My JEE Main percentile is around 70-80%. Is this a good score, and what are my options?

A percentile of 70-80% in JEE Main indicates a moderate performance.

• For General Category: With this percentile, securing a seat in NITs or IIITs for popular branches is very difficult, if not impossible. Qualifying for JEE Advanced might also be challenging unless the overall difficulty of the paper was very high leading to lower qualifying percentiles.
• For Reserved Categories (OBC-NCL, SC, ST): This percentile might open up some possibilities in NITs/IIITs for certain branches, especially with home state quota benefits. It could also be sufficient to qualify for JEE Advanced under your category.
• What makes it "good" or "bad"? It's relative to your goals and category. While it might not get you into the top-tier central institutions (for general category), it can still be a valuable score for:
  • State Engineering Colleges: Many states use JEE Main scores for admission to their government and private engineering colleges. Your 70-80 percentile might get you a decent seat in a good state-level institution.
  • Private Universities: Several reputable private universities accept JEE Main scores.
  • Improvement: If you have more attempts available, this score serves as a benchmark for improvement in subsequent JEE Main sessions.
• Actionable Insight: Research colleges in your home state that accept JEE Main scores. Look into private universities with good engineering programs. If eligible and aiming higher, focus on improving your score in the next JEE Main session or preparing for other relevant entrance exams.