JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Statistics — NTA result announced
The National Testing Agency announced the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result on April 20, 2026 . The result link is active at jeemain.nta.nic.in and candidates can download their scorecards by logging in.
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Statistics — registrations and attendance
A total of 11,10,904 candidates registered for Session 2, of which 10,34,330 actually appeared. Session 2 exams were held across 566 centres in 304 Indian cities and 14 cities outside India.
| Statistic | Number |
|---|---|
| Registered | 11,10,904 |
| Appeared | 10,34,330 |
| Examination centres | 566 |
| Indian cities | 304 |
| International cities | 14 |
Gender and category-wise break-up
The NTA released a detailed gender and category split for registrations and attendance. Male registered were 7,56,976 and male appeared were 7,08,163 . Female registered were 3,53,928 and female appeared were 3,26,167 .
| Category | Registered | Appeared |
|---|---|---|
| General | 3,97,000 | 3,67,885 |
| EWS | 1,34,090 | 1,28,130 |
| SC | 1,17,196 | 1,06,786 |
| ST | 41,171 | 37,142 |
| OBC | 4,21,447 | 3,94,388 |
Withheld results and reasons
NTA has withheld the results of 113 candidates from Session 2. Of these, 57 were found involved in unfair means. The remaining 56 were withheld due to document, photograph or biometric discrepancies and other identity verification issues.
For reference, in Session 1 the results of 54 candidates were withheld for unfair means. NTA policy states that use of unfair means can lead to result cancellation.
Key dates and downloads
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advance city intimation published | March 21, 2026 |
| Session 2 exam dates (admit card advisory) | April 5–7, 2026 |
| Provisional answer key released | April 11, 2026 |
| Session 2 result announced | April 20, 2026 |
To download your scorecard you need your application number and password. Keep a valid photo ID and original documents ready for any further verification.
What you should know next
If your result is withheld, check the official website for instructions and any notices from NTA. Do not share login details; use the official login (application number and password) to access and download your scorecard.
FAQs
Q: How to check JEE Main Session 2 result? A: Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in , click the Session 2 scorecard link, login with application number and password, then download your scorecard.
Q: Why were some results withheld? A: Results were withheld for unfair means, discrepancies in documents, photograph or biometric mismatches and identity verification issues.
Q: How many candidates had results withheld in Session 2? A: 113 candidates had results withheld; 57 for unfair means and 56 for document/biometric discrepancies.
Q: When was the provisional answer key released? A: The provisional answer key for Session 2 was released on April 11, 2026 .
Q: What do I need to download my scorecard? A: You need your application number and password to login and download the scorecard.
Q: How many centres and cities hosted Session 2? A: Session 2 used 566 centres across 304 Indian cities and 14 international cities.
Q: What if I find an error in my scorecard? A: Follow any instructions on the official site and check NTA notices for grievance procedures or re-verification steps.