Scoring 240 marks out of 360 in JEE Advanced 2026 is expected to earn a Common Rank List (CRL) rank of approximately 1,500–2,800, opening seats at multiple IITs across branches.
JEE Advanced 2026 is conducted for a total of 360 marks spread across Paper 1 and Paper 2, each carrying 180 marks. A score of 240 marks represents 66.7% of the total and historically places students within the top 1–2% of all ranked students. Based on JoSAA 2024 and 2025 closing rank data, this score gives solid prospects at older IITs for select branches and near-certain admission at newer IITs.
- Total marks in JEE Advanced 2026: 360 (Paper 1: 180 marks + Paper 2: 180 marks).
- Expected CRL rank at 240 marks: approximately 1,500–2,800 (General category, based on 2024–25 trends).
- OBC-NCL rank at 240 marks: approx. 600–1,000; SC rank: approx. 200–400.
- Civil, Chemical, Metallurgical, and Agricultural Engineering branches at older IITs are within reach at this rank.
- CSE, EE, and ECE at IIT Hyderabad, IIT Indore, and IIT Guwahati are accessible for General category students at this score.
| Direct Link to JEE Advanced 2026 Official Website (Active) | jeeadv.ac.in |
JEE Advanced 2026 Total Marks and Score Structure
JEE Advanced 2026 is a two-paper exam — Paper 1 and Paper 2 each carry 180 marks, making the combined total 360 marks. Both papers cover Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Your aggregate score across both papers forms the basis of your All India Rank (AIR) on the Common Rank List (CRL) and all category-specific rank lists.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 180 marks — Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| Paper 2 | 180 marks — Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| Total Marks | 360 marks |
| Score at 240 marks | 66.7% of total marks |
A score of 240 marks historically places students in the top 1–2% of all JEE Advanced rank holders. The exact rank varies each year with paper difficulty and overall student performance, so these projections are based on 2024–25 data and should be treated as estimates.
Expected Rank for 240 Marks in JEE Advanced 2026 — Category-wise
The table below shows the expected rank range for 240 marks in JEE Advanced 2026 across all reservation categories. These are estimates based on 2024 and 2025 rank-score trends. Final ranks depend on the 2026 paper difficulty level and the aggregate performance of all students in the exam.
| Category | Expected Rank at 240 Marks (2026) |
|---|---|
| General (CRL) | 1,500 – 2,800 |
| OBC-NCL | 600 – 1,000 |
| EWS | 250 – 500 |
| SC | 200 – 400 |
| ST | 100 – 200 |
| PwD (CRL-PwD) | 50 – 150 |
If JEE Advanced 2026 papers are tougher than 2025, your rank for 240 marks may improve (lower AIR number) as fewer students hit that score. If the paper is easier and high scores are more common, the rank may be marginally higher than these estimates. Use the ranges above as a planning baseline, not as guaranteed outcomes.
IIT Branch Chances with 240 Marks in JEE Advanced 2026
With an expected CRL rank of 1,500–2,800, the IIT branches available to you depend on your category, preferred subject area, and home-state preference (if applicable under supernumerary seats). The table below reflects approximate JoSAA 2024 closing ranks — all figures are based on previous year trends and serve as indicative estimates for 2026 planning.
