Quick answer
170 marks out of 300 is about 98.25–99.27 percentile in JEE Main 2026. The exact value depends on your shift: 99.27 percentile in 22 Jan S2, but 98.25 percentile in 5 Apr S1. Expected rank: 11,367–27,125. You qualify for JEE Advanced.
Check for my shift170 marks: percentile and rank by shift difficulty
| Your shift | Percentile | Rank ≈ |
|---|---|---|
| Easy shift | 98.25–98.67 | 20,667–27,125 |
| Moderate shift | 98.67–99.1 | 13,950–20,667 |
| Tough shift | 99.1–99.27 | 11,367–13,950 |
An easy shift needs more marks for the same percentile, so 170 marks is worth less there; a tough shift is the opposite. This is NTA's normalisation at work. Not sure how your shift went? Compare it in the shift-wise table below.
Shift-wise percentile for 170 marks in JEE Main 2026
| Session | Shift | Percentile at 170 marks |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21 Jan S1 | 99.19 |
| January | 21 Jan S2 | 98.83 |
| January | 22 Jan S1 | 98.35 |
| January | 22 Jan S2 | 99.27 |
| January | 23 Jan S1 | 99.07 |
| January | 23 Jan S2 | 99.2 |
| January | 24 Jan S1 | 98.86 |
| January | 24 Jan S2 | 98.71 |
| January | 28 Jan S1 | 98.36 |
| January | 28 Jan S2 | 98.67 |
| April | 2 Apr S1 | 98.82 |
| April | 2 Apr S2 | 99.1 |
| April | 4 Apr S1 | 98.77 |
| April | 4 Apr S2 | 98.85 |
| April | 5 Apr S1 | 98.25 |
| April | 5 Apr S2 | 98.82 |
| April | 6 Apr S1 | 99.21 |
| April | 6 Apr S2 | 98.57 |
Interpolated from each shift's published marks at fixed percentiles (full marks vs percentile table). "Above" or "below" means the score is outside the range published for that shift.
170 marks in JEE Main: 2026 vs 2025
| Year | Typical percentile | Toughest shift | Easiest shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 98.82 | 99.27 (22 Jan S2) | 98.25 (5 Apr S1) |
| 2025 | 98.64 | above 99 (22 Jan S1) | 96.97 (2 Apr S2) |
The typical shift gave 0.18 percentile more in 2026 than in 2025, so the 2026 paper was tougher at this score. See the 2025 marks vs percentile data.
Is 170 a good score in JEE Main?
Very good. 170 marks is about the top 1.2%. Good branches at many NITs and IIITs are within reach on Other State seats, with more on the Home State quota, and you qualify for JEE Advanced.
Can you qualify for JEE Advanced with 170 marks?
| Category | Cutoff 2026 (percentile) | With 170 marks |
|---|---|---|
| UR (General) | 93.4123549 | Qualifies |
| EWS | 82.4164528 | Qualifies |
| OBC-NCL | 80.9232583 | Qualifies |
| SC | 63.9172792 | Qualifies |
| ST | 52.0174712 | Qualifies |
The top 2.5 lakh candidates who clear these cutoffs can register for JEE Advanced, the exam for IIT admission. See JEE Main cutoff and JEE Advanced eligibility.
Colleges you can get with 170 marks (rank about 19,220)
At about rank 19,220, 566 programmes closed at or beyond that rank in JoSAA 2026 for General, gender-neutral Other State and All India seats (231 at NITs, 111 at IIITs, 224 at GFTIs), including Electronics and Communication Engineering at NIT Hamirpur, Electronics and Communication Engineering at IIITDM Jabalpur, Electrical Engineering at NIT Jamshedpur. Home State quota seats close at higher ranks.
- NIT Hamirpur: Electronics and Communication Engineering
- IIITDM Jabalpur: Electronics and Communication Engineering
- NIT Jamshedpur: Electrical Engineering
- NIT Trichy: Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
- NIT Patna: Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Cyber Security
- NIT Kurukshetra: Electrical Engineering
See every option for your category, state and gender · Colleges for rank 20,000 · State counselling through JEE Main
Marks needed for higher percentiles
| Target percentile | Marks (moderate shift) | Rank ≈ |
|---|---|---|
| 99.5 | 190–206 | 7,750 |
| 99 | 165–180 | 15,500 |
| 98 | 141–155 | 31,000 |
| 97 | 127–140 | 46,500 |
| 95 | 110–125 | 77,500 |
| 93 | 96–110 | 1,08,500 |
From 170 marks, the next milestone is 99.5 percentile at about 190–206 marks: 20 more marks, roughly 5 more correct answers at +4 each. If you are preparing for another attempt, start with the best books for JEE Main.
FAQs
What percentile is 170 marks in JEE Main 2026?
170 marks out of 300 is about 98.25–99.27 percentile in JEE Main 2026. The exact value depends on your shift: 99.27 percentile in 22 Jan S2, but 98.25 percentile in 5 Apr S1.
What rank will I get with 170 marks in JEE Main?
About 11,367–27,125 (CRL), using rank ≈ (100 − percentile) × 15,50,000 ÷ 100. For your own shift, use the rank predictor.
Is 170 a good score in JEE Main?
Very good. 170 marks is about the top 1.2%. Good branches at many NITs and IIITs are within reach on Other State seats, with more on the Home State quota, and you qualify for JEE Advanced.
Can I qualify for JEE Advanced with 170 marks?
Yes. 98.25–99.27 percentile is above the General qualifying cutoff of 93.4123549 percentile (2026), so you qualify in every category.
Which NIT can I get with 170 marks in JEE Main?
At about rank 19,220, 566 programmes closed at or beyond that rank in JoSAA 2026 for General, gender-neutral Other State and All India seats (231 at NITs, 111 at IIITs, 224 at GFTIs), including Electronics and Communication Engineering at NIT Hamirpur, Electronics and Communication Engineering at IIITDM Jabalpur, Electrical Engineering at NIT Jamshedpur. Home State quota seats close at higher ranks.
Why do the same 170 marks give different percentiles?
NTA normalises each shift separately: your percentile is the share of candidates in your own shift who scored the same or less. In a tough shift fewer students score high, so the same marks earn a higher percentile.
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