Aarush Singhal from Chandigarh has topped JEE Main 2026 with a perfect 300 out of 300 score and an All India Rank (AIR) 1, while a total of 26 candidates scored 100 percentile in JEE Main 2026, as per the final result declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on April 20, 2026.
- A total of 26 candidates scored 100 percentile (NTA Score of 100) in JEE Main 2026, up from 24 in 2025.
- Aarush Singhal from Chandigarh secured AIR 1 with a perfect 300/300.
- Andhra Pradesh and Telangana each produced 5 of the 100 percentilers — the most of any state.
- Ashi Grewal from Haryana was the top-performing female candidate with a 99.9969766 percentile.
- 2,50,182 candidates qualified through JEE Main 2026 to appear for JEE Advanced 2026.
- All 26 of the 100 percentile scorers were male.
Key Summary — JEE Main Toppers 2026
- AIR 1: Aarush Singhal, Chandigarh, 100 percentile (300/300)
- Total 100 Percentilers: 26
- Result Date: April 20, 2026 (Session 2 / final result)
- Conducting Authority: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Top Female Candidate: Ashi Grewal, Haryana (99.9969766)
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JEE Main Toppers 2026: Official List
The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the JEE Main 2026 toppers data along with the result for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech). The Session 1 result was announced in February 2026 and the final Session 2 result, which decides the All India Rank, was declared on April 20, 2026. JEE Main is a session-based exam, and the final NTA Score of a candidate is the best of their two session scores. After applying the tie-breaking rules across all candidates who scored a perfect 100 NTA Score, Aarush Singhal from Chandigarh was designated AIR 1.
- Total 100 percentilers (NTA Score of 100): 26
- AIR 1: Aarush Singhal from Chandigarh with 300/300
- Top states: Andhra Pradesh and Telangana with 5 toppers each
- Session 1 had 12 candidates at 100 percentile; the combined unique count across both sessions stands at 26
JEE Main 2026: 100 Percentile Scorers and AIR 1
A total of 26 candidates scored a perfect 100 percentile in JEE Main 2026 across both sessions, the highest in recent years, surpassing 24 in 2025. Since every 100 percentiler shares the maximum NTA Score, the single AIR 1 is decided only after the official tie-breaking process. The confirmed 100 percentile scorers with their home states include the following.
| Candidate Name | State | NTA Score | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aarush Singhal (AIR 1) | Chandigarh | 100.0000000 | General |
| Jonnala Roshan Mandeep Reddy | Andhra Pradesh | 100.0000000 | General |
| Chiranjib Kar | Rajasthan | 100.0000000 | General |
| Atharva Punjabi | Delhi | 100.0000000 | General |
| Narendrababu Gari Mahith | — | 100.0000000 | OBC-NCL |
Note: The table lists confirmed 100 percentilers; the complete official list of all 26 candidates is available on the NTA portal at jeemain.nta.nic.in. A 100 percentile reflects relative standing, not raw marks — though AIR 1 Aarush Singhal also scored a perfect 300/300.
Note: When multiple candidates score 100 percentile, NTA decides the final All India Rank using tie-breaking rules — higher Mathematics score, then Physics, then Chemistry, followed by fewer negative responses and, finally, older age.
JEE Main 2026 Toppers: State-Wise List
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana jointly produced the maximum number of toppers in JEE Main 2026 with 5 candidates each in the 100 percentile list, followed by Rajasthan with 4.
| State | Number of 100 Percentilers |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 5 |
| Telangana | 5 |
| Rajasthan | 4 |
| Delhi (NCR) | 3 |
| Maharashtra | 2 |
| Haryana | 2 |
Note: The states above account for 21 of the 26 100 percentilers; the remaining candidates are spread across other states, including Chandigarh, which produced AIR 1 Aarush Singhal.
JEE Main 2026 Toppers: Category-Wise List
NTA announces the top scorer in each reservation category alongside the overall result. The category-wise toppers for JEE Main 2026 are listed below.
| Category | Topper Name | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| General (CRL) | Aarush Singhal | 100.0000000 |
| OBC-NCL | Narendrababu Gari Mahith | 100.0000000 |
| Gen-EWS | Shresth Jasoria | 99.9992442 |
| SC | Deva Srivedh | 99.9992271 |
| ST | Daksh Sehra | 99.9938620 |
| PwBD | Arsh Jain | 99.9100843 |
JEE Main 2026 Toppers: Female Toppers
Ashi Grewal from Haryana emerged as the top-performing female candidate in JEE Main 2026 with an NTA Score of 99.9969766. She completed her schooling under Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan. No female candidate featured among the 26 who scored a perfect 100 percentile — all 100 percentilers were male — making Ashi Grewal’s near-perfect score the standout performance among women this year.
