What 40 marks means for you
At 40 marks you'd be ahead of roughly 11,46,159 students. In an average shift, this score clears the JEE Advanced cutoff for SC, ST (2026 cutoffs). JoSAA seats get hard at this rank. State counselling, state-government colleges and private universities with their own entrance tests are the practical route.
Every 10 marks matters at this level: 50 marks would move you to about rank 2,76,924, a jump of 1,15,385 places. That's two or three more correct answers, or not making three silly mistakes.
Scores around 40
| Marks | Percentile | Rank (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 40.0 | 9,23,081 |
| 25 | 50.5 | 7,61,542 |
| 30 | 61.0 | 6,00,003 |
| 35 | 67.8 | 4,96,156 |
| 40 | 74.5 | 3,92,309 |
| 45 | 78.2 | 3,34,617 |
| 50 | 82.0 | 2,76,924 |
| 55 | 84.4 | 2,40,001 |
| 60 | 86.8 | 2,03,078 |
Questions students ask
What percentile is 40 marks in JEE Main?
About 74.5 percentile in an average shift. In an easy shift it can be 69.1, and in a tough shift up to 77.5.
What rank will I get with 40 marks in JEE Main?
Around 3,92,309, and most likely between 3,46,155 and 4,75,387 depending on your shift.
Can I qualify for JEE Advanced with 40 marks?
In an average shift, 40 marks clears the JEE Advanced cutoff for SC, ST, based on 2026 cutoffs.