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JEE Mains Session 2 Result 2026 Live: Session 2 scorecards released at jeemain.nta.nic.in, 26 students score 100 percentile; direct link to download here

JEE Mains 2026 Result Live Updates: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to declare the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE...

The Times of India | Apr 21, 2026, 07:30:00 IST

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07:30 (IST), Apr, 21

JEE Main 2026 result: Session 2 performance and participation

The National Testing Agency has released detailed data for JEE Main 2026 Session 2, showing over 11 lakh registrations and more than 10 lakh candidates appearing. The exam was conducted in multiple shifts across India and abroad, with attendance crossing 93% and results prepared using normalisation to ensure fairness across varying difficulty levels.

07:00 (IST), Apr, 21

JEE Main Result 2026: Some results withheld due to unfair means cases

Results of certain candidates have been withheld after they were found involved in unfair practices during the examination.

06:00 (IST), Apr, 21

JEE Main Result 2026: Security measures and AI monitoring ensured smooth exams

Advanced measures like AI-based video analytics, Aadhaar authentication, and CCTV monitoring were used to maintain transparency and prevent malpractice during exams.

05:00 (IST), Apr, 21

JEE Main Result 2026: NTA uses normalisation process for fairness in scores

Scores are normalised across shifts using a standard formula to ensure fairness, as difficulty levels may vary between exam sessions.

04:00 (IST), Apr, 21

JEE Main Result 2026: Cut-off for JEE Advanced eligibility released

The qualifying percentile for JEE Advanced 2026 has been announced, with different cut-offs for general, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST categories.

03:00 (IST), Apr, 21

JEE Main 2026 result: Best scores from both sessions considered for rank

The National Testing Agency has calculated final scores using the best of both sessions for candidates who appeared in January and April exams.

02:00 (IST), Apr, 21

JEE Main 2026 result: 26 candidates score perfect 100 percentile

A total of 26 candidates have secured 100 percentile in JEE Main 2026 Session 2, highlighting intense competition this year.

01:00 (IST), Apr, 21

JEE Main 2026 Result: Final answer key released before scores

The final answer key was published on April 20, following which NTA scores for Paper 1 were officially declared.

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00:08 (IST), Apr, 21

JEE Main 2026 Result: Session 2 result declared

The National Testing Agency has released JEE Main 2026 Session 2 results on the official website.

21:57 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main 2026 Result: Exam conducted in 13 languages

JEE Main 2026 was conducted in 13 languages including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Marathi, and Gujarati to ensure wider accessibility for candidates across India.

21:43 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main 2026 Result: Category-wise cut-off released for JEE Advanced

NTA has released the category-wise percentile cut-off for JEE Main 2026. Candidates qualifying through these cut-offs will be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026. The UR category cut-off ranged from 100 to 93.41 percentile. Separate cut-offs were also issued for EWS, OBC, SC, and ST categories. More than 96,000 candidates qualified under the general category. The cut-offs are based on performance across both sessions and normalized scores. Candidates can check their eligibility status along with results on the official website.

21:30 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main Result 2026: Unique candidate numbers across sessions announced

The total number of unique candidates registered for JEE Main 2026 across both sessions reached 16.04 lakh, while 15.38 lakh candidates appeared. Common candidates appearing in both sessions were over 8 lakh. The exam was conducted in January and April sessions, giving candidates an opportunity to improve scores and secure better ranks.

21:22 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main 2026 Result: Gender-wise participation details released

NTA released gender-wise data for JEE Main 2026 Session 2. Over 7.08 lakh male candidates and 3.26 lakh female candidates appeared in Paper 1. Registration numbers also reflected strong participation across categories including General, OBC, EWS, SC, and ST. The data highlights growing participation among engineering aspirants nationwide.

21:14 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main Result 2026: Over 11 lakh candidates registered in April session

According to NTA, 11,10,904 candidates registered for JEE Main 2026 Session 2, while 10,34,330 candidates appeared. Attendance remained above 90 percent across all shifts. The exam was conducted in CBT mode over five days in April, with multiple shifts ensuring smooth conduct and fair evaluation for candidates.

21:03 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main 2026 Result: Exams conducted across 319 cities

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 was conducted at 584 centres across 319 cities in India and abroad. International centres included Doha, Dubai, Singapore, and Kathmandu. The exam was held in 13 languages, ensuring accessibility and wider participation among engineering aspirants nationwide.

21:02 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main Result 2026: Session 2 scorecards now live, direct link here

Direct link to check your scorecards here.

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20:55 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main Result 2026: Best score of two sessions considered

NTA announced that candidates appearing in both JEE Main 2026 sessions will receive their best NTA score. The results are prepared using the final answer key released on April 20. This ensures fair evaluation for candidates participating in January and April sessions.

20:47 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main 2026 Result: April session conducted in nine shifts

The JEE Main 2026 April session was conducted across nine shifts between April 2 and April 8. Over 11.10 lakh candidates registered, while more than 10.34 lakh appeared for Paper 1.

