JEE Main Result 2026: Out on 20 April at jeemain.nta.nic.in, JoSAA, Cutoff and Marks Vs Rank
The National Testing Agency (NTA) declared the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result on April 20, 2026 at the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The Session 1 result was already out on February 16, 2026. The final combined rank list, category-wise cutoffs, and the All India Rank list have all been released, and a total of 2,50,182 candidates have qualified for JEE Advanced 2026.
You can download your JEE Main 2026 scorecard from the official website by entering your application number, date of birth, and password. The scorecard mentions your subject-wise percentile, NTA Score, All India Rank, category rank, and JEE Advanced eligibility status.
| Direct Link to download JEE Main Result 2026 (OUT) |
- The JEE Main result is used for admission to NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and other engineering institutes through JoSAA counselling.
- The top 2,50,182 candidates in JEE Main 2026 are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026 on May 17, 2026.
- The official qualifying cutoff for the General category is 93.4123549 percentile, the highest in three years.
- A total of 26 candidates scored a perfect 100 NTA percentile in JEE Main 2026, with Kabeer Chhillar from Rajasthan emerging as AIR 1.
- The best NTA score across the two sessions is used to prepare the final All India Rank.
The JEE Main 2026 final merit list and All India Rank are prepared by NTA on the basis of the candidate's best NTA Score across both sessions, with ties broken using a defined order of subject percentiles.
In JEE Main 2026 Session 2, around 11.23 lakh candidates appeared with an attendance rate of about 93%. Across both sessions, 16,04,854 unique candidates registered for the exam. Kabeer Chhillar (Rajasthan) and Pasala Mohith (Andhra Pradesh) were the only two candidates to score 300 out of 300 in Session 1.
Source: NTA JEE Main 2026 Official Result
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Key Summary
- JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result is out at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Session 1 was declared on February 16; Session 2 on April 20, 2026.
- A total of 26 candidates scored 100 percentile in JEE Main 2026, with all 26 being male.
- Kabeer Chhillar from Rajasthan is the AIR 1 topper of JEE Main 2026 with a perfect 300/300 raw score.
- The official General category qualifying cutoff is 93.4123549 percentile — a slight rise from 93.1023262 in 2025.
- JoSAA counselling 2026 is expected to begin from June 2, 2026 for NITs, IIITs, IIEST, and GFTIs.
- The JEE Main scorecard can be downloaded until July 31, 2026.
JEE Main Result 2026: Highlights
Here is a quick snapshot of JEE Main Result 2026 — who declares it, what the scorecard contains, and how the merit list is built. The numbers below are the headline figures from the Session 2 result notice.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam | JEE Main 2026 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Session 1 Exam Dates | January 21–29, 2026 |
| Session 2 Exam Dates | April 2–8, 2026 |
| Session 1 Result Date | February 16, 2026 (OUT) |
| Session 2 Result Date | April 20, 2026 (OUT) |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
| Login Credentials | Application number, date of birth, and password |
| Scorecard Details | Subject-wise percentile, NTA Score, All India Rank, category rank, JEE Advanced eligibility |
| Total Candidates Registered | 16,04,854 (unique across both sessions) |
| Qualified for JEE Advanced 2026 | 2,50,182 |
| JEE Main 2026 AIR 1 | Kabeer Chhillar (Rajasthan) |
JEE Main Result 2026: Important Dates
The full JEE Main 2026 timeline is given below, with both session results declared and JoSAA counselling next on the horizon. Save these dates — JEE Advanced registration and JoSAA windows close fast.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| JEE Main Session 1 Exam | January 21–29, 2026 |
| JEE Main Session 1 Result | February 16, 2026 (OUT) |
| JEE Main Session 2 Exam | April 2–8, 2026 |
| JEE Main Session 2 Final Answer Key | April 20, 2026 (OUT) |
| JEE Main Session 2 Result | April 20, 2026 (OUT) |
| JEE Main Paper 2 Result | Last week of April 2026 (OUT) |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Exam | May 17, 2026 |
| JoSAA Counselling 2026 (Tentative) | From June 2, 2026 |
| JEE Main Scorecard Availability | Till July 31, 2026 |
JEE Main Result Previous Year Statistics
JEE Main has long been one of India's most competitive engineering entrance exams, with registrations consistently in the 13–14 lakh range. Looking at the previous five years helps you understand the score-to-rank pattern and how the qualifying cutoff has moved.
