240 marks in JEE Main 2026 is expected to fetch a CRL rank of approximately 1,200 to 2,500, placing you in the 99.80–99.90 percentile band, based on 2025 session data.
This score puts you among the top 0.2 per cent of JEE Main test-takers and makes all three premier NIT CSE programmes — NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal and NIT Surathkal — accessible depending on where your rank falls within this band. The JoSAA 2026 Final Round, scheduled around July 18, 2026, is the last opportunity to lock in the best available seat after floating and sliding exercises across earlier rounds. Students at this score are also eligible to appear in JEE Advanced 2026.
- JEE Main 2026 total marks: 300; 240 marks = 80 per cent of the maximum score.
- Expected percentile: 99.80–99.90 (based on 2025 JEE Main normalisation data).
- Expected CRL rank: 1,200–2,500 (General/Open category); range shifts with paper difficulty.
- NIT Trichy CSE (Other State quota) is borderline for students ranked below ~1,450.
- NIT Warangal CSE and NIT Surathkal CSE both closed at ~2,300–2,500 in JoSAA 2025 Round 6, making them within reach for most students at this score.
- JoSAA Final Round fills vacated and upgraded seats; students with the floating option should participate actively in all rounds.
| Direct Link to JoSAA 2026 Seat Allotment (Active): josaa.nic.in |
Percentile and CRL Rank for 240 Marks in JEE Main 2026
JEE Main 2026 is conducted in two sessions. The final merit list uses the best of the two NTA percentile scores. A raw score of 240 out of 300 is well into the elite tier. Based on 2025 normalisation data, expected percentile and rank for scores around this band are as follows:
| Marks (out of 300) | Expected Percentile | Expected CRL Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 260 | 99.92–99.97 | 400–1,000 |
| 240 | 99.80–99.90 | 1,200–2,500 |
| 220 | 99.50–99.70 | 3,900–6,500 |
| 200 | 99.00–99.30 | 9,100–13,000 |
| 180 | 98.00–98.70 | 16,900–26,000 |
All figures are expected values based on JEE Main 2025 normalisation trends. Actual 2026 ranks depend on the difficulty level of both sessions and the total number of test-takers. The rank range widens significantly when the two sessions differ in difficulty.
Category-wise Expected Rank for 240 Marks
In addition to the Common Rank List (CRL), JoSAA assigns category-specific ranks that determine eligibility for reserved seats. Students in OBC-NCL, SC, ST and EWS categories hold a proportionally better category rank than their CRL rank. Expected category ranks for 240 marks in JEE Main 2026 are as follows:
| Category | Expected Category Rank | CRL Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General / Open (CRL) | N/A | 1,200–2,500 |
| EWS | 250–500 | 1,200–2,500 |
| OBC-NCL | 500–1,000 | 1,200–2,500 |
| SC | 250–500 | 1,200–2,500 |
| ST | 120–250 | 1,200–2,500 |
OBC-NCL students with a category rank below 800 can comfortably access CSE at NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal and NIT Surathkal under reserved quota. SC students below category rank 450 may also qualify for CSE at top IITs through JoSAA, making 240 marks particularly strong for reserved-category students.
NIT Options at 240 Marks via JoSAA 2026 Final Round
At a CRL rank of 1,200–2,500, CSE and ECE at virtually all 31 NITs are within range. The table below shows expected branch-wise closing ranks based on JoSAA 2025 Round 6 data for Other State (OS) quota, General/Open category:
| NIT | Branch | 2025 Round 6 Closing Rank (OS, Open) | Expected Status at Rank 1,200–2,500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy | CSE | ~1,400–1,500 | Borderline (rank below ~1,450 needed) |
| NIT Surathkal (NITK) | CSE | ~2,300–2,500 | Borderline to Safe |
| NIT Warangal | CSE | ~2,400–2,500 | Borderline to Safe |
| NIT Trichy | ECE | ~4,000–5,000 | Safe |
| NIT Warangal | ECE | ~5,000–7,000 | Safe |
| NIT Calicut | CSE | ~4,500–6,000 | Safe |
| NIT Rourkela | CSE | ~4,500–6,000 | Safe |
| MNIT Jaipur | CSE | ~7,000–9,000 | Safe |
| MANIT Bhopal | CSE | ~8,000–11,000 | Safe |
All closing ranks are expected based on JoSAA 2025 Round 6 trends. Actual 2026 cutoffs may shift by 5–10 per cent based on seat intake changes, JEE Main 2026 difficulty and applicant preferences. Students should check the official JoSAA portal for live round-wise data before finalising choices.
