LiveJEE Main 2026 Live Updates: Paper 2 Result (OUT) for BArch and BPlan Candidates

For JEE Main 2026 Paper 2, a percentile above 95 is considered excellent for securing admission to top institutes like School of Planning and Architecture (SPAs) and NITs. Candidates with such scores generally have a strong chance in JoSAA counselling 2026 and other participating universities offering B.Arch and B.Planning courses.

Candidates who have forgotten their JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 application number or password can recover them using the “Forgot Application Number/Password” option on the National Testing Agency official portal. This feature allows applicants to securely retrieve their login credentials and access their result without delay.

The National Testing Agency has announced the JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 result on 24 February 2026. Candidates who appeared for the BArch and BPlan paper of JEE Main can now check their scorecards online using their application number and date of birth.

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result has already been announced by the National Testing Agency on 16 February 2026. After the release of the scorecards, candidates are now analysing their percentile and planning the next steps for admission and the upcoming session.

The registration process for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 is nearing its deadline. The application window will remain open until 25 February 2026, giving candidates limited time to complete the process on the official portal.

• Incorrect personal details in the application form: Name, date of birth, and category must match official documents. Errors may create issues during verification.

• Wrong selection of exam city preferences: Candidates should choose cities that are convenient and reachable to avoid travel stress during the exam period.

• Uploading incorrect document formats: Photograph and signature must follow the official size and format guidelines mentioned by NTA.

• Waiting until the last minute for fee payment: Heavy traffic on the portal often causes payment failures close to the deadline.

• Ignoring correction options available for Session 2: Candidates who appeared in Session 1 can still update exam paper, medium, and city choices before final submission.

• Not downloading the confirmation page: The confirmation page acts as proof that the application has been successfully submitted.

• Focus on NCERT concepts, especially for Chemistry, as many questions are directly concept-based.

• Solve previous years’ JEE Main question papers to understand the exam pattern and difficulty level.

• Attempt full-length mock tests regularly and analyse mistakes after each test.

• Prioritise high-weightage topics such as Mechanics, Algebra, and Organic Chemistry.

• Improve time management and accuracy to avoid negative marking.

• Revise formulas, reactions, and short notes daily during the last phase of preparation.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has kept the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 application form open until 25 February 2026. Candidates can apply online through the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The registration process must be completed by 9 PM, while the application fee payment can be made until 11:50 PM on the same day.

Fresh candidates must register and complete the full application process. Candidates who appeared in Session 1 can log in using their existing application number and password to apply for Session 2.

Candidates applying for the first time must follow these steps:

• Register at jeemain.nta.nic.in
• Verify email ID and mobile number
• Fill out the online application form
• Upload required documents
• Pay the application fee

Existing Session 1 candidates can modify or select the following for Session 2:

• Course (Paper)
• Medium of question paper
• Preferred exam cities
• Fee payment

NTA released the JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 (BArch and BPlanning) answer key on 16 February 2026. Candidates can download the answer key and response sheet by logging in with their application number and password.

The last date to challenge the answer key was 20 February 2026 (11:50 PM). Candidates must pay a non-refundable fee of INR 200 per question through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking. No challenges will be accepted after the deadline.

NTA has announced candidates who secured 100 percentile in JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.). The following students achieved a perfect NTA score:

• Shreyas Mishra – Delhi (NCT)
• Narendrababu Gari Mahith – Andhra Pradesh
• Shubham Kumar – Bihar
• Kabeer Chhillar – Rajasthan
• Chiranjeeb Kar – Rajasthan
• Bhavesh Patra – Odisha
• Anay Jain – Haryana
• Arnav Gautam – Rajasthan
• Pasala Mohith – Andhra Pradesh
• Madhav Viradiya – Maharashtra
• Purohit Nimay – Gujarat
• Vivan Sharad Mahiswari – Telangana

• JEE Main 2026 scorecard

• Class 10 & 12 mark sheets

• Category certificate (if applicable)

• Photo ID proof

• Passport size photographs

1. Session 2 result will be declared after April attempt

2. Final AIR will be released only after both sessions

3. Best percentile of two sessions will be considered

4. Category-wise cutoff for JEE Advanced announced after Session 2

1. Correct answer – +4 marks

2. Incorrect answer – −1 mark

3. Unattempted question – 0 marks

4. Numerical Answer Type (NAT) – No negative marking

Score estimation must strictly follow official marking rules.

