1. What is the JEE Main Results 2026 Date?
| Session | Exam Dates | Expected Result Date |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main 2026 Session 1 | January 20-30, 2026 | February 10, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 2 | April 1-10, 2026 | April 25, 2026 |
Note: Results are typically declared within 2-3 weeks after the examination. The exact dates will be announced by NTA on the official website.
2. How to check JEE Main 2026 Result?
Follow these steps to check your JEE Main 2026 Result:
- Visit the official NTA JEE Main website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on the "JEE Main 2026 Result" link
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth
- Enter the Security Pin (captcha code)
- Click on "Submit" button
- Your result will be displayed on the screen
- Download and take a printout for future reference
3. JEE Main Qualifying Marks 2026
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | Approximate Marks (out of 300) |
|---|---|---|
| General/EWS | 90+ Percentile | 105-120 marks |
| OBC-NCL | 75+ Percentile | 80-95 marks |
| SC | 55+ Percentile | 50-65 marks |
| ST | 50+ Percentile | 45-60 marks |
| PwD | 1+ Percentile | 5-15 marks |
4. JEE Main 2026 Scorecard
The JEE Main 2026 Scorecard contains the following details:
- Candidate's Name
- Roll Number
- Application Number
- Date of Birth
- Category
- Subject-wise marks obtained
- Total marks obtained
- Percentile score
- All India Rank (AIR)
- Category Rank
- Qualifying status for JEE Advanced
- Exam date and shift
5. JEE Main 2026 Score Calculation
| Component | Calculation Method |
|---|---|
| Raw Score | +4 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer, 0 for unattempted |
| Percentile Score | Calculated based on relative performance of all candidates |
| Normalization | Applied for multiple sessions using percentile equivalence method |
| Final NTA Score | Normalized percentile score out of 100 |
6. JEE Main Results 2025 Statistics
| Parameter | Session 1 | Session 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Registered Candidates | 11,70,000 approx | 10,50,000 approx |
| Total Appeared Candidates | 10,80,000 approx | 9,70,000 approx |
| Candidates with 100 Percentile | 15 | 12 |
| Candidates with 99+ Percentile | 5,200 | 4,800 |
| Female Candidates with 100 Percentile | 3 | 2 |
7. JEE Main Results 2026
The JEE Main 2026 results will be announced separately for both sessions. The final result for admission purposes will consider the best of the two NTA scores.
Key Points:
- Results declared online only
- No physical scorecards sent by post
- Candidates can download scorecards for both attempts
- Final rank based on best percentile score
- Results valid for current academic year only
8. JEE Main 2026 Cutoff
| Institute Type | Expected Cutoff Percentile (General) |
|---|---|
| IITs (for JEE Advanced eligibility) | Top 2,50,000 rank holders (approx 98+ percentile) |
| NITs | 85-99 percentile |
| IIITs | 80-95 percentile |
| GFTIs | 70-90 percentile |
9. What is the tie-breaking rule in JEE Main Result?
When two or more candidates secure equal NTA scores, the following tie-breaking criteria are applied in order:
- Candidate with higher Mathematics NTA score
- Candidate with higher Physics NTA score
- Candidate with higher Chemistry NTA score
- Candidate with lower proportion of incorrect responses
- Candidate older in age
10. JEE Main Session 2 Scorecard
The Session 2 scorecard includes all details similar to Session 1, with additional mention of:
- Session 2 specific roll number
- Session 2 percentile score
- Best of two scores (if applicable)
- Qualifying status based on Session 2 performance
11. JEE Main Toppers List 2025
| Rank | Name | Percentile | Category | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ved Lahoti | 100.00 | General | Delhi |
| 2 | Rishi Shekher Shukla | 100.00 | General | Uttar Pradesh |
| 3 | Shaurya Bansal | 100.00 | General | Rajasthan |
| 4 | Arnav Khandelwal | 100.00 | General | Rajasthan |
| 5 | Rohan S. | 100.00 | General | Karnataka |
12. JEE Main Session 2 Expected Safe Score
| Target | Expected Safe Score (Marks) | Percentile Range |
|---|---|---|
| Top IITs | 240+ | 99.5+ |
| Old NITs | 180-220 | 95-99 |
| New NITs/IIITs | 150-180 | 90-95 |
| Good Private Colleges | 120-150 | 85-90 |
| State Engineering Colleges | 90-120 | 75-85 |
13. JEE Main 2025 Cutoff (Expected)
| Category | Expected Cutoff Percentile | Approx Rank Range |
|---|---|---|
| General | 90+ | 1-2,50,000 |
| EWS | 75+ | 2,50,001-4,00,000 |
| OBC-NCL | 70+ | 4,00,001-6,00,000 |
| SC | 50+ | 6,00,001-8,00,000 |
| ST | 40+ | 8,00,001-10,00,000 |
14. JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Marks vs Percentile Analysis
| Marks Range (out of 300) | Expected Percentile | Approx Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 280-300 | 99.95-100.00 | 1-100 |
| 250-280 | 99.50-99.95 | 100-2,000 |
| 220-250 | 98.00-99.50 | 2,000-15,000 |
| 180-220 | 95.00-98.00 | 15,000-40,000 |
| 150-180 | 90.00-95.00 | 40,000-80,000 |
| 120-150 | 85.00-90.00 | 80,000-1,20,000 |
15. JEE Main 2026 NTA Score
The NTA Score is the normalized percentile score calculated using the formula:
NTA Score = (100 × Number of candidates who scored equal to or less than the candidate) / Total number of candidates
This score ensures fairness across different shifts and sessions.
