JEE Main Result 2026 Session 2 OUT – Download Scorecard at jeemain.nta.nic.in

JEE Main Result 2026 Session 2 has been officially declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on April 20, 2026 at 7:40 PM. The NTA JEE Main 2026 Session 2 scorecard is now live and available for download at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates who appeared in the JEE Main April 2026 session (held from April 2 to April 8, 2026) can now log in using their Application Number and Date of Birth to check their JEE Main 2026 scorecard, NTA percentile score, All India Rank (AIR), and JEE Advanced 2026 qualifying status.

The JEE Main Session 2 Result 2026 was declared for approximately 11.23 lakh candidates. A total of 26 students scored a perfect 100 percentile in Session 2, surpassing the 12 toppers from Session 1. Aakash Institute students delivered exceptional results in JEE Main 2026 — Yashwardhan (AIR 11), Utkarsh Khokhar (AIR 27), Ajay P (AIR 31), and Adarsh Kumar Behra (AIR 43) — reaffirming Aakash's dominance in JEE Main 2026 preparation. The official JEE Main 2026 cutoff for JEE Advanced has also been released: the General category cutoff stands at 93.4123549 percentile — higher than last year, reflecting intensified competition.

For candidates who appeared in both sessions, NTA's best-of-two rule applies: the higher of Session 1 (January 2026) and Session 2 (April 2026) total percentile scores determines the final JEE Main 2026 AIR and JEE Advanced eligibility. This page covers everything you need: the JEE Main 2026 result direct link, step-by-step scorecard download guide, official cutoffs, Aakash topper list, normalization process, tie-breaking rules, and next steps for JoSAA Counselling 2026.

RESULT DECLARED – JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result OUT on April 20, 2026

• [RESULT OUT] NTA officially declared the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result on April 20, 2026 at 7:40 PM at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The scorecard download link is now ACTIVE.
• The result covers approximately 11.23 lakh candidates who appeared in the JEE Main April 2026 session (April 2 to April 8, 2026).
• 26 candidates achieved a perfect 100 percentile in Session 2 — more than double the 12 toppers from Session 1.
• Aakash Toppers in JEE Main 2026 Session 2: Yashwardhan (AIR 11) | Utkarsh Khokhar (AIR 27) | Ajay P (AIR 31) | Adarsh Kumar Behra (AIR 43)
• The official JEE Main 2026 cutoff for JEE Advanced has been released: General – 93.4123549 percentile (higher than the 2025 cutoff of 93.1023262).
• The JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key for Session 2 was released on April 20, 2026. Two questions from the Physics section were dropped, and all candidates from affected shifts received full bonus marks.
• Candidates can also download their scorecard via DigiLocker (digilocker.gov.in) in addition to the official NTA portal.
• The top 2,50,000 candidates (category-wise) from JEE Main 2026 are now eligible to register for JEE Advanced 2026. JEE Advanced 2026 registration is expected to open in May 2026.
• The scorecard will remain available for download at jeemain.nta.nic.in until July 31, 2026.

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JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026 Session 2 (Download PDF)

JEE Main Result 2026 Session 2 – Official Direct Link & Quick Reference

The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 scorecard download link is now LIVE on the NTA official portal. Use the direct link below to access jeemain.nta.nic.in. Keep your JEE Main 2026 Application Number and Date of Birth (or Password) ready, along with the security pin displayed on screen.

► CHECK & DOWNLOAD JEE MAIN RESULT 2026 SESSION 2 – OFFICIAL LINK (jeemain.nta.nic.in)

Now that the JEE Main Result 2026 Session 2 is out, use the JEE Main 2026 Score Calculator by Aakash to verify your estimated raw marks against the official final answer key and cross-check with your NTA percentile. You can also use the JEE Main 2026 College Predictor by Aakash to identify your best college and branch options based on your official AIR.

