The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the results for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 2 on April 20, 2026. This is a crucial update for the numerous candidates who participated in this highly competitive examination, which is a gateway to engineering programs across India.
Candidates who appeared for the Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) and Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) papers can now check and download their scorecards from the official JEE Main website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Approximately 11.23 lakh candidates have received their scores and ranks for this session.
To access your results, you will need to log in using your application number along with your password or date of birth. It is essential for candidates to keep their scorecards safe, as these will be required during the counselling and admission processes.
Details on the Examination Process
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 examination took place from April 2 to April 8, 2026, with two shifts conducted each day. This session was held across 304 cities in India and 14 cities abroad, reflecting the extensive reach of this examination.
In addition to the results, the NTA has also released the final answer key. Notably, two questions from the Physics section of the April 4 morning shift have been dropped, which may impact the scores of some candidates.
Eligibility for JEE Advanced
Only the top 2.5 lakh candidates, based on their combined performance in both Session 1 and Session 2, will be eligible to appear for the JEE Advanced. This examination is critical for students aspiring to gain admission to prestigious engineering programs at the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
For context, the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 was conducted earlier from January 21 to January 29, and the results for that session were declared on February 16, with over 13 lakh candidates participating.
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What Candidates Should Do Next
With the results now available, candidates should take the following steps:
- Log in to the official JEE Main website to download your scorecard.
- Review your scores and ranks carefully.
- Prepare for the counselling process, which will require your scorecard.
- Stay updated on the eligibility criteria for JEE Advanced and ensure you meet them.
It is crucial for students to act promptly, as the admission timeline can be quite tight following the release of results.
