Content Writer | KdTvCV - Apr 24, 2026
The NTA has officially declared the JEE Main session 2 result, and candidates can now access their scorecard at the official website using their application number and password.
With the results now out, candidates must focus on the next steps, such as JEE Advanced 2026 registration and JoSAA Counselling 2026. Candidates who have cleared the cutoff can move ahead to JEE Advanced 2026, while other candidates can start planning their college choices through JoSAA.
Check: What is JoSAA Counselling 2026? Step-by-Step Process Explained
This year, the cutoff data clearly show higher competition levels. The official qualifying percentiles are:
Check:
- JEE Main 2026 Cutoff Hits 5-Year High; General Category Rises to 93.41 Percentile
- JEE Mains 2026 Toppers List With NTA Scores
The final scores have been calculated by considering performance across both sessions, and the best of the two sessions is taken into consideration for the final percentile calculation.
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 scorecard includes:
- Final Percentile Score (subject-wise and overall)
- All India Rank (AIR)
- Cutoff percentile for JEE Advanced qualification
These scores will be used for admission into top institutes such as NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs through JoSAA counselling.
Related Links:
- JEE Main 2026 Scorecard Explained
- What should I do after the JEE Main 2026 exam
- Check JEE Main 2026 April Session Marks vs Percentile
How to Check JEE Main Result 2026?
Check:
- JEE Main April 2026 Result Download Link: Application Number, Password
- JEE Main 2026 Scorecard Errors: What Candidates Should Check After Downloading the Result
Note: You need to use a laptop to download the result as it's better than a mobile device. Do you want to know why?
Check: JEE Main Scorecard 2026 Download: Mobile vs Laptop - Which Is Better?
Kabeer Chhiller scored a perfect 100 percentile in JEE Main 2026 Paper 1. Kabeer secured AIR 1 and is the only candidate from Rajasthan to do so in JEE Main 2026.
Source: allen.in
| Name | State/UT |
| Aarush Singhal | Chandigarh |
| Kabeer Chhillar | Rajasthan (Gurugram Native) |
| Aditya Gupta | Delhi (NCT) |
| Pasala Mohith | Andhra Pradesh |
After the release of JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 results on April 20, 2026, the NTA is set to release the JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 results in the first week of May 2026 on its official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Candidates scoring around 90 percentile may target
- NIT Agartala,
- NIT Meghalaya,
- NIT Puducherry,
- NIT Goa, and similar colleges
- Predict chances in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs
- Check colleges based on percentile or AIR
- Compare branches like CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil
- Get options through Home State and Other State quota
- Shortlist colleges before JoSAA counselling starts
| NIT Colleges | Likely Branches Available | Expected JEE Main Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy | Civil | 98.5-99 |
| Mechanical | 99 | |
| NIT Surathkal | Electrical | 99 |
| Electronics & Communication | 99 | |
| Mechanical | 98.8 | |
| NIT Warangal | Electrical | 99.1 |
| Electronics | 99.3 | |
| NIT Rourkela | CSE (Home State) | 98.5-99 |
| Electrical | 98.8-99 | |
| NIT Durgapur | CSE | 98 |
| Electrical | 97.5 | |
| Electronics | 98.2 | |
| NIT Patna | CSE | 97.5 |
| ECE, EE | 96.5-97 | |
| NIT Andhra Pradesh | CSE | 97+ |
| EE, ECE | 96+ | |
| NIT Silchar | CSE | 97.5-98+ |
| ECE, EE | 96.5 | |
| NIT Calicut | ECE, EE | 97.5+ |
| Mechanical | 96+ | |
| VNIT Nagpur | CSE | 98+ |
| Electronics | 97+ | |
| Mechanical | 96.5 |
- National Institute of Technology Agartala
- National Institute of Technology Arunachal Pradesh
- National Institute of Technology Goa
- National Institute of Technology Hamirpur
- National Institute of Technology Meghalaya
- National Institute of Technology Puducherry
- National Institute of Technology Raipur
- National Institute of Technology Sikkim
- National Institute of Technology Manipur
- National Institute of Technology Srinagar
- Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology Surat
- National Institute of Technology Mizoram
Read more: JEE Main college for rank 1 lakh to 2.5 lakh, Check Colleges for CSE and Other JEE Main Courses
| Round | Result Date | Acceptance Date |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | June 23, 2026 | June 23-26, 2026 |
| Round 2 | June 28, 2026 | June 28-July 1, 2026 |
| Round 3 | July 4, 2026 | July 4-7, 2026 |
| Round 4 | July 9, 2026 | July 9-12, 2026 |
| Round 5 | July 14, 2026 | July 14-17, 2026 |
| Round 6 | July 19, 2026 | July 19-22, 2026 |
- A good percentile alone is not enough for NIT and IIIT admissions.