Aakash JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Toppers – Outstanding AIRs from Aakash Institute

NTA has released the official JEE Main 2026 Session 2 topper list along with the result. A total of 26 candidates achieved a perfect 100 percentile in the April session, more than double the 12 toppers from Session 1. Aakash Institute students delivered stellar performances in JEE Main 2026 Session 2, securing multiple top All India Ranks and proving the effectiveness of Aakash's JEE Main 2026 preparation methodology:

Aakash JEE Main 2026 Result Highlights: Aakash Institute students Yashwardhan (AIR 11), Utkarsh Khokhar (AIR 27), Ajay P (AIR 31), and Adarsh Kumar Behra (AIR 43) have all secured top ranks in JEE Main 2026 Session 2, reflecting Aakash's proven track record in JEE Main result excellence year after year. For candidates who appeared in both sessions, the best percentile from either session forms the final AIR.

How to Download JEE Main Result 2026 Session 2 Scorecard – Step-by-Step Guide

The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 scorecard link is now active at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Follow these steps to access and download your JEE Main 2026 scorecard:

• Step 1 – Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in
  Open your browser and visit jeemain.nta.nic.in — the only official NTA portal for JEE Main Result 2026. Avoid all third-party sites claiming to show your JEE Main 2026 scorecard.
• Step 2 – Click the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result / Scorecard link
  On the homepage, click the active link reading "JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result" or "JEE Main 2026 April Session Scorecard".
• Step 3 – Enter your Application Number, Date of Birth, and Security Pin
  On the login page, enter your JEE Main 2026 Application Number and Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) or password, along with the security pin shown on screen.
• Step 4 – Click Submit / Login
  After entering correct credentials, click Submit or Login to proceed to your JEE Main 2026 result.
• Step 5 – View your JEE Main 2026 scorecard on screen
  Your JEE Main 2026 scorecard will display your NTA percentile scores for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics; the overall total percentile; All India Rank (AIR); category rank; and JEE Advanced 2026 qualifying status.
• Step 6 – Download and print multiple copies
  Click Download / Print to save a PDF copy. Print several copies — the JEE Main 2026 scorecard is mandatory for JoSAA Counselling 2026, NIT/IIIT/GFTI admissions, and state-level engineering counselling processes.
• Alternative: Download via DigiLocker
  Open the DigiLocker app or visit digilocker.gov.in. Log in with your Aadhaar-linked mobile number. Navigate to the "Issued Documents" or "Education" section and download your JEE Main 2026 scorecard. The DigiLocker scorecard is a legally valid document.

Important Tip: jeemain.nta.nic.in may experience slow loading due to high traffic immediately after result declaration. If the site is unresponsive, wait 15–20 minutes and try again, or use DigiLocker as an alternative. Verify all details on your scorecard carefully — if there is any discrepancy in name, date of birth, or category, contact NTA through the official grievance portal on jeemain.nta.nic.in immediately.

JEE Main 2026 Official Cutoff for JEE Advanced – Category-wise Qualifying Percentile (Released)

NTA has released the official JEE Main 2026 cutoff for JEE Advanced qualification along with the Session 2 result today. The cutoffs are higher compared to 2025, reflecting increased competition with 11.23 lakh candidates in the April session alone. Only candidates meeting these category-wise minimum percentiles are among the top 2,50,000 eligible for JEE Advanced 2026.

Key Insight: The General category cutoff has risen from 93.1023262 in 2025 to 93.4123549 in 2026, continuing an upward trend that began in 2019 (89.75). This confirms that JEE Main 2026 competition reached a record high. Candidates within 0.5 percentile of the General cutoff should verify their qualifying status directly from their scorecard on jeemain.nta.nic.in.

JEE Main 2026 Important Dates – Complete Schedule (Session 1 & Session 2)

JEE Main 2026 Scorecard – What Details Appear on the NTA JEE Main Result Card?

The JEE Main 2026 scorecard is the official NTA document now available at jeemain.nta.nic.in. It is mandatory for JoSAA Counselling 2026, NIT/IIIT/GFTI admissions, JEE Advanced 2026 registration, and state-level engineering counselling. Here is every field displayed on the JEE Main 2026 result scorecard:

Note: The JEE Main 2026 scorecard shows only NTA percentile scores — not raw marks. To estimate raw marks against the official final answer key, use the JEE Main 2026 Score Calculator by Aakash. Compare your rank with top scorers using the JEE Main Topper List analysis by Aakash.