Candidates who already applied for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 can directly apply for Session 2 without filling the entire registration form again. They only need to complete the fee payment process.

1. Pay the application fee – as per your category, ensure the correct amount is paid.

2. Download the confirmation page – save it for future reference, as proof of submission.

The JEE Mains 2026 result has been declared, and Andhra Pradesh emerges as the state with the second-highest number of top performers. Students and parents are eagerly checking which states produced the highest scorers.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result on 16 February 2026. A total of 13,00,368 candidates appeared for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) in this session. Candidates can now check their JEE Main 2026 scores and percentile using their login credentials on the official NTA portal.

• The JEE Main 2026 result is expected to be declared soon, likely by 6 PM.

• Candidates will be able to download their percentile score once the result link is activated.

• Category-wise cutoff will not be available with Session 1 results.

• Expected General category cutoff is around 93–94 percentile.

• Result Release Date: 16 February 2026 (exact time not yet announced).
• Official Website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
• Number of Candidates: Over 13 lakh students appeared for JEE Main 2026 Paper 1.
• Candidates can check their scores online as soon as the result is declared.
• Stay updated for any official notifications from NTA regarding scorecards or tie-breaking rules.

There is no minimum passing mark for JEE Main 2026. All candidates will receive their results, while cutoff marks for JEE Advanced eligibility and All India Ranks will be released along with the session 2 results.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the JEE Mains 2026 Result anytime soon. Candidates should stay tuned for live updates to check their scores.

Candidates can check their JEE Mains 2026 result on the official websites of the National Testing Agency (NTA): nta.ac.in, jeemain.nta.nic.in, cnr.nic.in, and examinationservices.nic.in. It is advised to use only these official portals to download the scorecard and percentile result.

No, the JEE Mains 2026 final answer key cannot be challenged once released by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The result will be prepared based on the final answer key, and percentile scores will be announced along with the JEE Mains result.

The Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main) 2026 Session 1 final answer key has been officially released on February 16, 2026. Candidates can now check the updated answers to calculate their probable scores before the result announcement.

NTA has published the final answer key for JEE Main 2026 Session 1. After reviewing objections, the agency has dropped nine questions from the final key. The revised answers form the basis for the preparation of the Session 1 result. The Paper 2 (BArch/BPlan) answer key and result will be released separately at a later stage.

The JEE Main Session 1 result will be declared on 16 February 2026. NTA has not confirmed an official release time. Based on past trends, the scorecard link may be activated in the evening or late-night hours to manage server load.

Candidates must visit jeemain.nta.nic.in, click on the result link, and log in using their application number and password to download the scorecard. The result will display percentile score and All India Rank.

• All India Rank (AIR) will be published after Session 2.

• Best percentile of both sessions will be considered.

• Session 1 scorecard does not include AIR.

• Consolidated merit list will be used for counselling.

• Session 1 result is scheduled on or before 16 February 2026.

• Session 2 (April attempt) result will be declared after completion of exams.

• Final AIR will be released only after both sessions conclude.

• Candidates can check results at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

• CRL (Common Rank List) includes all candidates across categories.

• Category rank is prepared within reserved categories (OBC, SC, ST, EWS).

• JoSAA counselling considers both CRL and category rank.

• Admission cutoffs vary depending on institute and reservation category.

• NTA will declare Session 2 results after completion of the April exam.

• Final AIR will be prepared only after both sessions are concluded.

• Candidates appearing in both sessions will have their best percentile considered.

• Official result updates will be available at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

• Candidates should immediately report mismatched personal details via the official NTA helpdesk.

• Keep application number, admit card, and proof ready while raising a query.

• Requests must be submitted within the official correction window.

• Ignoring errors may create issues during counselling and admission.

• All India Rank (AIR) will be released only after Session 2.

• Final rank is prepared using the best percentile of both sessions.

