What 120 marks means for you
120 out of 360 (33%) clears the General rank-list minimum of 92, as long as you also have at least 8 marks in each subject. IIT seats get scarce past about 12,000 for General students. Category ranks, IISERs, IISc and your JEE Main rank for NITs are your best options.
Twenty more marks (140) would put you near rank 12,500. In JEE Advanced that's often two questions, or one avoided negative-marking mistake per paper.
Which rank lists 120 marks makes
| Rank list | 2026 minimum | 120 marks |
|---|---|---|
| General (CRL) | 92 | ✓ Yes |
| GEN-EWS | 82 | ✓ Yes |
| OBC-NCL | 82 | ✓ Yes |
| SC | 46 | ✓ Yes |
| ST | 46 | ✓ Yes |
| PwD (any) | 46 | ✓ Yes |
You also need the subject minimum in each of Maths, Physics and Chemistry (8 for General, 7 for OBC-NCL and EWS, 4 for SC, ST and PwD).
Scores around 120
| Marks (of 360) | CRL rank (approx.) |
|---|---|
| 80 | 47,000 |
| 90 | 37,636 |
| 100 | 29,000 |
| 110 | 23,473 |
| 120 | 19,000 |
| 130 | 15,411 |
| 140 | 12,500 |
| 150 | 9,682 |
| 160 | 7,500 |
Questions students ask
What rank will I get with 120 marks in JEE Advanced?
About 19,000 in the Common Rank List, most likely between 16,200 and 22,000, based on the 2026 pattern.
Is 120 marks good in JEE Advanced?
IIT seats get scarce past about 12,000 for General students. Category ranks, IISERs, IISc and your JEE Main rank for NITs are your best options.
Can I get an IIT with 120 marks in JEE Advanced?
It's difficult for General students. IIT seats for General candidates usually run out around CRL rank 12,000; reserved categories use their own, much smaller category ranks.
How much does 20 more marks change my rank?
At 120 marks, 140 would move you to about rank 12,500, which is 6,500 places higher.