Is 100 Marks a Good Score in JEE Mains?

Scoring 100 marks in JEE Mains typically places a candidate in the 90–94 percentile range. This means you have performed better than approximately 90% to 94% of all test-takers.

How Good Is 100 Marks in JEE Mains?

• For Reserved Categories: 100 marks is generally considered a good score for candidates from reserved categories (OBC, SC, ST, etc.), as it is often above the cutoff required to qualify for JEE Advanced and to secure seats in government colleges, including some NITs and GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institutes).
• For General Category: For general category candidates, 100 marks is not considered a strong score if your goal is to get into top NITs, IIITs, or secure popular branches like Computer Science or Electronics. With this score:
  • Admission to top NITs or preferred branches is highly unlikely.
  • You may still qualify for less competitive branches such as Civil, Mechanical, or Power Engineering in lower-ranked NITs, GFTIs, or state government colleges.
  • The All India Rank (AIR) for 100 marks is typically above 1,40,000, making it difficult to secure top seats.

JEE Mains Percentile and Cutoff

• JEE Advanced Cutoff: The cutoff for qualifying for JEE Advanced varies by year and category, but a 100-mark score is usually enough for reserved categories, and sometimes for the general category, depending on the year’s difficulty and competition.