JEE Main Result 2026: Date and Statistics
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Final Result Declared On | April 20, 2026 (Session 2) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Total Registered (unique, both sessions) | 16,04,854 |
| Total Appeared | 15,38,468 |
| Qualified for JEE Advanced 2026 | 2,50,182 |
| Total 100 Percentilers | 26 |
| AIR 1 Score | 300/300 (100 percentile) |
Source: NTA JEE Main Official Website
JEE Main 2026 Toppers: JEE Advanced 2026 Qualification
For JEE Main toppers, the next milestone is JEE Advanced, the gateway to the IITs. Of the candidates who appeared in JEE Main 2026, 2,50,182 cleared the qualifying percentile cutoff and became eligible for JEE Advanced 2026. The category-wise qualifying cutoff percentiles for JEE Advanced were as follows.
| Category | JEE Main 2026 Qualifying Percentile |
|---|---|
| General / UR | 93.4123549 |
| OBC-NCL | 80.9232583 |
| SC | 63.9172792 |
| ST | 52.0174712 |
The JEE Advanced 2026 result was declared on June 1, 2026, identifying the candidates who cleared both JEE Main and JEE Advanced. A total of 56,880 candidates qualified JEE Advanced 2026 and are eligible for JoSAA counselling to the IITs, with Shubham Kumar securing AIR 1 with 330/360. Several JEE Main 2026 top scorers feature among the JEE Advanced rankers, completing the path from JEE Main qualifier to IIT-eligible candidate.
Source: JEE Advanced Official Website
How to Check JEE Main Result 2026
Candidates can check the JEE Main 2026 result and scorecard by following the steps below:
- Visit the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the JEE Main 2026 Result / Scorecard link on the homepage.
- Enter your application number and date of birth or password.
- Submit the details to view your NTA Score and percentile.
- Download the scorecard and take a printout for future reference.
JEE Main Toppers: Previous Year Trends
The number of 100 percentilers has fluctuated over recent years, peaking in 2024. The year-wise AIR 1 holders and 100 percentiler counts are shown below.
| Year | AIR 1 Topper | Topper Score | Total 100 Percentilers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Aarush Singhal | 100 Percentile (300/300) | 26 |
| 2025 | Ayush Singhal | 100 Percentile | 24 |
| 2024 | Nilkrishna Gajre | 100 Percentile (300/300) | 56 |
| 2023 | Singaraju Venkat Koundinya | 100 Percentile | 43 |
What to Do After JEE Main Result 2026
- Use your NTA Score and percentile to identify the colleges and branches you are eligible for under your category and quota.
- If you cleared the JEE Advanced qualifying cutoff, track JoSAA 2026 counselling, which opens for IIT, NIT, IIIT and GFTI admissions.
- Review the category-wise cutoff data released by the conducting body before locking your choices.
- Compare your marks against the published marks-vs-percentile-vs-rank data to estimate your closing rank band.
- Prepare the required documents — scorecard, category certificate and Class 12 marksheet — for verification.
- Explore state counselling and participating institutes that accept JEE Main scores as a backup to JoSAA.
JEE Main Toppers 2026 FAQs
Question: Who is AIR 1 in JEE Main 2026?
Ans. Aarush Singhal from Chandigarh secured AIR 1 in JEE Main 2026 with a perfect 300/300 and a 100 percentile. The final result was declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on April 20, 2026.
Question: How many students scored 100 percentile in JEE Main 2026?
Ans. A total of 26 candidates scored 100 percentile in JEE Main 2026, which is higher than the previous year’s count of 24 in 2025. Session 1 alone had 12 candidates at 100 percentile.
Question: Which state produced the most JEE Main 2026 toppers?
Ans. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana jointly produced the maximum number of 100 percentilers in JEE Main 2026 with 5 candidates each, followed by Rajasthan with 4 and Delhi (NCR) with 3.
Question: Who is the female topper of JEE Main 2026?
Ans. Ashi Grewal from Haryana was the top-performing female candidate in JEE Main 2026 with an NTA Score of 99.9969766. No female candidate scored a perfect 100 percentile this year.
Question: How many candidates qualified for JEE Advanced 2026 through JEE Main 2026?
Ans. A total of 2,50,182 candidates qualified through JEE Main 2026 to appear for JEE Advanced 2026. The General / UR qualifying cutoff was 93.4123549 percentile, followed by 80.9232583 for OBC-NCL, 63.9172792 for SC and 52.0174712 for ST.
Question: How is AIR 1 decided when multiple candidates score 100 percentile?
Ans. When several candidates share the same 100 percentile, NTA applies tie-breaking rules in this order — higher Mathematics score, then Physics, then Chemistry, followed by fewer incorrect answers and, finally, the older candidate. This is how Aarush Singhal was placed at AIR 1.
Question: Who topped JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. Shubham Kumar secured AIR 1 in JEE Advanced 2026 with 330/360. The JEE Advanced 2026 result was declared on June 1, 2026, and a total of 56,880 candidates qualified for admission to the IITs through JoSAA counselling.
Question: Did any candidate score a perfect 300 out of 300 in JEE Main 2026?
Ans. Yes. AIR 1 Aarush Singhal from Chandigarh scored a perfect 300/300 in JEE Main 2026. While all 26 toppers achieved a 100 percentile, a perfect raw score is rarer, as 100 percentile reflects relative standing rather than full marks.
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