411,000
72.5 percentile
49+
43+
34.9+
≲ 412,500
72.4 percentile
48.95+
42.95+
34.85+
≲ 414,000
72.3 percentile
48.9+
42.9+
34.82+
≲ 415,500
72.2 percentile
48.8+
42.8+
34.8+
≲ 417,000
72.1 percentile
48.75+
42.75+
34.75+
≲ 418,500
72 percentile
48.7+
42.7+
34.7+
≲ 420,000
01 00 PM IST - 26 Jan'26
How long does the JEE Main 2026 Answer Key challenge window remain open?
NTA usually provides a 2–3 day window for candidates to submit challenges online.
12 00 PM IST - 26 Jan'26
JEE Mains Answer Key 2026 Session 1: Expected Percentile vs Marks vs Rank for 73 Percentile
Percentile
Expected Marks for Easy Paper
Expected Marks for Medium
Expected Marks for Tough
Expected Rank
73.9 percentile
50.4+
44.2+
35.8+
≲ 391,500
73.8 percentile
50.25+
44.1+
35.75+
≲ 393,000
73.7 percentile
50.15+
44+
35.65+
≲ 394,500
73.6 percentile
50+
43.9+
35.6+
≲ 396,000
73.5 percentile
49.9+
43.8+
35.5+
≲ 397,500
73.4 percentile
49.8+
43.7+
35.4+
≲ 399,000
73.3 percentile
49.65+
43.6+
35.35+
≲ 400,500
73.2 percentile
49.55+
43.5+
35.25+
≲ 402,000
73.1 percentile
49.4+
43.4+
35.2+
≲ 403,500
73 percentile
49.3+
43.3+
35.1+
≲ 405,000
11 00 AM IST - 26 Jan'26
JEE Mains Session 1 Answer Key 2026: Expected Percentile vs Marks vs Rank for 74 Percentile
Percentile
Expected Marks for Easy Paper
Expected Marks for Medium
Expected Marks for Tough
Expected Rank
74.9 percentile
51.75+
45.4+
36.8+
≲ 376,500
74.8 percentile
51.6+
45.25+
36.7+
≲ 378,000
74.7 percentile
51.5+
45.15+
36.6+
≲ 379,500
74.6 percentile
51.35+
45+
36.5+
≲ 381,000
74.5 percentile
51.2+
44.9+
36.4+
≲ 382,500
74.4 percentile
51.05+
44.8+
36.3+
≲ 384,000
74.3 percentile
50.9+
44.65+
36.2+
≲ 385,500
74.2 percentile
50.8+
44.55+
36.1+
≲ 387,000
74.1 percentile
50.65+
44.4+
36+
≲ 388,500
74 percentile
50.5+
44.3+
35.9+
≲ 390,000
10 00 AM IST - 26 Jan'26
JEE Main Provisional Answer Key 2026 Session 1: Expected Percentile vs Marks vs Rank for 75 Percentile
Percentile
Expected Marks for Easy Paper
Expected Marks for Medium
Expected Marks for Tough
Expected Rank
75.9 percentile
53+
46.5+
37.7+
≲ 361,500
75.8 percentile
52.85+
46.4+
37.6+
≲ 363,000
75.7 percentile
52.75+
46.25+
37.55+
≲ 364,500
75.6 percentile
52.6+
46.15+
37.45+
≲ 366,000
75.5 percentile
52.5+
46.05+
37.35+
≲ 367,500
75.4 percentile
52.4+
45.95+
37.25+
≲ 369,000
75.3 percentile
52.25+
45.85+
37.15+
≲ 370,500
75.2 percentile
52.15+
45.7+
37.1+
≲ 372,000
75.1 percentile
52+
45.6+
37+
≲ 373,500
75 percentile
51.9+
45.5+
36.9+
≲ 375,000
09 00 AM IST - 26 Jan'26
JEE Mains Answer Key Date 2026 Session 1: Expected Percentile vs Marks vs Rank for 76 Percentile
Percentile
Expected Marks for Easy Paper
Expected Marks for Medium
Expected Marks for Tough
Expected Rank
76.9 percentile
53.65+
47.05+
38.15+
≲ 346,500
76.8 percentile
53.6+
47+
38.12+
≲ 348,000
76.7 percentile
53.5+
46.95+
38.1+
≲ 349,500
76.6 percentile
53.45+
46.9+
38.05+
≲ 351,000
76.5 percentile
53.4+
46.85+
38+
≲ 352,500
76.4 percentile
53.35+
46.8+
37.95+
≲ 354,000
76.3 percentile
53.3+
46.75+
39.85+
≲ 355,500
76.2 percentile
53.2+
46.7+
37.9+
≲ 357,000
76.1 percentile
53.15+
46.65+
37.85+
≲ 358,500
76 percentile
53.1+
46.6+
37.8+
≲ 360,000
08 00 AM IST - 26 Jan'26
JEE Mains Session 1 Provisional Answer Key Date 2026: Expected Percentile vs Marks vs Rank for 77 Percentile
