JEE Main Result 2026
Score, Percentile & What's Next

Check your JEE Main 2026 result status. Understand what NTA score means, how AIR is calculated, category-wise cutoff, and complete JoSAA counselling guide for NIT/IIT admission.

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JEE Main 2026 Result Status

Is JEE Main result out 2026? Check the latest session-wise result status below. Results are published on jeemain.nta.ac.in. You need your application number, date of birth, and security pin to login.

Session 1

Upcoming
Exam Dates:January 22–31, 2026 (expected)
Result Date:February 12, 2026 (expected)
Candidates:~13 lakh (approx)
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Session 2

Upcoming
Exam Dates:April 2–10, 2026 (expected)
Result Date:April 30, 2026 (expected)
Candidates:~12 lakh (approx)
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How to Check JEE Main Result 2026

Step-by-step instructions to download your scorecard from the official NTA portal. Keep your application number and date of birth ready.

  1. 1Visit the official NTA JEE Main portal: jeemain.nta.ac.in
  2. 2Click "View Result / Score Card – Session 1 (January 2026)"
  3. 3Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth
  4. 4Click "Submit"
  5. 5Your NTA Score and Percentile will appear on screen
  6. 6Download and save the scorecard as a PDF
Forgot Application Number? Go to jeemain.nta.ac.in → "Forgot Application Number" → enter registered email/phone to retrieve it. Your scorecards can be downloaded for free multiple times — NTA does not charge for scorecard downloads.

Understanding Your JEE Main 2026 Scorecard

Your JEE Main scorecard contains multiple scores that mean different things. Here's exactly what each one means — most students confuse NTA score with percentage marks.

Raw Score
Your actual marks out of 300 based on +4 correct, −1 wrong. This is the total marks you earned on the specific session paper you took.
NTA Score (Percentile)
The NTA score is NOT your percentage of marks. It is a percentile score ranging from 0 to 100 that shows what percentage of ALL candidates scored BELOW you in that session. A 95 NTA score means 95% of candidates scored lower than you.
All India Rank (AIR)
Your rank among all candidates in the merit list. AIR is calculated from NTA scores across both sessions — the BEST of your two sessions is taken for merit purposes. Lower AIR is better (Rank 1 = topper).
Category Rank
Your rank within your reservation category (General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, PwD). This determines which reserved seats you can claim during JoSAA counselling. Category rank is always equal to or better than your All India Rank.
State Code of Eligibility
The state from which you applied for JEE Main. This determines your eligibility for state quota seats in NITs. Home state candidates get 50% state quota seats; other state candidates compete for 50% All India quota seats.
Key Formula: Percentile = (Number of candidates who scored LESS than you ÷ Total candidates in session) × 100. A 95.5 percentile means 95.5% of all candidates scored below you — NOT that you got 95.5% marks.

JEE Main Cutoff 2026 — Category-Wise (Expected)

JEE Main cutoff is the minimum NTA percentile score needed to qualify for JEE Advanced and for NIT+ seat allotment through JoSAA. Cutoff varies every year based on exam difficulty, number of candidates, and available seats.

Category2026 Expected2025 Actual2024 ActualFor
General (CRL)90.0+88.989.7NIT+ seats (AIQ)
OBC-NCL74.0+73.675.2OBC reserved seats
SC50.0+51.952.7SC reserved seats
ST39.0+37.238.6ST reserved seats
PwD (General)0.11+0.110.11PwD reserved seats
EWS75.0+74.875.8EWS reserved seats

* 2026 cutoff is expected based on historical trends. Actual cutoff released with official result. JEE Advanced cutoff (top 2.5 lakh) is separate from NIT+ admission cutoff.

JoSAA Counselling 2026 — Complete Guide

After JEE Main result, if you qualify, you must register on JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) to claim your NIT/IIIT/CFTI seat. JoSAA counselling happens in multiple rounds — higher rounds often give better branches as toppers upgrade or withdraw.

