NTA has released the JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 result today, April 20. All 11.23 lakh students who appeared for the exam can now log in to jeemain.nta.nic.in and download their scorecard. Your NTA score, All India Rank (AIR) and category rank are now live. This result is the final step before JEE Advanced 2026 registration and JoSAA Counselling 2026
How to Check JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Result
- Open jeemain.nta.nic.in on your browser
- Click on "JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result" link on the homepage
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth
- Click on Submit
- Your scorecard opens on screen
- Download it as PDF and save a copy
What Is on Your JEE Mains 2026 Scorecard
- Candidate Name and Application Number
- Raw Score in Physics, Chemistry and Maths
- Total NTA Score (out of 300)
- Percentile Score
- All India Rank (AIR)
- Category Rank (GEN / OBC / SC / ST / EWS / PwD)
- Qualifying status for JEE Advanced 2026
- Pass or fail in each individual subject
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Cutoff – Category Wise
NTA releases the official JEE Mains cutoff along with the result. This cutoff is the minimum percentile score needed to qualify for JEE Advanced 2026 who meet or cross this cutoff are eligible to register for JEE Advanced. The table below shows expected cutoffs based on the last two years.
JEE Mains 2026 – Session 1 vs Session 2: Which Score Counts?
If you appeared in both Session 1 and Session 2, NTA takes your best NTA score from either session to prepare the final merit list. You do not need to do anything. The system automatically picks your higher score. Your final AIR is calculated based on that better score only.
What to Do After JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Result
- Download and save your JEE Mains 2026 scorecard
- Check if your percentile meets the JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff
- Register for JEE Advanced 2026 if eligible (registration opens April 23)
- Start preparing your documents for JoSAA Counselling 2026
- Use our College Predictor to check which NITs and IIITs you can get
- Check previous year cutoffs for your target colleges
Colleges Accepting JEE Mains 2026 Score
Your JEE Mains score is accepted by 31 NITs, 25 IIITs and 28 GFTIs across India. NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal,NIT Surathkal have the highest cutoffs for CSE. Lower-ranked NITs and IIITs have easier cutoffs for branches like Mechanical, Civil and Electronics. Use our College Predictor tool to see which colleges match your rank before counselling begins.
Documents Required for JoSAA Counselling 2026
- JEE Mains 2026 Scorecard (downloaded from NTA portal)
- Class 10 Marksheet and Passing Certificate
- Class 12 Marksheet and Passing Certificate
- Category Certificate (OBC/SC/ST/EWS if applicable)
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)
- Photo Identity Proof (Aadhar / Passport / Voter ID)
- Passport-size photographs (recent)
- JoSAA Registration ID (generated during counselling)
Frequently Asked Questions – JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Result
Q: How many students qualify for JEE Advanced from JEE Mains 2026? A: Top 2.5 lakh rank holders from JEE Mains 2026 are eligible to appear in JEE Advanced 2026. Check our JEE Advanced 2026 guide for full eligibility details.
Q: What is a good score in JEE Mains 2026 Session 2? A: 250+ out of 300 is excellent and gives you a strong shot at top NITs. Scores between 180–220 are good for most NITs depending on your category. Use our College Predictor to check exact options.
Q: Can I challenge my JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 result? A: No. The final result is based on the official answer key released by NTA. The objection window for the provisional answer key is already closed. The final scores are not open for challenge.
Q: When does JoSAA Counselling 2026 start? A: JoSAA Counselling 2026 is expected to begin in June 2026. Keep your documents ready and check our JoSAA Counselling 2026 guide for registration steps.
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 final answer key is out. Now, JEE Mains 2026 result for the Session 2 exam will be out today, April 20. Around 11.23 lakh appeared for the Session 2 exams.