JEE Main April 2 2026 Shift 1 difficulty and percentile
The expected percentile for a score of 150 marks in the JEE Main April 2 2026 Shift 1 difficulty and percentile assessment is 98–98.5 if the paper is of moderate difficulty. This estimate comes from recent session trends and expert analysis of the April session.
The exam day is Apr 2, 2026 and this article was updated on Apr 1, 2026 .
JEE Main April 2 2026 Shift 1 difficulty and percentile — quick summary
- If the shift is easy, 150 marks could translate to around 94–96 percentile .
- If the shift is tough or normalization favours your shift, 150 marks can reach 97–99 percentile .
- Expected All-India rank for 150 marks : 25,000 to 45,000 .
JEE Main April 2 2026 Shift 1 difficulty and percentile — subject snapshot
| Subject | Expected difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Moderate | Concept-driven questions expected |
| Chemistry | Moderate | Mostly NCERT-based, scoring for many students |
| Mathematics | Moderate to tough | Lengthy and calculation-heavy |
Overall difficulty is expected to be moderate to tough , similar to earlier Session 1 shifts. The April session typically sees higher competition than January, which can shift marks-to-percentile bands.
Marks vs Percentile bands (expected)
| Marks range | Expected percentile |
|---|---|
| 160+ | 99+ |
| 150–159 | 98–98.5 |
| 140–149 | 97.5–98 |
| 130–139 | 96.5–97 |
Experts note that session difficulty and the normalization process can move these bands by 8–10 marks for the same percentile in April.
What 150 marks means for admission
A 98–98.5 percentile usually secures seats in many NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. Core branches like ECE, EE and Mechanical are likely at many NITs. CSE is less likely at top NITs but possible for home-state or reserved-category candidates. 150 marks is often enough to clear the JEE Advanced qualifying cutoff.
Factors that can change your percentile
Normalization, number of candidates in your shift, and overall session performance matter. If your shift is harder than others, normalization can boost your percentile.
Immediate note for test-takers
Keep your response sheet and follow official NTA updates after results. Admissions depend on final percentile, rank, home state and category.