JEE Main results use both percentile and rank to show student performance. Percentile shows how you did compared to others. Rank tells your exact position among all test takers. Understanding the difference is important for college admissions.
New Delhi, 25 Sep 2025
JEE Main results use both percentile and rank to show student performance. Percentile shows how you did compared to others. Rank tells your exact position among all test takers. Understanding the difference is important for college admissions.
How JEE Main Percentile is Calculated
JEE Main Percentile shows how many students scored less than you. It is found by dividing the number of students who scored less by the total number of students. Then multiply by 100. For example, if 8,10,000 students scored less than you out of 9,00,000 total students, your percentile would be 90%. This means you did better than 90% of students.
Why JEE Main Rank is More Important
JEE Main Rank is your actual position among all students. It is used for college admissions, not percentile. During counseling, colleges look at your All India Rank to give you a seat. To get into top colleges like NITs and IIITs, you need both a high percentile and a low rank. For example, a 99 percentile usually means a rank under 10,000. This is needed for the best colleges. T JEE Main Percentile vs Rank is one of the most confusing topics for students after the exam results are declared. While the percentile indicates how you performed compared to other candidates, the rank decides your actual position and plays a direct role in admission to top engineering colleges like NITs, IIITs,…
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Updated 25 Sep 2025, 14:48 IST; source: link
