New Delhi, April 20, 2026: The National Testing Agency has officially declared the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 results, with 26 candidates securing a perfect 100 percentile. Candidates can now access their scorecards on the official website — JEE Main official portal.
The result announcement marks a crucial milestone for over 15 lakh aspirants who appeared across both sessions, with more than 11 lakh candidates registering for the April session alone.
JEE Main 2026 Result: Key Highlights
- 26 candidates scored 100 percentile
- 15.38 lakh candidates appeared across both sessions
- 16.04 lakh unique registrations recorded
- Over 8 lakh candidates appeared in both sessions
- Session 2 attendance: 93.11%
- Exam conducted across 319 cities and 584 centres globally
Direct Link & How to Check Result
Candidates can download their scorecards via the official portal:
Steps to check:
- Visit JEE Main official portal
- Click on “JEE Main Session 2 Result 2026”
- Enter application number and password/date of birth
- Submit details
- Download and print your scorecard
Final Answer Key Released, Result Based on Revised Scores
The result has been prepared using the final answer key, released after reviewing objections submitted by candidates (₹200 per question challenge process). Subject experts evaluated all challenges to ensure accuracy and fairness.
Category-Wise Cut-Off for JEE Advanced 2026
The cut-off percentile for eligibility to JEE Advanced has also been released:
- General (UR): 93.41 – 100 percentile
- Separate cut-offs announced for EWS, OBC, SC, and ST categories
- 96,000+ candidates qualified under General category
Only candidates meeting these thresholds can register for the next stage.
How Percentile is Calculated
JEE Main scores are calculated using a normalisation process:
- Percentile reflects the percentage of candidates scoring equal to or below a candidate
- Ensures fairness across multiple shifts with varying difficulty levels
- Best score across both sessions is considered for ranking
What After JEE Main Result 2026?
- Qualified candidates proceed to JoSAA Counselling for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs
- Top candidates appear for JEE Advanced for IIT admissions
- Others can explore:
- State engineering entrance exams
- Private universities
- Reattempt in next cycle
Exam Scale & Participation Insights
- Conducted in 13 languages, including Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
- 10.34 lakh candidates appeared in Session 2
- Gender participation:
- 7.08 lakh male candidates
- 3.26 lakh female candidates.