- General category students need 75% marks in Class 12, while reserved category students need relaxation as per rules.
- Students who do not get NIT seats can still use their JEE Main rank for state counselling.
- States like Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, and Rajasthan accept JEE Main scores for BTech admissions.
- The JEE Main 2026 score will be valid only for the 2026-27 admission session.
- Students cannot use this year’s score for college admissions next year
Candidates participating in counselling conducted by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority must keep the following documents ready for verification and admission into NITs:
Mandatory Documents List:
- Class X Mark Sheet/Certificate or Aadhaar Card/Birth Certificate (for Date of Birth)
- Class XII Mark Sheet & Certificate (Qualifying Exam)
- JEE Main 2026 Admit Card
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS) (if applicable, in Govt. of India format)
- PwD Certificate (if applicable, issued by competent authority)
- Certificate for candidates with less than 40% disability & writing difficulty (if applicable)
- Bank Details (Cancelled cheque or passbook copy)
- Medical Certificate
- OCI/PIO Card (if applicable)
- Passport/Citizenship Certificate (if applicable)
| Marks Range | Likely Branch Options | NITs Examples | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230+ Marks | CSE in Top NITs | NIT Trichy, NIT Surathkal, NIT Warangal | Very high competition as CSE seats are limited, and even small mark changes can affect top branch chances |
| 180–200 Marks | ECE in Top NITs / CSE in Tier 2 NITs | NIT Rourkela, MNNIT Allahabad, NIT Kurukshetra | Clear trade-off between choosing a better branch (CSE) or a better college (Top NIT) |
| 160–180 Marks | Mechanical in Tier 1 NITs / CSE in Tier 2 NITs | NIT Surathkal, NIT Warangal, NIT Durgapur | Decision-making stage where students must balance branch preference and college quality |
| 120–160 Marks | Mechanical / Lower-tier CSE or ECE | NIT Patna, NIT Raipur, NIT Goa | Limited options available, and flexibility in both branch and college becomes important |
| Below 120 Marks | Mechanical / Lower-demand branches | NIT Meghalaya, NIT Sikkim, NIT Arunachal Pradesh | Admission chances are low in regular rounds, so backup options should be considered |
- 26 candidates scored a perfect 100 percentile
- Maximum toppers are from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
- Rajasthan also has multiple 100 scorers
- Total 26 perfect scorers indicates high competition at the top.
Source: jeemain.nta.nic.in
Source: jeemain.nta.nic.in
Source: jeemain.nta.nic.in
Source: jeemain.nta.nic.in
The National Testing Agency has set a record-high cutoff for the General (UR) category in JEE Main 2026, making it the highest in the last four years.
UR Cutoff Trend (Last 4 Years):
- 2026: 93.4123549 ( Increased)
- 2025: 93.1023262
- 2024: 93.2362181
- 2023: 90.7788642
The cutoff has increased compared to 2025 and remains significantly higher than 2023 levels.
What This Means for Students
- Competition has intensified in 2026
- More candidates scored in the higher percentile range
- Qualifying for JEE Advanced becomes slightly tougher
- Even a small percentile difference can impact eligibility status
Source: jeemain.ntc.nic.in
- The National Testing Agency has officially released the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result.
- Candidates can now check and download their scorecard from the official website @ jeemain.nta.nic.in, using their application number and password.
