JEE Main 2026 Result (OUT) LIVE: Paper 1 BE, BTech Session 2 scorecard declared; cutoff, toppers

For 2026 admissions, you usually need at least 75% marks in Class 12 (65% for SC/ST) or be in the top 20 percentile to get into NITs, IIITs, or CFTIs, even if you clear JEE Main. This 75% rule is required for JoSAA counselling.

The lowest JEE Main cut-off is for the PwD category, which is usually the lowest among all categories. Among the main categories, ST has the lowest cut-off. These cut-offs are the minimum percentiles needed to qualify for JEE Advanced and take part in counselling.

The JEE Main 2026 qualifying cut-off has been released. The cut-off is 93.41 for General, 80.92 for OBC-NCL, 81.32 for EWS, 62.84 for SC, and 49.69 for ST. These scores are needed to qualify for JEE Advanced. Higher marks are required to get admission into the top NITs and IIITs.

NIT Rourkela closed admissions for BTech EE at rank 10,623 for other states, gender-neutral seats. Among NITs, NIT Mizoram had the lowest closing rank at 51,698. Among IIITs, IIIT Shibpur closed at rank 23,081 for 50% other state seats.

Also read: JEE Mains 2026: BTech Electrical Engineering cut-offs highest at NIT Rourkela among all NITs, IIITs, GFTIs

Getting admission to the BTech CSE course at NIT Tiruchirappalli is the most difficult among all NITs, based on last year’s JoSAA data. The closing rank for NIT Tiruchirappalli CSE was 1449, while NIT Nagaland had the lowest cutoff at 39,594 in the final round of admissions.

Also read: JEE Mains 2026: BTech CSE NIT Trichy cut-offs highest among NITs; closing ranks for 50% other state quota

Yes, the NTA announced the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 results on April 20, 2026. Candidates can download their scorecards from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, using their application number and date of birth. The JEE Mains results include Session 2 scores, the final answer key, and the list of 100 percentile scorers.

Candidates can check the JEE Mains Session 2 female toppers list below:

To check and download the JEE Main session 2 result 2026, candidates are required to enter their application number and date of birth.

Candidates can access and download their JEE Mains 2026 scorecard and All India Rank on the official websites given below:  

1. jeemain.nta.nic.in 
2. examinationservices.nic.in

The agency has announced the JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Results on April 20, 2026, on the official website. The NTA has also published the JEE Main 2026 session 2 final answer keys.

 Check the JEE Main 2026 cut-offs, along with the past two years for admission to BTech programmes.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has activated the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 April session result link on the official website.

No, as the JEE Main Session 2 result is declared, it is considered final and cannot be challenged.

No, the rank is final after the announcement of the JEE Main session 2 results, but the best score among sessions is considered for ranking.

The NTA has announced the individual scorecard for each candidate along with the JEE Main Session 2 result 2026.

If there is a tie in JEE Mains result, factors like higher marks in Mathematics, Physics, and fewer negative responses are considered to break the tie.

As per the data issued by NTA, the cut-offs for JEE Advanced 2026 have increased for all categories, making the competition tougher. The NTA released the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 results and final answer key today.

JEE Mains 2026 cut-offs rises for all categories; 2,50,182 qualify for JEE Advanced this year

The NTA has published the results for JEE Mains 2026 April Session on the official website. Candidates can access their scorecard using their login details, such as application number and password

JEE Main 2026 session 2 result out (Source: NTA official X account)

Candidates can check the JEE Mains 2026 category-wise cut-off for JEE Advance below:

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 April session result today on the official website.

NTA JEE Mains Result 2026 Out (Source: Official Website)

The agency has reviewed the final answer keys for JEE Mains 2026 April session after receiving queries. The alternate claims are based on incorrect interpretations, so the JEE Mains 2026 final answer key remains unchanged.

• For Q.691121589 (Chemistry, 08 Apr S2) → Correct answer: 3
• For Q.691121200 (Physics, 02 Apr S2) → Correct answer: α = 60

The JEE Main result 2026 for session 2 will be calculated based on the final answer key and marking scheme, forming the basis for the JEE Main Session 2 result.

Candidates can check their session 2 result on the official website once the JEE Main result 2026 session 2 is announced.

The JEE Main result 2026 session 2 will include key information such as percentile score, rank, and qualification status.

To access and download the JEE Main session 2 result 2026, candidates are required to enter their application number and date of birth.