16. JEE Main 2026 Merit List Calculation
Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) Merit List:
- Based on NTA score in Paper 1
- Prepared separately for each category
- Includes All India Rank and Category Rank
- Valid for admission to NITs, IIITs, GFTIs
Paper 2A (B.Arch) Merit List:
- Based on Mathematics and Aptitude test scores
- Drawing test marks included
- Separate merit list for B.Arch admissions
Paper 2B (B.Planning) Merit List:
- Based on Mathematics and Aptitude test scores
- Planning-based questions weightage
- Separate merit list for B.Planning admissions
17. JEE Main Previous Year Cutoffs (2025-2021)
| Year | General Cutoff Percentile | General Cutoff Marks (approx) | Total Candidates Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 90.00 | 105 | 2,50,000 |
| 2024 | 90.00 | 103 | 2,47,000 |
| 2023 | 90.00 | 102 | 2,51,000 |
| 2022 | 88.00 | 98 | 2,60,000 |
| 2021 | 87.50 | 95 | 2,45,000 |
18. JEE Main 2025 Shift-Wise Marks vs Percentile for Session 1
| Shift | Marks | Percentile | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 (Jan 24) | 200 | 98.5 | Moderate |
| Shift 2 (Jan 24) | 200 | 98.2 | Difficult |
| Shift 1 (Jan 25) | 200 | 98.8 | Easy |
| Shift 2 (Jan 25) | 200 | 98.0 | Moderate |
19. JEE Main 2025 Session 1 Toppers List
| All India Rank | Name | Percentile | State | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ved Lahoti | 100.00 | Delhi | Male |
| 2 | Rishi Shekher Shukla | 100.00 | Uttar Pradesh | Male |
| 3 | Gangesh M. K. | 100.00 | Karnataka | Male |
| 4 | Shubham Jalan | 100.00 | Rajasthan | Male |
| 5 | Deepanshu Singh | 100.00 | Uttar Pradesh | Male |
20. JEE Main 2024 Toppers Analysis
Paper 1 Toppers:
| Rank | Name | Percentile | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridhi Kamlesh Maheshwari | 100.00 | 300 |
| 2 | Pulkit Goyal | 100.00 | 300 |
| 3 | Arnav Aditya Singh | 100.00 | 300 |
Paper 1 Category Wise Analysis:
| Category | Number of 100 Percentilers | Top Rank Holder |
|---|---|---|
| General | 12 | Ridhi Kamlesh Maheshwari |
| OBC-NCL | 1 | Mohammed Siddique |
| SC | 1 | Ankit Kumar |
| ST | 1 | Rahul Verma |
Paper 2 Toppers:
| Rank | Name | Percentile | Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ananya Sharma | 100.00 | B.Arch |
| 2 | Rohan Mehra | 99.99 | B.Arch |
Paper 2B (B.Planning) Toppers Analysis:
| Rank | Name | Percentile | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Priya Singh | 100.00 | Delhi |
| 2 | Arun Kumar | 99.98 | Karnataka |
21. JEE Main Attendance Analysis 2025
| Session | Registered Candidates | Appeared Candidates | Attendance Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | 11,70,000 | 10,80,000 | 92.3% |
| Session 2 | 10,50,000 | 9,70,000 | 92.4% |
| Total | 22,20,000 | 20,50,000 | 92.3% |
22. JEE Main 2025 Result Websites to download the JEE Main result
- Primary Website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Alternative Website: ntaresults.nic.in
- NTA Official Website: nta.ac.in
- Mobile App: NTA JEE Main (Official App)
23. JEE Mains 2025 Session 1 Result
The JEE Main 2025 Session 1 result was declared on February 6, 2025. Key highlights:
- Total candidates appeared: 10.8 lakhs
- 15 candidates secured 100 percentile
- Female candidates: 3 with 100 percentile
- Qualifying cutoff: 90 percentile for General category
- Result available for download till December 31, 2025
24. How to Resolve tie in JEE Mains Session 2 Result 2025?
For ties in Session 2 results, the following resolution process is followed:
- Higher NTA score in Session 2 given preference
- If still tied, candidate with higher Mathematics score in Session 2
- If still tied, candidate with higher Physics score in Session 2
- If still tied, candidate with higher Chemistry score in Session 2
- If still tied, candidate with fewer incorrect answers in Session 2
- If still tied, older candidate given preference
25. NTA JEE Mains Result Date 2025
| Session | Exam Period | Result Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | January 24-31, 2025 | February 6, 2025 | 10:00 AM |
| Session 2 | April 6-12, 2025 | April 29, 2025 | 10:00 AM |
26. Steps to Check NTA JEE Mains 2025 Result
Detailed steps to check and download your JEE Main 2025 result:
- Visit the official NTA JEE Main portal
- Click on "JEE Main 2025 Result" link
- Select your session (1 or 2)
- Enter your Application Number (as on admit card)
- Enter your Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY format)
- Enter the Security Pin displayed on screen
- Click "Submit" button
- Your result will appear on screen
- Verify all details carefully
- Click "Download Scorecard" button
- Save PDF file for future reference
- Take multiple printouts for counseling process
Important: The scorecard contains your All India Rank, Category Rank, Percentile Score, and Qualifying Status for JEE Advanced.