| Year | Unique Registered Candidates | 100 Percentilers | Qualified for JEE Advanced | Session 2 Result Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16,04,854 | 26 | 2,50,182 | April 20, 2026 |
| 2025 | ~15,40,000 | 24 | 2,50,000 | April 19, 2025 |
| 2024 | ~14,15,000 | 56 | 2,50,000 | April 25, 2024 |
| 2023 | ~11,62,000 | 43 | 2,50,000 | April 28, 2023 |
| 2022 | ~10,26,000 | 24 | 2,50,000 | August 7, 2022 |
The General category qualifying cutoff has also climbed steadily, with 2026 hitting the highest level in three years. This is the percentile you must cross to be eligible for JEE Advanced.
| Year | General Category Cutoff (Percentile) |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 93.4123549 |
| 2025 | 93.1023262 |
| 2024 | 93.2362181 |
| 2023 | 90.7788642 |
Two clear patterns come through. First, the candidate pool has crossed 16 lakh for the first time, but the top-2.5 lakh cap for JEE Advanced eligibility stays fixed — so the competition for the top is tighter every year. Second, the 100 percentile count of 26 in 2026 is up from 24 in 2025, suggesting the strongest students performed even better than last year, even as the paper got marginally tougher.
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JEE Main Result 2026: How to Download?
You can download your JEE Main 2026 scorecard from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The login credentials are your application number, date of birth, and password. There is no option to check the result by name — you must use credentials. Follow the steps below.
- Visit the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the "Score Card for JEE (Main) 2026 — Session 2" link on the home page (or "Session 1" if you want that result).
- Enter your application number, date of birth, and password / security PIN.
- Click on "Submit" — your JEE Main 2026 scorecard opens.
- Verify all the details, especially your name, category, AIR, and JEE Advanced eligibility status.
- Download the PDF and take two printouts for the JoSAA counselling rounds.
If the website is slow on result day, do not panic. Result-day traffic is heavy in the first few hours. Switch browsers, clear cookies, or try late at night when the load drops. Avoid third-party result checkers — only the official NTA portal gives the verified scorecard.
Ques. How long can I download my JEE Main scorecard after the result is declared?
Ans. NTA keeps the JEE Main 2026 scorecard available for download until July 31, 2026. After that, you may have to request a duplicate copy through the NTA helpline, and some fees may apply. The simplest fix is to download and save your scorecard within the active window.
Ques. What if I forgot my JEE Main application number or password?
Ans. Use the "Forgot Application Number" or "Forgot Password" link on the login page. NTA will send a reset link to your registered email and mobile. If those are also lost, contact the NTA helpdesk with proof of identity.
JEE Main Result 2026: Scorecard and Merit List
The JEE Main 2026 scorecard is the single most important document you will carry into JoSAA counselling. Check every field carefully the moment you download it.
- Subject-wise percentile (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
- Overall NTA Score (percentile)
- All India Rank (AIR)
- Category rank
- JEE Advanced 2026 eligibility status
- Personal details — name, category, roll number, date of birth
Merit List
The JEE Main 2026 merit list is prepared by NTA using the best NTA Score across the two sessions. If you appeared in both Session 1 and Session 2, the higher NTA score of the two is used for your final AIR. If you appeared in only one session, that session's score is used.
- All India Rank (AIR): Used as the master ranking for JoSAA counselling to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
- Category-wise lists: Separate rank lists are released for General, OBC-NCL, Gen-EWS, SC, ST, and PwBD categories.
- State-wise and gender-wise toppers: NTA also publishes state-wise topper lists and a separate female toppers list with the final result.
Ques. What if there is a discrepancy in my result details (name, category, etc.) after declaration?