To calculate JEE Main marks 2026, candidates can use the formula: Total Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 4) – (Number of Incorrect Answers × 1).

As per the previous years’ trends, the expected cut-off percentile for JEE Main 2026 session 2 is expected to be around 93.5–95 for the General category, 80–82 for EWS and OBC-NCL, 61–64 for SC, and 47–50 for ST candidates.

The JEE Main session 2 result 2026 is expected to be announced today. Students are advsied to keep checking the website for latest updates.

The NTA uses a normalisation method which converts raw scores into percentiles, ensuring fairness across different shifts by adjusting for variations in difficulty levels.

The JEE Main session 2 result will include candidate’s name and application number, along with subject-wise percentiles for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, the overall NTA score, All India Rank (AIR), category rank, and the status of eligibility for JEE Advanced.

According to the NTA marking scheme for JEE Main 2026, candidates will get 4 marks for every correct answer, while 1 mark is deducted for each wrong response.

Candidates are awarded with +4 marks for each correct answer, 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect response, and no marks are given for unanswered questions.

According to the schedule, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will issuethe JEE Mains 2026 result for session 2 today, April 20, 2026.

Candidates can calculate their JEE Main 2026 session 2 marks by using the formula given below:

Total Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 4) – (Number of Incorrect Answers × 1)

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main Session 2 result 2026 today on the official website. The agency has published the final answer key.

To check the JEE Mains 2026 result, applicants need the following credentials

• Application number
• Date of birth/ password

Check the JEE Main session 2 result by using the websites given below:

• jeemain.nta.nic.in
• nta.ac.in
• examinationservices.nic.in

The NTA JEE Main 2026 scorecard will include candidate’s name, application number, subject-wise percentiles in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, the total NTA score, All India Rank (AIR), category rank, and the JEE Advanced qualification status

A copy of the final NTA JEE Main 2026 score will be sent to candidates on their registered email IDs. Once the results are announced, candidates can also download their scorecards from the official websites mentioned below.

• jeemain.nta.nic.in
• examinationservices.nic.in

The steps to check the JEE Mains 2026 results are as follows. 

• Visit the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in or examinationservices.nic.in
• Click on the link for ‘JEE Main Session 2 Result 2026’ available.
• Enter the application number and password or date of birth and submit
• The JEE session 2 scorecard will appear on the screen
• Download and take a printout for future use

NTA has published the JEE Mains 2026 final answer keys and dropped 2 physics questions. NTA JEE Mains 2026 session 2 results will be declared today on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, examinationservices.nic.in, and also on DigiLocker

Yes, the testing agency has published the JEE Main 2026 final answer keys for session 2 and has dropped two questions in the final answer key PDF from the physics section.

No, NTA has not announced JEE Mains 2026 results. The testing agency has issued the JEE Main 2026 final answer keys for session 2 and has dropped two questions in the final answer key PDF.

JEE Mains 2026 results will be declared today on the official websites. Candidates will require their application number and password or date of birth details to download the results. 

NTA will announce the JEE Main 2026 results anytime soon, along with cutoff marks and the All India Rank (AIR) list. The April session of JEE Main 2026 was held from April 2 to April 8, 2026. The provisional answer key and response sheets were made available on April 11, 2026, and the objection window remained open until April 13, 2026.

NTA has also published the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 final answer key. 

NTA JEE Mains 2026 final answer key out

The steps to download the JEE Mains 2026 final answer keys are as follows: 

• Visit the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
• Click on the “JEE Mains 2026 session 2 final answer key” link.
• JEE Mains 2026 session 2 final answer key will appear on the screen in PDF format.
• Click on the download button and check your marks.

NTA has published the JEE Mains 2026 final answer key on the offiical website and two questions have been dropped from the Physics sections. For question ID 6911211245, the correct options are 6911214242 and 6911214244. Likewise, for question ID 6911212216, the correct answers are 6911217682 and 6911217683.

NTA has published the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 final answer key for the BE and BTech paper on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in today. The testing agency has dropped 2 questions from the physics section in the final answer key PDF. 

NTA has published the JEE Mains 2026 final answer key for BE and BTech paper on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, in PDF format.

JEE Mains 2026 session 2 final answer key out; NTA drops 2 questions

Earlier in January, the National Testing Agency faced criticism after the Coaching Federation of India identified 17 errors in the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 answer key. The body has demanded bonus marks for 10 questions, pointing to issues such as ambiguity, calculation inconsistencies, and the presence of multiple correct answers.