IIITs at this rank: IIIT Delhi CSE (~1,500–2,500) and IIIT Allahabad IT (~2,000–3,000) are also accessible via JoSAA at a CRL rank of 1,200–2,500 and are worth adding to the choice list.
How JoSAA Final Round Works for Students at This Rank
JoSAA 2026 runs six rounds of seat allotment. The Final Round (Round 6) is critical for students who chose the floating or sliding option in earlier rounds:
- Floating: If a seat higher on your preference list opens in any later round your allotment upgrades automatically without manual intervention.
- Sliding: If a better branch at the same institute becomes available your allotment shifts to the preferred branch automatically.
- Final Round freeze: After Round 6 allotments are frozen. You must report to the allotted institute with original documents by the deadline to confirm your seat; not reporting forfeits the seat permanently.
For students with 240 marks and rank 1,200–2,500, the most common Final Round outcome is one of two paths. Students ranked below ~1,450 who waited through floating may finally secure NIT Trichy CSE as higher-ranked students shift to IIT seats freeing up the NIT Trichy quota. Students ranked 1,450–2,500 who did not receive the NIT Trichy CSE upgrade will typically confirm NIT Warangal CSE or NIT Surathkal CSE in the Final Round. Filling a broad list of choices across all preferred branches in the choice-filling stage maximises your Final Round outcome.
JEE Main 240 Marks Rank and NIT Options 2026 FAQs
Ques. What percentile and rank can I expect for 240 marks in JEE Main 2026?
Ans. Based on 2025 JEE Main normalisation data, 240 marks out of 300 is expected to correspond to a percentile of 99.80–99.90 and a CRL rank of approximately 1,200–2,500 in the General/Open category. The exact rank shifts based on the difficulty level of the sessions you appeared in.
Ques. Can I get NIT Trichy CSE with 240 marks in JEE Main 2026?
Ans. NIT Trichy CSE (Other State quota, General/Open) had an expected closing rank of approximately 1,400–1,500 in JoSAA 2025 Round 6. Students with 240 marks and a CRL rank below 1,450 have a realistic chance; those ranked 1,500–2,500 should target NIT Warangal CSE or NIT Surathkal CSE which both closed around 2,300–2,500 in 2025.
Ques. What is the best NIT option for 240 marks in JoSAA 2026 Final Round?
Ans. At a CRL rank of 1,200–2,500, the top NIT choices via JoSAA 2026 Final Round are NIT Trichy CSE (borderline for lower ranks in this band), NIT Surathkal CSE and NIT Warangal CSE (within reach for most students at this score). All are based on expected 2025 Round 6 closing rank trends.
Ques. How does the floating option work for students with 240 marks in JoSAA?
Ans. The floating option allows JoSAA to automatically upgrade your allotment to a higher-preference choice if a better seat opens in a later round. Students ranked around 1,500–2,000 commonly use floating to wait for NIT Trichy CSE seats to open as top-ranked students shift to IIT allotments in later rounds of JoSAA 2026.
Ques. Does 240 marks in JEE Main 2026 qualify for JEE Advanced?
Ans. Yes. JEE Advanced 2026 eligibility requires a CRL rank within the top 2,50,000 in JEE Main. An expected rank of 1,200–2,500 comfortably qualifies, so students with 240 marks are expected to be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026 subject to all other NTA conditions including the two-attempt limit.
Ques. Do OBC-NCL students with 240 marks get better NIT seats in JoSAA?
Ans. Yes. OBC-NCL students with 240 marks in JEE Main 2026 are expected to hold a category rank of around 500–1,000. At this level NIT Trichy CSE, NIT Warangal CSE and NIT Surathkal CSE are comfortably within reach under OBC-NCL reserved seats in JoSAA 2026 Final Round, offering significantly better branch and campus options than the General/Open quota.
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