JEE Main Result 2026 Expected by April 20 — Scorecards, AIR, Cutoffs, Over 11 Lakh Candidates

NTA says JEE Main Result 2026 will be out by April 20. Over 11 lakh candidates can download scorecards with All India Ranks and percentiles on jeemain.nta.nic.in using application number; category-wise cutoffs will be announced.

Edited by Vikram Mehta

Updated April 18, 2026 9:51 AM

    JEE Main Result 2026 Expected by April 20

    NTA is expected to release the JEE Main Result 2026 by April 20, 2026 , officials said. Over 11 lakh candidates who appeared in Session 2 can download their scorecards from the official portal.

    JEE Main Result 2026: key points

    The scorecard will carry your All India Rank (AIR) and percentile for the session. Downloading requires your application number; keep it handy when you visit jeemain.nta.nic.in .

    The announcement will also confirm category-wise cutoffs that decide JEE Advanced eligibility. The provisional answer key was published earlier on Apr 11, 2026 ; the final key is expected to follow soon.

    Important dates

    Event Date
    Article published Apr 18, 2026 (15:00 IST)
    JEE Main Session 2 start Apr 2, 2026
    Provisional answer key release Apr 11, 2026
    Expected result release By Apr 20, 2026

    How to download JEE Main Result 2026 scorecard

    Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in and choose the results/scorecard link. Enter your application number and other asked details to download the PDF. Save a copy and print one for counselling and Advanced registration.

    What the result will include

    Your scorecard will show AIR and percentile for the session. The result notification will also state category-wise cutoffs and the number of candidates qualifying for JEE Advanced. NTA’s release is the official record for rank lists and cutoffs.

    What remains unclear now

    NTA has not given an exact time for the result release. Subject-wise or paper-wise cutoffs, normalization details, tie-break rules and counselling (JoSAA) dates are yet to be published. Expect those items with the official result notice.

    FAQs

    Q: Where will JEE Main 2026 results be declared? A: Results will be released on jeemain.nta.nic.in .

    Q: How to download JEE Main scorecard? A: Use your application number on jeemain.nta.nic.in to download the scorecard PDF.

    Q: When was the provisional answer key published? A: The provisional answer key was published on Apr 11, 2026 .

    Q: When did Session 2 start? A: Session 2 of JEE Main 2026 started on Apr 2, 2026 .

    Q: How is JEE Advanced eligibility decided? A: Eligibility is based on category-wise cutoffs announced with the JEE Main results.

    Q: Will the scorecard show percentiles and AIR? A: Yes. The JEE Main scorecard contains your All India Rank and percentile.

    Q: What if I lose my application number? A: NTA typically provides help options on the official portal; check jeemain.nta.nic.in for guidance after results are out.

    Q: Is the final answer key out? A: The provisional answer key is out; the final key is expected soon after objections are resolved.

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