20:45 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main Result 2026: Session 2 recorded 93.11 percent attendance

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 witnessed strong participation with 10.34 lakh candidates appearing. Overall attendance reached 93.11 percent across multiple exam shifts conducted in April.

20:37 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main 2026 Result: Over 15 lakh unique candidates appeared

NTA declares JEE Main 2026 results today. Over 15.38 lakh candidates appeared across both sessions conducted nationwide.

20:33 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main Result 2026: Steps to download your scorecard

Follow these simple steps to download your result:

  • Visit any of the official websites mentioned above
  • Click on the link that says “JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result”
  • Enter your application number and password or date of birth
  • Fill in the captcha code as shown on the screen
  • Click on submit to view your scorecard
  • Download the scorecard PDF and keep a printout for future use

20:14 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main Result 2026: Direct link to download JEE Main 2026 Session 2 scores here

Around 11.23 lakh candidates have received their Session 2 scores and ranks. To access the result, candidates need to log in using their application number along with their password or date of birth. Direct link here.

20:09 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main 2026 Result: Official websites to check results

Candidates can check their results on the following official websites:

  • National Testing Agency official website: nta.ac.in
  • JEE Main official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in

20:05 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main 2026 Result: NTA releases Session 2 scorecards

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the results for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 2 today, April 20, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) and Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) papers can now check and download their scorecards from the official JEE Main website, which is jeemain.nta.nic.in.

19:40 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main 2026 Result: High traffic expected on official websites

With over 11 lakh candidates awaiting results, official websites may experience heavy traffic today. Candidates should remain patient while accessing scorecards.

19:21 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main Result 2026: Counselling process after result

After result declaration, qualified candidates will participate in JoSAA counselling for admissions to NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded institutes. Those clearing JEE Advanced cutoff will move to IIT admissions. Non qualifying candidates may explore state exams or private universities once registration begins officially online.

19:06 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main 2026 Result: Cutoff to decide JEE Advanced eligibility

Along with results, NTA will release cutoff percentile determining eligibility for JEE Advanced 2026. Only candidates meeting thresholds can proceed to IIT admission process. Cutoff varies annually based on difficulty and performance trends. Candidates should track official announcements and prepare for next stage once announced.

18:50 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main Result 2026: Percentile calculation explained

JEE Main results are calculated using percentile normalisation across multiple shifts, ensuring fairness despite varying difficulty levels. This method compares candidates within sessions and determines All India ranks. Final percentile influences cutoff and admission chances, ensuring transparent evaluation for lakhs of aspirants this year.

18:36 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main 2026 Result: Steps to download scorecard

Candidates can download Session 2 scorecards by visiting official websites, entering application number and password, then saving results for counselling. Keep login details ready beforehand and refresh pages patiently during result access time.

18:22 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main Result 2026: Final answer key to determine ranks

Final answer key will follow objection review; revised scores will determine ranks, percentile, and eligibility for JEE Advanced admissions after expert verification. Candidates should monitor official portals for updates regularly.

18:03 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main 2026 Result: Result expected today

Result expected today as NTA completes evaluation, candidates should keep credentials ready and check official websites for scorecards once released.

17:46 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main Result 2026 Live: Percentile scores calculated up to 7 decimal places

To ensure precision and avoid tie situations, the NTA calculates percentile scores up to seven decimal places. This high-accuracy system helps distinguish ranks even among closely scoring candidates, ensuring a more refined merit list.

17:35 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main Result 2026 Live: NTA normalisation process explained

Since the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, NTA uses a normalisation system based on percentile scoring. Raw marks are converted into percentiles to ensure fairness across different difficulty levels. The topper of each shift receives 100 percentile, and scores are scaled accordingly.

17:24 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main Result 2026 Live: Login credentials mandatory for result access

Candidates will need their application number and password to access the JEE Main 2026 scorecard. The NTA has not enabled login through name or roll number. In case of forgotten credentials, candidates can recover access through the portal using registered details.

17:21 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main Result 2026 Live: Session 1 toppers with 100 percentile announced

In JEE Main Session 1, a total of 12 candidates secured a perfect 100 percentile, reflecting exceptional performance at the national level. The list includes students from Delhi, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Haryana, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Telangana, showing wide geographical representation.

17:19 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main Result 2026 Live: Can the result be cancelled? NTA issues strict warning

The NTA has warned that results will be cancelled for candidates involved in unfair practices, including impersonation, multiple attempts in the same session, or appearing from an unauthorised centre. Such cases will lead to cancellation of candidature and debarment, with no appeals entertained.

17:19 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main Result 2026 Live: What happens after results are declared?

Once the JEE Main 2026 results are released, the JoSAA counselling process will begin. Candidates are advised to prepare in advance by shortlisting preferred colleges, branches, and seat options, as real-time decision-making during counselling plays a key role in final admissions.

17:13 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main Result 2026 Live: Will scorecards be sent to candidates?

The National Testing Agency has clarified that JEE Main 2026 scorecards will not be sent physically or via post. Candidates must download their rank cards only through official portals — jeemain.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in. No offline dispatch facility has been provided for results.

