| Important Dates | Overview |
| • Application Form: 01 Feb to 25 Feb 2026 • Re-open Window: 12 & 13 March 2026 • Admit Card Release: 29 March & 01 April 2026 • Exam Dates: 02–08 April 2026 • Question Paper Release: 09 April 2026 • Answer Key Release: 11 April 2026 • Result Date: 20 April 2026 | • Exam Name: JEE Main 2026 Session-2 • Conducting Authority: National Testing Agency (NTA) • Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Answer Key & Result Process |
| The Provisional Answer Key and Response Sheet were released on 11 April 2026, allowing candidates to review their responses and raise objections if required. Candidates were given the option to challenge the answer key by paying a non-refundable fee of ₹200 per question within the given time frame. After reviewing all objections, NTA has released the Final Answer Key, and the result has been prepared based on it. This process ensures fairness and transparency in evaluation. |
| How JEE Main Result 2026 is Prepared |
| The result for JEE Main 2026 will be calculated using the best score of both sessions (Session-1 and Session-2) for candidates who appeared in both. This means the highest percentile achieved across sessions will be considered for the final ranking. The scorecard will include Percentile Score, All India Rank (AIR), Category Rank, and Qualifying Status, which are important for further admission processes. |
| Exam Highlights |
| The JEE Main 2026 Session-2 exam was conducted at around 566 centers in 304 cities across India and 14 cities abroad, with approximately 11.23 lakh candidates appearing. For Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), around 11.06 lakh candidates registered, while Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning) saw around 54,953 registrations. NTA handled challenges effectively, including rescheduling exams in certain international locations and managing disruptions like the Riyadh center power issue. |
| How to Check JEE Main Result 2026 |
| Candidates will be able to check their results online by visiting the official website of NTA. To access the scorecard, candidates need to enter their Application Number and Date of Birth or Password. After downloading the result, it is advisable to keep a printed copy for future admission processes. |
| What After the Result |
| After the result declaration, candidates who meet the cutoff will be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026. Additionally, admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs will be conducted through the JoSAA Counselling process, where seat allotment will be based on rank and preferences. Here is the practical truth: your result matters, but what you do after the result matters even more. A good rank opens doors, but smart decision-making decides your final destination. |
| Some Useful Important Links | |
| Notice PDF | Click Here |
| Check Link-1 | Click Here |
| Check Link-2 | Click Here |
| JEE Mains 2026 Official Website | Click Here |