The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the results for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 2. Scorecards are now available for download, marking a critical step for engineering aspirants nationwide.
Overview
The results for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (Paper 1 for B.E./B.Tech) were released on April 20, 2026. The examination was conducted from April 2 to April 8, 2026, across 566 centers in 304 Indian cities and 14 international locations. Approximately 11.23 lakh candidates appeared for the session.
Important Dates
A clear timeline is essential for aspirants to plan their next steps.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| JEE Main Session 2 Exam | April 2–8, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | April 11, 2026 |
| Objection Window Closure | April 13, 2026 |
| Final Answer Key & Result Declaration | April 20, 2026 |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Exam | May 17, 2026 |
Selection Process
The JEE Main serves as the gateway for admission to NITs, IIITs, other GFTIs, and for eligibility to appear for JEE Advanced. The selection for these institutions occurs through the centralized JoSAA counselling process, which uses the All India Rank (AIR) generated from the JEE Main results.
Impact on Aspirants
The release of results and the accompanying cut-off percentiles determine the immediate path for candidates.
- JEE Advanced Eligibility: The top 2.5 lakh qualifiers from JEE Main are eligible to register for JEE Advanced 2026.
- Cut-off Clarification: NTA has released the category-wise qualifying cut-off percentiles for Session 2. Candidates must compare their overall percentile with these cut-offs to confirm their qualification status for the next stage.
- Scorecard Details: The downloaded scorecard includes subject-wise percentile scores for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, the overall percentile, the AIR, category rank, and the qualification status for JEE Advanced.
What Should Aspirants Do Now
- Download Your Scorecard: Access the official websites—
jeemain.nta.nic.inornta.ac.in—and log in using your application number and password or date of birth to download your scorecard. - Verify Qualification: Check your overall percentile against the official category cut-offs to confirm your eligibility for JEE Advanced or JoSAA counselling.
- Prepare for Next Steps: Qualified candidates should begin preparing for JEE Advanced 2026, scheduled for May 17. All candidates should start researching colleges and courses for the upcoming JoSAA counselling.
- Use Official Tools: Utilize the official JEE Main 2026 College Predictor to assess admission chances based on your percentile.
"How to Check Your Result"
Step 1: Visit the official NTA JEE Main website: jeemain.nta.nic.in or nta.ac.in.\
Step 2: Click on the link for 'JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result/Scorecard'.\
Step 3: Log in using your Application Number and Password, or your Application Number and Date of Birth.\
Step 4: Your scorecard will be displayed. Download and save the PDF file for all future references.
Click here to go to the official NTA JEE Main portal to download your scorecard.
FAQ
Q: What is the last date to download the JEE Main Session 2 scorecard?\
A: As of now, no official deadline has been announced. Candidates are advised to download it immediately as it is a mandatory document for all subsequent admission processes.
Q: Who is eligible for JEE Advanced 2026?\
A: The top 2.5 lakh qualifiers from JEE Main 2026 are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced. Candidates must also meet the category-specific cut-off percentiles released by NTA.
Q: What details are on the scorecard?\
A: The scorecard provides subject-wise percentile scores, overall percentile, All India Rank (AIR), category rank, and your qualification status for JEE Advanced 2026.
Q: How many candidates scored a 100 percentile?\
A: According to reports, 26 students have scored a 100 percentile in JEE Main 2026 Session 2.
Q: What if I face issues accessing the result website?\
A: Due to high traffic, the official websites may experience delays. Candidates should try again after some time or use the alternate links provided by NTA.
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