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JEE Mains 2026 Result Session 2: Final Answer Key, Scorecard, Percentiles, JEE Advanced Eligibility and JoSAA Dates

NTA will declare the JEE Mains 2026 Result Session 2 by April 20, 2026. Around 11.23 lakh appeared; scorecards with AIR, NTA percentile and final answer key will be available at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Edited by Nitin Malhotra

Updated April 20, 2026 4:26 AM

JEE Mains 2026 Result Session 2 declared by April 20, 2026

The National Testing Agency will declare the JEE Mains 2026 Result Session 2 by April 20, 2026 . Around 11.23 lakh candidates appeared for the April session held on April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8, 2026 .

What the JEE Mains 2026 Result Session 2 scorecard will show

Your final scorecard on jeemain.nta.nic.in will include the NTA percentile , All India Rank (AIR) , category rank and qualifying status for JEE Advanced. NTA uses the normalisation process and the "best of two sessions" rule to prepare final AIRs.

NTA may publish the final answer key with the result. If any question is officially marked "dropped", affected shift candidates will receive bonus marks (+4) for that question.

No requests for rechecking or re-evaluation of the final result will be accepted after declaration. Results can also be cancelled for use of unfair means or impersonation.

Important dates

Event	Date
Result declaration deadline (Session 2)	April 20, 2026
April session exam dates	April 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 2026
Admit card release (Session II)	March 29, 2026
JoSAA counselling registration & choice filling starts	June 2, 2026

Who is eligible for JEE Advanced and seat rules

Top 2.5 lakh candidates on the Common Rank List (CRL) will be eligible to register for JEE Advanced 2026. For NIT/IIIT/GFTI admissions via JoSAA you must meet the board marks requirement: 75% in Class 12 (or 65% for reserved categories).

Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning) candidates should note that Paper 2 results are released separately, usually a few days after Paper 1.

How to check your JEE Mains 2026 Result Session 2

Visit the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in .
Click the Session 2 result or scorecard link under Candidate Activity.
Log in with your application number and password or date of birth .
Download and print the scorecard.

If you face login issues, use the portal's "Forgot Application Number" or password reset option. For technical help call the NTA helpline at 011-40759000 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM).

Quick facts

Scorecard valid only for academic year 2026-2027 .
NTA provides subject-wise percentile scores used for tie-breaking.
Expect a short delay or server load issues on result day due to heavy traffic.

FAQs

Who scored 300/300 in JEE Mains 2026? A: Arnav Gautam and Pasala Mohith claimed 300/300 in Session 1 provisional keys.

What is CRL in JEE Main result? A: CRL is the Common Rank List showing overall national rank, irrespective of category.

What after JEE Main result? A: Download your scorecard, register for JoSAA if eligible, or for JEE Advanced if you are in top 2.5 lakh .

How do I check my rank? A: Your AIR and category rank appear on the Session 2 scorecard after login.

Can I request re-evaluation of the result? A: No. NTA does not allow rechecking or re-evaluation once final results are declared.

What if the scorecard has errors? A: Contact the NTA helpline 011-40759000 immediately between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM .

When does JoSAA counselling start? A: JoSAA registration and choice filling begins on June 2, 2026 .

Are bonus marks awarded for dropped questions? A: Yes. If a question is dropped in the final key, affected shift candidates receive +4 marks automatically.