The Target Score for JEE 2024 Success

Everyone has a dream university they want to study at and be a part of. To enter this dream university, one has to clear the exams and fulfill the criteria. For engineering aspirants, the gateway to their dream institutes is the JEE Main exam.

JEE Main stands for the Joint Entrance Examination Main. It is a highly competitive engineering entrance exam conducted in India for admission to various undergraduate engineering programs at prestigious institutions like the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), and other centrally funded technical institutions. JEE Main is also the qualifying exam for candidates aspiring to pursue Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) and Bachelor of Planning (B.Plan) courses at renowned institutions across the country.

What is a good score in JEE Main 2024?

Category	JEE Ranks
Excellent	1 – 15,000
Good	15,000 – 30,000
Average	30,000 – 50,000
Low	Above 50,000

JEE Main Expected Cutoff 2024

The cutoff for the JEE Main exam in India varies significantly across different categories, reflecting the country’s diverse and inclusive approach to education. This system ensures that students from various social and economic backgrounds have the opportunity to access higher education in engineering fields.

This is the JEE Main expected cutoff 2024 category-wise:

Category	Expected cutoff 2024
General	91
EWS	76
OBC	74
ST	55
SC	40
PwD	0.11

JEE Main 2024 Marks vs Percentile vs Rank

JEE Main marks – are the actual scores obtained by a candidate in the JEE Main examination. Each correct answer earns points, and there may be negative marking for incorrect answers. The total marks vary based on the specific format of the exam in a given year.

JEE Main percentile – is the comparison between how much better one candidate has performed over the others.

JEE Main rank – refers to a candidate’s position in the order of merit relative to all other candidates. It determines a candidate’s eligibility for admission to various engineering colleges, including NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded technical institutions.

Here is a table for better understanding:

Marks out of 300	Rank	Percentile
286- 292	19-12	99.99826992- 99.99890732
280-284	42-23	99.99617561 – 99.99790569
268- 279	106-64	99.99034797 – 99.99417236
250- 267	524-108	99.95228621- 99.99016586
231-249	1385-546	99.87388626-99.95028296
215-230	2798-1421	99.74522293-99.87060821
200-214	4667-2863	99.57503767- 99.73930423
189-199	6664- 4830	99.39319714- 99.56019541
175-188	10746-7152	99.02150308 – 99.3487614
160-174	16163-11018	98.52824811-98.99673561
149-159	21145-16495	98.07460288-98.49801724
132-148	32826-22238	97.0109678-97.97507774
120-131	43174-33636	96.0687115-96.93721175
110-119	54293-44115	95.05625037-95.983027
102-109	65758-55269	94.01228357-94.96737888
95-101	76260-66999	93.05600452 -93.89928202
89-94	87219-78111	92.05811248 -92.88745828
79-88	109329-90144	90.0448455 -91.79177119
62-87	169542-92303	84.56203931-91.59517945
41-61	326517-173239	70.26839007-84.22540213
1-40	1025009-334080	6.66590786-69.5797271

Preparation Tips for Good Scores in JEE Main

• Start early – Give yourself plenty of time to cover all the material in your preparation so that you have enough time for review.
• Understand the exam pattern – Become familiar with the syllabus, marking schemes, and format of the exam. This will help you in planning your study time correctly.
• Make a study timetable – Create an organized study plan that allots enough time for each topic, including an emphasis on your weaker areas.
• Practice regularly – Practice solving a variety of problems from previous years’ question papers and mock tests. This will help you become more comfortable with the format of the exam and enhance your ability to solve problems.
• Stay healthy – To prevent burnout, keep a balanced diet, get plenty of sleep, and take short breaks throughout study sessions. These steps will help you take care of your physical and mental health.
• Effective time management – Practice time management while solving problems to ensure you can complete the exam within the given time limit. Allocate time wisely to each section based on your strengths and weaknesses.

FAQs

What is the cutoff of JEE 2024?

The JEE Main 2024 cutoff will depend on the exam results from the year. The expected cutoffs are approximately 91+ for the General category, 76 for EWS, and 55 for ST, influenced by the number of examinees and the highest scores achieved.

Who is the topper of JEE Main 2024?

Two sessions are there in JEE Main 2024. The first session result is out and the second is yet to be declared.

Is 120 a bad score in JEE Mains?

No, a score of 120 is quite decent for a candidate. However, its adequacy depends on the exam’s difficulty and the cutoffs set for admission in that specific year.

Can I get NIT with 90 percentile?

A percentile between 85-95 is a desirable score to get admission in NIT. Although it depends on the number of candidates that appeared that year, cutoff and other factors.

How to score 150 in JEE Mains?

You should have a strong foundation in all the subjects, practice mock and previous years question papers daily, follow a definite timetable.

Last Updated on June 28, 2024