Ans. Contact the NTA helpline immediately with valid proof. Minor errors can sometimes be corrected for the counselling process. However, core areas such as scores and categories will not be changed under any circumstances.
Ques. Will I get a separate hard copy of the JEE Main scorecard by post?
Ans. No. NTA does not send the JEE Main scorecard by post or email. The downloadable PDF from the official website is the only valid scorecard. Take a printout and keep it safe for JoSAA counselling.
JEE Main Result 2026: Tie-Breaking Criteria
If two or more candidates obtain the same NTA Score in JEE Main 2026, NTA uses a tie-breaking policy to assign the rank. Note that age and application number are no longer tie-breakers from 2026 onwards. The order is fixed below — the first rule that breaks the tie decides the higher rank.
- Higher NTA Score (percentile) in Mathematics, followed by
- Higher NTA Score (percentile) in Physics, followed by
- Higher NTA Score (percentile) in Chemistry, followed by
- Lower ratio of wrong to correct answers across the whole paper, followed by
- Lower ratio of wrong to correct answers in Mathematics, followed by
- Lower ratio of wrong to correct answers in Physics, followed by
- Lower ratio of wrong to correct answers in Chemistry.
If the tie is still not resolved after all the above, both candidates receive the same rank.
JEE Main 2026 Cutoff for JEE Advanced
The JEE Main 2026 cutoff is the minimum percentile a candidate must secure to be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026. NTA released the official category-wise cutoff along with the Session 2 result on April 20, 2026. This is the qualifying cutoff — and it is different from the admission cutoff used later in JoSAA counselling for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
| Category | JEE Main 2026 Cutoff (Percentile) |
|---|---|
| Common Rank List (CRL / General) | 93.4123549 |
| EWS | 80.7301229 |
| OBC-NCL | 79.4313515 |
| SC | 63.9148084 |
| ST | 52.0140435 |
| PwBD | 0.0018700 |
Source: NTA JEE Main 2026 Official Result Notice
Two things stand out. First, the General cutoff at 93.4123549 percentile is the highest in three years — and it is markedly tighter than 2023's 90.77, reflecting how the candidate pool has grown. Second, the SC cutoff has jumped sharply too, sitting at 63.91 percentile for 2026.
Qualifying cutoff vs admission cutoff: Crossing the JEE Main 2026 qualifying cutoff makes you eligible for JEE Advanced — it does not guarantee a seat at an NIT or IIIT. Seat allotment in JoSAA depends on your All India Rank and the branch-wise and category-wise opening and closing ranks for each institute, which are published during counselling rounds.
Ques. Does clearing the JEE Main 2026 cutoff guarantee admission to NITs?
Ans. No. The qualifying cutoff only makes you eligible for JEE Advanced 2026 and JoSAA counselling. Admission to specific NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs depends on your All India Rank and the JoSAA opening and closing ranks for that particular institute, branch, and category.
Ques. If I qualify the cutoff but my rank is around 80,000, can I still get a good NIT?
Ans. At an AIR of around 80,000, top NITs like NIT Trichy, Surathkal, or Warangal are unlikely in CSE. However, mid-tier NITs and newer IIITs may still be possible in less competitive branches. Use JoSAA's previous-year closing ranks to plan your choice filling realistically.
JEE Main 2026: Marks Vs Rank
One of the most-searched queries after the result is "what AIR will I get with X marks". NTA does not publish an official marks-vs-rank table, but the relationship is fairly stable. The table below gives an indicative rank band for different percentile scores in JEE Main 2026. Use it to set realistic JoSAA expectations.