17 errors in JEE Main 2026 session 1 answer key; ‘one mark can change ranks’, says CFI

NTA will announce the JEE Mains April 2026 result on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in today. Students can download the JEE Main 2026 result on DigiLocker as well. 

NTA will publish the JEE Main 2026 final answer key and results today on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

NTA JEE Mains 2026 tie-breaking criteria for paper 1

• NTA score in Mathematics
• NTA score in Physics, followed by
• NTA score in Chemistry, followed by
• Students with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects in the Test, followed by
• Candidate with a lower proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Mathematics in the Test, followed by
• Candidate with less proportion of several attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Physics in the Test, followed by
• Candidate with a lower proportion of several attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Chemistry in the Test followed by
• If there is a tie even after this, candidates will be assigned the same rank.

NTA will declare the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 results today. The testing agency will also publish the JEE Main 2026 final answer key along with the results. 

The NTA will declare the JEE Main 2026 session 2 results on the official website today. Candidates must have the required login details ready to download the JEE Main 2026 scorecard. 

To be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026, candidates must first appear in JEE Main and secure the required cutoff to qualify.

Applicants should be born on or after October 1, 2001. However, candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories are granted a relaxation of five years in the upper age limit, making them eligible if born on or after October 1, 1996.

As per the academic qualification requirement, students who have passed Class 12 in 2025 or are appearing in 2026 can apply for JEE Advanced. Those who completed Class 12 in 2024 or earlier are not eligible to participate.

Last season's JoSAA closing ranks for engineering courses at 10 NITs are given below.

JEE Mains 2026 cut-offs for new NITs and IIITs: What to expect?

As per the last season's JoSAA closing ranks, top NITs like Surathkal, Rourkela, and Jaipur recorded closing ranks below 7,000 for AI, ML, and DS courses. 

JEE Main 2026: Closing ranks for AI, ML, data science at NITs highlight rising demand

The expected JEE Mains 2026 marks vs percentiles, as per the trends, are as follows. 

As per NTA guidelines, candidates will have to download the JEE Main 2026 scorecard online. The websites to download the JEE Main 2026 session 2 scorecard are as follows. 

• jeemain.nta.nic.in
• examinationservices.nic.in

The expected JEE Main 2026 cutoff percentile to qualify for JEE Advanced is roughly 93-95 for general, 80-82 for OBC-NCL, and 49-60 for SC and ST categories. These cutoffs are based on previous trends, and the final cutoffs will be released by the NTA along with session 2 results today.

Last season's JoSAA closing ranks for BTech EE programme across NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs for 50% other state, open, and gender neutral category seats are shown in the table below.

JEE Mains 2026: BTech Electrical Engineering cut-offs highest at NIT Rourkela among all NITs, IIITs, GFTIs

The JEE Mains 2026 scorecard will include the details listed below. 

• Subject-wise NTA scores
• Aggregate NTA JEE scores 
• Candidate's Category 
• Nationality 
• Date of Birth 
•  Roll Number 
• Names of Parents 
• State Code of Eligibility

Candidates who appeared for the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam can download their results online by following the steps given below. 

• Visit the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in
• Click on the ‘JEE Main Session 2 Result 2026’ link available
• Enter the required credentials and submit
• JEE scorecard will appear on the screen
• Download and take a printout for future use

A score of 100 marks in JEE Main percentile is generally considered decent for candidates from reserved categories. For general category students, a 93rd percentile is considered average. With 93 percentiles, candidates may still secure admission to some IIITs and GFTIs depending on their category and preferred course.

NTA will announce the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 results and final answer key today. The JEE Main marking scheme is shown in the table below. 

Candidates will be able to download the JEE Main Answer Key 2026 for session 2 on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, in a PDF format.

NTA will announce JEE Main April attempt results 2026 today for BE and BTech exams. 

The steps to download the JEE Main answer key 2026 for session 2 are as follows: 

• Visit the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
• Click on the answer key link available. 
• Download the PDF and save for future use. 

At the National Institute of Technology Warangal, the highest JoSAA closing rank for BTech admissions in the last season was 2409 for gender-neutral candidates under the other state quota. The Artificial Intelligence and Data Science programme continues to attract strong interest due to growing career opportunities in AI, with its JEE Main 2025 closing rank at 2952 for other state candidates. Meanwhile, Mathematics and Computing has also gained popularity, closing at a JoSAA rank of 3277.

