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JEE Mains 2026 Result

Result Declared

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result was declared on April 20, 2026 by NTA on the official portal jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Check Result at jeemain.nta.nic.in
Important: NTA has already released the final result. The scorecard download window closed on July 31, 2026— if you haven't already, check with NTA/DRC for a duplicate copy, and keep it ready for admissions and counselling.

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 - Key Dates

Session 2 Exam Dates
April 2–8, 2026
Provisional Answer Key Released
April 11–12, 2026
Answer Key Challenge Window
Till April 13, 2026
Session 2 Result Declaration
April 20, 2026
Scorecard Download Deadline
July 31, 2026
JoSAA Counselling Began (Round 1: Jun 13)
June 2, 2026

How to Check JEE Main 2026 Result

1

Visit Official Website

Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in - the official NTA portal for JEE Main.

2

Click the Result Link

Look for 'JEE (Main) 2026 Session 2 Result' link on the homepage.

3

Enter Credentials

Enter your Application Number along with your Password or Date of Birth.

4

View Your Scorecard

Your NTA score, percentile, AIR, and category rank will be displayed.

5

Download & Save

Download the scorecard PDF and save it safely - it is required for counselling.

What Does the JEE Main 2026 Scorecard Contain?

Candidate's name, application number, roll number
Subject-wise NTA scores (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
Overall NTA percentile score
All India Rank (AIR)
Category rank (GEN / EWS / OBC-NCL / SC / ST)
JEE Advanced eligibility status
Date of birth and category
Paper (B.Tech / B.Arch / B.Plan)

Understanding NTA Score (Percentile)

The NTA Score is a percentile score, not your raw marks. A score of 95.00 means you performed better than 95% of all candidates who appeared in your session. NTA uses this normalized scoring to eliminate variations in difficulty across different exam shifts. The final merit list uses the best NTA score from both sessions.

JEE Main 2026 Cutoff for JEE Advanced Eligibility

Top 2,50,182 unique candidates from JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 qualified for JEE Advanced 2026. Category-wise qualifying cutoff percentiles:

CategoryCutoff PercentileSeats Reserved
General (CRL)~93+96,187
EWS~80+23,750
OBC-NCL~79+67,500
SC~61+35,000
ST~47+17,500
PwD (all categories)-5,000

* General category cutoff of ~93+ percentile is as declared by NTA. Category-wise figures are indicative.

What to Do After JEE Main 2026 Result?

1

Download Scorecard

Save your official NTA scorecard before the July 31 deadline. It is needed for all admissions.

2

Check JEE Advanced Eligibility

If your rank is within 2.5 lakh (Paper 1), you are eligible for JEE Advanced 2026.

3

Register for JEE Advanced

Register at jeeadv.ac.in within the specified window if you plan to attempt IITs.

4

Register for JoSAA

Register at josaa.nic.in for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs using your JEE Main rank.

5

Use College Predictor

Estimate likely colleges based on your rank, category, home state, and branch preference.

6

Prepare Documents

Keep Class 10, 12 marksheets, category certificate, and Aadhaar ready for counselling.

Tools to Help You After Results

Frequently Asked Questions

When will JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result be declared?

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result was declared on April 20, 2026 on the official NTA website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can check their scorecard by logging in with their application number and password or date of birth.

How can I check my JEE Main 2026 result?

To check the JEE Main 2026 result: (1) Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in, (2) Click on the result/scorecard link, (3) Enter your Application Number and Password, or Date of Birth, (4) Click Submit to view your scorecard, (5) Download and save the PDF for future use. The scorecard will not be sent by post.

What is the difference between NTA Score and marks in JEE Main?

NTA Score is a percentile score, not the raw marks. It represents the percentage of candidates who scored equal to or less than you in your session. For example, a score of 95 means you performed better than 95% of all candidates who appeared in that session. NTA uses this normalized scoring to account for variations in difficulty across sessions.

What does the JEE Main scorecard contain?

The JEE Main 2026 scorecard contains: (1) Candidate's name and application number, (2) Subject-wise NTA scores - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, (3) Overall NTA percentile score, (4) All India Rank (AIR), (5) Category rank (General/EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST), (6) JEE Advanced eligibility status - whether you are among the top 2.5 lakh qualifiers.

How many students qualify for JEE Advanced 2026?

Top 2,50,182 unique candidates from JEE Main 2026 qualified for JEE Advanced 2026. The best score across sessions is used for merit ranking.

What is the last date to download the JEE Main 2026 scorecard?

Candidates must download their JEE Main 2026 scorecard before July 31, 2026. After this date, NTA typically removes the scorecard from the website. Always download and save a copy immediately after results are declared.

What should I do after checking the JEE Main 2026 result?

After checking the result: (1) Download and save your scorecard immediately, (2) JEE Advanced 2026 was held on May 17, with the result declared June 1, (3) JoSAA 2026 counselling began June 2 and has now concluded — Round 1 allotment was released June 13, and Round 5 (final round) was released July 16, 2026, (4) Use the college predictor to estimate your likely colleges based on your JEE Main rank, (5) Keep documents ready — marksheet, category certificate, photo ID.

What is the JEE Main 2026 cutoff for JEE Advanced?

The JEE Main 2026 cutoff for JEE Advanced eligibility was released along with the result. For the General category, the qualifying cutoff was 93.41 percentile.

When will JoSAA counselling 2026 start?

JoSAA counselling 2026 began on June 2, 2026, right after the JEE Advanced result, and has now concluded. The counselling is conducted jointly for IITs (using JEE Advanced rank), NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs (using JEE Main rank). Round 1 allotment was released June 13, and Round 5 (final round) was released July 16, 2026.

Can I challenge the JEE Main 2026 answer key?

Yes. NTA releases a provisional answer key after the exam and allows candidates to raise objections against specific answers by paying a challenge fee (₹200 per question). The challenge window for Session 2 was open until April 13, 2026. After review by subject experts, the final answer key is used to compute results, and the challenge fee is refunded for accepted objections.
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