Percentile
Expected Marks for Easy Paper
Expected Marks for Medium
Expected Marks for Tough
Expected Rank
77.9 percentile
55.9+
49+
39.7+
≲ 331,500
77.8 percentile
55.6+
48.8+
39.6+
≲ 333,000
77.7 percentile
55.4+
48.6+
39.4+
≲ 334,500
77.6 percentile
55.1+
48.4+
39.2+
≲ 336,000
77.5 percentile
54.9+
48.1+
39+
≲ 337,500
77.4 percentile
54.7+
47.9+
38.9+
≲ 339,000
77.3 percentile
54.4+
47.7+
38.7+
≲ 340,500
77.2 percentile
54.2+
47.5+
38.5+
≲ 342,000
77.1 percentile
53.9+
47.3+
38.4+
≲ 343,500
77 percentile
53.7+
47.1+
38.2+
≲ 345,000
07 00 AM IST - 26 Jan'26
JEE Mains Session 1 Provisional Answer Key 2026: Expected Percentile vs Marks vs Rank for 78 Percentile
Percentile
Expected Marks for Easy Paper
Expected Marks for Medium
Expected Marks for Tough
Expected Rank
78.9 percentile
58.8+
51.6+
41.9+
≲ 316,500
78.8 percentile
58.5+
51.4+
41.7+
≲ 318,000
78.7 percentile
58.2+
51.1+
41.4+
≲ 319,500
78.6 percentile
57.9+
50.8+
41.2+
≲ 321,000
78.5 percentile
57.6+
50.5+
41+
≲ 322,500
78.4 percentile
57.3+
50.3+
40.8+
≲ 324,000
78.3 percentile
57+
50+
40.6+
≲ 325,500
78.2 percentile
56.7+
49.7+
40.3+
≲ 327,000
78.1 percentile
56.4+
49.5+
40.1+
≲ 328,500
78 percentile
56.1+
49.2+
39.9+
≲ 330,000
06 00 AM IST - 26 Jan'26
Does the JEE Main 2026 rank vs percentile account for category ranks?
No, the general rank‑percentile table gives your All‑India Rank; category ranks are calculated separately within each category.
05 00 AM IST - 26 Jan'26
JEE Main Session 1 Answer Key 2026: Expected Percentile vs Marks vs Rank for 79 Percentile
Percentile
Expected Marks for Easy Paper
Expected Marks for Medium
Expected Marks for Tough
Expected Rank
79.9 percentile
63.4+
55.7+
45.2+
≲ 301,500
79.8 percentile
62.9+
55.3+
44.8+
≲ 303,000
79.7 percentile
62.5+
54.8+
44.5+
≲ 304,500
79.6 percentile
62+
54.4+
44.1+
≲ 306,000
79.5 percentile
61.5+
54+
43.8+
≲ 307,500
79.4 percentile
61+
53.6+
43.5+
≲ 309,000
79.3 percentile
60.5+
53.2+
43.1+
≲ 310,500
79.2 percentile
60.1+
52.7+
42.8+
≲ 312,000
79.1 percentile
59.6+
52.3+
42.4+
≲ 313,500
79 percentile
59.1+
51.9+
42.1+
≲ 315,000
04 00 AM IST - 26 Jan'26
Does the NTA normalisation process 2026 use the total marks of 300?
No, it uses your relative rank within your specific shift rather than the absolute raw score out of 300.
03 00 AM IST - 26 Jan'26
JEE Mains Provisional Answer Key 2026 Session 1: Expected Percentile vs Marks vs Rank for 80 Percentile
Percentile
Expected Marks for Easy Paper
Expected Marks for Medium
Expected Marks for Tough
Expected Rank
80.9 percentile
67.1+
59+
47.8+
≲ 286,500
80.8 percentile
66.8+
58.7+
47.6+
≲ 288,000
80.7 percentile
66.4+
58.3+
47.3+
≲ 289,500
80.6 percentile
66.1+
58+
47.1+
≲ 291,000
80.5 percentile
65.7+
57.7+
46.8+
≲ 292,500
80.4 percentile
65.3+
57.4+
46.5+
≲ 294,000
80.3 percentile
65+
57.1+
46.3+
≲ 295,500
80.2 percentile
64.6+
56.7+
46+
≲ 297,000
80.1 percentile
64.3+
56.4+
45.8+
≲ 298,500
80 percentile
63.9+
56.1+
45.5+
≲ 300,000
02 00 AM IST - 26 Jan'26
Does the JEE Main 2026 cutoff vary by shift?
No, the qualifying cutoff will be a single percentile value which will be determined by analysing the performance of the top 2.5 lakh unique candidates across all shifts.
