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JEE Main 2026 Result \u2014 Key Highlights<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the JEE Main Result 2026<\/strong>\u00a0for both sessions. Session 1 results were released on February 16, 2026, following the exam conducted from January 21 to 29. Session 2 results were declared on April 20, 2026, after exams held from April 2 to 8. Over 16 lakh unique candidates enrolled across both sessions, making JEE Main 2026 one of the most contested engineering entrance exams in recent years.<\/p>\n

Understanding your jee mains 2026 result percentile<\/b> is the first step toward the JoSAA and CSAB counselling processes. Whether you have qualified for JEE Advanced or are looking for the best NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, this comprehensive guide will break down the numbers and help you identify which college fits your score.<\/p>\n

An important point every student must understand: the JEE Main scorecard reflects your NTA percentile score<\/strong> \u2014 not raw marks. NTA uses a normalization process to ensure fairness across multiple shifts with varying difficulty levels. Your final All India Rank (AIR) is determined using the best percentile score you achieved across both sessions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Session 2 Paper Difficulty Note<\/strong>In April 2026, the same 99 percentile required different marks depending on shift difficulty \u2014 as high as 195 marks in the easiest shift (April 6, Shift 2) and as low as 160\u2013165 marks in the toughest shift (April 8, Shift 2). This is why percentile, not raw marks, determines your rank.<\/p>\n

JEE Main 2026 Result Highlights<\/h2>\n

The 2026 session saw a significant jump in the number of 100 percentile scorers, with 26 candidates achieving the perfect score in Session 2 alone.<\/span> The Jee Mains 2026 Result<\/b> is not just about raw marks; it is a normalized score that reflects your relative performance against other students in your specific shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Particulars<\/strong><\/td>\nSession 1 (January)<\/strong><\/td>\nSession 2 (April)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Result Date<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nFebruary 16, 2026<\/span><\/td>\nApril 20, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Unique Candidates<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n~13.04 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n~15.38 Lakh (Total)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
100 Percentile Scorers<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n12<\/span><\/td>\n26<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Official Website<\/b><\/span><\/td>\njeemain.nta.nic.in<\/span><\/td>\njeemain.nta.nic.in<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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\u26a0 Note on Tie-Breaking<\/strong><\/div>\n
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If two candidates have the same NTA percentile score, NTA applies tie-breaking rules: first by Mathematics percentile, then Physics percentile, then Chemistry percentile, and finally by the ratio of correct to incorrect answers. This is relevant for borderline candidates near the JEE Advanced cutoff.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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JEE Main Result 2026 Percentile vs Marks vs Rank<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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do I need for a 99 percentile?” Due to varying difficulty levels across shifts, the <\/span>JEE Main percentile vs marks<\/b><\/a> relationship fluctuates. In 2026, students in “Easy” shifts required significantly higher marks to hit the same percentile compared to those in “Hard” shifts.<\/span><\/p>\n

