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The examination was also conducted in 12 cities outside India in Manama, Doha, Dubai, Kathmandu, Muscat, Riyadh, Sharjah, Singapore, Kuwait City, Lagos, Washington and Abu Dhabi.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the results for the JEE (Main) 2026 Session 1 Paper 2 (B. Arch and B. Planning). The examination was conducted on January 29, 2026, in a single shift across 426 centers in 316 cities, including 12 international locations.
Courses and Examination Details
The exam was conducted in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, and various regional languages.
| Paper | Course | Mode of Examination |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 2A | B. Arch | Mathematics & Aptitude (CBT) and Drawing Test (Pen & Paper/Offline) |
| Paper 2B | B. Planning | Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning (Computer-Based Test - CBT) |
The Paper 2 examination saw significant participation across various categories: B. Arch (Paper 2A): 64,786 candidates registered, and 45,452 appeared (70.16% attendance). B. Planning (Paper 2B): 32,366 candidates registered, and 21,067 appeared (65.09% attendance). Perfect Scores: Suryathejus S from Kerala achieved a 100 NTA Score in B. Arch, and Gowri Sankar V from Kerala achieved a 100 NTA Score in B. Planning.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Paper 2: What are the Important Guidelines for Students?
- Best of Two Scores: The final rank for Paper 2 will be determined by considering the best of the two NTA Scores after both Session 1 and Session 2 examinations are completed.
- Normalization: NTA Scores are normalized across multi-shift papers and represent relative performance, not the actual percentage of marks obtained.
- Calculation Method: The score is calculated based on the number of candidates with a raw score equal to or less than the candidate in that specific shift.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Paper 2: How to Check the Result?
- Visit the official NTA JEE Main website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the link for "JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Paper 2 Scorecard".
- Enter the Application Number and Date of Birth/Password.
- View and download the result for future reference.
Direct Link: JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 January Session Results Out @jeemain.nta.nic.in
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Paper 2: What Should Students Do Next?
Candidates who appeared for the exam should download their NTA Scorecards immediately from the official website. Students wishing to improve their performance may prepare for the Session 2 examination, as the final ranking will use the higher of the two session scores.
For more information, students can check the Official PDF of JEE Main January Session 1 Paper 2 here.
Also Check
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Correction Window to Open From February 27 For All Candidates
JEE Mains Topper Marks Out of 300 in 2026: Toppers Name with Marks
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