01 00 AM IST - 26 Jan'26
JEE Main Provisional Answer Key Date 2026 Session 1: Expected Percentile vs Marks vs Rank for 81 Percentile
Percentile
Expected Marks for Easy Paper
Expected Marks for Medium
Expected Marks for Tough
Expected Rank
81.9 percentile
71.9+
63.1+
51.2+
≲ 271,500
81.8 percentile
71.4+
62.7+
50.8+
≲ 273,000
81.7 percentile
70.9+
62.2+
50.5+
≲ 274,500
81.6 percentile
70.4+
61.8+
50.1+
≲ 276,000
81.5 percentile
70+
61.4+
49.8+
≲ 277,500
81.4 percentile
69.5+
61+
49.5+
≲ 279,000
81.3 percentile
69+
60.6+
49.1+
≲ 280,500
81.2 percentile
68.5+
60.1+
48.8+
≲ 282,000
81.1 percentile
68+
59.7+
48.4+
≲ 283,500
81 percentile
67.5+
59.3+
48.1+
≲ 285,000
12 00 AM IST - 26 Jan'26
JEE Mains Session 1 Draft Answer Key Date 2026: Expected Percentile vs Marks vs Rank for 82 Percentile
Percentile
Expected Marks for Easy Paper
Expected Marks for Medium
Expected Marks for Tough
Expected Rank
82.9 percentile
76.7+
67.4+
54.7+
≲ 256,500
82.8 percentile
76.2+
66.9+
54.3+
≲ 258,000
82.7 percentile
75.8+
66.5+
54+
≲ 259,500
82.6 percentile
75.3+
66.1+
53.6+
≲ 261,000
82.5 percentile
74.8+
65.7+
53.3+
≲ 262,500
82.4 percentile
74.3+
65.2+
52.9+
≲ 264,000
82.3 percentile
73.8+
64.8+
52.6+
≲ 265,500
82.2 percentile
73.4+
64.4+
52.2+
≲ 267,000
82.1 percentile
72.9+
63.9+
51.8+
≲ 268,500
82 percentile
72.4+
63.5+
51.5+
≲ 270,000
11 00 PM IST - 25 Jan'26
JEE Mains Draft Answer Key Date 2026 Session 1: Expected Percentile vs Marks vs Rank for 83 Percentile
Percentile
Expected Marks for Easy Paper
Expected Marks for Medium
Expected Marks for Tough
Expected Rank
83.9 percentile
80.4+
70.6+
57.2+
≲ 241,500
83.8 percentile
80.1+
70.3+
57+
≲ 243,000
83.7 percentile
79.7+
70+
56.7+
≲ 244,500
83.6 percentile
79.4+
69.7+
56.5+
≲ 246,000
83.5 percentile
79+
69.4+
56.3+
≲ 247,500
83.4 percentile
78.6+
69+
56+
≲ 249,000
83.3 percentile
78.3+
68.7+
55.8+
≲ 250,500
83.2 percentile
77.9+
68.4+
55.5+
≲ 252,000
83.1 percentile
77.6+
68.1+
55.3+
≲ 253,500
83 percentile
77.2+
67.8+
55+
≲ 255,000
10 00 PM IST - 25 Jan'26
JEE Mains Draft Answer Key 2026 Session 1: Expected Percentile vs Marks vs Rank for 84 Percentile
Percentile
Expected Marks for Easy Paper
Expected Marks for Medium
Expected Marks for Tough
Expected Rank
84.9 percentile
81.9+
71.9+
58.3+
≲ 226,500
84.8 percentile
81.8+
71.8+
58.2+
≲ 228,000
84.7 percentile
81.6+
71.7+
58.1+
≲ 229,500
84.6 percentile
81.5+
71.6+
58+
≲ 231,000
84.5 percentile
81.4+
71.5+
57.95+
≲ 232,500
84.4 percentile
81.3+
71.3+
57.9+
≲ 234,000
84.3 percentile
81.2+
71.2+
57.8+
≲ 235,500
84.2 percentile
81+
71.1+
57.7+
≲ 237,000
84.1 percentile
80.9+
71+
57.6+
≲ 238,500
84 percentile
80.8+
70.9+
57.5+
≲ 240,000
09 00 PM IST - 25 Jan'26
JEE Main Session 1 Provisional Answer Key Date 2026: Expected Percentile vs Marks vs Rank for 85 Percentile
Percentile
Expected Marks for Easy Paper
Expected Marks for Medium
Expected Marks for Tough
Expected Rank
85.9 percentile
84.2+
73.9+
59.9+
≲ 211,500
85.8 percentile
83.9+
73.7+
59.8+
≲ 213,000
85.7 percentile
83.7+
73.5+
59.6+
≲ 214,500
85.6 percentile
83.4+
73.3+
59.4+
≲ 216,000
85.5 percentile
83.2+
73.1+
59.3+
≲ 217,500
85.4 percentile
83+
72.8+
59.1+
≲ 219,000
85.3 percentile
82.7+
72.6+
58.9+
≲ 220,500
85.2 percentile
82.5+
72.4+
58.7+
≲ 222,000
85.1 percentile
