My score as per answer key is 103 in JEE session 2, but percentile score is 89. Please clarify.
Asked by manish goel
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1 Answer
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Your JEE score (103 marks) and percentile (89) should not be confused, and here is why:
- Percentile is not a percentage, it is relative ranking.
- It simply shows you the percentage of students below you, not how many marks you actually received.
- Thus, despite having 103 marks; your percentile depends on the difficulty of the paper and therefore the scores of other students.
In conclusion: Percentile is rank-based, not marks-based - and so, it is possible to attain 103 marks and 89 percentile if the exam was relatively easier, or the competition was higher.
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