Overall, JEE Main cut-off trends at the institute indicate that traditional core branches like Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical Engineering remain in steady demand, though their closing ranks are slightly lower compared to the most competitive programs. The institute offers a total of 404 seats across its undergraduate BTech and integrated master’s programs.

JEE Main 2026: NIT Warangal attracts best talent with high BTech cut-offs in top, emerging branches

JEE Main 2026 result will be compiled based on the final answer key declared on the NTA website. No grievance concerning the answer keys and recorded responses after the declaration of the result or NTA score of JEE Main 2026 will be accepted.

To appear for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam, candidates should be among 2.5 lakh rank holders in BE and BTech papers. Candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 2001 and five years age relaxation will be given to SC, ST, and PwD candidates. A candidate can attempt JEE Advanced 2026 a maximum of two times in two consecutive years.

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The NTA scores of each candidate for sessions 1 and 2 of JEE Main 2026 will be merged for the compilation of results and preparation of the overall merit and ranking list. The best of the two NTA Scores in total (and not in individual subject) will be considered for further processing for those candidates who appeared in both sessions.

The steps to check JEE Mains 2026 results on DigiLocker are as follows:

• Visit the official DigiLocker website at digilocker.gov.in or open the app
• Look for the “Issued Documents” section 
• Search for “JEE Main” or “National Testing Agency (NTA)”
• Select the relevant option such as JEE Main Scorecard, Rank Card, or NTA Score (Session 2 with year)
• A new page will open and enter your login details, 
• Accept the consent box and click on “Get Document” or “Download PDF”
• JEE Main 2026 Session 2 scorecard will appear on the screen.

NTA will declare the JEE Main result 2026 for session 2 today, along with the final answer keys. As per the marking scheme, candidates will be given four marks for every correct answer and one mark will be deducted for incorrect responses. 

JEE Main 2026 Marks Calculation: How does NTA award scores? Raw marks to percentile process

The websites to check JEE Main 2026 results and the final answer key are given below: 

• jeemain.nta.nic.in
• examinationservices.nic.in

The steps to check the JEE Mains 2026 results are as follows: 

• Visit the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
• Click on the link for “JEE Main Session 2 Result 2026”.
• Enter your application number along with your password or date of birth.
• Submit the details to proceed.
• Your scorecard will be displayed on the screen.
• Download it and keep a printout for future reference.

No, the NTA has not announced the JEE Mains 2026 April session results yet. Once declared, candidates will be able to check JEE Mains 2026 results on the websites given below: 

• jeemain.nta.nic.in
• examinationservices.nic.in

Candidates will be able to check the JEE Main 2026 results on the websites given below: 

• jeemain.nta.nic.in
• examinationservices.nic.in
• DigiLocker

NTA will declare the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 results by April 20. The JEE Mains 2026 results will be based on the final answer keys after evaluation of objections raised by candidates. 

NTA will declare the JEE Mains 2026 final session results today for both BE and BTech along with final answer keys for session 2 exams. 

The NTA is expected to release the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result today. Students can download their recorded answers from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

No, the JEE Main 2026 session 2 result has not been released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for BTech, BArch and BPlanning candidates.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 examination from April 2 to 9 in dual shifts.

Candidates will be provided four marks for every correct answer one mark will be deducted for every incorrect response for JEE Mains 2026 examination.

The NTA will issue the JEE Mains 2026 result, along with the final answer key, cutoff and All India Rank (AIR) list on the website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The testing agency will publish the JEE Mains 2026 result along with the final answer key, cutoff, and All India Rank (AIR) list today on the official website.

Candidates who are determined to pursue a career in engineering and aim for admission to NITs, IITs, or other top-tier institutions can appear for the JEE Main in the next session.

The NTA administered the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 examination on April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8, 2026, while the B.Arch/B.Planning exam took place on April 7, 2026. The NTA is scheduled to release the result tomorrow.

As scheduled, the National Testing Agency has released the Joint Entrance Examination, JEE Mains 2026 session 2 result tomorrow. Candidates who appeared in the exam can access the same from jeemain.nta.nic.in

No, the Agency is expected to announce the JEE Main 2026 result tomorrow. April 20, 2026, on the offiical website.

As per the official update, the JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 result, along with the final answer key, is expected to be published on April 20.