82.2+
72.2+
58.6+
≲ 223,500
85 percentile
82+
72+
58.4+
≲ 225,000
08 00 PM IST - 25 Jan'26
JEE Mains Session 1 Answer Key Date 2026: Expected Percentile vs Marks vs Rank for 86 Percentile
Percentile
Expected Marks for Easy Paper
Expected Marks for Medium
Expected Marks for Tough
Expected Rank
86.9 percentile
87.6+
77+
62.4+
≲ 196,500
86.8 percentile
87.3+
76.7+
62.2+
≲ 198,000
86.7 percentile
86.9+
76.3+
61.9+
≲ 199,500
86.6 percentile
86.6+
76+
61.7+
≲ 201,000
86.5 percentile
86.2+
75.7+
61.4+
≲ 202,500
86.4 percentile
85.8+
75.4+
61.1+
≲ 204,000
86.3 percentile
85.5+
75.1+
60.9+
≲ 205,500
86.2 percentile
85.1+
74.7+
60.6+
≲ 207,000
86.1 percentile
84.8+
74.4+
60.4+
≲ 208,500
86 percentile
84.4+
74.1+
60.1+
≲ 210,000
07 00 PM IST - 25 Jan'26
JEE Mains Draft Answer Key Date 2026: Expected Percentile vs Marks vs Rank for 87 Percentile
Percentile
Expected Marks for Easy Paper
Expected Marks for Medium
Expected Marks for Tough
Expected Rank
87.9 percentile
90.2+
79.2+
64.2+
≲ 181,500
87.8 percentile
89.9+
79+
64.1+
≲ 183,000
87.7 percentile
89.7+
78.8+
63.9+
≲ 184,500
87.6 percentile
89.4+
78.6+
63.7+
≲ 186,000
87.5 percentile
89.2+
78.4+
63.6+
≲ 187,500
87.4 percentile
89+
78.1+
63.4+
≲ 189,000
87.3 percentile
88.7+
77.9+
63.2+
≲ 190,500
87.2 percentile
88.5+
77.7+
63+
≲ 192,000
87.1 percentile
88.2+
77.5+
62.9+
≲ 193,500
87 percentile
88+
77.3+
62.7+
≲ 195,000
06 00 PM IST - 25 Jan'26
How does age factor into the JEE Main 2026 Tie‑Breaker rule?
If all other criteria are equal, the older candidate is given a higher rank in the merit list.
05 00 PM IST - 25 Jan'26
JEE Main Session 1 Provisional Answer Key 2026: Expected Percentile vs Marks vs Rank for 88 Percentile
Percentile
Expected Marks for Easy Paper
Expected Marks for Medium
Expected Marks for Tough
Expected Rank
88.9 percentile
93.7+
82.3+
66.7+
≲ 166,500
88.8 percentile
93.4+
82+
66.5+
≲ 168,000
88.7 percentile
93+
81.6+
66.2+
≲ 169,500
88.6 percentile
92.6+
81.3+
66+
≲ 171,000
88.5 percentile
92.3+
81+
65.7+
≲ 172,500
88.4 percentile
91.9+
80.7+
65.4+
≲ 174,000
88.3 percentile
91.5+
80.4+
65.2+
≲ 175,500
88.2 percentile
91.1+
80+
64.9+
≲ 177,000
88.1 percentile
90.8+
79.7+
64.7+
≲ 178,500
88 percentile
90.4+
79.4+
64.4+
≲ 180,000
04 00 PM IST - 25 Jan'26
How can I download my JEE Main 2026 Response Sheet?
Login to the NTA portal with your application number and date of birth to download the response sheet.
03 00 PM IST - 25 Jan'26
JEE Mains Draft Answer Key 2026: Expected Percentile vs Marks vs Rank for 89 Percentile
Percentile
Expected Marks for Easy Paper
Expected Marks for Medium
Expected Marks for Tough
Expected Rank
89.9 percentile
101.7+
89.3+
72.4+
≲ 151,500
89.8 percentile
100.8+
88.5+
71.8+
≲ 153,000
89.7 percentile
100+
87.8+
71.2+
≲ 154,500
89.6 percentile
99.1+
87+
70.6+
≲ 156,000
89.5 percentile
98.3+
86.3+
70+
≲ 157,500
89.4 percentile
97.5+
85.6+
69.4+
≲ 159,000
89.3 percentile
96.6+
84.8+
68.8+
≲ 160,500
89.2 percentile
95.8+
84.1+
68.2+
≲ 162,000
89.1 percentile
94.9+
83.3+
67.6+
≲ 163,500
89 percentile
94.1+
82.6+
67+
≲ 165,000
02 00 PM IST - 25 Jan'26
Is Chemistry the third subject in JEE Main 2026 Tie‑Breaker rule?
Yes, Chemistry percentile is the third subject‑specific criterion after Mathematics and Physics used to determine merit.
