The JEE Main 2026 exam will be conducted soon, and the candidates have already started preparing for the IIT JEE exam. In this article we have provided an analysis for JEE Main for the last 5 years. This 5 year analysis includes the registration analysis, JEE Main cutoff analysis, candidate attendance trends, and other useful information.
This analysis can be extremely helpful for the 2026 JEE Main aspirants as it can help them analyse the difficulty level to expect in JEE 2026 exam and they will be able to prepare better for this exam. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main provides access to NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and is a qualifying step to JEE Advanced. With the shifts in exam pattern, attendance of candidates, marking schemes, and cutoff variations, knowing the trends of the last 5 years becomes imperative to crafting a well-informed preparation plan for JEE Main 2026.
JEE Apex Board (JAB) reconstituted for JEE Main and JEE Advanced exams 2026 and 2027
JEE Main Past 5 Years Trends Analysis Overview
In the last five years, JEE Main has experienced a great change. Right from changing to a computer-based test to having multiple sessions, the transitions tell us about the attempts by the NTA to make the exam more accessible and transparent. JEE Main Past 5 Years Trend Analysis points out some major trends in the exam pattern, participation, difficulty level, and results to enable students to get a better understanding of what to look forward to.
Latest Updates in JEE Main 2026 by NTA
According to the latest information, the NTA has not made any significant updates to JEE Main 2026. Nevertheless, as per previous trends, some small updates are anticipated -
- The test will be held in two sessions (January & April 2026) in computer-based mode.
- Aadhaar-based authentication and APAAR ID can be employed for registration. The website for updates is jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Registration, Appearance & Qualification Trends in JEE Main Exam
Over the last five years, the JEE Main Exam has seen a growing trend in registration and attendance, reflecting the increasing competition among engineers-to-be in India. The following data show the figures of students who registered, appeared, and were qualified, reflecting the magnitude and seriousness of this national-level exam.
Year | Number of Students Registered | Number of Students Appeared in JEE Main | Total Number of Students Qualified |
2023 | 17,91,398 | 17,07,334 | Top 2,00,000 |
2022 | 10,26,799 | 9,05,590 | Top 2,50,000 |
2021 | 10,48,012 | 9,39,008 | 2,50,186 |
2020 | About 11.74 Lakhs | About 10.23 Lakhs | 2,50,681 |
2019 | 12,37,892 | 11,47,125 | 2,45,000 |
2018 | 11,48,000 | About 10.43 Lakhs | 2,31,024 |
Past 5 Years Percentile Cutoff Trends of JEE Main
JEE Main cutoff percentile specifies the minimum score needed to be eligible for JEE Advanced and join the JoSAA counselling for admission into NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Trends in cutoffs vary year by year depending on difficulties faced in the exam, the number of candidates, and availability of seats. Reading past 5 years' cutoff trends enables students to formulate precise, reachable goals for their JEE Main preparation.
Year | General (UR) | EWS | OBC‑NCL | SC | ST | PwD (UR‑PwD) |
2025 | 93.1023262 | 80.3830119 | 79.4313582 | 61.1526933 | 47.9026465 | 0.0079349 |
2024 | 93.2362181 | 81.3266412 | 79.6757881 | 60.0923182 | 46.6975840 | 0.0018700 |
2023 | 90.7788642 | 75.6229025 | 73.6114227 | 51.9776027 | 37.2348772 | 0.0013527 |
2022 | 88.4121383 | 63.1114141 | 67.0090297 | 43.0820954 | 26.7771328 | 0.0031029 |
2021 | 87.8992241 | 66.2214845 | 68.0234447 | 46.8825338 | 34.6728999 | 0.0096375 |
JEE Main Session-Wise Candidate Attendance Trends
This table covers registered vs appeared candidates for JEE Main Session-Wise Candidate Attendance Trends.
Year | No. of Registered Students | No. of Students Appeared |
JEE Main 2025 | January- 13,11,544 | January- 12,58,136 |
April - 10,61,840 | April - 9,92,350 | |
JEE Main 2024 | January- 12,31,874 | January- 11,70,036 |
April - 11,79,569 | April - 10,67,959 | |
JEE Main 2023 | January - 8,60,064 | January - 8,23,967 |
April - 9,31,334 | April - 8,83,367 | |
JEE Main 2022 | June - 8,72,970 | June - 7,69,604 |
July - 6,22,034 | July - 5,40,242 | |
JEE Main 2021 | February - 6,52,628 | February - 6,21,033 |
March - 6,19,641 | March - 5,56,248 | |
July - 7,09,611 | July - 5,43,553 | |
August - 7,67,700 | August - 4,81,419 |
JEE Main NTA Score vs Percentile vs Rank Analysis (2024–2025)
The following is a detailed comparative study of JEE Main 2024 and 2025 on the basis of NTA score, percentiles, and estimated rank ranges. This enables students to estimate their likely rank and chart their college admission course accordingly.
