The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 results for paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech) on April 20, 2026, on its official website with 26 candidates scoring perfect 100 percentile scores. Candidates can now download their scorecards using their login credentials, check percentile scores and view cut-off marks.
With lakhs of aspirants competing for top engineering institutes, this result plays a crucial role in determining eligibility for JEE Advanced 2026, which is scheduled to be held on May 17, 2026.
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JEE Main Result 2026 – Key Highlights
Here are the most important data points from JEE Mains 2026 Results Session 2 –
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Name | JEE Main 2026 Session 2 |
| Result Status | Released |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
| Registered Candidates | 11.10 Lakh |
| Total Candidates Appeared | 10.34 Lakh |
| Attendance Rate | ~93% |
| Students Qualified for JEE Advanced | ~2.5 Lakh |
| Perfect 100 Percentile Scorers | 26 students |
JEE Main Result 2026 – How to Check Result/Scorecard?
To check and download the results, candidates will need to follow the below-mentioned steps –
Step 1 – Visit the official website – jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Step 2 – Click on the “JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result” link.
Step 3 – Enter your ‘Application Number and Password/Date of Birth’.
Step 4 – Enter the captcha code displayed on your screen and click on Submit to view your scorecard.
Step 5 – Download and print your scorecard (in PDF format).
Is the JEE Mains 2026 result out?
Yes, the JEE Mains results for 2026 are officially out. The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the scorecards on April 20, 2026, on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Note – Candidates are advised to keep their scorecards safe till the admission process conclude
JEE Main Result 2026 – Cut-off for JEE Advanced 2026
Listed below is a category-wise cut-off percentile which is being considered for the eligibility to appear in JEE Advanced 2026 –
JEE Main Result 2026 – Category-wise Cut-off
| Category | Percentile |
| Unreserved (UR) | 93.41 percentile |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 82.41 percentile |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) | 80.92 percentile |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 63.97 percentile |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 52.01 percentile |
For candidates who’ve appeared in both Session 1 (January 2026) and Session 2 (April 2026), the best score out of the two sessions have been considered as final.
JEE Main Result 2026 – Key Observations
The JEE Main 2026 results reveal important trends in performance, gender representation, and regional distribution among the highest scorers.
JEE Main Result 2026 – Category-wise Candidate Distribution
The Category-wise Cut-off of NTA score for candidates to become eligible for JEE (Advanced) – 2026 for Paper 1 (B.E/ B.Tech.) is given below –
JEE Main Result 2026 – Candidate Distribution Table
| Category | Percentile | Candidates | |
| From | To | ||
| UR-All | 100.0000000 | 93.4123549 | 96,873 |
| UR-PwBD | 93.3244144 | 0.0023186 | 4,391 |
| EWS-All | 93.4105172 | 82.4164528 | 25,009 |
| OBC-All | 93.4105172 | 80.9232583 | 67,597 |
| SC-All | 93.4105172 | 63.9172792 | 37,522 |
| ST-All | 93.4041748 | 52.0174712 | 18,790 |
JEE Main Result 2026 – Key Findings
Overall, most categories have witnessed an upward shift in cut-offs, signalling increased competition and improved candidate performance in JEE Main 2026, especially in EWS and ST categories. Here’s a detailed breakdown –
- For General (UR-ALL):
The cut-off has seen a slight increase, rising from 93.1023 (2025) to 93.4123 (2026). - For Economically Weaker Section (EWS):
A notable jump is observed in this category, with the cut-off increasing from 80.3830 (2025) to 82.4164 (2026). - For Other Backward Classes (OBC):
The cut-off has gradually increased from 79.4313 (2025) to 80.9232 (2026). - For Scheduled Caste (SC):
The qualifying percentile has risen from 61.1526 (2025) to 63.9172 (2026). - For Scheduled Tribe (ST):
One of the most significant increases is seen here, with the cut-off jumping from 47.9026 (2025) to 52.0174 (2026). - For Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD):
This category continues to have a wide percentile range, with the minimum qualifying percentile decreasing from 0.0079 (2025) to 0.0023 (2026).
JEE Main Result – FAQs
How many students have scored a perfect 100 percentile in JEE Mains 2026?
Out of all the candidates who appeared for the JEE Mains session 2, 26 candidates have scored a perfect 100 percentile. These top scorers come from multiple states including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan, Delhi, and Maharashtra.
How can I check the JEE Mains 2026 results?
To check the JEE Main 2026 results, visit the official NTA websites (jeemain.nta.nic.in or nta.ac.in), click the “JEE Main 2026 Session” result link, and enter your application number, date of birth, and security pin.
What details are required to check the JEE Main result?
Candidates need to enter their application number, password, and date of birth (password) to download their scorecards.