JEE Main 2026 Normalization & Percentile Score – How NTA Calculates Your Result

Since JEE Main 2026 was conducted in multiple shifts across several days, the difficulty level varied between sessions. NTA uses a percentile-based normalization process to ensure fairness across all candidates. The JEE Main 2026 scorecard does not display raw marks — only the normalized NTA percentile score is shown.

What Does the JEE Main 2026 Percentile Score Mean?

The JEE Main 2026 percentile score indicates the percentage of candidates in your session who scored equal to or below your raw score. A JEE Main 2026 percentile of 95.00 means you scored better than 95% of all candidates in your session. NTA calculates JEE Main 2026 percentile scores up to 7 decimal places to minimize ties. The JEE Main 2026 percentile score is NOT the same as percentage of marks — two candidates with identical raw marks in different sessions can receive different percentile scores depending on session-level performance distributions.

JEE Main 2026 Normalization Formula

How is the Final JEE Main 2026 AIR Determined for Multi-Session Candidates?

• For candidates who appeared in both JEE Main 2026 Session 1 (January) and Session 2 (April), NTA applies the best-of-two rule: the higher of the two total NTA percentile scores is used to determine the final JEE Main 2026 All India Rank (AIR).
• Only the overall total percentile score determines the JEE Main 2026 AIR — not individual subject percentiles.
• Subject-wise percentile scores in JEE Main 2026 are used only for tie-breaking when two candidates share an equal total percentile.
• Dropped Questions: NTA dropped two questions from the Physics section in the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 final answer key. All candidates from the affected shifts automatically received full bonus marks (+4 marks per dropped question).

JEE Main 2026 Tie-Breaking Rules – How AIR is Resolved When Percentile Scores Are Equal

When two or more candidates share the same total NTA percentile in JEE Main 2026, NTA applies a defined sequence of tie-breaking criteria to assign the final All India Rank (AIR). Note that for the 2026 cycle, age and application sequence have been completely removed from the tie-breaking order.

JEE Main 2026 Tie-Breaking – Paper 1 (B.Tech / B.E.)

1. Higher NTA percentile score in Mathematics in JEE Main 2026
2. If still tied: Higher NTA percentile score in Physics in JEE Main 2026
3. If still tied: Higher NTA percentile score in Chemistry in JEE Main 2026
4. If still tied: Candidate with fewer incorrect responses across all three subjects in JEE Main 2026
5. If the tie persists: Both candidates receive the same JEE Main 2026 AIR

JEE Main 2026 Tie-Breaking – Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning)

JEE Main 2026 College Predictor & Rank Predictor – Know Your Expected College Now

Now that your official JEE Main 2026 AIR and percentile are available, use the JEE Main 2026 College Predictor by Aakash to identify your best college and branch options before JoSAA Counselling 2026 begins. The JEE Main 2026 College Predictor helps you:

• Predict admission chances at NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs using your official JEE Main 2026 AIR and category
• View previous years' JEE Main closing ranks by branch and category across all participating institutes
• Understand Home State (HS) quota benefits for local NITs — closing ranks for HS candidates are typically significantly lower than Other State (OS) quota, which can determine your branch at a preferred NIT
• Compare top NIT / IIIT options side-by-side using your JEE Main 2026 rank
• Build a strategic JoSAA 2026 preference list before the first round of seat allotment opens

Expected NIT CSE closing ranks for JoSAA 2026: Top NITs (Trichy, Warangal, Surathkal) – General category closing rank likely between AIR 1,100 and 5,000. ECE at top NITs – AIR 3,500 to 9,000. EEE – AIR 5,000 to 14,000. For IIITs like Lucknow and Gwalior, AI/CS branches expected to close between AIR 3,500 and 8,000.

Re-Evaluation of JEE Main Result 2026 – NTA's Official Policy

NTA's policy is firm: no re-evaluation or rechecking of JEE Main 2026 result is permitted after declaration. The NTA percentile score, All India Rank (AIR), and JEE Advanced 2026 qualifying status on your JEE Main 2026 scorecard are final and binding now that the result is published.