JEE Main NTA Score vs Percentile vs Rank 2025
The JEE Main 2025 NTA Score vs Percentile vs Rank comparison assists candidates in comprehending how their raw scores will match up to percentiles and estimated ranks. This information is important to gauge admission possibilities in NITs, IIITs, and other premier engineering institutions.
JEE Main 2025 Score | JEE Main 2025 Percentile | JEE Main 2025 Rank |
300-281 | 100 - 99.99989145 | 1 - 20 |
271 - 280 | 99.994681 - 99.997394 | 80-24 |
263 - 270 | 99.990990 - 99.994029 | 83-55 |
250 - 262 | 99.977205 - 99.988819 | 210 - 85 |
241 - 250 | 99.960163 - 99.975034 | 367 - 215 |
231 - 240 | 99.934980 - 99.956364 | 599 - 375 |
221 - 230 | 99.901113 - 99.928901 | 911 - 610 |
211 - 220 | 99.851616 - 99.893732 | 1367 - 920 |
201 - 210 | 99.795063 - 99.845212 | 1888 - 1375 |
191 - 200 | 99.710831 - 99.782472 | 2664 - 1900 |
181 - 190 | 99.597399 - 99.688579 | 3710 - 2700 |
171 - 180 | 99.456939 - 99.573193 | 5003- 3800 |
161 - 170 | 99.272084 - 99.431214 | 6706 - 5100 |
151 - 160 | 99.028614 - 99.239737 | 8949 - 6800 |
141 - 150 | 98.732389 - 98.990296 | 11678 - 9000 |
131 - 140 | 98.317414 - 98.666935 | 15501 - 11800 |
121 - 130 | 97.811260 - 98.254132 | 20164 - 15700 |
111 - 120 | 97.142937 - 97.685672 | 26321 - 20500 |
101 - 110 | 96.204550 - 96.978272 | 34966 - 26500 |
91 - 100 | 94.998594 - 96.064850 | 46076 - 35000 |
81 - 90 | 93.471231 - 94.749479 | 60147 - 46500 |
71 - 80 | 91.072128 - 93.152971 | 82249 - 61000 |
61 - 70 | 87.512225 - 90.702200 | 115045 - 83000 |
51 - 60 | 82.016062 - 86.907944 | 165679 - 117000 |
41 - 50 | 73.287808 - 80.982153 | 246089 - 166000 |
31 - 40 | 58.151490 - 71.302052 | 385534 - 264383 |
JEE Main NTA Score vs Percentile vs Rank 2024
NTA Score vs Percentile vs Rank table for JEE Main 2024 sheds light on how various score brackets were corresponded to percentiles and estimated All India Ranks. This helps candidates study past trends and set pragmatic goals for future attempts.
JEE Main 2024 Score | JEE Main 2024 Rank | JEE Main 2024 Percentile |
286 – 292 | 19 – 12 | 99.99826992 – 99.99890732 |
280 – 284 | 42 – 23 | 99.99617561 – 99.99790569 |
268 – 279 | 106 – 64 | 99.9903477 – 99.99417236 |
250 – 267 | 524 – 108 | 99.95228221 – 99.99016588 |
231 – 249 | 1385 – 546 | 99.87388826 – 99.95028296 |
215 – 230 | 2789 – 1421 | 99.74522293 – 99.87006821 |
200 – 214 | 4687 – 2863 | 99.57503767 – 99.73930423 |
189 – 199 | 6684 – 4830 | 99.39319174 – 99.58015841 |
175 – 188 | 10746 – 7152 | 99.02150308 – 99.3487614 |
160 – 174 | 16103 – 11018 | 98.52824118 – 98.99673561 |
149 – 159 | 21145 – 14695 | 98.07460828 – 98.49801724 |
132 – 148 | 32286 – 22238 | 97.0109678 – 97.95707774 |
120 – 131 | 43174 – 33636 | 96.0887115 – 96.93721175 |
110 – 119 | 54293 – 44115 | 95.05625075 – 95.893027 |
102 – 109 | 65758 – 55269 | 94.01228357 – 94.86737888 |
95 – 101 | 76280 – 66909 | 93.05600452 – 93.88922802 |
89 – 94 | 87219 – 78111 | 92.05811428 – 92.88745528 |
79 – 88 | 109320 – 90144 | 90.0448455 – 91.7917719 |
82 – 87 | 169542 – 92303 | 84.56209331 – 91.56917495 |
41 – 61 | 326517 – 173239 | 70.28300307 – 84.22540213 |
1 – 40 | 1025009 – 334080 | 6.68590788 – 69.5797271 |
Toppers of JEE Main Over Past 5 Years
The top 10 JEE Main toppers of the last 5 years' list showcases students who received perfect or nearly perfect NTA scores. Comparing their scores, states, and study paths provides motivation and insights for future exam-takers.
