As per the NTA's update on their official X account, NTA is going to release the JEE Main 2026 session 2 result on or before April 20 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates who appeared in the examination can now download their scorecards from the official NTA website at jeemain.nta.nic.in using their login credentials.

Earlier, the NTA released the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Final Answer Key on April 20. The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 examination was successfully conducted on April 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, 2026 across approximately 566 examination centres in 304 cities nationwide and 14 cities abroad. Around 11.23 lakh candidates appeared in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.

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JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Key Highlights

• National Testing Agency released the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Final Answer Key on April 20; candidates can challenge discrepancies before finalization.
• Exam conducted on April 2–8, 2026 across 566 centres in 304 Indian cities + 14 abroad, with ~11.23 lakh candidates appearing in CBT mode.
• Paper-wise stats: B.Tech (Paper 1) saw ~93% attendance (11.06 lakh registrations), while B.Arch/B.Planning (Paper 2) had ~73% attendance (54,953 registrations).
• After results, Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling begins for seat allocation in top engineering/architecture institutes based on rank and preferences.

NTA will first release the Paper 1 result, shortly followed by Paper 2 results in another few days. Candidates are advised to carefully verify all details mentioned in their scorecards and stay updated with official announcements. Those satisfied with their scores should proceed with counselling registration without delay, while others may explore future attempts or alternative entrance examinations.

How to Download JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Scorecard?

• Candidates can access their results by visiting the official NTA website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
• They need to log in using their application number and password to view their scorecard.
• The scorecard displays the candidate's NTA score, percentile, and rank based on the best performance across both sessions.
• Candidates are advised to download and save their scorecards for future reference and counselling registration purposes.

JEE Main 2026 Cutoff to Rise?

According to various expert analysis, JEE Main 2026 cutoff is expected to rise accross all categories this year. This is expected because of the rise in the number of candidates and improved performance levels among students. 

Based on the analysis by leading coaching institutes, the general category cutoff is expected to cross the 93.5 percentile mark.

JEE Main 2026 Expected Cutoff (Category-Wise)

Note: These are expert-based estimates. Final cutoff will be announced after results.

What’s Next?

Following the result declaration, the JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counselling process will commence for admission to premier engineering and architecture institutions across India. Candidates are required to register on the JoSAA portal at josaa.nic.in and participate in the seat allocation process based on their ranks and preferences.

The counselling will include choice filling, seat allocation, and reporting at allocated institutes. Candidates must ensure they have all required documents ready, including their JEE Main scorecard, class XII mark sheet, category certificate (if applicable), and other admission documents as specified by the respective institutes.

Candidates who have received their results should now focus on the counselling process and prepare for seat allocation. Those satisfied with their scores should register on the JoSAA portal immediately to avoid missing deadlines.

Candidates who wish to improve their scores can consider appearing in future attempts or exploring other engineering entrance examinations. It is crucial to verify all details on the scorecard carefully and contact the NTA helpline at 011-40759000 or email jeemain@nta.ac.in in case of any discrepancies or technical issues with result access.

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