• Session 1 scorecard does not include AIR.

• Candidates must wait for the consolidated merit list for JoSAA counselling.

A higher percentile does not directly mean a specific rank. Final rank depends on:

• Total number of candidates

• Distribution of scores

• Tie-breaking rules

Rank list will be released after Session 2.

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

• Click on the link “JEE Main 2026 Result”

• Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth/Password

• Click on the Submit/Login button

• Your JEE Main 2026 scorecard will appear on the screen

• Download and take a printout for future reference

The JEE Main 2026 result date is scheduled on or before February 16, 2026 as per NTA notification. The JEE Main 2026 result time has not been officially announced yet. Candidates can check the NTA JEE Main 2026 result at jeemain.nta.nic.in using their application number and date of birth.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result on or before February 12, 2026. Reports suggest that the final answer key PDF may be released today, February 11, followed by activation of the result link at jeemain.nta.nic.in around midnight. Candidates should keep their application number and password ready to download the scorecard once the link is active.

The JEE Main 2026 final answer key will be released before the result announcement. NTA will use the final key to calculate raw scores based on the +4 for correct and -1 for incorrect answers marking scheme. The final key is binding and cannot be challenged. In rare cases, NTA may drop disputed questions after academic review.

Candidates can check the result by visiting jeemain.nta.nic.in and clicking on the “JEE Main 2026 Result” link. They must enter their application number, password, and security code to access the scorecard.

The scorecard will display subject-wise percentile scores, overall percentile, and personal details. Students are advised to download and save a copy for counselling and admission purposes.

Since the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, NTA follows a normalisation process to ensure fairness. The NTA scorereflects the percentage of candidates who scored equal to or below a particular candidate in the same session.

Percentile = (100 × Number of candidates with raw score ≤ candidate’s score) ÷ Total candidates in that session.

Although there is no official passing mark, NTA will release the JEE Main cutoff for JEE Advanced 2026. The expected cutoff for Unreserved category is 93.3045326 percentile, while for OBC-NCL it is 80.7456432 percentile. SC candidates may require around 61.3526948 percentile, and ST candidates around 48.2456783 percentile to qualify for JEE Advanced.

Experts suggest that 120 marks may fetch around 95 percentile, while scores above 160 marks could reach nearly 97 percentile. Candidates scoring 170–180 marks may expect close to 99 percentile, depending on session difficulty. Students are advised to monitor the official website regularly for confirmed updates on the final key and result release.

• If NTA drops a question after reviewing objections, full marks are awarded to all candidates, whether the question was attempted or not.

• If multiple options are declared correct, marks are given to all candidates who selected any correct option.

• No separate claim or action is required from candidates in such cases.

• These rules are applied uniformly to ensure fairness across all shifts.

During the JEE Main 2026 answer key challenge process conducted by the National Testing Agency, many candidates misunderstand the objection refund rule. The ₹200 objection fee is refunded only if the challenge is accepted after expert review. Once an objection is submitted, it cannot be edited or withdrawn, and filing multiple challenges for the same question does not improve acceptance chances. Candidates should also note that NTA does not issue individual explanations—only changes reflected in the final answer key are considered valid.

The ₹200 objection fee is refundable only if the challenge is accepted. Once submitted, objections cannot be edited or withdrawn, and multiple challenges to the same question do not increase acceptance chances.

If National Testing Agency drops a question after objections, full marks are awarded to all candidates, whether attempted or not. If multiple options are declared correct, marks are given to all candidates who chose any correct option.

If NTA drops a question after reviewing objections, full marks are awarded to all candidates, whether the question was attempted or not. If more than one option is declared correct, marks are given to all candidates who selected any of the correct options. This ensures fairness and does not require any further action from candidates.

