The results for JEE Main 2026 will be announced today, April 20, by the National Testing Agency (NTA). While the official All India Rank (AIR) is provided by the NTA, candidates can estimate their ranks using their percentile scores. The percentile reflects how many candidates performed better than the individual, making it a key factor in rank calculation. The formula to estimate rank is: Rank ≈ (100 − Percentile) × Total Number of Candidates ÷ 100. For example, if a candidate has a percentile of 98 and there are 1,000,000 candidates, their expected rank would be approximately 20,000. It's important to note that JEE Main is conducted in multiple shifts with varying difficulty levels, which is why percentiles are used instead of raw marks. Candidates can also utilize previous year trends and online rank predictors to estimate their percentiles if they only have their marks. Ultimately, a higher percentile correlates with a lower (better) rank, providing a useful guide for candidates as they plan their next steps.