At 150–330 marks out of 360 in JEE Advanced 2026, students can expect an AIR ranging from roughly 15,000 down to under 30 based on 2025 result trends; JoSAA 2026 Round 4 closing ranks are typically 3–8% tighter than Round 1 for top IIT branches.
JEE Advanced 2026 results are out and JoSAA 2026 counselling is underway. Knowing how your score maps to an expected AIR and how Round 1 through Round 4 closing ranks shift helps you build a sharper choice list and avoid leaving a realistic seat on the table.
- JEE Advanced 2026 total marks: 360 (Paper 1: 180 + Paper 2: 180)
- A score of 330 maps to an expected AIR of approximately 1–30 (CRL)
- A score of 240–260 corresponds to an expected AIR of roughly 1,200–2,000
- A score of 150–160 maps to an expected AIR of approximately 11,000–15,000
- OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and EWS category ranks are significantly lower at every score point
- All rank figures are expected estimates based on 2025 JEE Advanced trends
| Direct Link to JEE Advanced 2026 Result (OUT) |
JEE Advanced 2026 Marks vs Rank Table (150–330)
The table below shows expected AIR for the General (CRL) category across the 150–330 score range in JEE Advanced 2026. All ranks are expected figures based on 2025 JEE Advanced result patterns and will be confirmed after official rank declaration.
| Score Range (out of 360) | Expected AIR (General/CRL) | Approximate Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 325–330 | 1–30 | 99.99+ |
| 300–324 | 31–250 | 99.97–99.99 |
| 280–299 | 251–600 | 99.93–99.97 |
| 260–279 | 601–1,200 | 99.85–99.93 |
| 240–259 | 1,201–2,000 | 99.75–99.85 |
| 220–239 | 2,001–3,200 | 99.60–99.75 |
| 200–219 | 3,201–5,000 | 99.37–99.60 |
| 180–199 | 5,001–7,500 | 99.06–99.37 |
| 160–179 | 7,501–11,000 | 98.62–99.06 |
| 150–159 | 11,001–15,000 | 98.12–98.62 |
Approximately 1.8–2 lakh students qualify and appear for JEE Advanced annually. The exact percentile-to-AIR mapping depends on total test takers and paper difficulty. The 2025 pattern is the best available proxy for 2026.
Category-wise Expected Rank at Key Score Bands
JEE Advanced publishes separate rank lists for CRL (General), OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, and PwD categories. Your category rank determines seat allotment in JoSAA, not just your CRL rank. Category ranks are always lower in number (better) than CRL for the same score.
| Score (out of 360) | CRL (General) | OBC-NCL Rank | SC Rank | ST Rank | EWS Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330 | ~25 | ~8 | ~3 | ~1 | ~5 |
| 300 | ~200 | ~70 | ~25 | ~8 | ~45 |
| 270 | ~700 | ~250 | ~85 | ~30 | ~160 |
| 240 | ~1,600 | ~580 | ~200 | ~72 | ~370 |
| 210 | ~4,000 | ~1,450 | ~520 | ~185 | ~920 |
| 180 | ~6,800 | ~2,500 | ~900 | ~320 | ~1,580 |
| 160 | ~10,000 | ~3,700 | ~1,350 | ~490 | ~2,320 |
| 150 | ~13,500 | ~5,000 | ~1,850 | ~670 | ~3,150 |
These are expected ranks based on 2025 JEE Advanced category-wise seat distribution. OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and EWS students should compare their category rank against the JoSAA 2026 seat matrix for accurate prediction.
JoSAA 2026 Rounds 1–4 Closing Rank Analysis
JoSAA 2026 allotment rounds for IIT seats run in June–July 2026. Closing ranks in Round 4 are typically 3–8% tighter (lower AIR number) than Round 1 for high-demand IIT branches, because more students accept allotments as rounds progress. Less popular branches in newer IITs can see modest relaxations after Round 2 due to seat vacancies.
| Institute and Branch | Round 1 Closing AIR | Round 2 Closing AIR | Round 3 Closing AIR | Round 4 Closing AIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay — CSE | 68 | 65 | 63 | 61 |
| IIT Delhi — CSE | 93 | 89 | 86 | 83 |
| IIT Madras — CSE | 128 | 122 | 118 | 115 |
| IIT Kanpur — CSE | 525 | 508 | 498 | 490 |
| IIT Kharagpur — CSE | 715 | 695 | 682 | 670 |
| IIT Roorkee — CSE | 885 | 865 | 850 | 838 |
| IIT Bombay — Electrical Engineering | 388 | 378 | 371 | 364 |
| IIT Delhi — Electrical Engineering | 462 | 449 | 440 | 432 |
| IIT Guwahati — CSE | 2,250 | 2,195 | 2,162 | 2,140 |
| IIT Hyderabad — CSE | 2,580 | 2,520 | 2,485 | 2,462 |
| IIT BHU Varanasi — CSE | 3,850 | 3,790 | 3,750 | 3,720 |
| IIT (ISM) Dhanbad — CSE | 5,620 | 5,480 | 5,400 | 5,350 |
| IIT Mandi — CSE | 9,200 | 9,050 | 8,980 | 8,950 |
| IIT Tirupati — CSE | 10,800 | 10,600 | 10,480 | 10,420 |
| NIT Trichy — CSE (OS quota) | 6,850 | 6,720 | 6,640 | 6,580 |
| NIT Warangal — CSE (OS quota) | 7,200 | 7,050 | 6,980 | 6,920 |
All figures are expected based on JoSAA 2025 round-by-round data. Students targeting top IIT branches should not wait for later rounds expecting rank relaxations — the trend runs against them. Students with AIR above 9,000 (General) should make newer IITs their primary targets from Round 1.
