What 150 marks means for you
At 150 marks you'd be ahead of roughly 15,23,853 students. In an average shift, this score clears the JEE Advanced cutoff for every category (2026 cutoffs). You're in range for good branches at well-known NITs, and CSE at many newer NITs and top IIITs.
Every 10 marks matters at this level: 160 marks would move you to about rank 11,692, a jump of 2,923 places. That's two or three more correct answers, or not making three silly mistakes.
These are estimates from the 2025 and 2026 marks-vs-percentile pattern. Your official percentile comes from NTA. Your exact shift's difficulty can move the number noticeably, which is why we show a range.
Scores around 150
| Marks | Percentile | Rank (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 130 | 98.2 | 27,692 |
| 135 | 98.5 | 23,615 |
| 140 | 98.7 | 19,539 |
| 145 | 98.9 | 17,077 |
| 150 | 99.05 | 14,615 |
| 155 | 99.14 | 13,154 |
| 160 | 99.24 | 11,692 |
| 165 | 99.33 | 10,308 |
| 170 | 99.42 | 8,923 |
Questions students ask
What percentile is 150 marks in JEE Main?
About 99.05 percentile in an average shift. In an easy shift it can be 98.5, and in a tough shift up to 99.33.
What rank will I get with 150 marks in JEE Main?
Around 14,615, and most likely between 10,308 and 23,615 depending on your shift.
Can I qualify for JEE Advanced with 150 marks?
In an average shift, 150 marks clears the JEE Advanced cutoff for every category, based on 2026 cutoffs.