01 00 PM IST - 25 Jan'26
JEE Main Answer Key Date 2026: Expected Percentile vs Marks vs Rank for 90 Percentile
Percentile
Expected Marks for Easy Paper
Expected Marks for Medium
Expected Marks for Tough
Expected Rank
90.9 percentile
106.8+
94.5+
76.6+
≲ 136,500
90.8 percentile
106.3+
94+
76.2+
≲ 138,000
90.7 percentile
105.8+
93.5+
75.8+
≲ 139,500
90.6 percentile
105.4+
93+
75.4+
≲ 141,000
90.5 percentile
104.9+
92.5+
75+
≲ 142,500
90.4 percentile
104.4+
92+
74.6+
≲ 144,000
90.3 percentile
103.9+
91.5+
74.2+
≲ 145,500
90.2 percentile
103.4+
91+
73.8+
≲ 147,000
90.1 percentile
103+
90.5+
73.4+
≲ 148,500
90 percentile
102.5+
90+
73+
≲ 150,000
12 00 PM IST - 25 Jan'26
Does the NTA normalisation process 2026 award 100 percentile to multiple toppers?
Yes, the highest raw scorer in every single shift is automatically awarded a perfect 100 percentile score.
11 00 AM IST - 25 Jan'26
How is the Physics score used in JEE Main 2026 Tie‑Breaker rules?
If the Mathematics percentile is also the same, the candidate with the higher Physics percentile takes the lead.
10 00 AM IST - 25 Jan'26
JEE Mains Provisional Answer Key Date 2026: Expected Percentile vs Marks vs Rank for 91 Percentile
Percentile
Expected Marks for Easy Paper
Expected Marks for Medium
Expected Marks for Tough
Expected Rank
91.9 percentile
111.8+
99.7+
81.1+
≲ 121,500
91.8 percentile
111.3+
99.2+
80.6+
≲ 123,000
91.7 percentile
110.8+
98.7+
80.2+
≲ 124,500
91.6 percentile
110.3+
98.2+
79.7+
≲ 126,000
91.5 percentile
109.8+
97.6+
79.3+
≲ 127,500
91.4 percentile
109.3+
97.1+
78.8+
≲ 129,000
91.3 percentile
108.8+
96.6+
78.4+
≲ 130,500
91.2 percentile
108.3+
96.1+
77.9+
≲ 132,000
91.1 percentile
107.8+
95.5+
77.5+
≲ 133,500
91 percentile
107.3+
95+
77+
≲ 135,000
09 00 AM IST - 25 Jan'26
What is the first JEE Main 2026 Tie‑Breaker Rule for B.Tech?
If two scores are identical, the candidate with the higher Mathematics NTA percentile is ranked higher.
08 00 AM IST - 25 Jan'26
JEE Main Provisional Answer Key Date 2026: Expected Percentile vs Marks vs Rank for 92 Percentile
Percentile
Expected Marks for Easy Paper
Expected Marks for Medium
Expected Marks for Tough
Expected Rank
92.9 percentile
118.1+
105.6+
86+
≲ 106,500
92.8 percentile
117.5+
105.1+
85.5+
≲ 108,000
92.7 percentile
116.8+
104.5+
85+
≲ 109,500
92.6 percentile
116.2+
103.9+
84.5+
≲ 111,000
92.5 percentile
115.5+
103.3+
84+
≲ 112,500
92.4 percentile
114.9+
102.7+
83.5+
≲ 114,000
92.3 percentile
114.2+
102.1+
83+
≲ 115,500
92.2 percentile
113.6+
101.5+
82.5+
≲ 117,000
92.1 percentile
112.9+
100.9+
82+
≲ 118,500
92 percentile
112.3+
100.3+
81.5+
≲ 120,000
07 00 AM IST - 25 Jan'26
How many students clear the JEE Main 2026 cutoff?
Only the top 2,50,000 unique candidates across all categories will be shortlisted to appear for JEE Advanced 2026 examination.
06 00 AM IST - 25 Jan'26
What is the fee to submit objections on the JEE Main 2026 Draft Answer Key?
NTA charges a non‑refundable processing fee of Rs. 200 per question for any objection.
05 00 AM IST - 25 Jan'26
JEE Mains Provisional Answer Key 2026: Expected Percentile vs Marks vs Rank for 93 Percentile
Percentile
Expected Marks for Easy Paper
Expected Marks for Medium
Expected Marks for Tough
Expected Rank
93.9 percentile
124.4+
111.9+
91.5+
≲ 91,500
93.8 percentile
123.7+
111.2+
90.9+
≲ 93,000
93.7 percentile
123.1+
110.6+
90.4+
≲ 94,500
93.6 percentile
122.5+
110+
89.8+
≲ 96,000
93.5 percentile
121.9+
109.4+
89.3+
≲ 97,500
93.4 percentile
121.3+
108.8+
88.7+
≲ 99,000
93.3 percentile
120.6+
108.1+
88.1+
≲ 100,500
93.2 percentile
120+
107.5+
87.6+
≲ 102,000
93.1 percentile
119.4+
106.9+
87.1+
≲ 103,500
93 percentile
118.8+
106.3+
86.5+
≲ 105,000
04 00 AM IST - 25 Jan'26
Does negative marking affect JEE Main 2026 Tie‑Breaker rule?
Yes, a lower ratio of incorrect to correct answers across all subjects is also a criteria for breaking ties.
