JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result Out: Check Cutoff, Marks vs Percentile, Final Answer Key & Toppers
Job Description
Exam Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Session | Session 2 (April 2026) |
| Exam Level | National Level Engineering Entrance Exam |
| Courses | B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Planning |
| Result Status | Declared |
| Final Answer Key | Released |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
| Qualified for JEE Advanced | 2,50,182 Candidates |
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result Declared
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result along with the final answer key, category-wise cutoff, All India Ranks (AIR), and toppers list. Candidates who appeared for the April session can now download their scorecards from the official portal.
According to the released data, more than 11 lakh candidates appeared for the examination, and 2,50,182 candidates have qualified for the next stage, JEE Advanced 2026.
JEE Main 2026 Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Result Status | Released |
| Final Answer Key | Available |
| Total Candidates Appeared | Over 11 Lakh |
| JEE Advanced Qualified | 2,50,182 Candidates |
| AIR 1 Holders | 26 Candidates scored 100 Percentile |
JEE Main 2026 Category-wise Qualifying Cutoff
The qualifying percentile for JEE Advanced 2026 has increased compared to previous years.
| Category | Qualifying Percentile |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 93.4123549 |
| OBC-NCL | 80.9232583 |
| EWS | 83.1021285* |
| SC | 63.9172792 |
| ST | 52.0174712 |
*Approximate where applicable; refer to the official result for the exact published value.
JEE Main 2026 Marks vs Percentile (Expected)
The exact marks required vary depending on the difficulty level and normalization of each shift.
| Marks | Expected Percentile |
|---|---|
| 250+ | 99.9+ |
| 220–240 | 99.5+ |
| 190–210 | 99+ |
| 170–180 | Around 99 |
| 150 | 98.3–98.9 |
| 120 | 96–97 |
| 95+ | Around 90 |
| 80 | 90–92 |
These values are indicative and may differ from shift to shift because of NTA’s normalization process.
Final Answer Key Released
NTA has also published the Final Answer Key for JEE Main 2026 Session 2. According to the official update, two questions were dropped from the Paper 1 final answer key before the declaration of results.
JEE Main 2026 Toppers
- 26 candidates secured 100 percentile in Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech).
- Most of the top scorers are from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
- The official topper list, state-wise toppers, and AIR details have been released by NTA along with the result.
How to Check JEE Main 2026 Result
Follow these steps:
- Visit the official JEE Main website.
- Click on JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result.
- Enter your Application Number and Password/Date of Birth.
- Submit the details.
- Download your scorecard.
- Print a copy for counselling and future reference.
Details Mentioned on the Scorecard
Your scorecard includes:
- Candidate’s Name
- Application Number
- Roll Number
- Subject-wise Percentile
- Overall NTA Percentile
- All India Rank (AIR)
- Category Rank
- JEE Advanced Qualification Status
What After JEE Main Result?
Qualified candidates can:
- Register for JEE Advanced 2026.
- Participate in JoSAA Counselling.
- Apply for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
- Use their JEE Main score for admission to various participating engineering institutes across India.
Important Points
- Result and final answer key have been released.
- 2,50,182 candidates qualified for JEE Advanced.
- Category-wise cutoffs have increased this year.
- 26 students achieved a perfect 100 percentile.
- Normalization has been applied across all shifts before preparing the final merit list.
