Quick answer
90 marks out of 300 is about 86.58–94.13 percentile in JEE Main 2026. The exact value depends on your shift: 94.13 percentile in 22 Jan S2, but below 90 percentile in 21 Jan S2. Expected rank: 91,063–2,08,026. JEE Advanced (General) qualification depends on your shift.
Check for my shift90 marks: percentile and rank by shift difficulty
| Your shift | Percentile | Rank ≈ |
|---|---|---|
| Easy shift | 86.58–88.68 | 1,75,395–2,08,026 |
| Moderate shift | 88.68–92 | 1,24,000–1,75,395 |
| Tough shift | 92–94.13 | 91,063–1,24,000 |
An easy shift needs more marks for the same percentile, so 90 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 90 marks in JEE Main 2026
| Session | Shift | Percentile at 90 marks |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21 Jan S1 | 93.5 |
| January | 21 Jan S2 | below 90 |
| January | 22 Jan S1 | below 90 |
| January | 22 Jan S2 | 94.13 |
| January | 23 Jan S1 | 92.33 |
| January | 23 Jan S2 | 93.67 |
| January | 24 Jan S1 | 90.75 |
| January | 24 Jan S2 | 90.2 |
| January | 28 Jan S1 | below 90 |
| January | 28 Jan S2 | below 90 |
| April | 2 Apr S1 | below 90 |
| April | 2 Apr S2 | below 90 |
| April | 4 Apr S1 | below 90 |
| April | 4 Apr S2 | below 90 |
| April | 5 Apr S1 | below 90 |
| April | 5 Apr S2 | below 90 |
| April | 6 Apr S1 | 92.75 |
| April | 6 Apr S2 | below 90 |
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.
90 marks in JEE Main: 2026 vs 2025
| Year | Typical percentile | Toughest shift | Easiest shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 90 | 94.13 (22 Jan S2) | below 90 (21 Jan S2) |
| 2025 | 92 | 94 (28 Jan S1) | below 90 (22 Jan S2) |
The typical shift gave 2 percentile less in 2026 than in 2025, so the 2026 paper was easier at this score. See the 2025 marks vs percentile data.
Is 90 a good score in JEE Main?
Borderline. 90 marks is about the top 9.6%, close to the General cutoff for JEE Advanced (93.4123549 percentile in 2026), so it depends on your shift. It can still qualify in the EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST categories. Home State quota seats and state counselling give the most options.
Can you qualify for JEE Advanced with 90 marks?
| Category | Cutoff 2026 (percentile) | With 90 marks |
|---|---|---|
| UR (General) | 93.4123549 | Depends on shift |
| 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 90 marks (rank about 1,49,498)
At about rank 1,49,498, very few General Other State seats remain. Your best routes are the Home State quota of NITs in your state, category or female-only seats, and state counselling.
See every option for your category, state and gender · 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 90 marks, the next milestone is 93 percentile at about 96–110 marks: 6 more marks, roughly 2 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 90 marks in JEE Main 2026?
90 marks out of 300 is about 86.58–94.13 percentile in JEE Main 2026. The exact value depends on your shift: 94.13 percentile in 22 Jan S2, but below 90 percentile in 21 Jan S2.
What rank will I get with 90 marks in JEE Main?
About 91,063–2,08,026 (CRL), using rank ≈ (100 − percentile) × 15,50,000 ÷ 100. For your own shift, use the rank predictor.
Is 90 a good score in JEE Main?
Borderline. 90 marks is about the top 9.6%, close to the General cutoff for JEE Advanced (93.4123549 percentile in 2026), so it depends on your shift. It can still qualify in the EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST categories. Home State quota seats and state counselling give the most options.
Can I qualify for JEE Advanced with 90 marks?
It depends on your shift. The General cutoff in 2026 was 93.4123549 percentile, and 90 marks gives 86.58–94.13 percentile depending on the shift. Reserved-category cutoffs are lower.
Which NIT can I get with 90 marks in JEE Main?
At about rank 1,49,498, very few General Other State seats remain. Your best routes are the Home State quota of NITs in your state, category or female-only seats, and state counselling.
Why do the same 90 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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