JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result: Key Dates and Overview

• Session 2 Exam Dates: April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8, 2026 (nine shifts)
• Total Candidates Appeared: 11.23 lakh
• Provisional Answer Key Released: April 11, 2026
• Objection Window Closed: April 13, 2026 at 11:50 PM
• Final Answer Key Expected: April 20, 2026
• Session 2 Result Expected: April 20, 2026
• Scorecard Download Available Until: July 31, 2026
• Official Website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
• Login Required: Application Number and Password or Date of Birth

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result: What We Know So Far

NTA declared the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result on February 16, 2026. The January session saw record participation, with 13,55,293 candidates registering and 13,04,653 appearing for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), resulting in an impressive attendance rate of 96.26%. Among these, 8,55,085 were male and 4,49,568 were female candidates.

A total of 12 candidates secured a perfect 100 percentile NTA score in Session 1, down from 14 in 2025. This is the lowest number of 100 percentilers recorded in the last four years, reflecting the increasingly competitive nature of the examination. All 12 candidates who achieved 100 percentile in Session 1 were male.

Rajasthan dominated the 100 percentile list, contributing three candidates to the elite group. Andhra Pradesh was second with two 100 percentile scorers. Delhi, Bihar, Odisha, Haryana, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Telangana each contributed one 100 percentile scorer, making this a truly national list of top performers.

How the JEE Main 2026 Final Result and AIR Will Be Calculated

For candidates who appeared in both Session 1 and Session 2, the final merit list and All India Rank will be based on the higher NTA percentile score between the two sessions. The process works as follows:

• NTA calculates raw marks for each candidate using the final answer key for each session
• Raw marks are then converted to NTA scores using the normalization process, which accounts for difficulty variation across multiple shifts
• The normalization formula gives a percentile score that represents how a candidate performed relative to all other candidates in that session
• If a candidate appeared in both sessions, the session with the higher NTA percentile is selected
• All India Ranks are then assigned based on the merged percentile scores across both sessions
• In case of a tie in percentile, the tie‑breaking rules applied are: higher percentile in Mathematics, then Physics, then the candidate who is older in age

The Session 2 result scorecard will contain subject‑wise NTA scores for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, the overall NTA percentile, the All India Rank, and information about JEE Advanced 2026 eligibility.

JEE Main 2026 Expected Cutoff for JEE Advanced Eligibility

The JEE Main cutoff for JEE Advanced 2026 eligibility will be officially declared along with the Session 2 result on April 20, 2026. Only the top 2.5 lakh candidates from the JEE Main 2026 combined merit list will be eligible to register for JEE Advanced 2026. Based on previous year trends and the current level of competition, the expected category‑wise qualifying cutoff is:

• General category: Approximately 93.2 to 95 percentile
• EWS: Approximately 80 to 82 percentile
• OBC‑NCL: Approximately 80 to 82 percentile
• SC: Approximately 61 to 64 percentile
• ST: Approximately 47 to 50 percentile
• PwBD: Approximately 0.11 percentile

These figures are projected estimates based on JEE Main 2024 and 2025 cutoff trends. The official cutoff will be released by NTA along with the result. Candidates scoring above the expected General category cutoff of around 93 to 95 percentile should begin JEE Advanced 2026 preparation without waiting for the official announcement.

JEE Main 2026 Expected Marks vs Percentile (Session 2)

Since the JEE Main result is declared as an NTA percentile and not as raw marks, understanding the marks vs percentile relationship helps candidates estimate their standing. Based on previous year analysis and Session 1 data:

• 290 to 300 marks: 100 percentile (topper range)
• 250 marks and above: 99.95 percentile and above
• 200 marks: Approximately 99.57 to 99.68 percentile
• 180 to 200 marks: 99 percentile and above
• 155 to 180 marks: 98 to 99 percentile
• 120 to 150 marks: 95 to 98 percentile
• 80 to 100 marks: Approximately 90 percentile
• 70 marks: Approximately 88 to 91 percentile

Note that these are indicative ranges. The actual percentile depends heavily on shift difficulty and the performance distribution of all candidates in that session. Candidates who appeared in a tougher shift may receive a higher percentile even at lower raw marks.