Candidates can download their JEE Main 2026 scorecard using their application number and password/DOB on the link given below:
Students can also check their results by using an alternate JEE Main 2026 result website such as
- jeemain.nta.nic.in. (Primary Link)
- nta.ac.in. (NTA Official Website)
- examinationservices.nic.in (Direct Result Login)
- Due to heavy traffic (13+ lakh students), website may slow down
- You might see errors like “504 Gateway Timeout”
- This is temporary and common during result time
- Avoid panic : try again after some time
- Use stable internet and refresh after intervals
- After the result is declared, download your JEE Main 2026 scorecard immediately
- Take multiple printouts for future use
- Required during JoSAA counselling registration
- Also needed for document verification and final admission
- Keep both digital and physical copies safe
| Raw Marks (out of 300) | Expected Percentile | Approx AIR Range | Competition Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250+ | 99.7 - 100 | Top 5,000 | Top 0.3% (Elite zone) |
| 220 - 249 | 99.3 - 99.7 | 5,000 - 12,000 | Top NIT / IIIT CSE |
| 180 - 219 | 98 - 99.3 | 12,000 - 25,000 | NIT CSE / ECE range |
| 150 - 179 | 95 - 98 | 25,000 - 70,000 | Core NIT branches |
| 120 - 149 | 90 - 95 | 70,000 - 1.5 lakh | GFTIs / Mid-tier colleges |
| 100 - 119 | 85 - 90 | 1.5 - 2 lakh | Qualifying range |
| Below 100 | Below 85 | 2 lakh+ | Low percentile band |
| Parameter | Expected JEE Mains Cutoff Data |
|---|---|
| JEE Mains Qualifying percentile for JEE Advanced (Expected) | 93-94 |
| JEE Main Marks Needed to clear the JEE Main cutoff | 90-110 |
| Number of Candidates to get shortlisted (Expected) | 96,187 |
Experts from leading coaching institutes suggest that the cutoff may rise due to:
- Increasing number of applicants
- Improved performance levels among students
- Consistent upward trend in previous years
| Category | Expected Percentile Range |
|---|---|
| General | 93.3 – 95 percentile |
| Gen-EWS | 80.5 – 82.5 percentile |
| OBC-NCL | 79.5 – 81.5 percentile |
| SC | 61.0 – 63.0 percentile |
| ST | 47.5 – 50.0 percentile |
For the students who do not make it to the top ranks, the question remains: “Which college can I get with my JEE Main rank?” This is where Collegedunia’s JEE Main College Predictor becomes especially valuable.
You can check Low Rank in JEE Main 2026? Check the List of Engineering Colleges
| Aspect | Without Normalisation | With Normalisation | Impact on JEE Main Scorecard |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it shows | Raw marks you scored (e.g., 180/300) | Percentile: % of students in your shift who scored equal to or less than you | You see NTA score (percentile) instead of raw marks |
| Effect of Easy Shift | High raw marks (e.g., 220/300) | May get slightly lower percentile because many others also scored high | Your percentile might be lower than expected, even with good marks |
| Effect of Tough Shift | Lower raw marks (e.g., 160/300) | Higher percentile because fewer candidates scored that much or above | Your percentile gets boosted for performing well on a difficult paper |
| Same Raw marks, different shifts | Two students both score 180 | Students in the tough shift get a higher percentile than students in the easy shift | Same marks → different NTA scores & different CRL |
| Final Score on Scorecard | Not shown (raw marks are never displayed) | NTA Score (Total + subject-wise percentiles) | Scorecard shows only the normalised percentile |
| JEE Mains Percentile Range | JEE Main 2026 Expected Rank |
|---|---|
| 99.5+ | 1,000 - 5,000 |
| 99.0+ | 5,000 - 10,000 |
| 98.5+ | 10,000 - 15,000 |
| 98.0 | 15,000 - 22,000 |
| 97.0+ | 22,000 - 35,000 |
| 96.0+ | 35,000 - 45,000 |
| Name of NIT | Popular Branches | Expected Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Agartala | Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering | 75–85 percentile |
| NIT Meghalaya | Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering | 70–88 percentile |
| NIT Raipur | Mechanical, Electrical | 78–80 percentile |
| NIT Jalandhar | Civil, Instrumentation | 75-80 percentile |
| NIT Goa | Electronics and Communication | 78 -85 percentile |
| NIT Durgapur | Mechanical, Metallurgical | 75 - 80 percentile |
Read more: List of Colleges Accepting 80th percentile in JEE Main
Read More: How to Check JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result
The National Testing Agency has released the JEE Main 2026 final answer key PDF, including details of dropped questions.
| Exam Shift | Dropped Question ID | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2026 (Shift 1 – India Centres) | 695278261 | Physics |
| April 4, 2026 (Shift 1 – Outside India Centres) | 6952781086 | Physics |
- The National Testing Agency will shortlist top 2.5 lakh candidates for the next stage
- Only these candidates will be eligible to register for JEE Advanced 2026
- Selection is based on final NTA percentile and All India Rank (AIR)
- Includes candidates from all categories (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD)
- Qualification status will be clearly mentioned in the JEE Main 2026 scorecard
NTA has released the JEE Main Session 2 Answer Key 2026.
