Updated on 21 Apr 2026
By Sakshi Rajawat, Content Writer
Candidates can check the latest updates below for the NTA JEE Main Result 2026:
The JEE Main result 2026 has been released today, April 20, TODAY at jeemain.nta.ac.in
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result was released on February 16, 2026.
The JEE Main 2026 final answer key is out.
JEE Main 2026 session 2 registration remains open until February 25, 2026.
Candidates can apply for the April attempt at the jeemain.nta.nic.in portal.
The Session 1 result link is now activate.
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result download link has been released on April 20, 2026, on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in and jeemain.nta.ac.in. The result, which was earlier delayed due to administrative reasons, is now available for candidates to access. Students are advised to regularly check the official portals to download their IIT JEE Main 2026 result. The scorecard includes important details such as candidate information, marks obtained, percentile, and other exam-related information.
Candidates can go through the below tables to check the JEE Main 2026 exam dates and schedule:
| Event | Date |
| Official Notification Release | October 28, 2025 |
| Online Registration Start Date | November 1, 2025 |
| Registration End Date | November 30, 2025 |
| City Intimation Slip Release | January 12, 2026 |
| JEE Main Admit Card Availability | January 18, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates (Session 1) | January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | February 4, 2026 |
| Answer Key Challenge Period | February 4 - February 6, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 1 | February 16, 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Schedule
| Event | Date |
| JEE Main Session 2 Registration Start | February 2, 2026 |
| Session 2 Registration End | February 25, 2026 (09:00 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | February 25, 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| City Intimation Slip Release | 3rd Week of March 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 3 Days before the exam date |
| JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates (Session 2) | April 2 to April 9, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | April 12, 2026 (Tentative) |
| JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 2 | April 20, 2026 (Tentative) |
Candidates can check their JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result on DigiLocker once released by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The digital scorecard will be available under issued documents, allowing easy access anytime. Students should also keep visiting the jeemain.nta.nic.in result link for official confirmation and live updates, as the result may be published on both platforms simultaneously. It is advisable to download and save the scorecard for future admission and counselling purposes.
JEE Main Result 2026 is out on the official website of jeemain.nta.ac.in The candidates have to use the JEE Mains result 2025 link once it is available. The result will not be available anywhere else.

Step 1: Visit the official website of JEE Main, jeemain.nta.nic.in
Step 2: Now, find and click on the JEE Main Result 2026 for session 1
Step 3: Next, enter your application number and password, followed by the captcha code
Step 4: Now, submit it and go through the IIT JEE Main scorecard 2026 to know about the marks scored in the examination.
Step 5: Save a copy of the JEE Mains Feb result PDF on the device for future reference.
On the JEE Main 2026 scorecard, candidates can check the following details:
Personal details section:
Candidate’s name
Father’s name
Mother’s name
Category
State of Eligibility
Date of Birth
Roll Number
Application Number
Score and Performance Details:
Subject wise NTA score
Total NTA Score
NTA Score in Words
All India Rank(AIR)
Category Rank
Cutoff Score
| Download IIT JEE Main Result Notice Here |
JEE Main 2026 cutoff determines eligibility for the JEE Advance exam for IIT admissions. It is the minimum percentile required to qualify. The NTA releases the official cutoff with the final result in April. Session 1 scorecards do not show the cutoff status.
However, experts predict the 2026 cutoff based on paper difficulty. The number of test-takers influences this figure significantly. In 2026, the registration number increases approximately 1.5 lakhs. This pushes the cutoff higher than the JEE Mains Cutoff 2025.
| Category | Expected Cutoff (percentile) |
| General (UR) | 93.5 - 95.0 |
| Gen-EWS | 80.5 - 82.5 |
| OBC-NCL | 79.5 - 81.5 |
| SC | 61.5 - 64.0 |
| ST | 48.0 - 50.5 |
| PwD | 0.001 - 1.0 |
Comparison with Previous Years (General Category)
| Year | General Cutoff Percentile |
| 2026 (Expected) | 93.5+ |
| 2025 | 93.23 |
| 2024 | 93.20 |
| 2023 | 90.77 |
| 2022 | 88.4 |
The NTA does not allow rechecking of the JEE Main 2026 Result. The machine-based grading is final and accurate. Candidates may challenge the provisional JEE Main answer key 2026. No objections regarding JEE Main Scores are accepted after this period.
The NTA can cancel the JEE Main result 2026 in specific cases:
The result is cancelled if a candidate uses Unfair Means Practices.
Scores will not be declared for candidates caught cheating.
Appearing from an unallotted exam centre leads to result cancellation.
Allowing another person to write the exam results in cancellation.
Appearing in a single session more than once cancels the candidature.
Such candidates are debarred under the relevant UFM clause
The NTA uses the final NTA score to determine ALL India Rank (AIR). The score becomes available after the JEE Main 2026 session 2 results distribution. Your JEE Main 2026 Rank List position improves as your percentile score increases. Students receive ranking positions which display their best performance results in descending order.