How to Check JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result at jeemain.nta.nic.in

Once the result is officially declared on April 20, 2026, candidates can follow these steps to access their NTA scorecard:

• Visit the official JEE Main portal at jeemain.nta.nic.in
• On the homepage, click on the link titled "JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result" or "View NTA Score"
• You will be redirected to the candidate login window
• Enter your Application Number and Password or Date of Birth in the respective fields
• Click Submit to log into your candidate dashboard
• Your JEE Main 2026 Session 2 scorecard will appear showing subject‑wise NTA scores, overall percentile, All India Rank, and JEE Advanced 2026 eligibility status
• Click Download to save the scorecard PDF on your device
• Take a printout and keep multiple copies as the scorecard is required for JoSAA counselling, CSAB, and state‑level counselling registrations

The JEE Main 2026 scorecard will be available for free download on jeemain.nta.nic.in until July 31, 2026. After that, candidates will need to pay a fee to access it.

What Comes After the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result?

After the official declaration of the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result on April 20, the following stages begin for qualified candidates:

JEE Advanced 2026 Registration: Candidates who meet the cutoff and fall within the top 2.5 lakh rank holders must register for JEE Advanced 2026 within a short registration window. JEE Advanced 2026 is conducted for admission to the 23 IITs across India and is typically held in late May or early June.

JoSAA Counselling 2026: The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) handles seat allocation for IITs, NITs, IIITs, and Government Funded Technical Institutions (GFTIs). Based on 2025 data, JoSAA manages over 62,853 seats across 126 institutes including 32 NITs, 26 IIITs, and 45 GFTIs. JoSAA counselling registration is expected to begin shortly after JEE Advanced results.

CSAB Counselling 2026: The Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) conducts additional rounds of seat allocation for NIT Plus System and other GFTIs for candidates who did not secure admission through JoSAA.

State‑Level Counselling: Several states including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and others conduct their own engineering counselling for local colleges using JEE Main ranks. Candidates should track notifications from their respective state counselling boards.

JEE Main 2026 Scorecard: What Does It Contain?

The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 scorecard will contain the following information:

• Candidate's Name and Application Number
• Roll Number and Date of Birth
• Paper (B.E./B.Tech)
• Subject‑wise NTA Score for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
• Overall NTA Percentile Score
• All India Rank (AIR)
• Category Rank
• State Code of Eligibility
• Nationality
• JEE Advanced 2026 Eligibility Status (Yes or No)

The scorecard does not display raw marks. Only the NTA score (percentile) and AIR are shown. Candidates who appeared in both sessions will see the higher of the two sessions reflected in their final combined scorecard.

JEE Main 2026 for NIT and IIIT Admissions: What Score Do You Need?

For admission to top NITs through JoSAA counselling, candidates can use the following percentile benchmarks based on previous year trends:

• 99.9 percentile and above: Top IIT branches through JEE Advanced
• 99 to 99.9 percentile: CSE at top NITs like Trichy, Warangal, Surathkal
• 97 to 99 percentile: ECE and EEE at top NITs, CSE at mid‑tier NITs
• 93 to 97 percentile: Strong chance at NITs for various branches including Mechanical and Civil
• 80 to 93 percentile: Admission possible at IIITs, GFTIs, and lower‑ranked NITs

Candidates with ranks between 10,000 and 25,000 have good chances at institutes like NIT Calicut, NIT Rourkela, IIIT Allahabad, IIIT Jabalpur, BIT Mesra, and PEC Chandigarh for various engineering branches.

Frequently Asked Questions on JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result

Q. When will the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result be declared? NTA has officially announced that the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result will be declared on April 20, 2026 at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Q. What credentials are needed to check the JEE Main result? Candidates need their Application Number and Password or Date of Birth to log in and download the scorecard.

Q. How is the final AIR calculated for candidates who appeared in both sessions? The best NTA percentile score between Session 1 and Session 2 is considered for the final All India Rank.

Q. How many candidates scored 100 percentile in JEE Main 2026 Session 1? Twelve candidates scored a perfect 100 percentile in JEE Main 2026 Session 1, with Rajasthan contributing the highest number of toppers at three.

Q. What is the expected JEE Main 2026 cutoff for JEE Advanced? The expected General category cutoff is approximately 93.2 to 95 percentile. The official cutoff will be released with the Session 2 result on April 20.

Q. How many candidates qualify for JEE Advanced through JEE Main? Only the top 2.5 lakh candidates from the JEE Main 2026 combined merit list are eligible to register for JEE Advanced 2026.

Q. Until when can candidates download the JEE Main 2026 scorecard for free? The scorecard is available for free download at jeemain.nta.nic.in until July 31, 2026.

Q. What is the female topper's percentile in JEE Main 2026 Session 1? Ashi Grewal from Haryana is the female topper of JEE Main 2026 Session 1 with a percentile of 99.9969766.

For the latest updates on JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result, final answer key, AIR ranks, JEE Advanced 2026 registration dates, and JoSAA counselling schedule, keep checking the official NTA portal at jeemain.nta.nic.in.