JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 statistics: NTA announces result on April 20, 2026
NTA announced JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result on April 20, 2026 . The result link is active on the official site jeemain.nta.nic.in and Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) candidates can download their scorecards.
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 statistics — key numbers
A total of 1,110,904 candidates registered for Session 2 and 1,034,330 appeared. Below is the gender and category-wise registration and attendance breakdown published by NTA.
| Gender/Status | General | EWS | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male registered | 265,302 | 94,787 | 80,995 | 28,230 | 287,662 | 756,976 |
| Male appeared | 247,165 | 90,705 | 74,207 | 25,602 | 270,484 | 708,163 |
| Female registered | 131,698 | 39,303 | 36,201 | 12,941 | 133,785 | 353,928 |
| Female appeared | 120,719 | 37,425 | 32,579 | 11,540 | 123,904 | 326,167 |
| Total registered | 397,000 | 134,090 | 117,196 | 41,171 | 421,447 | 1,110,904 |
| Total appeared | 367,885 | 128,130 | 106,786 | 37,142 | 394,388 | 1,034,330 |
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 statistics: withheld results and verification
NTA has withheld results of 113 candidates for Session 2. Of these, 57 were withheld for involvement in unfair means. The remaining 56 are withheld due to discrepancies in documents, photographs, biometric details or other identity issues.
For context, in Session 1 the results of 54 candidates were withheld for unfair means. NTA’s rules state that candidates found using unfair means will have their results cancelled.
How to check your Session 2 scorecard
Visit the official site jeemain.nta.nic.in and click the Session 2 scorecard link. Login using your application number and password to download the scorecard as a PDF.
You must carry a valid photograph and biometric details for identity verification at counselling or other processes. Document mismatches can lead to result withholding.
Important dates
- Result declared: April 20, 2026
- Advance city intimation published: March 21, 2026
- Session II exam / admit card advisory window: April 5–7, 2026
Coverage gaps to note
NTA’s published bulletin does not include state- or city-wise candidate distribution, percentile cutoffs, normalization method or subject-wise score spread. There is no public detail on the rectification process for withheld results in the Session 2 bulletin.
FAQs
Q: How to check JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result? A: Visit the official site, click Session 2 scorecard, login with application number and password, download your scorecard.
Q: Why were some results withheld? A: Withheld for unfair means involvement or discrepancies in documents, photograph, biometric or other identity details.
Q: How many candidates had results withheld in Session 2? A: 113 candidates had their results withheld in Session 2.
Q: Where is the result link available? A: The result link is active on jeemain.nta.nic.in (official website).
Q: Who is eligible for the Session 2 scorecard? A: Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) candidates who appeared in Session 2 can download the scorecard.
Q: What if my result is withheld for documents? A: NTA has not published a detailed rectification timeline in the Session 2 bulletin; follow official notices on the website for updates.
Q: Were there withheld cases in Session 1 too? A: Yes. Results of 54 candidates were withheld in Session 1 for unfair means.