16:57 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main Result 2026 Live: Keep scorecard safe for JoSAA counselling process

After the declaration of JEE Main 2026 Session 2 results, candidates are strongly advised to download and print multiple copies of their scorecard immediately. The document will be essential for JoSAA counselling registration, document verification, and final seat allotment at allotted institutes.

16:53 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main Result 2026 Live: State college options open for 70–80 percentile scorers

Candidates scoring in the 70 to 80 percentile range can still secure admissions through state-level engineering counselling processes. Institutes such as UIT-RGPV Bhopal, Jabalpur Engineering College, and RKGIT Ghaziabad often consider candidates in this bracket for core engineering branches, depending on category and seat availability.

16:49 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main Result 2026 Live: Website may crash due to heavy traffic, users face timeout errors

With over 13 lakh candidates attempting to access results simultaneously, official portals may experience temporary technical issues such as “504 Gateway Timeout” errors. Candidates are advised not to panic and retry after some time, as system load is expected to stabilise gradually.

16:42 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main Result 2026 Live: Top 2.5 lakh qualify for IIT entrance exam

Only the top 2.5 lakh candidates across all categories will qualify for JEE Advanced 2026, which serves as the gateway to IIT admissions. Selection is strictly based on JEE Main percentile and category-wise cutoff thresholds.

16:35 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main Result 2026 Live: Category-wise JEE Advanced selection structure

From the pool of qualifiers, only around 2.5 lakh candidates will move to JEE Advanced 2026. The distribution includes approximately 40.5% General, 27% OBC-NCL, 15% SC, and 7.5% ST candidates, forming the structured eligibility framework.

16:31 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main Result 2026 Live: What is Common Rank List (CRL)?

The JEE Main 2026 scorecard will prominently feature the Common Rank List (CRL), which reflects a candidate’s national ranking across all test-takers, irrespective of category or domicile. This rank plays a key role in determining overall admission eligibility.

16:29 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main Session 2 Result 2026 Live: Qualifying cutoff vs admission cutoff explained

Candidates must clearly distinguish between the JEE Main qualifying cutoff and the admission cutoff. While the qualifying cutoff only enables eligibility for JEE Advanced, final admission into NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs depends on much higher, institute-specific cutoffs during JoSAA counselling.

16:26 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main Result 2026 Live: Bonus marks for dropped questions in final key

If a question is dropped in the final answer key, all candidates of that shift are awarded full marks (4 marks) automatically, ensuring uniform correction across all affected sessions.

16:21 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main Result 2026 Live: Forgot password? Here’s the recovery process

Candidates who forget their login password can reset it using their registered email ID or mobile number, after which an OTP-based verification allows creation of a new password.

16:11 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main Result 2026 Live: Mid-tier NIT choices for 95 percentile candidates

Students achieving a 95 percentile in JEE Main 2026 can realistically target well-established mid-tier NITs. Institutions like NIT Rourkela, NIT Durgapur, NIT Silchar, and NIT Patna may offer strong prospects for core engineering branches during JoSAA counselling, subject to cutoffs and seat matrix.

16:00 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main Result 2026 Live: NIT options open for 90 percentile scorers

Candidates securing a 90 percentile in JEE Main 2026 may find admission opportunities in newer and emerging National Institutes of Technology (NITs). Institutes including NIT Goa, NIT Meghalaya, NIT Puducherry, and NIT Agartala typically offer viable engineering branches for candidates in this percentile range.

15:53 (IST), Apr, 20

JEE Main Result 2026 Live: Is Computer Science possible at 95 percentile?

At a 95 percentile in JEE Main 2026, securing Computer Science Engineering in top-tier NITs remains highly competitive. However, candidates may still explore CSE opportunities in relatively newer institutes such as IIIT Kottayam and IIIT Kurnool, depending on category and counselling rounds.

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The JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 result is expected to be declared today by the National Testing Agency, marking a crucial milestone for over 11 lakh candidates who appeared for the April examination. The result will be released on the official websites, and candidates will be able to download their scorecards using their application number and password or date of birth.

The final result will be based on the revised answer key, which has been prepared after a detailed review of objections raised against the provisional key. Subject experts have examined all valid challenges, and necessary corrections have been incorporated to ensure accuracy and fairness in evaluation. The final answer key is binding and forms the foundation for score calculation.

The JEE Main scorecard will include key details such as subject-wise percentiles, overall NTA score, All India Rank, category rank, and JEE Advanced qualification status. The percentile system, based on a normalisation process, ensures that candidates are evaluated fairly across different shifts by comparing their performance relative to others in the same session.

Candidates who meet the cutoff percentile will qualify for JEE Advanced 2026 and can proceed towards IIT admissions. They will also participate in JoSAA counselling for admission into NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded institutions. Those who do not qualify can explore alternative routes such as state-level entrance exams, private universities, or attempt the exam again in the next cycle.

With no further opportunity for objections, the result will be final and will play a decisive role in shaping the academic future of engineering aspirants.

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