College Chances by Score Band in JEE Advanced 2026
Match your score to the correct tier of colleges for JoSAA 2026 choice-filling. The guide below covers General (CRL) category; reserved-category students should use their category rank, which opens significantly better branches at the same score.
| Score Band (out of 360) | Expected AIR (General) | Realistic IIT and NIT Options |
|---|---|---|
| 300–330 | 1–250 | IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras — CSE, EE, Engineering Physics |
| 260–299 | 251–1,200 | IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee — CSE and EE |
| 230–259 | 1,201–3,200 | IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad — CSE; IIT Roorkee — ECE, Mechanical |
| 200–229 | 3,201–5,000 | IIT BHU, IIT Indore, IIT Jodhpur — CSE; older IITs — non-core branches |
| 170–199 | 5,001–9,000 | IIT (ISM) Dhanbad — CSE; IIT Patna, IIT Gandhinagar; NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal — top branches (OS) |
| 150–169 | 9,001–15,000 | IIT Mandi, IIT Tirupati, IIT Jammu — most branches; NIT Surathkal, NIT Calicut — OS quota |
A student with AIR 5,000 (CRL) who holds OBC-NCL category may have a category rank near 1,800, making IIT Bombay EE or IIT Delhi ECE realistic targets. Always cross-check using your category rank against the JoSAA 2026 seat matrix.
How JEE Advanced 2026 Rank is Calculated
JEE Advanced rank is based on total marks in Paper 1 and Paper 2 combined across Physics, Chemistry, and Maths. The organising IIT publishes one combined rank list from the two-paper format.
- Total marks: 360 — Paper 1 (180 marks) + Paper 2 (180 marks), each with 60 marks per subject
- Tie-breaking order: higher aggregate → higher Maths marks → higher Physics marks → ratio of positive to negative marks across both papers
- Rank lists published: CRL (General), OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, and PwD (each with LD and Others sub-categories)
- A minimum subject-wise cutoff in each paper must also be cleared for a rank to be awarded
- JoSAA uses the AIR (or category rank) to allot seats; the rank itself carries no direct percentage or CGPA equivalent
Students can access their complete scorecards showing Paper 1 and Paper 2 subject-wise marks on the official JEE Advanced portal after result declaration.
JEE Advanced 2026 Marks vs Rank FAQs
Ques. What AIR can I expect for 250 marks in JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. A score of 250 out of 360 in JEE Advanced 2026 is expected to correspond to an AIR of roughly 1,500–2,000 in the General (CRL) category, based on 2025 result trends. Actual rank depends on paper difficulty and the score distribution of all appearing students.
Ques. Do JoSAA closing ranks tighten or relax from Round 1 to Round 4?
Ans. Closing ranks for high-demand IIT branches — such as CSE at IIT Bombay, Delhi, or Madras — tighten by 3–8% from Round 1 to Round 4 as seats fill up. Some branches in newer or less popular IITs can see modest relaxations in Rounds 3 and 4 due to seat vacancies.
Ques. Is 150 marks enough to get an IIT seat in JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. A score of 150 marks (out of 360) corresponds to an expected AIR of approximately 11,000–15,000 in the General category. This falls within the closing rank range of newer IITs such as IIT Mandi, IIT Tirupati, and IIT Jammu for most branches. OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and EWS students at the same score will have significantly better category ranks, opening more IIT options.
Ques. How is the category rank different from the CRL rank?
Ans. The CRL (Common Rank List) ranks all qualified students together. Category ranks — OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS — are computed only within each category pool. Because the pool is smaller, your category rank number is always lower (better) than your CRL for the same score, giving reserved-category students access to better IIT branches in JoSAA.
Ques. What is the total marks for JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. JEE Advanced 2026 is a 360-mark exam split equally into Paper 1 (180 marks) and Paper 2 (180 marks). Each paper covers Physics, Chemistry, and Maths with 60 marks each subject.
Ques. Should I wait for later JoSAA rounds to get a better allotment?
Ans. For top IIT branches (CSE, EE at older IITs), waiting typically hurts — closing ranks tighten with each round. If you receive a satisfactory allotment in Round 1 or 2, accepting it is usually the safer strategy. However, floating your allotment in Rounds 2 and 3 makes sense if your AIR gives a realistic chance at a higher-preference branch still open in the pool.
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