• ₹200 fee is refundable only if the challenge is accepted (many students assume it’s always refunded)

• No option to edit or withdraw an objection once it is submitted

• Multiple candidates challenging the same question does NOT increase acceptance chances

• NTA does not provide individual justification replies—only the final answer key reflects changes

• Challenges without valid academic proof are usually rejected, even if the option feels “logically wrong”

• Response sheet cannot be changed, even if a technical error is claimed later

• Final answer key is non-challengeable under any circumstance

• Percentile may change even if raw marks remain same after answer key revision

• Rank prediction before final key can be misleading, especially in borderline cases

• Paper 1 & Paper 2 objections are evaluated independently—no combined review

Aspirants are advised to note that 11:50 PM tonight is the final deadline to raise objections against the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 answer key for both Paper 1 (BTech) and Paper 2 (BArch/BPlanning). Each challenge requires a fee of ₹200 per question, and the final result will be prepared based on the revised answer key only.

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 answer key objection window for Paper 1 and Paper 2 is closing today at 11:50 PM. Candidates who wish to challenge the provisional answer key must submit objections through the official portal of the National Testing Agency before the deadline. Objections submitted after the cut-off time will not be accepted.

As per official confirmation:

• JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result: Expected by February 12

• The scorecard will include:

  • Subject-wise percentile

  • Overall percentile

  • Qualification status for JEE Advanced 2026

• All India Rank (AIR) will not be released after Session 1

AIR is prepared only after combining data from both sessions.

After the objection window closes, the following steps take place:

• Review of objections submitted by candidates

• Release of the final answer key after expert verification

• Result declaration expected by February 12, 2026

• Candidates plan for Session 2 preparation or counselling

Students are advised to rely only on the official website for updates and avoid unofficial score calculators or rumours.

• Final answer key release after objections review

• Result announcement by February 12

• Session 2 preparation or counselling planning

Candidates are advised to rely only on the official website for updates and avoid unofficial score calculators.

As per official confirmation:

• JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result: Expected by February 12

• Scorecard will include:

  • Subject-wise percentile

  • Overall percentile

  • Qualification status for JEE Advanced 2026

• All India Rank (AIR) will not be released after Session 1

After calculating raw marks, scores are converted into NTA percentile, which reflects relative performance across shifts. Percentile is not equal to marks and depends on score distribution among all candidates. Percentile scores will be available only after the official result declaration.

• Correct answer: +4 marks

• Incorrect answer: −1 mark

• Unattempted question: 0 marks

• Numerical Answer Type (NAT): No negative marking

Candidates who find discrepancies in the JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key can raise objections online. The challenge process must be completed within the deadline. Steps to challenge the JEE Main Answer Key 2026:

1. Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in

2. Click on “Answer Key Challenge for JEE Main 2026 Session 1”

3. Log in using application number and password

4. Select the question ID and option ID to be challenged

5. Upload supporting dothe cuments (if required)

6. Pay ₹200 per question online

7. Submit the challenge before the deadline

Challenges without payment will not be considered.

• Provisional answer key & response sheet released

• Objection window open till Feb 6, 2026

• Challenge fee: ₹200 per question

• Result expected by Feb 12, 2026

For accurate JEE Main 2026 score calculation, candidates should apply the following rules:

• Correct answer: +4 marks

• Incorrect answer: −1 mark

• Unattempted question: 0 marks

• Numerical Answer Type (NAT):

  • Correct answer: +4 marks

  • No negative marking for incorrect responses

Each section must be calculated separately and then added to arrive at the total raw score.

While estimating scores using the response sheet and answer key, candidates must strictly follow the official JEE Main 2026 marking scheme. Using incorrect assumptions during score calculation can lead to wrong expectations before the result declaration.

While calculating scores for JEE Main 2026, candidates must remember:

• Correct answer: +4 marks

• Incorrect answer: −1 mark

• Unattempted question: 0 marks

• Numerical questions (NAT): No negative marking

Using the wrong marking logic can lead to incorrect score estimation in JEE Main 2026.

Calculating the probable score in JEE Main 2026 helps candidates:

• Understand their performance before the result

• Decide whether to prepare for Session 2

• Plan counselling or college options realistically

However, score calculation must strictly follow official marking rules.

Checking the response sheet and provisional answer key allows candidates to:

• Estimate their probable score before result declaration

• Verify attempted answers and identify possible errors

• Decide next steps for Session 2 preparation or counselling planning

Candidates are advised to rely only on the official NTA website for updates and avoid unofficial links or score calculators.