• JEE Main 2026 answers were evaluated using the official final answer key, finalized after incorporating accepted challenges from the objection window (April 11–13, 2026).
• Two questions from the Physics section were dropped in the final answer key; affected candidates received automatic bonus marks.
• Since JEE Main 2026 is a Computer-Based Test (CBT), evaluation is entirely system-driven — no manual rechecking is possible.
• If there is any discrepancy in personal information on your JEE Main 2026 scorecard (name, date of birth, category), contact NTA through the official grievance portal at jeemain.nta.nic.in immediately.

What to Do After JEE Main Result 2026 Session 2 – Complete Action Plan

With the JEE Main Result 2026 Session 2 declared today, here is a step-by-step action plan for all JEE Main 2026 qualified candidates:

Step 1 – Download and Verify Your JEE Main 2026 Scorecard Immediately

Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in or DigiLocker and download your JEE Main 2026 scorecard now. Print multiple copies. Carefully verify all details — name, application number, category, state of eligibility, and percentile scores. Report any discrepancy to NTA through the official portal without delay.

Step 2 – Check Your JEE Advanced 2026 Qualifying Status

Your scorecard will explicitly mention whether you are among the top 2,50,000 candidates eligible for JEE Advanced 2026. The General category official cutoff is 93.4123549 percentile. JEE Advanced 2026 registration is expected in May 2026 on the official JEE Advanced website. Candidates must also have scored at least 75% in their Class 12 board exams (or be in the top 20 percentile of their board) to be eligible for NIT/IIT admissions through JoSAA.

Step 3 – Register for JoSAA Counselling 2026

All JEE Main 2026 qualified candidates can register for JoSAA Counselling 2026 for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. JoSAA 2026 typically covers 62,000+ seats across 126 institutes. Registration is expected in June 2026. Visit the JEE Main Counselling 2026 guide by Aakash for the complete schedule and process.

Step 4 – Apply for State Engineering Counselling

Candidates can also use their JEE Main 2026 score for state-level counselling (MHT-CET for Maharashtra, TNEA for Tamil Nadu, REAP for Rajasthan, and others). CSAB Special Rounds are available for candidates not allotted a seat through JoSAA 2026.

Step 5 – Use College Predictor to Build Your Preference List

Before JoSAA 2026 choice filling opens, use the JEE Main 2026 College Predictor by Aakash with your official AIR to shortlist colleges and branches strategically. Prioritize Home State quota seats for local NITs where available.

Documents Required for JEE Main 2026 Counselling

JEE Main Result 2026 Session 2 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is JEE Main Result 2026 Session 2 declared?

Yes. JEE Main Result 2026 Session 2 has been officially declared by NTA on April 20, 2026 at 7:40 PM at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The scorecard download link is now live and active. Candidates can log in using their Application Number and Date of Birth (or Password) along with the security pin to access their JEE Main 2026 scorecard.

Q2. What is the official direct link to download the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 scorecard?

The official direct link to download the JEE Main Result 2026 Session 2 scorecard is jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can also access and download the scorecard via DigiLocker (digilocker.gov.in). No third-party site can provide the official JEE Main 2026 scorecard.

Q3. Who are the Aakash toppers in JEE Main 2026 Session 2?

Aakash Institute students secured outstanding All India Ranks in JEE Main 2026 Session 2. Yashwardhan secured AIR 11, Utkarsh Khokhar secured AIR 27, Ajay P secured AIR 31, and Adarsh Kumar Behra secured AIR 43 — a remarkable achievement demonstrating Aakash's unparalleled JEE Main 2026 preparation quality. A total of 26 candidates achieved a perfect 100 percentile in Session 2.

Q4. What is the JEE Main 2026 official cutoff for JEE Advanced?

The official JEE Main 2026 cutoff for JEE Advanced has been released. The General category cutoff is 93.4123549 percentile — higher than the 2025 cutoff of 93.1023262, reflecting increased competition. Category-wise, OBC-NCL cutoff is approximately 80.9 percentile, SC approximately 54 percentile, and ST approximately 44 percentile.

Q5. What login credentials do I need to check my JEE Main 2026 scorecard?

To check and download the JEE Main 2026 scorecard at jeemain.nta.nic.in, you need your JEE Main 2026 Application Number, Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) or Password, and the security pin displayed on the login page.

Q6. If I appeared in both JEE Main 2026 sessions, which score is used for AIR?