03 00 AM IST - 25 Jan'26
JEE Main Provisional Answer Key 2026: Expected Percentile vs Marks vs Rank for 94 Percentile
Percentile
Expected Marks for Easy Paper
Expected Marks for Medium
Expected Marks for Tough
Expected Rank
94.9 percentile
131.7+
119.7+
97.8+
≲ 76,500
94.8 percentile
131+
118.9+
97.2+
≲ 78,000
94.7 percentile
130.2+
118.1+
96.5+
≲ 79,500
94.6 percentile
129.5+
117.3+
95.9+
≲ 81,000
94.5 percentile
128.8+
116.5+
95.3+
≲ 82,500
94.4 percentile
128+
115.7+
94.6+
≲ 84,000
94.3 percentile
127.3+
114.9+
94+
≲ 85,500
94.2 percentile
126.5+
114.1+
93.3+
≲ 87,000
94.1 percentile
125.8+
113.3+
92.7+
≲ 88,500
94 percentile
125+
112.5+
92+
≲ 90,000
02 00 AM IST - 25 Jan'26
Is the NTA normalisation process 2026 applied to subject‑wise scores?
Yes, the normalisation process is applied to all subject‑wise scores attained by the candidates in Physics, Chemistry and Maths.
01 00 AM IST - 25 Jan'26
How does the NTA normalisation process 2026 ensure fairness?
In the NTA normalisation process, the raw score of the candidate is converted into NTA score (percentile) to ensure students in tougher shifts are not penalised for a lower raw score.
12 00 AM IST - 25 Jan'26
When will the official JEE Main 2026 Answer Key be released?
NTA usually releases the final answer key 3 to 4 days after the provisional key, so expect it around February 7, 2026.
11 00 PM IST - 24 Jan'26
JEE Main Answer Key 2026: Expected Percentile vs Marks vs Rank for 95 Percentile
Percentile
Expected Marks for Easy Paper
Expected Marks for Medium
Expected Marks for Tough
Expected Rank
95.9 percentile
140.2+
128.1+
106.5+
≲ 61,500
95.8 percentile
139.3+
127.1+
105.5+
≲ 63,000
95.7 percentile
138.5+
126.2+
104.5+
≲ 64,500
95.6 percentile
137.6+
125.2+
103.5+
≲ 66,000
95.5 percentile
136.8+
124.3+
102.5+
≲ 67,500
95.4 percentile
135.9+
123.5+
101.7+
≲ 69,000
95.3 percentile
135+
122.7+
100.9+
≲ 70,500
95.2 percentile
134.2+
122+
100.1+
≲ 72,000
95.1 percentile
133.3+
121.2+
99.3+
≲ 73,500
95 percentile
132.5+
120.5+
98.5+
≲ 75,000
10 00 PM IST - 24 Jan'26
Is the JEE Main 2026 cutoff for EWS higher than last year?
Yes, because due to the high competition the EWS cutoff might be a little higher and it can be predicted at 80.8 to 81.5 percentile.
09 00 PM IST - 24 Jan'26
What raw score is safe to clear the JEE Main 2026 cutoff?
For general category, a raw score of 108 or above is likely to be a safe score to ensure eligibility for JEE Advanced 2026.
08 00 PM IST - 24 Jan'26
Does the JEE Main 2026 answer key include numeric values?
Yes, it provides the specific integral or decimal values for Section B questions in each subject.
06 00 PM IST - 24 Jan'26
What is a good rank in JEE Main 2026 rank vs percentile for NITs?
A rank under 35,000 is generally considered strong for core branches in mid‑tier NITs.
05 00 PM IST - 24 Jan'26
What is the projected JEE Main 2026 cutoff for SC or ST candidates?
Categories, the cutoff is expected at 61 to 63 percentile for SC candidates and 48 to 50 percentile for ST candidates based on the latest 2026 trends.
04 00 PM IST - 24 Jan'26
Does a higher number of candidates change the JEE Main Marks vs Percentile 2026?
With 15.5 lakh students, the marks for percentile density is higher, and therefore it makes every single mark more critical for the final rank.
03 00 PM IST - 24 Jan'26
JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 1: Expected Percentile vs Marks vs Rank for 96 Percentile
Percentile
Expected Marks for Easy Paper
Expected Marks for Medium
Expected Marks for Tough
Expected Rank
96.9 percentile
150.6+
138.7+
116+
≲ 46,500
96.8 percentile
149.4+
137.5+
115+
≲ 48,000
96.7 percentile
148.3+
136.5+
114+
≲ 49,500
96.6 percentile
147.1+
135.3+
113+
≲ 51,000
96.5 percentile
146+
134.3+
112+
≲ 52,500
96.4 percentile
145+
133.2+
111.1+
≲ 54,000
96.3 percentile
144+
132.2+
110.2+
≲ 55,500
96.2 percentile
143+
131.1+
109.3+
≲ 57,000
96.1 percentile
142+
130.1+
108.4+
≲ 58,500
96 percentile
141+
129+
107.5+
≲ 60,000
02 00 PM IST - 24 Jan'26
What are the JEE Main marks vs percentile 2026 for 90 percentile?
The 90 percentile mark is currently predicted to be a raw score of approximately 105 to 110 marks for Session 1.