You can download the JEE Main Answer Key here: JEE Main session 2 Answer Key PDF
- Final result considers best performance among both sessions
- Helps improve chances for better rank and college admission
- Ensures fair opportunity for candidates appearing twice
The National Testing Agency has introduced its official WhatsApp channel, through which you can
- Get timely and verified updates on exam schedules, admit cards, and results
- Access accurate and official information directly from NTA
- Receive alerts on application forms, correction windows, and deadlines
- Quick access to important notices, guidelines, and announcements
- Eligible candidates can register for JEE Advanced 2026 for IIT admissions
- Apply for JoSAA counselling for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs
- Explore state-level counselling options if rank is lower
- Start shortlisting colleges based on rank and cutoff trends
- Percentile scores for each subject and total
- Final combined NTA percentile (best of two sessions)
- All India Rank (AIR)
- Category-wise cutoff for JEE Advanced
- Basic candidate details
- The National Testing Agency will display both Session 1 (January) and Session 2 (April) scores
- Includes subject-wise percentile (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
- Shows overall percentile for each session
- Final scorecard also highlights the best NTA score used for AIR calculation
No, you cannot download your JEE Main scorecard after July 31, 2026, because after this, the JEE Main scorecard will not be available for download, as per the information released by NTA in the JEE Main 2026 official Information Bulletin.
No, JEE Main score cards are valid only for admission in the same academic session. You can not use your JEE Main scorecard for admission in the next academic year.
No, the JEE Main session 2 result has not been released yet. The JEE Main session 2 result is expected to be released tomorrow, i.e., April 20, on the JEE Main official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- The All India Rank will be released along with the JEE Main session 2 scorecard.
- The JEE Main session 2 result will include the list of candidates with an NTA score of 100, state-wise toppers, category-wise as well as gender-wise toppers.
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| Blank page / Scorecard not displaying |
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No, the JEE Main session 2 result has not been released yet. However, NTA is expected to release the JEE Main session 2 on April 20, 2026. Once released, candidates will be able to download their JEE Main scorecard using their application number and password from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Source: JEE Main Official Website
NTA has made it clear that there will be no re-evaluation or re-checking of the JEE Main result or Answer copies. As the JEE Main OMR sheets are checked through the automatic machine and not manually, the copy evaluation is fair and transparent.
Candidates can contact the NTA helpline if they face any queries or find discrepancies regarding the JEE Main session 2 result or scorecard, respectively. They can contact the NTA helpdesk from 10.00 A.M. to 05.00 P.M on the details given below:
| Helpline Number | 01169227700, 011-40759000 |
| Email ID | jeemain-nta@gov.in |
| Step No. | Stage | Detailed Actions |
| 1 | Visit Official Website | Go to the official JEE Main website: National Testing Agency portal – https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/ |
| 2 | Access Result / Login Portal | Click on “JEE Main Session 2 Result / Scorecard” or Candidate Login |
| 3 | Go to Forgot Password | On the login page, click “Forgot Password?” (below the password field) |
| 4 | Enter Basic Details | Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth |
| 5 | Choose Recovery Method | Select any one method: • Security Question • OTP via SMS • Reset Link via Email |
| 6 | Verify & Reset | Enter OTP / correct answer → Create a new strong password → Confirm it |
| 7 | Save & Login | Save the password securely → Login using Application Number + New Password |
| 8 | Download Scorecard | After logging in, click “Download Scorecard / Result” and save the PDF |
The JEE Main result 2026 session 2 is expected to be released on April 20, 2026, on the official JEE Main website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The JEE Main 2026 result date was announced by the NTA on its official X handle, NTA_Exams.
Source: NTA X Handle
Yes, NTA has the right to withhold the results of the candidates if there is some discrepancy related to their Photographs, Biometric details, or other personal information, as done in 2025. However, after checking the supporting documents provided by the candidates, the result was released.
