JEE Main Result 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will declare the JEE Main results 2026 in two phases. Session 1 results were announced on 16 February 2026 for Paper 1 and 24 February 2026 for Paper 2 on the official website. The Session 1 exam was held between 21-30 January 2026. Session 2 has already been declared on 20 April 2026 for Paper 1 (B.E. / B.Tech) and 05 May 2026 for Paper 2 (B. Arch and B. Planning). The scorecard includes subject-wise marks, total NTA score, percentile, and All India Rank. Based on these results, the top 2.5 lakh candidates became eligible for JEE Advanced. The results also showed category-wise cutoffs and qualifying marks. Students are advised to download and save their scorecards for future use in counseling and admissions. The JoSAA counseling process will begin soon after the results, allowing students to choose their preferred colleges and courses.
How to Check JEE Main Results 2026?
To check the JEE Main results 2026, candidates need to visit the official website of the conducting authority and log in using their credentials. The scorecard will include marks, percentile, and the candidate’s All India Rank.
Here is a Simple Step-by-Step Guide on How to Check JEE Main Result 2026:
Step 1: Go to the official website – jeemain.nta.nic.in
Step 2: Click on the link that says “View JEE Main Result” or “Download Scorecard.”
Step 3: Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth, or Password
Step 4: Your result will appear on the screen
Step 5: Download and save the scorecard for future use
Event | Date |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam | 21 January 2026 to 30 January 2026 |
| JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026 | Paper 1: 16 February 2026 Paper 2: 24 February 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam | 2 April 2026 to 9 April 2026 |
| JEE Main Session 2 Result 2026 | Paper 1: 20 April 2026 Paper 2: 05 May 2026 |
| Scorecard & Rank Availability | Same day as the result declaration |
| JoSAA Counselling Start | To be Notified |
| JEE Advanced 2026 | 17 May 2026 |
Details mentioned on the JEE Main Result
The JEE Main result 2026 provides a detailed summary of a candidate’s performance in the exam. It includes personal information, subject-wise scores, and ranking details that are crucial for counseling and admissions.
Here is a list of details mentioned on the JEE Main Result given below:
Candidate’s Name, Application Number, and Roll Number
Date of Birth, Category, Gender, and Nationality
State Code of Eligibility
Subject-wise NTA Scores (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
Total NTA Score (normalized score)
Percentile Score and All India Rank (AIR)
Category Rank (if applicable)
Qualifying Status for JEE Advanced
Cutoff Marks for different categories
Instructions for further admission or counseling steps
The JEE Mains Toppers List 2025 was released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) along with the Session 2 results on April 19, 2025. A total of 24 candidates secured a perfect 100 NTA score in Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech). Rajasthan led the list with the highest number of toppers, followed by Maharashtra, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh. The toppers' list includes both male and female candidates from different states.
While the JEE Main exam 2026 for session 2 is yet to be conducted, here are 10 of the top scorers who achieved a 100th percentile in JEE Main 2025:
Rank | Name | State | NTA Score |
| 1 | MD Anas | Rajasthan | 100 |
| 2 | Ayush Singhal | Rajasthan | 100 |
| 3 | Archisman Nandy | West Bengal | 100 |
| 4 | Devdutta Majhi | West Bengal | 100 |
| 5 | Aayush Ravi Chaudhari | Maharashtra | 100 |
| 6 | Kushagra Gupta | Karnataka | 100 |
| 7 | Harssh A Gupta | Telangana | 100 |
| 8 | Aadit Prakash Bhagade | Gujarat | 100 |
| 9 | Daksh | Delhi | 100 |
| 10 | Shreyas Lohiya | Uttar Pradesh | 100 |
What’s Next After the JEE Main Results?
The admission process begins for candidates aiming to get into top engineering colleges after the JEE Main results 2026 are announced. Those who qualify for the examination will be eligible for JoSSA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counselling, which usually starts in June. Candidates must complete online registration during counselling process to choose their preferred colleges & courses and lock their choices within the given deadline. Seats are then allotted based on factors such as the candidate’s All India Rank (AIR), category and the preferences they have filled.
Once a seat is allotted, candidates must confirm it by paying the seat acceptance fee and uploading the required documents for verification. Candidates aiming for IITs also have to qualify for JEE Advanced, which is tentatively scheduled for May 2026. Only the top 2.5 lakh JEE Main scorers are eligible to appear for it. Meanwhile, students not qualifying for JEE Advanced can still secure seats in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs through JoSAA.
Note: It’s important to stay updated with official announcements, keep documents ready, and make informed choices based on cutoffs, college reputation, and personal goals. Candidates should also explore state-level counseling and private university admissions as backup options.
Frequently Asked Questions
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 results on 20 April & 05 May 2026 on the official website.
Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in, click on the result link, and log in using your Application Number and Date of Birth or Password. The result scorecard will be displayed on the screen for downloading and printing.
The top 2.5 lakh candidates based on JEE Main 2026 results (combined across both sessions) will be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026, scheduled tentatively for May.
The scorecard includes the candidate’s name, roll number, application number, subject-wise NTA scores, total score, percentile, All India Rank (AIR), and JEE Advanced eligibility status.
Qualified candidates can participate in JoSAA counseling expected to start in June 2026. The counseling process allows students to select colleges and courses based on their ranks, preferences, and category.