What is the difference between JEE Main rank and percentile?
Understanding rank versus percentile score.
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The percentile indicates the relative performance of a candidate within a specific exam session, while the rank represents the candidate's overall position among all candidates across all sessions. Percentile scores are first calculated for each session to account for differences in difficulty level, and then a common merit list is prepared based on normalized scores. The final rank is used for admissions to NITs, IIITs, and other institutes.