Candidates who find discrepancies in the provisional answer key can raise objections through the official portal.

• Objection window: 4–5 February 2026

• Objections must be submitted online within the deadline

• After reviewing challenges, NTA will release the final answer key

• Results will be prepared based on the final key and response data

Candidates can follow the steps below to access the response sheet and provisional answer key:

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

• Log in using application number and password/date of birth

• Click on the Session 1 Response Sheet & Answer Key link

• Download the response sheet and provisional answer key PDFs

• Save or print copies for score estimation and reference

The response sheet displays the questions attempted along with selected option IDs, while the provisional answer key lists the answers proposed by NTA.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 response sheet and provisional answer key on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates who appeared for the January session can now check their recorded responses and compare them with the official answer key. Along with the release, NTA has opened the answer key objection window from 4 to 5 February 2026. The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result is expected by 12 February 2026.

Even with the same percentile, candidates may get different All India Ranks due to tie-breaking rules, number of candidates in a percentile range, and subject-wise performance. Rank is not a direct one-to-one reflection of percentile.

If a candidate appears in more than one JEE Main session, only the best percentile score across sessions is considered for the final rank list, not the average or combined score.

A higher percentile does not always mean higher raw marks. Percentile reflects relative performance, so candidates should avoid comparing marks across different shifts.

In case two or more candidates secure the same percentile, the tie is resolved using subject-wise percentile order, followed by age criteria as per official rules. This can directly affect the final AIR.

Since JEE Main is conducted in multiple shifts, normalisation of scores is applied to ensure fairness. Raw marks are converted into percentile scores based on relative performance across sessions, not simple marks comparison.

The JEE Main Result 2026 is expected to be announced on February 12, bringing crucial clarity for lakhs of engineering aspirants across India. The result will decide candidates’ All India Rank (AIR), eligibility for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, and qualification status for JEE Advanced 2026. The examination and result process is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Once the scorecard is released, candidates should carefully verify the following information, as these details directly impact counselling and admission opportunities:

• Overall score and percentile

• All India Rank (AIR)

• Category-wise qualifying status

• Eligibility for JEE Advanced 2026

Any discrepancy should be addressed immediately through official channels.

The JEE Main Result 2026 is expected to be announced on February 12, bringing clarity for lakhs of engineering aspirants across the country. The result will determine candidates’ All India Rank (AIR) and eligibility for admission to NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and for appearing in JEE Advanced 2026.

• Candidate’s score and percentile

• All India Rank (AIR)

• Category-wise qualifying status

• Eligibility status for JEE Advanced

These details play a crucial role in deciding admission opportunities and counselling options.

The JEE Main result contains essential information required for counselling and further admission procedures. The scorecard includes:

• Candidate’s name and roll number
• Subject-wise marks
• Percentile score
• All India Rank (AIR)
• Qualifying status for JEE Advanced

Candidates are advised to verify all details carefully after downloading the result.

After the results are announced, candidates should:

1. Check if candidates are qualified for JEE Advanced 2026 according to their rank.

2. Register for JoSAA counselling to apply for seats in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.

3. Gather all necessary documents, like mark sheets and ID for verification.

4. Plan for the second session of JEE Main if you want to improve your score.

5. If candidates appeared in both sessions, the higher percentile score will be considered for their final rank.

Candidates can follow the steps below to check the JEE Main 2025 Session 1 result once it is released:

1. Visit the official JEE Main website.

2. Go to the Latest News section on the homepage.

3. Click on the JEE Main 2025 Session 1 Result link.

4. Log in using your registration number and password/date of birth.

5. View your JEE Main scorecard on the screen.

6. Download and save the result PDF for future reference.

Candidates are advised to check results only on the official website to avoid misinformation.

The JEE Main 2025 Session 1 result created confusion among students and experts after a test link for scorecard display briefly appeared online. According to NTA sources, the link was released only to check the scorecard display system and was not meant for public result access. Officials clarified that the JEE Main 2025 result will be announced on schedule, or a few hours before 12 February 2025. Candidates are advised not to rely on unofficial links and to check results only through the official NTA website for accurate updates.