New Delhi,April 17,2026: The jee mains result 2026 for Session 2 is expected to be declared on April 20, 2026. The National Testing Agency will release the Paper 1 results for over 11 lakh candidates.
Candidates who appeared in the exam will be able to check their scorecards on the official website using their application number and password once the results are announced.
According to the official update, students who appeared in both sessions will have their best score considered. The final scores will be calculated using a normalised scoring system.
Expected Category-Wise Cut-Off
| Category | Expected Cut-Off Percentile |
|---|---|
| General | 93 – 95 |
| GEN-EWS | 80 – 82 |
| OBC | 79 – 81 |
| SC | 61 – 64 |
| ST | 48 – 50 |
| PwD | 0.001 – 1.0 |
The qualifying cut-off for JEE Advanced will be based on percentile scores. These expected ranges are based on previous year trends and may vary slightly.
Once the jee mains result 2026 is released, candidates can download their scorecards from the official portal.
Details Mentioned on Scorecard
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Candidate Name | Name of the student |
| Application Number | Unique exam application ID |
| Roll Number | Exam roll number |
| Subject Percentile | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics scores |
| Total Percentile | Overall score |
| All India Rank | National rank |
| Category Rank | Rank within category |
| Qualifying Status | Eligibility for JEE Advanced |
The JEE Main Session 2 exams were conducted on April 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, 2026 in computer-based mode. Around 11.23 lakh candidates appeared for the examination this year.
The result will determine eligibility for JEE Advanced and participation in JoSAA counselling for admissions to engineering institutes across the country.
How to Download JEE Main Result
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit the official website |
| 2 | Click on Session 2 Result link |
| 3 | Enter application number and password |
| 4 | View scorecard on screen |
| 5 | Download and save for future use |
After the results are announced, candidates who meet the qualifying cut-off will be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced. Further details regarding counselling and admission will be released subsequently.