JEE Main Rank vs Marks 2026 (Approximate Trends)<\/b><\/h3>\n

The following table provides a clear picture of how raw marks out of 300 translate into percentile and rank.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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240 \u2013 300<\/td>\n99.9+<\/td>\nTop 1,000 \u2013 1,500<\/td>\nExceptional<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
200 \u2013 240<\/td>\n99 \u2013 99.9<\/td>\n1,500 \u2013 10,000<\/td>\nExcellent<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
170 \u2013 200<\/td>\n97.5 \u2013 99<\/td>\n10,000 \u2013 32,000<\/td>\nVery Good<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
140 \u2013 170<\/td>\n95 \u2013 97.5<\/td>\n32,000 \u2013 80,000<\/td>\nGood<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
110 \u2013 140<\/td>\n90 \u2013 95<\/td>\n80,000 \u2013 1,60,000<\/td>\nAverage<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
80 \u2013 110<\/td>\n82 \u2013 90<\/td>\n1,60,000 \u2013 2,80,000<\/td>\nBelow Average<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
50 \u2013 80<\/td>\n70 \u2013 82<\/td>\n2,80,000 \u2013 4,50,000<\/td>\nLow<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Below 50<\/td>\nBelow 70<\/td>\n4,50,000+<\/td>\nVery Low<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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\ud83d\udd0e How JEE Main Percentile is Calculated<\/strong><\/div>\n
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NTA’s formula: Percentile = (Number of candidates with raw score \u2264 your score \u00f7 Total candidates in session) \u00d7 100.<\/strong> This normalization ensures that students who appeared in tougher shifts are not penalized for paper difficulty. Your rank is then calculated as: Rank = ((100 \u2013 Percentile) \u00f7 100) \u00d7 Total Candidates + 1.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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JEE Main 2026 Expected Cutoff \u2014 Category-Wise<\/h2>\n
Minimum percentile required to qualify for JEE Advanced 2026<\/div>\n
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The JEE Main 2026 expected cutoff<\/strong> is the minimum percentile a candidate must score to be among the top 2,50,000 students eligible for JEE Advanced 2026. NTA releases the official cutoff along with the final result. Based on trends and official data, here are the category-wise qualifying cutoffs for JEE Advanced eligibility:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Category<\/th>\nJEE Adv. Qualifying Percentile (2026)<\/th>\nApprox. Qualifying Marks<\/th>\nSeats Reserved<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
General (CRL)<\/td>\n~93.4 percentile<\/td>\n~130 \u2013 140<\/td>\nOpen (Merit)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OBC \u2013 NCL<\/td>\n~79 \u2013 82 percentile<\/td>\n~90 \u2013 105<\/td>\n27% Reservation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EWS<\/td>\n~78 \u2013 81 percentile<\/td>\n~88 \u2013 100<\/td>\n10% Reservation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SC<\/td>\n~55 \u2013 62 percentile<\/td>\n~55 \u2013 70<\/td>\n15% Reservation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ST<\/td>\n~45 \u2013 52 percentile<\/td>\n~45 \u2013 60<\/td>\n7.5% Reservation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PwD (Any Category)<\/td>\n~0.11 percentile<\/td>\nAny positive score<\/td>\n5% Horizontal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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\ud83d\udccc JEE Advanced 2026 Registration<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Students who clear the JEE Main cutoff must register separately for JEE Advanced 2026. JoSAA counselling for NIT, IIIT, and GFTI admissions will begin on June 2, 2026 at josaa.nic.in. Do not miss registration deadlines \u2014 these are non-extendable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Which College Can You Get Based on Your JEE Main 2026 Score?<\/h2>\n
A practical guide to college selection based on percentile range<\/div>\n
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This is the question every student asks after seeing their JEE Mains 2026 result percentile<\/strong>. The answer depends on your percentile, category, home state quota, and choice of branch. Here is a realistic and data-backed guide to understand your admission chances across different institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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99.9+ percentile<\/td>\nTop 1,500<\/td>\nIITs (via JEE Advanced) \u2014 IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras CSE<\/td>\nTier 1 \u2014 IIT<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
99 \u2013 99.9 percentile<\/td>\n1,500 \u2013 10,000<\/td>\nTop NITs \u2014 NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal, NIT Surathkal (CSE\/ECE); Top IIITs \u2014 IIIT Hyderabad, IIIT Delhi<\/td>\nTier 1 \u2014 NIT\/IIIT<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
97 \u2013 99 percentile<\/td>\n10,000 \u2013 40,000<\/td>\nGood NITs \u2014 NIT Rourkela, NIT Calicut, NIT Jaipur (Core branches); IIITs \u2014 IIIT Allahabad, IIIT Jabalpur; BIT Mesra<\/td>\nTier 2 \u2014 NIT\/IIIT<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
93 \u2013 97 percentile<\/td>\n40,000 \u2013 1,10,000<\/td>\nMid-tier NITs (non-CS branches); newer IIITs; GFTIs \u2014 IIEST Shibpur, PEC Chandigarh; Top state colleges<\/td>\nTier 2 \u2014 GFTI<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
85 \u2013 93 percentile<\/td>\n1,10,000 \u2013 2,20,000<\/td>\nLower-ranked NITs (home state quota, reserved category); Strong state government colleges; Top private universities like VIT, SRM, Manipal<\/td>\nTier 3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
70 \u2013 85 percentile<\/td>\n2,20,000 \u2013 4,50,000<\/td>\nState engineering colleges; Mid-tier private universities; Deemed universities<\/td>\nState\/Private<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Below 70 percentile<\/td>\n4,50,000+<\/td>\nPrivate colleges; State-level counselling; LEET (Lateral Entry) options after Diploma<\/td>\nPrivate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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\ud83c\udfc8 99.5+ Percentile<\/span><\/div>\n
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Rank: ~1,000 \u2013 5,000<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi (via JEE Advanced); NIT Trichy CSE, IIIT Hyderabad. Your score opens the doors to India’s best engineering programs.<\/div>\n
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\ud83c\udfdb 97 \u2013 99 Percentile<\/span><\/div>\n
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Rank: ~10,000 \u2013 40,000<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
NIT Rourkela, NIT Calicut, NIT Jaipur for core branches. IIIT Allahabad and BIT Mesra are strong choices at this range.<\/div>\n
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\ud83c\udfeb 90 \u2013 97 Percentile<\/span><\/div>\n
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Rank: ~40,000 \u2013 1.5 Lakh<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Newer NITs and IIITs, GFTIs, and top private colleges like VIT Vellore and Manipal (Tier 1 campus) are realistic targets.<\/div>\n
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\ud83c\udf93 80 \u2013 90 Percentile<\/span><\/div>\n
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Rank: ~1.5 \u2013 2.8 Lakh<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
State government colleges, mid-tier private universities, and reserved category candidates may access lower-ranked NITs at this percentile.<\/div>\n
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\ud83d\udcac Home State Quota Advantage<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Students applying under the Home State quota for NITs typically need a 5\u201310 percentile lower score compared to the All India quota for the same branch. If you are a Delhi resident, many strong options open up even at 88\u201393 percentile, especially in branches like Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical Engineering.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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JoSAA Counselling 2026 \u2014 What Happens Next<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Clearing JEE Main is only the first step. Admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs happens through JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority)<\/strong> counselling, which is expected to begin on June 2, 2026. Understanding the counselling process is just as important as the exam itself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Event<\/th>\nExpected Date<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
JEE Main Session 2 Result<\/td>\nApril 20, 2026 \u2713 Declared<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
JEE Advanced 2026 Registration<\/td>\nLast week of April 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam<\/td>\nMay 2026 (tentative)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
JoSAA Counselling Begins<\/td>\nJune 2, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
JoSAA Round 1 Seat Allotment<\/td>\nJune 2026 (tentative)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scorecard Download Deadline<\/td>\nJuly 31, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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\u2705Scholar’s Academy Counselling Support<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Choosing the right college and branch during JoSAA counselling can be the most life-altering decision of your academic career. Scholar’s Academy offers personalized JEE counselling sessions for students in Delhi \u2014 helping you pick the right combination of college, branch, and quota based on your actual rank and preferences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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\ud83d\udd17 Related Resources from Scholar’s Academy<\/h3>\n