Overview
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the results for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 2. Candidates who appeared for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) can now access their scorecards and All India Ranks (AIR) online. This release finalizes the outcome for the April session, determining eligibility for JEE Advanced 2026.
Important Dates
Candidates should note the following key timeline for the April 2026 session.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| JEE Main Session 2 Exam | April 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | April 11, 2026 |
| Final Answer Key Release | April 20, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | April 20, 2026 |
Impact on Aspirants
The result determines the next critical step for engineering aspirants.
- JEE Advanced Eligibility: Candidates who secure a rank within the top 2.5 lakh are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026, the gateway to IITs.
- Qualifying Cut-off: The NTA has also released the category-wise qualifying cutoff along with the results.
- Score Normalization: Marks have been normalized using the NTA's standard procedure due to the exam being conducted across multiple days.
What Should Aspirants Do Now
Follow these steps immediately to access your result and plan accordingly.
- Visit the Official Portal: Go to the NTA JEE website:
jeemain.nta.nic.in. - Log In: Click on the link for 'Final Results for JEE(Main) 2026 [Paper-1]'.
- Use Credentials: Enter your application number and password. If the password is misplaced, you can use your date of birth to log in.
- Download and Save: Your scorecard will display on the screen. Download the PDF and take a printout for all future admission processes.
A copy of the scorecard will also be sent to the registered email IDs of both the candidate and their parent.
FAQ
Q: How can I check my JEE Main Session 2 result?
A: Use your application number and password (or date of birth) on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The result is not accessible via roll number or name alone.
Q: What details are available on the scorecard?
A: The scorecard includes your subject-wise marks, total percentile score, All India Rank (AIR), and the JEE Advanced 2026 qualifying status.
Q: Who is eligible for JEE Advanced 2026?
A: As per the official notification, candidates who secure a rank within the top 2.5 lakh in JEE Main 2026 are eligible to register for JEE Advanced.
Q: What was the final change in the answer key?
A: The final answer key, released on April 20, 2026, confirmed that two questions were dropped from evaluation following the objection window.
Q: How many candidates appeared for Session 2?
A: Approximately 11.23 lakh candidates appeared for the session across 566 centers in India and abroad.
Click here to check your result on the official NTA JEE portal.
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