Today on jeemain.nta.nic.in. This year, the exam witnessed unprecedented participation —
15,38,468 candidates appeared out of 16,04,854 registered, making it the highest candidate
turnout in JEE Main history.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result – Key Highlights
- Total Registered Candidates (Paper 1): 16,04,854
- Total Appeared Candidates: 15,38,468 (Record High)
- Result declared on: jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Scorecard download via: Application Number + Password
- NTA released detailed press note with toppers & category-wise data
JEE Main 2026 – Category-Wise & Gender-Wise Candidates Registered vs Appeared
Check the detailed breakdown of candidates who registered and appeared for
JEE Main 2026 Session 2, categorised by gender and reservation category:
| Category | General | EWS | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female – Appeared | 1,88,478 | 58,897 | 52,701 | 17,365 | 2,14,152 | 5,31,593 |
| Female – Registered | 1,98,820 | 59,992 | 56,204 | 18,747 | 2,23,030 | 5,56,793 |
| Male – Appeared | 3,49,761 | 1,21,189 | 1,03,337 | 34,787 | 3,97,801 | 10,06,875 |
| Male – Registered | 3,65,637 | 1,23,707 | 1,09,708 | 37,116 | 4,11,893 | 10,48,061 |
| Total – Appeared | 5,38,239 | 1,80,086 | 1,56,038 | 52,152 | 6,11,953 | 15,38,468 |
| Total – Registered | 5,64,457 | 1,83,699 | 1,65,912 | 55,863 | 6,34,923 | 16,04,854 |
Category-Wise Appeared Candidates – Quick Overview
Among all appeared candidates, OBC-NCL leads with 6,11,953 students, followed by
General category with 5,38,239. Here is the complete breakdown:
- OBC-NCL: 6,11,953 candidates appeared
- General: 5,38,239 candidates appeared
- EWS: 1,80,086 candidates appeared
- SC: 1,56,038 candidates appeared
- ST: 52,152 candidates appeared
How to Download JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Scorecard
- Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on “JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result” link
- Enter your Application Number and Password
- Your scorecard will appear on screen
- Download and save for future reference
JEE Main 2026 Toppers – NTA Press Note Released
NTA has also published an official press note containing the names of JEE Main 2026
Session 2 toppers along with state-wise and category-wise merit data. Candidates
can access this press note directly on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
What’s Next After JEE Main 2026 Result?
- JEE Advanced 2026 registration will open for top 2,50,000 qualifiers
- Candidates must check their percentile score and All India Rank (AIR)
- NIT, IIIT & GFTI counselling will be conducted via JoSAA 2026
- State-level counselling for respective state quota seats will follow
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result marks a historic moment with record-breaking
participation across all categories. Students who have qualified are advised to
keep their scorecards safely and stay updated on JEE Advanced 2026 and JoSAA
counselling dates. For the latest updates on JEE Main 2026, bookmark this page
and visit jeemain.nta.nic.in regularly.