JEE Main 2025 Toppers List
The official JEE Main 2025 toppers list consists of individuals who achieved 100 percentile and topmost All India Ranks, published by NTA along with session-wise results.
S. No. | Name of Candidate | State of Eligibility | NTA Score |
1 | Ayush Singhal | Rajasthan | 100 |
2 | Kushagra Gupta | Karnataka | 100 |
3 | Daksh | Delhi (NCT) | 100 |
4 | Harsh Jha | Delhi (NCT) | 100 |
5 | Rajit Gupta | Rajasthan | 100 |
6 | Shreyas Lohiya | Uttar Pradesh | 100 |
7 | Saksham Jindal | Rajasthan | 100 |
8 | Saurav | Uttar Pradesh | 100 |
9 | Vishad Jain | Maharashtra | 100 |
10 | Arnav Singh | Rajasthan | 100 |
JEE Main 2024 Toppers List
NTA released the JEE Main 2024 toppers list with names, application numbers, and scores of candidates who achieved 100 percentile across different sessions.
Name of Candidate | State of Eligibility | NTA Score |
Shaik Suraj | Andhra Pradesh | 100 |
Thota Sai Karthik | Andhra Pradesh | 100 |
Annareddy Venkata Tanish Reddt | Andhra Pradesh | 100 |
Madhav Bansal | Delhi | 100 |
Ipsit Mittal | Delhi | 100 |
Parekh Meet Vikrambhai | Gujarat | 100 |
Aarav Bhatt | Haryana | 100 |
Shivansh Nair | Haryana | 100 |
Amogh Agrawal | Karnataka | 100 |
Aryan Prakash | Maharashtra | 100 |
JEE Main 2023 Toppers List
The JEE Main 2023 toppers list featured students who scored a perfect 100 percentile, along with their application numbers, state codes, and exam sessions as released by NTA.
S. No. | Name of Candidate | State | NTA Score |
1 | Singaraju Venkat Koundinya | Telangana | 100 |
2 | Kallakuri Sainadh Srimanth | Andhra Pradesh | 100 |
3 | Ishan Khandelwal | Rajasthan | 100 |
4 | Deshank Pratap Singh | Uttar Pradesh | 100 |
5 | Nipun Goel | Uttar Pradesh | 100 |
6 | Allam Sujay | Telangana | 100 |
7 | Vavilala Chidvilas Reddy | Telangana | 100 |
8 | Bikkina Abhinav Chowdary | Telangana | 100 |
9 | Suthar Harshul Sanjaybhai | Gujarat | 100 |
10 | Abhineet Majety | Telangana | 100 |
JEE Main 2022 Toppers List
NTA published the JEE Main 2022 toppers list with details of candidates who secured 100 percentile, including their application numbers and state-wise distribution.
S. No. | STATE | Candidates Name | NTA Score |
1 | ANDHRA PRADESH | POLISETTY KARTHIKEYA | 100 |
2 | ANDHRA PRADESH | PENIKALAPATI RAVI KISHORE | 100 |
3 | ANDHRA PRADESH | KOYYANA SUHAS | 100 |
4 | ASSAM | SNEHA PAREEK | 100 |
5 | HARYANA | SARTHAK MAHESHWARI | 100 |
6 | JHARKHAND | KUSHAGRA SRIVASTAVA | 100 |
7 | KARNATAKA | BOYA HAREN SATHVIK | 100 |
8 | PUNJAB | MRINAL GARG | 100 |
9 | RAJASTHAN | NAVYA | 100 |
10 | TELANGANA | DHEERAJ KURUKUNDA | 100 |
JEE Main 2021 Toppers List
The National Testing Agency released the list of candidates who scored 100 percentile in JEE Main 2021, along with their application numbers and state-wise details.
