JEE Main results are based on the percentile system, not direct marks or ranks. This means your score is compared with all the students in your exam session to determine your relative position.

Formula to Calculate JEE Main Percentile

The JEE Main percentile is calculated using this formula:

Understanding the Formula

  1. Total students in your shift – The number of students who appeared in your exam session.
  2. Total students above you – The number of students who scored more than you.
  3. Subtracting these values – This gives the number of students who scored equal to or less than you.
  4. Dividing by total students – This calculates your relative position.
  5. Multiplying by 100 – Converts the value into a percentile format.

JEE Main Percentile Calculator

Example Calculation

  • Suppose 50,000 students appeared in your shift.
  • 10,000 students scored more than you.
  • Then, your percentile would be:

So, your JEE Main percentile will be 80%, meaning you performed better than 80% of students in your session.

Why is Percentile Important?

  • JEE Main is conducted in multiple shifts, so raw marks alone can’t be used for ranking.
  • Percentile helps in normalization, making sure every student gets a fair ranking.
  • Your All India Rank (AIR) is based on your percentile, not raw marks.