JEE Main Results

JEE Main 2026 Results | JEE Main Rank Card

The JEE Main 2026 results will be declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA) separately for the two sessions—January and April—since the exam is conducted twice a year. The session 1 result is expected around the second week of February 2026, and the session 2 result is anticipated by the last week of April 2026. Candidates must use their application number and password to log in to the official JEE Main portal (jeemain.nta.nic.in) to check and download their JEE Main 2026 results.

How the Result is Presented?

• The result is released in the form of a scorecard that includes:
• The candidate’s normalized percentile scores in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
• The total normalized percentile score across all three subjects.
• The percentile scores are calculated using a normalization process that accounts for variations across different shifts and sessions. This ensures fairness in comparing candidates who appeared in different exam sessions.

Normalization and Percentile Scores

• The normalization formula calculates the percentile score as the percentage of candidates who have scored equal to or less than the candidate in a particular session.
• For example, a percentile score of 90 means the candidate scored better than 90% of the candidates who appeared in that session.
• This normalized percentile determines rankings and qualification status for further rounds.

Overall Merit and Ranking

• Candidates who appear in both JEE Main sessions have their best percentile score (from either session) considered for the final All India Rank (AIR).
• The NTA compiles an overall merit list after the second session results, which is used for seat allocation in NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and as eligibility for JEE Advanced.

Accessing the Result

• Candidates need to visit the official site jeemain.nta.nic.in to access the result.
• Login credentials required are the application number, date of birth, and password.
• The scorecard must be downloaded and safely stored for future use, especially during counselling and admission.

After Results: Cut-Offs and Counselling

• Alongside results, NTA releases cut-off percentile scores that candidates must meet to qualify for JEE Advanced or to be eligible for admissions.
• The counselling and seat allocation process (JoSAA) begins after the final results and rankings are announced post session 2.

FAQs

Q1. When will the JEE Main 2026 results be declared?

Ans. The JEE Main 2026 results for the January session are expected to be announced in the second week of February 2026, while the April session results will likely be released by the last week of April 2026.

Q2. How can candidates check their JEE Main 2026 results?

Ans. Candidates can check their JEE Main 2026 results by logging into the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in using their application number, date of birth, and password.

Q3. What does the JEE Main result scorecard contain?

Ans. The scorecard shows the candidate’s normalized percentile scores in individual subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) and the aggregate percentile score. It also includes the All India Rank after the second session.

Q4. How is the percentile score calculated in JEE Main results?

Ans. Percentile scores are calculated by comparing the candidate’s raw score against all other candidates in the same session. The formula reflects the percentage of candidates who scored equal or lower than the candidate.

Q5. What happens if a candidate appears in both JEE Main sessions?

Ans. If a candidate appears in both sessions, the best of their two percentile scores is considered for the final All India Rank, which is used for admissions and eligibility for JEE Advanced.