S. No. | STATE | Candidates Name | NTA Score |
1 | STATE/UT | CANDIDATE NAME | NTA SCORE |
2 | ANDHRA PRADESH | DUGGINENI VENKATA PANEESH | 100.0000000 |
3 | ANDHRA PRADESH | SATTI KARTHIKEYA | 100.0000000 |
4 | ANDHRA PRADESH | VARADA MAHANTH NAIDU | 100.0000000 |
5 | ANDHRA PRADESH | PASALA VEERA SIVA | 100.0000000 |
6 | ANDHRA PRADESH | KANCHANAPALLI RAHUL NAIDU | 100.0000000 |
7 | ANDHRA PRADESH | KARANAM LOKESH | 100.0000000 |
8 | BIHAR | VAIBHAV VISHAL | 100.0000000 |
9 | BIHAR | KUMAR SATYADARSHI | 100.0000000 |
10 | CHANDIGARH | GURAMRIT SINGH | 100.0000000 |
Impact of Multi-Session Format on JEE Main Rankings
The multi-session format has been implemented into JEE Main to reduce inequality pertaining to different difficulty levels among different dates of the exams. Percentile calculation ensures fair comparison among candidates and reduces transparency errors in generating rankings.
JEE Main Difficulty Level Trend Analysis (2021–2025)
The JEE Main exams from 2021 to 2025 have shown noticeable variations in difficulty level across Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Each year presented a unique set of challenges for students, influencing their preparation and performance strategies. Here's a breakdown of the JEE Main paper analysis over the past few years -
JEE Main 2025 Paper Analysis
The JEE Main 2025 exam was overall moderate in difficulty, with Mathematics being the toughest section due to its lengthy and time-consuming nature. Key topics like Matrices, 3D Geometry, Vectors, and Conic Sections were heavily featured. Physics was rated easy to moderate, with a balanced mix from Class 11 and 12, and special focus on Optics and Electromagnetism. Chemistry was the most scoring section, dominated by NCERT-based questions, especially from Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, making it relatively easy for well-prepared students.
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JEE Main 2024 Paper Analysis
The JEE Main 2024 exam, conducted across multiple sessions, maintained an overall moderate difficulty level, though subject-wise variation was evident. Physics was rated easy to moderate, with a focus on Modern Physics, Gravitation, and Semiconductors. Chemistry remained the easiest for most students, featuring NCERT-based questions from topics like Organic Chemistry, Biomolecules, and Electrochemistry. Mathematics emerged as the toughest section due to its lengthy and complex problems, especially from Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, and 3D Geometry.
JEE Main 2023 Paper Analysis
JEE Main 2023 was held in two sessions—January and April—and featured an overall moderate difficulty level. While Physics and Chemistry were largely rated as easy to moderate, Mathematics stood out as the most challenging section, with many students finding it lengthy and calculation-heavy. Some exam shifts were slightly tougher, particularly due to the complexity of Math problems.
JEE Main 2022 Paper Analysis
The overall difficulty level of JEE Main 2022 ranged from moderate to difficult, with Mathematics being the toughest section due to its lengthy and tricky problems. Physics was rated as moderately easy, while Chemistry was mostly easy, especially with a strong emphasis on NCERT-based questions. The paper maintained a balanced topic distribution across all three subjects.
JEE Main 2021 Paper Analysis
JEE Main 2021 was held across multiple sessions, and the overall difficulty level was moderate. Physics was generally seen as the easiest section, followed by Chemistry, while Mathematics posed the most challenges due to its lengthy and calculation-heavy questions.
How JEE Main Trends Help Shape Your 2026 Preparation Strategy?
Analyzing JEE Main trends from previous years can provide valuable insights for shaping your 2026 preparation strategy. By understanding the difficulty levels, frequently asked topics, and weightage across subjects, aspirants can prioritize important chapters, manage time effectively, and adapt their study plans based on recurring JEE Main patterns. Tracking these trends also helps in setting realistic expectations and improving exam readiness.
JEE Main previous year answer key PDFs available → all sessions
Official NTA PDFs of JEE Main Results (2021–2025)
The National Testing Agency (NTA) releases official result PDFs for each JEE Main session on its official website. These PDFs include details such as candidate names, application numbers, percentile scores, and All India Ranks (AIR) of top performers. Students and educators often refer to these documents for authentic data and trend analysis. Below are the year-wise official JEE Main result PDFs from 2021 to 2025 for your reference.
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