Score plan · 150+ marks

How to Score 150 in JEE Main 2027

150 has usually meant about 98–99 percentile in recent sessions. It needs about 40 right answers, strong Chemistry and steady Physics.

Last updated: 26 October 2026

Direct answer

Target about 40 correct and no more than 10 wrong. That is 150 marks.

A common split: Chemistry 60–65, Physics 50–55, Maths 35–40. You do not need to be great at all three. You need one strong subject, one steady subject and no disaster in the third.

Targets

Subject-wise target for 150

SubjectMarks targetApprox. correct
Chemistry60–6516–17
Physics50–5513–14
Maths35–4010–11
Master these

Chapters you cannot be weak in

  • Physics: Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetism, Modern Physics, Optics, Rotation.
  • Chemistry: all of inorganic from NCERT, Coordination Compounds, organic O and N compounds, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium.
  • Maths: Integration and Area, Coordinate Geometry, Vectors and 3D, Matrices, Probability.
12 weeks

A 12-week plan to Session 1

WeeksFocus
1–4Finish weak high-priority chapters. 2 mocks a week from week 3.
5–8PYQs of the last 5 years, chapter by chapter. 2 mocks a week.
9–11Full revision cycle. 3 mocks a week at your shift time.
12Light revision, formula sheet, sleep schedule.
Accuracy

The accuracy check

After each mock, divide correct by attempted. Under 80%? Attempt fewer questions next time. A student attempting 55 at 75% accuracy scores about 151; a student attempting 50 at 85% accuracy scores about 155, with less stress.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are needed for 150 in JEE Main?

About 40 correct with up to 10 wrong, or 38 correct with 2 wrong.

What percentile is 150 marks in JEE Main?

In recent sessions, usually around 98–99 percentile, depending on the shift.

Is 150 a good score in JEE Main?

Yes. It usually qualifies you comfortably for JEE Advanced and opens many NIT options, especially with home state quota.

Can I score 150 in JEE Main in 2 months?

If you already know most chapters, yes. If you are starting fresh, aim for 100–120 first.

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