The National Testing Agency (NTA) is scheduled to announce the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 results by April 20. Once the authority declares the results, candidates will be able to access them via the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Exam Scale and Execution
The Session 2 examinations were conducted between April 2 and April 8, drawing more than 11 lakh candidates. To facilitate this volume, the NTA utilized 566 examination centres located across 304 cities in India and 14 cities abroad.
The process leading to the final result involved a provisional answer key released on April 11, 2026. Students were given the opportunity to challenge specific questions through an objection window, with a fee of Rs 200 required for each challenged item.
Understanding the Scorecard and Ranking
The upcoming scorecards will provide a comprehensive breakdown of performance, including subject-wise percentile scores, the overall NTA score, and the All India Rank (AIR). The documents will list category ranks and the qualification status for JEE Advanced 2026.
For candidates who appeared in both the January session—which ran from January 21 to January 29 with results declared on February 16—and the April session, the NTA will consider the best percentile for the final rank list.
Looking Ahead: Cut-offs and JEE Advanced
The NTA is expected to release the AIR list and the mandatory cut-offs for JEE Advanced 2026 eligibility alongside the results. The final answer key is as well expected to be published, as scores will be calculated based on the revised key.
Based on current trends, the qualifying percentile for the general category may fall between 93, and 94. Meanwhile, the OBC-NCL and EWS categories could witness cut-offs in the range of 79 to 82 percentile.
While waiting for the official announcement, candidates may leverage the rank predictor tool available at education.indianexpress.com to estimate their standing based on their achieved scores.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 results be released?
The National Testing Agency has announced that the results will be declared by April 20 and will be available at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
How is the final score determined after the provisional answer key?
Scores are prepared based on a revised answer key, which takes into account objections raised by students who paid Rs 200 per challenged question during the objection window.
What happens if a student took both Session 1 and Session 2?
Candidates who appeared in both sessions will have their best percentile considered for the final rank list.
How do you think the expected cut-off trends will impact this year’s eligibility for JEE Advanced?