JoSAA 2026 Counselling Rounds (Expected Timeline)

RoundActivityExpected Time
Round 1Seat allotment based on choices + rankJune 2026 (expected)
Round 2Withdrawal + fresh allotment + upgradesJune 2026
Round 3Further allotment if seats remainJune–July 2026
Round 4Further allotmentJuly 2026
Round 5Final JoSAA allotment roundJuly 2026
CSAB Round 1Special allotment for remaining NIT/IIIT seatsJuly 2026
CSAB Round 2Final CSAB allotmentJuly–August 2026

JoSAA Counselling Process — Step by Step

  1. 1
    Register on JoSAA
    Go to josaa.nic.in → register with your JEE Main application number + date of birth. Both JEE Main and JEE Advanced candidates register on the same portal.
  2. 2
    Fill College Choices
    Add all colleges + branches you would accept, in order of preference. You can add up to 150 choices. Fill ALL choices you would be willing to attend — not just your dream choice. An allotted seat not accepted means you exit counselling.
  3. 3
    Locking Choices
    After filling choices, lock them. Once locked, choices cannot be changed. The algorithm will allot the best seat available based on your rank and choices.
  4. 4
    Round 1 Allotment
    JoSAA announces Round 1 seat allotment. Check if you received a seat. You have three options: Accept & freeze (keep this seat), Upgrade (keep this seat but participate in better rounds), or Withdraw (exit counselling, fees forfeited).
  5. 5
    Pay Seat Acceptance Fee
    If allotted a seat, pay the seat acceptance fee (₹15,000 for General; ₹10,000 for SC/ST/PwD) within the deadline. This fee is adjusted against college fees later.
  6. 6
    Participate in Higher Rounds
    If you chose "Upgrade", participate in Rounds 2–5. A better seat replaces your current one; you cannot go back to a previously held seat. If no upgrade comes, your Round 1 seat is final.
  7. 7
    Report to Institute
    After final allotment, collect the provisional admission letter and report to the institute with original documents within the reporting deadline. Missing the deadline cancels your seat.

JEE Main Previous Year Result Statistics

Historical data to help you benchmark your performance against past years. Note that topper count is unpredictable — in 2025, 6 students scored a perfect 300/300 in Session 2.

SessionCandidatesTopper ScoreGeneral Cutoff
2025 Session 112.3 lakh300/300 (4 candidates)88.91 percentile (General)
2025 Session 212.1 lakh300/300 (6 candidates)88.55 percentile (General)
2024 Session 111.9 lakh300/300 (2 candidates)89.73 percentile (General)
2024 Session 212.4 lakh300/300 (7 candidates)90.91 percentile (General)
2023 Session 110.7 lakh300/300 (1 candidate)90.79 percentile (General)

Estimate Your Rank & Percentile from Marks

Use our free JEE Percentile Calculator — enter your marks to get instant percentile and approximate AIR. Based on 2023–2025 real data.

Percentile CalculatorMarks vs Rank Table

What to Do After JEE Main 2026 Result

Step-by-step action plan immediately after your result is declared.

  • Check NTA Percentile Score — best of Session 1 and Session 2 is considered
  • Register for JEE Advanced 2026 if you are in top 2.5 lakh
  • Apply for JoSAA / CSAB counselling for NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs
  • Apply to DASA if you are an NRI candidate
  • Check state counselling portals for state engineering colleges
Important: Even if you get a great NIT through JEE Main, if you score above JEE Advanced cutoff (~90th percentile for General), register for JEE Advanced registration (which opens a few weeks after JEE Main result). You can always withdraw from JEE Advanced later if you decide to take the NIT seat — but you cannot register after the window closes.

JEE Main Result 2026 — FAQs

Most asked questions about JEE Main 2026 result, scorecard, NTA score, percentile, and counselling.

Official JEE Links

Always verify from official government portals. HenceProve provides preparation resources; for registration and results, use the official NTA links below.

NTA JEE Main Official PortalOfficial
Register, download admit card, and check results
JEE Advanced Official PortalOfficial
JEE Advanced registration and results
NTA Official WebsiteOfficial
National Testing Agency — all NTA exam updates
JoSAA Counselling PortalCounselling
Joint Seat Allocation Authority — NIT/IIT seat allotment
CSAB CounsellingCounselling
Central Seat Allocation Board — for remaining NIT/IIIT seats

* HenceProve is not affiliated with NTA. These are official government links for your reference.

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