The National Testing Agency is expected to announce the results of JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper 1 on April 20, 2026, as per official updates. Candidates who appeared for the exam will be able to access their scorecards on the official website using their login credentials.

The Session 2 examination was conducted between April 2 and April 8 in computer-based mode, with approximately 11.23 lakh candidates appearing. The results will be crucial for determining eligibility for the next stage, including JEE Advanced and counselling processes. KVS Admission List 2026-27: 2nd Provisional List To Be Released Today, Know How To Check.

The NTA will apply a normalisation method to ensure fairness across multiple shifts. For candidates who appeared in both sessions, the best of the two scores will be considered for the final ranking. The scorecard will include key details such as percentile scores, All India Rank (AIR), and qualifying status for further stages.

Expected JEE Main 2026 Cut-Off

Based on previous trends, the expected qualifying cut-off percentiles are:

  • General: 93-95 percentile

  • GEN-EWS: 80-82 percentile

  • OBC: 79-81 percentile

  • SC: 61-64 percentile

  • ST: 48-50 percentile

  • PwD: 0.001-1.0 percentile

The cut-off determines eligibility for JEE Advanced and participation in the centralised counselling conducted through JoSAA. VIT OTBS Portal 2026 Opens for Slot Booking From April 17 at viteee.vit.ac.in: Know How To Book VITEEE Exam Slot Online.

How to Check JEE Main 2026 Result

  • Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in

  • Click on the Session 2 result link under “Public Notices”

  • Enter application number and password

  • View and download the scorecard

It is advised to keep login credentials ready to avoid delays during result access.

Details Mentioned on Scorecard

The JEE Main 2026 scorecard will include:

  • Candidate’s name and roll number

  • Application number

  • Parents’ details

  • State code of eligibility

  • Subject-wise percentile scores (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)

  • Total percentile score

  • All India Rank (AIR)

  • Category rank

  • Qualification status for JEE Advanced

Candidates who meet the cut-off will be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced, the gateway to admission into IITs. Others can participate in counselling for NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded institutions through JoSAA. The final cut-off and ranks will be confirmed along with the result declaration.

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