| NTA Score (Percentile) | Expected AIR Band | Realistic Tier |
|---|---|---|
| 99.5 – 100 | 1 – 7,000 | JEE Advanced eligible, top NITs (CSE) |
| 99 – 99.5 | 7,000 – 14,000 | Top NITs (CSE/IT), top IIITs |
| 98 – 99 | 14,000 – 28,000 | Mid-tier NITs (CSE), top NITs (non-CSE) |
| 95 – 98 | 28,000 – 70,000 | Lower NITs, mid-tier IIITs, top GFTIs |
| 93.4 – 95 | 70,000 – 1,00,000 | JEE Advanced eligible (General); newer IIITs and state engineering |
| 85 – 93 | 1,00,000 – 2,30,000 | State engineering colleges, private universities |
| 75 – 85 | 2,30,000 – 4,00,000 | Tier-2 private engineering colleges |
| Below 75 | 4,00,000+ | State quota and entrance-based private admissions |
Treat these as broad estimates. Your actual rank depends on the score distribution in your shifts, the normalisation across both sessions, and your category. For JoSAA planning, always cross-check against the previous year's closing ranks for your target institute and branch.
JEE Main 2026 Toppers
NTA has released the combined JEE Main 2026 toppers list along with the Session 2 result. A total of 26 candidates scored a perfect 100 NTA percentile, with Kabeer Chhillar from Rajasthan emerging as the AIR 1 topper. All 26 toppers are male. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana led with 5 toppers each, followed by Rajasthan with 4.
JEE Main 2026 — Selected Top Scorers (Paper 1)
| Candidate's Name | State | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| KABEER CHHILLAR | Rajasthan | 100 |
| PASALA MOHITH | Andhra Pradesh | 100 |
| AARUSH SINGHAL | Chandigarh | 100 |
| SHREYAS MISHRA | Delhi | 100 |
| SHUBHAM KUMAR | Bihar | 100 |
| ARNAV GAUTAM | Rajasthan | 100 |
| JONNALA ROSHAN MANIDEEP REDDY | Andhra Pradesh | 100 |
| VIVAN SHARAD MAHISWARI | Telangana | 100 |
JEE Main 2026 — Top Female Candidate
| Candidate's Name | State | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| MALLAVARAPU AASNA | Telangana | 99.9982287 |
| ASHI GREWAL | Haryana | 99.9969766 |
Category-wise Toppers (JEE Main 2026 Session 1)
| Category | Topper Name | State |
|---|---|---|
| Gen-EWS | Shresth Jasoria | Rajasthan |
| OBC-NCL | Narendrababu Gari Mahith | Andhra Pradesh |
| SC | Deva Srivedh | Andhra Pradesh |
| ST | Daksh Sehra | Rajasthan |
| PwBD | Arsh Jain | Madhya Pradesh |
Paper 2 Toppers (B.Arch and B.Plan)
Suryathejus S from Kerala topped the JEE Main 2026 Paper 2A (B.Arch) with a perfect 100 percentile. Gowri Sankar V from Kerala topped Paper 2B (B.Plan) with a perfect 100 percentile.
Ques. Why are there 26 candidates with 100 percentile but only one AIR 1?
Ans. A 100 percentile means you scored higher than (or equal to) 99.9999...% of all candidates in your session's normalisation. Multiple candidates can share this percentile. The final AIR 1 is decided using the tie-breaking rules — higher percentile in Mathematics first, then Physics, then Chemistry, and so on.
Ques. Did any female candidate score 100 percentile in JEE Main 2026?
Ans. No. No female candidate scored a perfect 100 percentile in JEE Main 2026. The highest-scoring female candidate is Mallavarapu Aasna from Telangana with a 99.9982287 percentile.
JEE Main 2026: What After Result?
Once the JEE Main 2026 result is declared, the next steps depend on whether you qualified for JEE Advanced and where your AIR sits. The biggest event ahead is JoSAA counselling 2026, expected to begin from June 2, 2026, which handles seat allotment to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other GFTIs.
Step 1 — JEE Advanced 2026: If you are in the top 2,50,182 and have crossed your category cutoff, register for JEE Advanced 2026 on jeeadv.ac.in. The exam is scheduled for May 17, 2026. Clearing JEE Advanced is mandatory for IIT admission.
Step 2 — JoSAA Counselling: Independent of whether you wrote JEE Advanced, your JEE Main rank is used by JoSAA for NIT, IIIT, IIEST, and GFTI seats. The process runs in six rounds. The structure is given below.