For multi-session candidates, NTA uses the best of the two total NTA percentile scores (Session 1 – January 2026 and Session 2 – April 2026) to determine the final JEE Main 2026 All India Rank (AIR). The best-of-two combined rank list has been released with today's Session 2 result.

Q7. How many candidates scored 100 percentile in JEE Main 2026?

In JEE Main 2026 Session 2, 26 candidates scored a perfect 100 percentile, more than double the 12 toppers from Session 1. The result was declared for approximately 11.23 lakh candidates who appeared in the April 2026 session.

Q8. Can I download my JEE Main 2026 scorecard on DigiLocker?

Yes. In addition to jeemain.nta.nic.in, candidates can download their JEE Main 2026 scorecard via DigiLocker. Open the DigiLocker app or website, log in with your Aadhaar-linked mobile number, and find the scorecard under "Issued Documents" or "Education". The DigiLocker scorecard is a legally valid document for all admission processes.

Q9. What does the JEE Main 2026 scorecard show?

The JEE Main 2026 scorecard shows: candidate's name, application number, roll number, NTA percentile scores for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, total overall NTA percentile, All India Rank (AIR), category rank, JEE Advanced 2026 qualifying status, category and sub-category, PwD status, state of eligibility, and parents' names.

Q10. What is the JEE Main 2026 normalization process?

JEE Main 2026 normalization is a percentile-based process to ensure fairness across different exam shifts. NTA converts raw scores to percentile scores using the formula: Percentile = (100 × Number of candidates in the session with raw score ≤ candidate's score) ÷ Total candidates in that session. This ensures every candidate's JEE Main 2026 result is evaluated on a level playing field regardless of their shift's difficulty level.

Q11. Is negative marking applicable in JEE Main 2026?

Yes. For MCQs in JEE Main 2026, there is a deduction of 1 mark for each incorrect answer. Numerical answer-type questions carry no negative marking. The JEE Main 2026 marking scheme is: +4 for correct, −1 for wrong MCQ, 0 for unanswered or numerical questions. Incorrect responses also serve as a tie-breaking criterion in the JEE Main 2026 final rank list.

Q12. Can I request re-evaluation of my JEE Main Result 2026?

No. NTA does not allow any re-evaluation or rechecking of JEE Main 2026 result after declaration. The percentile score, AIR, and qualifying status on the JEE Main 2026 scorecard are final. Only the provisional answer key could have been challenged — that window closed on April 13, 2026, before the result was declared.

Q13. What happens when two candidates have the same JEE Main 2026 percentile?

NTA resolves ties in JEE Main 2026 using this sequence: higher Mathematics NTA percentile → higher Physics percentile → higher Chemistry percentile → fewer total incorrect responses. If all criteria are still equal, both candidates receive the same JEE Main 2026 AIR. Age and application sequence are NOT used in tie-breaking from 2026 onwards.

Q14. When will JoSAA Counselling 2026 begin?

JoSAA Counselling 2026 for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs is expected to begin in June 2026, after JEE Main Result 2026 Session 2 and JEE Advanced 2026. Visit the JEE Main Counselling 2026 page by Aakash for the complete schedule, round-wise allotment dates, and document checklist.

Q15. How many candidates qualify for JEE Advanced 2026 from JEE Main?

The top 2,50,000 candidates from JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 (B.Tech / B.E.), distributed across categories (General, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST, PwD), are eligible to register for JEE Advanced 2026. This eligibility list has been published with the JEE Main Result 2026 Session 2 declared today.

Q16. What if I forgot my JEE Main 2026 Application Number?

If you forgot your JEE Main 2026 Application Number, go to jeemain.nta.nic.in and use the "Forgot Application Number" option. Enter your registered mobile number or email ID to retrieve it so you can access your JEE Main 2026 scorecard promptly.

About JEE Main 2026 – National Level Engineering Entrance Exam by NTA

JEE Main 2026 (Joint Entrance Examination – Main) is India's premier national engineering entrance examination, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The JEE Main 2026 result determines eligibility for admissions to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs across India through JoSAA Counselling, and serves as the qualifying examination for JEE Advanced 2026 — the gateway to IITs.