What 90 percentile means
Percentile tells you the share of students who scored the same as you or less. At 90 percentile, about 13,84,621 of the 15,38,468 students who wrote JEE Main 2026 were at or below you, and around 1,53,847 were above.
90 percentile clears the JEE Advanced cutoff for GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, 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 90 percentile in JEE Main?
About 1,53,847. Rank is worked out from how many students scored above you: (100 − 90) × 15,38,468 ÷ 100.
How many marks do I need for 90 percentile in JEE Main?
About 70 out of 300 in an average shift. An easy shift can need 78, and a tough shift can need as few as 64.
Is 90 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 90 percentile enough for JEE Advanced?
Yes for some categories: 90 percentile clears the JEE Advanced cutoff for GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, based on 2026 cutoffs.