NTA will announce the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 results tomorrow, April 20, as per the schedule on the official JEE Mains brochure 2026. The testing agency has not announced any JEE Main 2026 result announcement time yet. 

The JEE Mains Marks vs Percentile 2026 trends are shown in the table below.

Students can estimate their JEE Mains 2026 percentile and marks by using the JEE Main answer keys issued by NTA or coaching institutes.

The NTA will publish the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 answer key tomorrow, April 20, on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

According to the latest update, the NTA is expected to issue the JEE Main final answer keys along with the result for the session 2 exam by April 20, 2026.

The NTA will issue the JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 final answer key tomorrow along with the result. The final answer key will be available in a PDF format on the official website.

According to the latest notification, the agency will declare the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 result on the official website by April 20, 2026.

Candidates will be given 4 marks for each correct answer, while 1 mark is deducted for incorrect responses, according to the JEE Mains 2026 marking scheme.

Candidates who qualified can apply for JEE Advanced 2026 and participate in JoSAA counselling for NITs and IIITs after the declaration of the JEE Mains 2026 result.

After qualifying for the JEE Main cutoff, students can apply for the advanced exam. The JEE Advanced 2026 exam registration process will begin on April 23, 2026.

Yes, the NTA is expected to release the JEE Main result for the session 2 exam tomorrow, on April 20 on the official website.

Candidates will be able to access and download their JEE Mains 2026 session 2 result at jeemain.nta.nic.in along with final answer key, cutoff and All India Rank (AIR) list.

No, the agency will announce the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 result on April 20 for more than 11 lakh students at jeemain.nta.nic.in along with the final answer key, cutoff and All India Rank (AIR) list.

The JEE Mains 2026 session 2 result will be announced tomorrow on the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates will be able to access their JEE Mains 2026 session 2 final answer key along with results, after the declaration.

According to the JEE Mains marking scheme 2026, students will be given 4 marks for every correct answer, while 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect response.

Candidates can calculate their JEE Main marks in the right way below:

Total Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 4) – (Number of Incorrect Answers × 1)

Approximately 54,953 Indian students and 270 international students registered for Paper 2 (B.Arch./B.Planning). Around 73 per cent appeared for paper 2 and Aadhaar authentication of about 97 per cent.

The National Testing Agency will declare the JEE Main session 2 result 2026 by tomorrow, April 20, on the official website of JEE Main. Students are advised to keep their credentials ready to check the result at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Around 11.06 lakh candidates registered in India and 4,229 from abroad for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.). Around 93 per cent candidates appeared, and Aadhaar authentication was around 97 per cent.

The applications process for JEE Advanced 2026 will begin on April 23 and end on May 2, 2026. Students will be eligible for JEE Advanced who clear JEE Main 2026.

Check the details mentioned on the JEE Mains session 2 scorecard:

• Subject-wise precentile
• Total NTA score
• All India Rank (AIR)
• Candidate's Rank
• Personal Details
• Eligibility Status for JEE Advanced 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will publish the JEE Main session 2 result 2026 along with final answer key by tomorrow, April 20, 2026, on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 results on February 16, 2026. The agency is expected to declare the session 2 JEE Mains 2026 result by tomorrow, April 20.

The April session of JEE Main 2026 was conducted from April 2 to April 8. The provisional answer key and response sheets were released on April 11, 2026, and the objection window remained open until April 13, 2026.

Candidates can estimate their scores using the formula below:

Total Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 4) – (Number of Incorrect Answers × 1)

Candidates can view their results on the following official websites:

• jeemain.nta.nic.in
• nta.ac.in
• examinationservices.nic.in

To access the result, candidates need the following details:

• Application number
• Date of birth or password

To ensure fairness across multiple shifts, NTA uses a normalisation process that converts raw scores into percentiles, accounting for variations in difficulty levels across different exam sessions.

According to the NTA marking pattern, candidates are awarded 4 marks for each correct answer, while 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect response.

Based on past trends, the anticipated cut-off percentile for JEE Main 2026 is likely to be:

• General: 93.5–95
• EWS/OBC-NCL: 80–82
• SC: 61–64
• ST: 47–50

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to announce the JEE Main 2026 results by April 20. Candidates can check their scorecards and All India Rank on the following websites:

• jeemain.nta.nic.in
• examinationservices.nic.in

Out of more than 11 lakh candidates who took the computer-based JEE Main 2026 exam, around 2.5 lakh will qualify to appear for JEE Advanced for admission into BTech programmes at the IITs.