What 75 percentile means
Percentile tells you the share of students who scored the same as you or less. At 75 percentile, about 11,53,851 of the 15,38,468 students who wrote JEE Main 2026 were at or below you, and around 3,84,617 were above.
75 percentile clears the JEE Advanced cutoff for SC, ST. JoSAA seats get hard at this rank. State counselling, state-government colleges and private universities with their own entrance tests are the practical route.
Percentile, rank and marks at a glance
| Percentile | Rank (approx.) | Marks, average shift |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 7,69,234 | 25 |
| 60 | 6,15,387 | 30 |
| 70 | 4,61,540 | 37 |
| 75 | 3,84,617 | 41 |
| 80 | 3,07,694 | 48 |
| 85 | 2,30,770 | 57 |
| 88 | 1,84,616 | 64 |
| 89 | 1,69,231 | 67 |
| 90 | 1,53,847 | 70 |
| 91 | 1,38,462 | 74 |
| 92 | 1,23,077 | 78 |
| 93 | 1,07,693 | 83 |
| 94 | 92,308 | 88 |
| 95 | 76,923 | 95 |
| 96 | 61,539 | 103 |
| 97 | 46,154 | 114 |
| 97.5 | 38,462 | 120 |
| 98 | 30,769 | 128 |
| 98.5 | 23,077 | 136 |
| 99 | 15,385 | 149 |
| 99.5 | 7,692 | 176 |
| 99.7 | 4,615 | 192 |
| 99.9 | 1,538 | 222 |
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Questions students ask
What rank is 75 percentile in JEE Main?
About 3,84,617. Rank is worked out from how many students scored above you: (100 − 75) × 15,38,468 ÷ 100.
How many marks do I need for 75 percentile in JEE Main?
About 41 out of 300 in an average shift. An easy shift can need 46, and a tough shift can need as few as 37.
Is 75 percentile good for NIT?
JoSAA seats get hard at this rank. State counselling, state-government colleges and private universities with their own entrance tests are the practical route.
Is 75 percentile enough for JEE Advanced?
Yes for some categories: 75 percentile clears the JEE Advanced cutoff for SC, ST, based on 2026 cutoffs.