JEE Main 2026 Result: Session 2 out by April 20, 2026
NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 Result for session 2 by April 20, 2026 . The final answer key is expected to be published before or along with the result on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
The result will show your subject-wise percentiles, final Total percentile, All India Rank (AIR) and the JEE Advanced qualifying status. NTA will use the final keys — including any revised answers after objection review — to prepare scores.
JEE Main 2026 Result: What will be on your scorecard
Your session 2 scorecard will include percentile scores for Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry , final total percentile (best of two sessions), AIR and category ranks. The result will also list the qualifying percentile required for JEE Advanced.
If NTA has marked questions as dropped in the final key, every candidate in that shift will be awarded +4 marks for each dropped question. Remember: scorecards are available online only and NTA does not accept re-evaluation or rechecking requests.
How to check JEE Main 2026 Result (Session 2)
- Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in and look for the Session 2 result link (NTA may activate it without prior notice).
- Login using your application number and password or date of birth .
- Download and save multiple copies of the PDF scorecard for JoSAA and other counselling processes.
NTA typically publishes results in the late evening or at night, so keep your login details ready to avoid last-minute stress.
Key dates and quick stats
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Article update timestamp | Apr 17, 2026 12:04 IST |
| NTA official result deadline | By April 20, 2026 |
| Provisional answer key published (challenge window) | April 11, 2026 |
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Candidates estimated waiting for result | 11.23 lakh |
| Total appeared (session combined figure reported earlier) | 13,04,653 appeared (registered 13,55,293) |
| Top candidates eligible for JEE Advanced | 2.5 lakh |
After the result: eligibility and next steps
Top 2.5 lakh candidates across categories will be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026. If you meet the cutoff and plan for IITs, register for JEE Advanced at the official portal. Others can take part in JoSAA counselling for NITs, IIITs and GFTIs.
Most NITs/IIITs also require a minimum 75% aggregate in Class 12 board exams for admission; check your state and institute rules during counselling.
Tie-breaking and important rules
If two candidates get identical NTA scores, NTA will apply tie-breaking using subject percentiles (Mathematics, then Physics, then Chemistry) and, if needed, proportions of attempted correct/incorrect answers. If still tied, equal ranks may be awarded.