| IIT | Branch | Approx. CRL Closing Rank (2024) | Chances at 240 Marks (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | Metallurgical Engg and Materials Science | ~2,700 | Moderate |
| IIT Delhi | Textile Technology | ~2,600 | Moderate |
| IIT Delhi | Production and Industrial Engineering | ~2,500 | Moderate |
| IIT Madras | Civil Engineering | ~2,300 | Good |
| IIT Madras | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | ~2,500 | Moderate |
| IIT Kanpur | Civil Engineering | ~2,600 | Moderate |
| IIT Kharagpur | Agricultural and Food Engineering | ~3,000 | Good |
| IIT Roorkee | Civil Engineering | ~2,900 | Good |
| IIT Roorkee | Chemical Engineering | ~2,700 | Moderate |
| IIT Guwahati | Civil Engineering | ~2,800 | Good |
| IIT Hyderabad | CSE, EE, Mechanical (multiple branches) | ~2,500 – 3,500 | Good |
| IIT Indore | CSE, EE, Mechanical | ~2,000 – 3,200 | Good |
| IIT BHU Varanasi | Mining, Metallurgical, Ceramic Engineering | ~2,500 – 3,500 | Good |
| New IITs (Tirupati, Palakkad, Bhilai, Dharwad, Jammu) | Multiple branches including CSE and EE | ~3,500 – 8,000 | Very Good |
For OBC-NCL students with an expected category rank of 600–1,000, CSE and EE at IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Indore, and IIT BHU Varanasi become accessible based on historical closing rank data. SC students scoring 240 marks can target CSE at IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Roorkee based on SC category closing ranks from previous years.
How JEE Advanced 2026 Rank is Calculated
Your JEE Advanced rank is based on the aggregate of your raw marks in Paper 1 and Paper 2 — no normalisation is applied between the two papers. The combined total determines your AIR on the CRL and on category-specific rank lists (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, PwD).
- Subject-wise minimum qualifying marks must be met individually in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. A student who fails to clear the subject-wise cutoff receives no rank, regardless of how high the aggregate is.
- The tiebreaker rule applies when two students share the same aggregate: higher marks in Mathematics decides the rank; then Physics; then Chemistry; finally, the older student is ranked higher (lower AIR).
- Preparatory rank lists are created for SC, ST, and PwD students who qualify but fall below the general aggregate qualifying cutoff — giving them an additional pathway to IIT admission through preparatory courses.
Ranks from JEE Advanced 2026 are used in JoSAA counselling for seat allotment across all 23 IITs and IISc, Bangalore. The JoSAA process involves multiple rounds of choice filling, seat allotment, and document verification.
JEE Advanced 2026: 240 Marks FAQs
Ques. What is the expected rank for 240 marks in JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. Based on 2024–25 trends, a score of 240 out of 360 in JEE Advanced 2026 is expected to give a General category (CRL) rank of approximately 1,500–2,800. OBC-NCL students may get a category rank of 600–1,000, SC students around 200–400, and ST students around 100–200. These are estimates and may vary based on 2026 paper difficulty.
Ques. Is 240 out of 360 a good score in JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. Yes, 240 marks is 66.7% of the JEE Advanced total marks, which historically places students in the top 1–2% of all ranked students. It is a strong score that opens multiple IIT branches across categories and gives very good options at newer IITs for any branch.
Ques. Which IITs can I get with 240 marks in JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. With an expected General CRL rank of 1,500–2,800, you have moderate to good chances at Civil and Metallurgical Engineering at IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur, IIT Roorkee, and IIT Kharagpur; CSE and EE at IIT Hyderabad, IIT Indore, and IIT Guwahati; and most branches at newer IITs like IIT Tirupati, IIT Palakkad, and IIT Bhilai. These are estimates based on 2024–25 JoSAA closing rank data.
Ques. What is the total marks in JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. The total marks in JEE Advanced 2026 is 360 — Paper 1 carries 180 marks and Paper 2 carries 180 marks. Both papers test Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Ques. Can OBC-NCL students get CSE with 240 marks in JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. Yes, it is possible. With an expected OBC-NCL rank of 600–1,000 at 240 marks, CSE at IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Indore, and IIT BHU Varanasi may be within reach based on 2024–25 JoSAA closing rank trends. CSE at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, and IIT Madras remains highly competitive even for OBC-NCL students at this rank range.
Ques. How does the tiebreaker work in JEE Advanced rank calculation?
Ans. When two students score the same aggregate in JEE Advanced 2026, the tiebreaker is applied in this order: higher marks in Mathematics first, then Physics, then Chemistry, and finally the older student is ranked higher (lower AIR number).
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