- Registration: Sign up on the JoSAA portal with your JEE Main credentials and pay the registration fee.
- Choice Filling and Locking: Pick branch and institute combinations in order of priority. There is no limit on how many choices you can fill, but lock them before the deadline.
- Seat Allotment: JoSAA runs the allotment algorithm based on your rank, choices, category, and seat availability.
- Acceptance and Reporting: Pay the seat acceptance fee and report to the allotted institute or a reporting centre with original documents.
- Branch Upgrades: Subsequent rounds may upgrade you to a better branch if seats open up because of withdrawals.
Documents you must keep ready for JoSAA counselling 2026:
- JEE Main 2026 scorecard and admit card
- JEE Advanced 2026 admit card and scorecard (if applicable, for IIT seats)
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and passing certificates
- Category certificate (OBC-NCL / EWS / SC / ST / PwBD), if applicable
- Photo ID proof (Aadhaar / Passport / Voter ID)
- Two passport-size photographs
- Seat acceptance fee payment receipt (paid online during counselling)
If your rank is below the JoSAA threshold for the institutes you want, do not panic — state engineering counselling and private university admissions still accept JEE Main scores. Many state CETs and deemed universities give weightage to JEE Main marks for engineering admission.
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FAQs
Ques. When was the JEE Main 2026 result declared?
Ans. NTA declared the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result on February 16, 2026, and the Session 2 result on April 20, 2026. The Paper 2 (B.Arch / B.Plan) result followed in the last week of April 2026.
Ques. Can my JEE Main result be challenged or re-evaluated after declaration?
Ans. No. As per NTA guidelines, the JEE Main result is not re-evaluated after declaration. Objections can only be raised against the provisional answer key during the official challenge window. Once the final answer key is used to compute the result, there is no further challenge.
Ques. How is the JEE Main 2026 final rank calculated?
Ans. NTA uses your best NTA Score across both sessions. If you appeared in only one session, that score is used. All India Rank is then assigned across the combined pool, with category-wise lists also released.
Ques. What if two candidates have the same NTA Score?
Ans. NTA uses a tie-breaking rule: higher percentile in Mathematics first, then Physics, then Chemistry, then lower ratio of wrong to correct answers across the paper and subject-wise. If the tie is still unresolved, both candidates get the same rank.
Ques. Is the JEE Main scorecard valid for more than one year?
Ans. The JEE Main 2026 scorecard is valid only for the 2026-27 admission cycle. You cannot carry forward your JEE Main score to a later year. However, you can reappear in the next JEE Main cycle to improve your score.
Ques. How many candidates qualified for JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. A total of 2,50,182 candidates qualified for JEE Advanced 2026 based on their JEE Main 2026 results. The number of qualifiers is capped at the top 2.5 lakh across all categories combined.
Ques. What is the JEE Main 2026 cutoff for the General category?
Ans. The official General category (UR/CRL) cutoff for JEE Main 2026 is 93.4123549 percentile, released by NTA on April 20, 2026 along with the Session 2 result. This is the minimum percentile to be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026.
Ques. Can I appear for JEE Main 2026 again next year?
Ans. Yes. You can appear for JEE Main for three consecutive years after passing Class 12. Each year, NTA conducts the exam in two sessions and you can attempt both.
Ques. When does JoSAA counselling 2026 start?
Ans. JoSAA counselling 2026 is tentatively scheduled to begin from June 2, 2026. The exact schedule will be published on the JoSAA website along with the round-wise deadlines for choice filling, locking, seat allotment, and reporting.
Ques. What is the website to check the JEE Main 2026 result?
Ans. The official website is jeemain.nta.nic.in. Both Session 1 and Session 2 scorecards can be downloaded from there using your application number and date of birth.
Ques. Is there any negative marking in JEE Main 2026?
Ans. Yes. JEE Main 2026 awards +4 for each correct MCQ answer and deducts 1 mark for each wrong answer. For numerical-value questions, +4 is awarded for correct answers and -1 for wrong answers. Unattempted questions get no marks.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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