JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Results Announced
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the results for the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 examination, bringing an end to the anxious wait for aspiring engineers across the country. Candidates who appeared for the April 2026 session can now access their scorecards through the official examination portal. To view their results, students will need to enter their login credentials, including their application number and password, on the designated result portal. Once logged in, candidates can view, download, and print their scorecards for future reference during the counselling and admission process.
Top Performers Achieve Perfect Scores
This year, a total of 26 candidates have achieved a perfect 100 percentile score in the JEE Main examination. This impressive group includes 12 candidates from the January session along with additional high achievers from the April session. Among the states, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh each contributed five top scorers, showcasing the strong academic performance from the southern region. Notably, all candidates who achieved the perfect score are male students.
Some of the distinguished candidates who secured the top rank include:
- Jonala Roshan Manideep Reddy from Andhra Pradesh
- Shreyas Mishra from Delhi
- Mantha Shiva Kamesh from Telangana
- Siddharth Srikant Athale from Maharashtra
- Arush Singhal from Chandigarh
- Narendrababu Gari Mahith from Andhra Pradesh
- Thunga Durga Suprabhat from Andhra Pradesh
- Arnav Gandhi from Haryana
- Shubham Kumar from Bihar
- Aditya Gupta from Delhi
Additional top performers include Thammina Girish from Tamil Nadu, Kabir Chhillar from Rajasthan, Chiranjib Kar from Rajasthan, Bhavesh Patra from Odisha, Anay Jain from Haryana, Atharva Punjabi from Delhi, Arnav Gautam from Rajasthan, Doranala Bhavitesh Reddy from Telangana, Pasala Mohit from Andhra Pradesh, Madhav Viradia from Maharashtra, Purohit Nimay from Gujarat, Sai Rithvik Reddy Venkatareddy Valla from Telangana, Vivan Sharad Mahiswari from Telangana, Bijjam Venkat Chandra Shekhar Reddy from Andhra Pradesh, Yashvardhan from Rajasthan, and Rishi Premnath from Telangana.
Understanding the IIT Admission Pathway
Securing admission to the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) involves a multi-step process that extends well beyond the JEE Main examination. The journey begins with academic performance in Class 12 board examinations, where general category students must secure a minimum of 75 percent marks. For candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories, the minimum requirement is set at 65 percent.
Following the board examination requirement, students must appear for the JEE Main examination. Based on their performance, approximately the top 2.5 lakh candidates qualify for the JEE Advanced examination, which serves as the gateway to IIT admissions. The JEE Advanced score determines the All India Rank, which ultimately decides both the IIT campus and the engineering branch a student will be offered.
The JoSAA Counselling Process
After the JEE Advanced results are declared, the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) conducts the centralised counselling process. During this phase, students submit their preferences for colleges and branches based on their ranks. The counselling is conducted over multiple rounds, typically spanning six to seven rounds, with seat allocation occurring in each round. Candidates have the flexibility to accept their allocated seats, opt for an upgrade in subsequent rounds, or wait for better options in later rounds.
It is important to note that only the 23 IIT campuses across the country participate in this admission process through JEE Advanced. Once a seat is allocated, candidates must complete document verification and pay the requisite fees to finalise their admission. Only after successfully completing all these steps does the admission become official.
Step-by-Step Guide to Check the JEE Main Result
Candidates who appeared for the JEE Main Session 2 examination can follow these simple steps to access their results:
- Visit the official NTA examination website dedicated to JEE Main.
- Locate and click on the result link for JEE Main 2026 Session 2.
- Enter the required credentials, including the unique application number and date of birth.
- Verify the login session by entering the security pin exactly as displayed on the screen.
- Submit the details to view the scorecard and All India Rank online.
- Download and print multiple copies of the result for use during counselling and admission procedures.
Candidates are advised to keep their login details secure and to check the official portal regularly for updates regarding the upcoming JEE Advanced examination and counselling schedule. With the results now declared, successful candidates can begin preparing for the next stage of their engineering admission journey.