01 00 PM IST - 24 Jan'26
JEE Mains Session 1 Draft Answer Key 2026: Expected Percentile vs Marks vs Rank for 97 Percentile
Percentile
Expected Marks for Easy Paper
Expected Marks for Medium
Expected Marks for Tough
Expected Rank
97.9 percentile
163.7+
152+
129.4+
≲ 31,500
97.8 percentile
162.1+
150.4+
127.8+
≲ 33,000
97.7 percentile
160.6+
148.9+
126.2+
≲ 34,500
97.6 percentile
159+
147.3+
124.6+
≲ 36,000
97.5 percentile
157.5+
145.8+
123+
≲ 37,500
97.4 percentile
156.4+
144.6+
121.8+
≲ 39,000
97.3 percentile
155.2+
143.3+
120.6+
≲ 40,500
97.2 percentile
154.1+
142.2+
119.4+
≲ 42,000
97.1 percentile
152.9+
140.9+
118.2+
≲ 43,500
97 percentile
151.8+
139.8+
117+
≲ 45,000
12 00 PM IST - 24 Jan'26
Why does the JEE Main 2026 cutoff change every year?
The cutoff changes because the total number of applicants is not the same every year. Plus, the overall performance of the candidates also differs every year because different applicants sit for the examination.
11 00 AM IST - 24 Jan'26
JEE Main Session 1 Draft Answer Key Date 2026: Expected Percentile vs Marks vs Rank for 98 Percentile
Percentile
Expected Marks for Easy Paper
Expected Marks for Medium
Expected Marks for Tough
Expected Rank
98.9 percentile
184.8+
173.5+
150.4+
≲ 16,500
98.8 percentile
182.2+
171+
147.8+
≲ 18,000
98.7 percentile
179.8+
168.5+
145.2+
≲ 19,500
98.6 percentile
177.2+
166+
142.6+
≲ 21,000
98.5 percentile
174.8+
163.5+
140+
≲ 22,500
98.4 percentile
172.8+
161.5+
138.2+
≲ 24,000
98.3 percentile
170.9+
159.5+
136.4+
≲ 25,500
98.2 percentile
169+
157.5+
134.6+
≲ 27,000
98.1 percentile
167.2+
155.5+
132.8+
≲ 28,500
98 percentile
165.3+
153.5+
131+
≲ 30,000
10 00 AM IST - 24 Jan'26
What happens in NTA Normalisation 2026 if a shift is very easy?
In easy shifts, the average marks are higher, meaning you will need a much higher raw score to achieve a high percentile.
09 00 AM IST - 24 Jan'26
JEE Mains Answer Key 2026: Expected Percentile vs Marks vs Rank for 99 Percentile
Percentile
Expected Marks for Easy Paper
Expected Marks for Medium
Expected Marks for Tough
Expected Rank
99.99 percentile
250+
240+
230+
≲ 150
99.98 percentile
249.6+
239.4+
228.8+
≲ 300
99.97 percentile
249.2+
238.9+
227.6+
≲ 450
99.96 percentile
248.8+
238.3+
226.3+
≲ 600
99.95 percentile
248.4+
237.8+
225.1+
≲ 750
99.94 percentile
248.1+
237.2+
223.9+
≲ 900
99.93 percentile
247.7+
236.7+
222.7+
≲ 1,050
99.92 percentile
247.3+
236.1+
221.4+
≲ 1,200
99.91 percentile
246.9+
235.6+
220.2+
≲ 1,350
99.9 percentile
246.5+
235+
219+
≲ 1,500
99.85 percentile
239+
227+
209.5+
≲ 2,250
99.8 percentile
231.5+
219+
200+
≲ 3,000
99.75 percentile
226.4+
214.3+
194.8+
≲ 3,750
99.7 percentile
221.3+
209.5+
189.5+
≲ 4,500
99.65 percentile
217.4+
205.9+
185+
≲ 5,250
99.6 percentile
213.5+
202.3+
180.5+
≲ 6,000
99.55 percentile
210.5+
199.4+
177.5+
≲ 6,750
99.5 percentile
207.5+
196.5+
174.5+
≲ 7,500
99.45 percentile
204.9+
193.8+
172+
≲ 8,250
99.4 percentile
202.3+
191+
169.5+
≲ 9,000
99.35 percentile
200.1+
188.9+
167+
≲ 9,750
99.3 percentile
197.8+
186.8+
164.5+
≲ 10,500
99.25 percentile
195.8+
184.8+
162+
≲ 11,250
99.2 percentile
193.8+
182.8+
159.5+
≲ 12,000
99.15 percentile
192.1+
180.8+
157.5+
≲ 12,750
99.1 percentile
190.3+
178.8+
155.5+
≲ 13,500
99.05 percentile
188.8+
177.4+
154.3+
≲ 14,250
99 percentile
187.3+
176+
153+
≲ 15,000
08 00 AM IST - 24 Jan'26
Will the JEE Main marks vs percentile 2026 be higher in Session 2?