Source: JEE Main Official Public Notice
In the JEE Main 2026 session 1, SURYATHEJUS S and GOWRI SANKARV scored in the 100th percentile in Paper 2A and 2B, respectively. And 12 candidates scored in the 100th percentile in Paper 1.
The list of candidates who scored an NTA score of 100 in Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) is given below:
| S. No. | Application No. | Name of Candidate | State of Eligibility (State of passing/ appearing 12th Class) |
| 1 | 260310038881 | SHREYAS MISHRA | DELHI (NCT) |
| 2 | 260310088709 | NARENDRABABU GARI MAHITH | ANDHRA PRADESH |
| 3 | 260310164042 | SHUBHAM KUMAR | BIHAR |
| 4 | 260310215465 | KABEER CHHILLAR | RAJASTHAN |
| 5 | 260310220953 | CHIRANJIB KAR | RAJASTHAN |
| 6 | 260310228381 | BHAVESH PATRA | ODISHA |
| 7 | 260310231839 | ANAY JAIN | HARYANA |
| 8 | 260310241955 | ARNAV GAUTAM | RAJASTHAN |
| 9 | 260310432915 | PASALA MOHITH | ANDHRA PRADESH |
| 10 | 260310434363 | MADHAV VIRADIYA | MAHARASHTRA |
| 11 | 260310635369 | PUROHIT NIMAY | GUJARAT |
| 12 | 260310757063 | VIVAN SHARAD MAHISWARI | TELANGANA |
In 2025, the JEE Main session 2 or the April session result was released by the NTA on April 18. The result was released in the form of a PDF on the JEE Main official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Along with the JEE Main result, the 2025 JEE Main toppers list who scored an NTA score of 100, state-wise toppers, Category-wise toppers, and Gender-wise toppers.
Source: JEE Main Official Website
The JEE Main 2026 Marks vs Percentile will show how your raw scores will be converted into a percentile score, showing your performance as compared to other candidates in your shift.
| Raw Marks (out of 300) | Expected Percentile | Approx AIR Range | Competition Band |
| 260+ | 99.8 – 100 | Top 1,000 | Top 0.1% |
| 240 – 259 | 99.6 – 99.8 | 1,000 – 3,500 | Elite NIT/IIT zone |
| 220 – 239 | 99.3 – 99.6 | 3,500 – 7,000 | Top NIT CSE |
| 200 – 219 | 99 – 99.3 | 7,000 – 12,000 | NIT CSE/ECE |
| 170 – 199 | 97.5 – 99 | 12,000 – 25,000 | Core NIT branches |
| 140 – 169 | 96 – 97.5 | 25,000 – 45,000 | Mid NIT/IIIT |
| 120 – 139 | 94 – 96 | 45,000 – 70,000 | JEE Adv cutoff zone |
| 100 – 119 | 90 – 94 | 70,000 – 1,00,000 | Qualifying range |
| Below 100 | Below 90 | 1,00,000+ | Low percentile band |
Also Check: JEE Main 2026 Detailed Marks vs Percentile
The JEE Main scorecard will include the overall and subject-wise NTA Percentiles for both sessions, All India Rank, and category-wise Rank, along with the candidate's personal details.
The JEE Main result 2026 is expected to be released on April 20th. Candidates will be able to download their scorecard using their application number and password from the JEE Main official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
JEE Main Rank Predictor 2026 is a free tool used to determine your chances of admission to top engineering colleges. You can use Collegedunia’s JEE Main rank predictor to estimate your All India Rank (AIR) and JEE Main percentile. JEE Main Rank Predictor 2026 covers almost 1700 B.Tech and B.Arch colleges across India.
Also Check: JEE Main Exam Rank Predictor from Marks
NTA has announced the JEE Main second attempt result date on its official X/twitter, NTA_Exams. The JEE Main second attempt result will be announced on 20th April.
Source: NTA official X handle
The JEE Main 2026 session 2 result will be released by the NTA on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. There are only two official websites where you can check your JEE Main result and download your scorecard. The links to the 2 official websites are given below:
- NTA official Website: https://nta.ac.in/
- JEE Main official Website: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/
JEE Main percentile is calculated based on relative performance, not raw marks, using the formula:
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