NTA needs to implement tie-breaking rules when two students achieve identical total percentiles. The system now removes both age and application number as determining factors.
| Priority | Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) | Paper 2a (B.Arch) | Paper 2b (B.Plan) |
| 1st | Higher Score in Mathematics | Higher Score in Mathematics | Higher Score in Mathematics |
| 2nd | Higher Score in Physics | Higher Score in Aptitude Test | Higher Score in Aptitude Test |
| 3rd | Higher Score in Chemistry | Higher Score in Drawing Test | Higher Score in Planning Questions |
| 4th | Fewer wrong answers overall | Fewer wrong answers overall | Fewer wrong answers overall |
| 5th | Fewer wrong answers in Maths | Fewer wrong answers in Maths | Fewer wrong answers in Maths |
| 6th | Fewer wrong answers in Physics | Fewer wrong answers in Aptitude | Fewer wrong answers in Aptitude |
| 7th | Fewer wrong answers in Chemistry | Fewer wrong answers in Planning |
Candidates who tie in all evaluation procedures will receive identical ranking results. The JEE Main 2026 Result maintains its fairness through this method of determining candidate ties. Your final AIR score determines your eligibility to participate in JEE Main 2026 counselling through JoSAA or CSAB.
After the results, students must choose their next step for admissions. Students have the option to register for JoSAA counselling or multiple state-level admission processes. The JEE Advanced 2026 exam accepts all candidates who rank within the top 2.5 lakh positions. The only admission route to the prestigious IITs leads through this path.
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority handles the admission process for all central institutions which includes all IITs NITs IIITs and GFTIs. To gain admission to IITs students must present their JEE Advanced ranking which serves as the required entry credential. The NITs and IIITs base their seating distribution on the JEE Main 2026 ranks.
JEE Main 2026 scores function as the admission requirement for multiple states which operate their own engineering institutions. The applicants need to complete separate registration processes on the state portals to access these specific seats.
| State | B.Tech Admission Process | Based on Scores of |
| Uttar Pradesh | UPTAC / AKTU Counselling | JEE Main only |
| Haryana | HSTES Counselling | JEE Main only |
| Delhi | JAC Delhi Counselling | JEE Main only |
| Chandigarh | JAC Chandigarh Counselling | JEE Main only |
| Jharkhand | JCECE Counselling | JEE Main only |
| Goa | Goa BE Admission Counselling | JEE Main only |
| Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand Admission Counselling | JEE Main and Class 12 |
| Rajasthan | REAP Counselling | JEE Main and Class 12 |
| Madhya Pradesh | MP BE Counselling | JEE Main and Class 12 |
| Bihar | Bihar UGEAC / BCECE | JEE Main and BCECE |
| Odisha | OJEE Counselling | JEE Main and Special OJEE |
A vast network of colleges accepts the JEE Main result 2026. This includes premier government institutes and top private universities. These colleges offer seats through JEE Main JoSAA counselling or state-level processes.
| Institute Type | Top Examples | Approx. Total Seats |
| NITs (31) | Trichy, Warangal, Surathkal, Calicut, Rourkela, Allahabad | 24,500 |
| IIITs (26) | Hyderabad, Bangalore, Allahabad, Gwalior, Lucknow | 9,900 |
| GFTIs (40+) | BIT Mesra, PEC Chandigarh, JNU Delhi, University of Hyderabad | 10,200 |
| State Colleges | AKTU (UP), HSTES (Haryana), MP DTE, REAP (Rajasthan) | 5,00,000 |
| Private Universities | Thapar, Shiv Nadar, JIIT Noida, LNMIIT Jaipur, Nirma | 2,00,000 |
Top Premier Institutes & Seats
| Institute Name | Key Highlight | Estimated Seats |
| NIT Trichy | Highest ranked NIT with top CS placements. | 1,038 |
| NIT Warangal | Famous for a very strong coding culture. | 1,049 |
| NIT Surathkal | Prestigious tier-1 institute in Karnataka. | 961 |
| IIIT Allahabad | Best choice for IT and Software Engineering | 439 |
| IIIT Gwalior | Known for unique integrated MBA programs | 360 |
| BIT Mesra | Top-ranked GFTI with a massive campus | 1,284 |
The NTA has announced the JEE Main toppers list on the exam notice that it released earlier. As per that, Shreyas Mishra from Delhi NCR has topped the examination with 100 percentile.
| Candidate Name | State |
| Shreyas Mishra | Delhi (NCR) |
| Narendrababu Gari Mahith | Andhra Pradesh |
| Shubham Kumar | Bihar |
| Kabeer Chhillar | Rajasthan |
| Chiranjib Kar | Rajasthan |
| Bhavesh Patra | Odisha |
| Anay Jain | Haryana |
| Arnav Gautam | Rajasthan |
| Pasala Mohith | Andhra Pradesh |
| Madhav Viradiya | Maharashtra |
| Purohit Nimay | Gujarat |
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