According to previous year trends, Session 2 percentile could be 5 to 10 marks more, as many students take part—those who make fresh registrations for Session 2 and those who wish to improve their performance in Session 2 than in Session 1.
06 00 AM IST - 24 Jan'26
Can I calculate my raw score using the JEE Main 2026 Answer Key?
Yes, award yourself 4 marks for each correct answer and deduct 1 mark for each incorrect answer to get your total out of 300.
05 00 AM IST - 24 Jan'26
When will NTA release the official JEE Main 2026 cutoff?
The final qualifying cutoffs for all categories will be released after the session two result is announced in April.
04 00 AM IST - 24 Jan'26
How many marks are needed for a 99.9 percentile in JEE Main 2026?
To secure a 99.9 percentile, a candidate might be required to score 235 to 250 marks out of 300.
03 00 AM IST - 24 Jan'26
JEE Main Session 1 Draft Answer Key 2026: Exam Date vs Provisional Answer Key Release Date 2021 (B.E/B.Tech)
- Exam Date: February 23, 24, 25, & 26, 2021
- Draft Answer Key Release Date: March 20, 2021
02 00 AM IST - 24 Jan'26
How is my NTA score calculated if I attend both sessions?
NTA will pick your best of two total percentile scores from the January and April sessions for your final ranking.
01 00 AM IST - 24 Jan'26
Can the NTA normalisation process 2026 lower my score?
No, it does not lower your score, but it can result in a lower percentile than expected if your shift was significantly easier than the others.
12 00 AM IST - 24 Jan'26
Is 150 marks good in JEE Main marks vs percentile 2026 trend?
Yes, 150 marks is a very good score and can equate to 97.4 to 97.8 percentile based on the latest shift distributions.
11 00 PM IST - 23 Jan'26
JEE Main Draft Answer Key Date 2026: Exam Date vs Provisional Answer Key Release Date 2022 (B.E/B.Tech)
- Exam Date: June 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 2022
- Draft Answer Key Release Date: July 2, 2022
10 00 PM IST - 23 Jan'26
Will NTA release the JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key before the result?
Yes, the final corrected key is published first, and results are calculated based on it.
09 00 PM IST - 23 Jan'26
What happens if a question is dropped in the JEE Main 2026 answer key?
All students in that shift are awarded full marks (+4) regardless of whether they attempted it.
08 30 PM IST - 23 Jan'26
Are there any dropped questions in the JEE Main 2026 Answer Key so far?
No questions have been officially dropped yet; NTA will decide after reviewing challenges.
08 00 PM IST - 23 Jan'26
What is the JEE Main marks vs percentile 2026 analysis for 95 percentile?
To secure a 95 percentile, candidates might be required to score 125 to 130 marks in session one. This is an estimate based on previous year’s trend.
07 40 PM IST - 23 Jan'26
JEE Main Answer Key Date 2026 Session 1: Exam Date vs Provisional Answer Key Release Date 2023 (B.E/B.Tech)
- Exam Date: January 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, 2023
- Draft Answer Key Release Date: February 2, 2023
07 20 PM IST - 23 Jan'26
How much is the JEE Main 2026 cutoff for OBC NCL candidates?
The anticipated qualifying cutoff for the OBC NCL category is expected to be between 79.2 to 80.5 percentile range.
07 00 PM IST - 23 Jan'26
What rank will a 98 percentile get in JEE Main 2026 rank vs percentile?
At 98 percentile, the expected rank is around 12,000 to 25,000 (often quoted as 31,000 to 32,000 with current registration counts).
06 40 PM IST - 23 Jan'26
How does shift difficulty impact the marks needed for the same percentile?
Tougher shifts lower the raw‑mark requirement (e.g., 99th percentile ≈170 marks), while easier shifts raise it (e.g., 99th percentile ≈195 marks).
06 20 PM IST - 23 Jan'26
JEE Main Draft Answer Key 2026: Exam Date vs Provisional Answer Key Release Date 2024 (B.E/B.Tech)
- Exam Date: January 24, 27, 29, 30, 31, and Feb 1, 2024
- Draft Answer Key Release Date: February 6, 2024
06 00 PM IST - 23 Jan'26
Is it possible to get under 10,000 in JEE Main 2026 rank vs percentile data?
Yes, you need a percentile of about 99.35 or higher to break into a rank under 10,000.
05 40 PM IST - 23 Jan'26
What is the expected JEE Main 2026 cutoff for the General category?
According to last years’ trend, the JEE Main 2026 cutoff for general category is likely to be between 93.3 and 93.8 percentile for unreserved candidates.
05 20 PM IST - 23 Jan'26
What is the expected JEE Main marks vs percentile for 2026 at the 99th percentile?
A 99th percentile is expected around 180–185 marks in a moderate shift, about 195 marks in an easy shift, and roughly 170 marks in a tough shift.
05 00 PM IST - 23 Jan'26
JEE Mains Answer Key Date 2026: Exam Date vs Provisional Answer Key Release Date 2025 (B.E/B.Tech)
- Exam Date: January 22, 23, 24, 28, and 29, 2025
- Draft Answer Key Release Date: February 4, 2025
