JEE Main 2026 toppers
NTA declared JEE Main 2026 results on April 20, 2026 — 26 candidates secured a perfect 100 percentile . Kabeer of Gurugram topped the list with a perfect 300/300 , after preparing in Kota.
JEE Main 2026 toppers: top performers and scores
Below are the leading names and scores announced by the NTA. The list highlights what top scorers achieved in the Session 2 result.
| Name | AIR | Score | Home | Class 10 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kabeer | 1 | 300/300 | Gurugram | 98% |
| Arnav | 5 | (rank only) | — | 95.8% |
| Shubham Kumar | 6 | 295/300 | Gaya | 98.5% |
| Rishi Premnath | 8 | 295/300 | Hyderabad | — |
Arnav joined coaching in Class 6 and has an Olympiad background, winning a bronze at the Asian Physics Olympiad 2025 . He is awaiting his Class 12 results. Rishi improved from 262 in the January session to a near-perfect score in April.
JEE Main 2026 toppers: preparation habits and strategies
Toppers quoted common tactics: mock tests, detailed self-analysis, conceptual clarity and disciplined study. Kabeer emphasised quality study and regular test analysis. Shubham said he studied 6–8 hours daily , revised topics the same day and learned from mistakes.
Rishi stressed deep revision and practising previous years' papers. Arnav credited Olympiad practice and timely doubt resolution for strong fundamentals.
Cut-off and next steps for aspirants
For JEE Advanced eligibility, candidates must meet the JEE Main cut-off. The general category JEE Main 2026 cut-off stood at 93.4123549 percentile. This is slightly higher than previous years and determines who can sit for JEE Advanced.
If you scored near the cut-off, check official NTA communication for category-wise details and JEE Advanced registration timelines.
Important dates to note from official announcements:
- Article published: April 21, 2026
- JEE Main 2026 results declared: April 20, 2026
- IIT Delhi online course first phase starts: April 28, 2026