Understanding the Percentile System in JEE Main Examinations
Why Does NTA Use Percentile System for JEE?
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) uses a percentile system for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main to ensure fairness across multiple shifts. This method allows students to be ranked based on their performance relative to peers in the same shift, addressing discrepancies in exam difficulty. The final results for JEE Main 2026 session 2 were released on April 20, 2026.
- 01NTA declared JEE Main 2026 session 2 results on April 20, 2026.
- 02A total of 26 students achieved a perfect score of 100 percentile.
- 03The percentile system ensures fairness by comparing students' scores within the same shift.
- 04Normalization is used to create a unified merit list across different exam shifts.
- 05NTA's methodology is based on established principles of educational measurement.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the results for the JEE Main 2026 session 2 on April 20, 2026, with 26 students achieving a perfect score of 100 percentile. The percentile system is employed to rank students based on their performance relative to their peers in the same exam shift, addressing variations in exam difficulty. For instance, raw marks required for the 99th percentile ranged from 165 in the toughest shift to 196 in the easiest. To ensure fairness across different shifts, NTA utilizes a normalization process, allowing students to be compared fairly regardless of the shift they took. This method is grounded in established educational measurement principles and has been defended by NTA and experts, including former UGC Chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar. By using this system, NTA aims to create a level playing field for all candidates.
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The percentile system and normalization process impact how students are ranked, affecting their chances of admission into engineering colleges.
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