NTA declared the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result on April 20, 2026 . The agency also released the final answer key the same day.
A total of 26 candidates achieved a 100 percentile in Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.). About 11.23 lakh candidates appeared in CBT mode across 566 examination centres located in 304 Indian cities and 14 cities abroad .
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result: key dates and numbers
| Event | Date / Number |
|---|---|
| Result declaration | April 20, 2026 |
| Final answer key released | April 20, 2026 |
| Exam dates | April 2–8, 2026 |
| Examination centres | 566 |
| Cities (India) | 304 |
| Cities (abroad) | 14 |
| Candidates (CBT) | ~11.23 lakh |
| Paper 1 registrations (B.Tech) | 11.06 lakh (attendance ~ 93% ) |
| Paper 2 registrations (B.Arch/B.Planning) | 54,953 (attendance ~ 73% ) |
How to check JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result
Visit the official NTA JEE Main website and log in with your application number and password to download the scorecard. The scorecard shows your NTA score, percentile and All-India rank based on the best score across January and April sessions .
If you face technical issues, contact the NTA helpdesk at 011-40759000 or email jeemain@nta.ac.in .
What the result means for you and next steps
Results are prepared using the best-score policy across both sessions. If this was your higher scoring attempt, use the scorecard to register for JoSAA counselling for seat allocation in NITs, IIITs and other participating institutes.
You must keep the following documents ready for counselling: the JEE Main scorecard, Class XII mark sheet, and category certificate if applicable. JoSAA registration, choice filling and seat acceptance will decide final admission.
Quick stats at a glance
- 26 candidates scored 100 percentile in Paper 1.
- Exam held on April 2–8, 2026 at 566 centres .
- ~11.23 lakh candidates appeared in CBT mode.
Coverage gaps and what’s not in the official release
The official release does not include state-wise or institute-wise topper lists, percentile-to-marks conversions, sectional performance breakdowns, or detailed JoSAA schedule and cutoffs. Expect counselling dates and opening-closing ranks from JoSAA separately.