In a stunning display of academic excellence, a total of 26 candidates achieved a perfect score of 100 NTA percentile in the JEE (Main) 2026. This significant milestone highlights the increasing competitiveness of the examination, as the number of perfect scorers has risen from 24 last year. This year, 2,50,182 candidates qualified for the JEE (Advanced), which serves as the exclusive gateway to the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
The rise in the number of perfect scorers reflects a trend of intensifying competition at the highest levels of the JEE. Among the 26 candidates who achieved the perfect score, there is a notable absence of female candidates. This marks a departure from the previous year, where at least one female candidate secured a perfect score. The highest-scoring female candidate this year is Mallavarapu Aasna from Telangana, who achieved an impressive 99.998 percentile.
- Perfect Scorers: 26 candidates
- Highest Female Score: 99.998 percentile
- Previous Year’s Perfect Scorers: 24 candidates
State-wise Distribution of Top Scorers
The distribution of perfect scorers reveals a concentration of talent in specific states. Both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana lead the list, each contributing five candidates to the perfect scorers. Following closely are Rajasthan with four and Delhi with three. Other states such as Maharashtra and Haryana each produced two perfect scorers, while Chandigarh, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, and Gujarat each contributed one.
| State | Number of Perfect Scorers |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 5 |
| Telangana | 5 |
| Rajasthan | 4 |
| Delhi | 3 |
| Maharashtra | 2 |
| Haryana | 2 |
| Others | 1 each from Chandigarh, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Gujarat |
Category-wise Qualification for JEE Advanced
This year, the qualification statistics for JEE (Advanced) reveal a diverse pool of candidates from various categories. The distribution is as follows:
| Category | Number of Candidates |
|---|---|
| General | 96,873 |
| OBC | 67,597 |
| SC | 37,522 |
| EWS | 25,009 |
| ST | 18,790 |
Despite the impressive numbers, it is noteworthy that no candidates from the SC or ST categories achieved a perfect score this year, continuing a trend observed in prior years. The JEE (Advanced) remains one of the most challenging entrance exams globally, filtering candidates for approximately 17,000 IIT seats.
Participation and Attendance Rates
The participation rates for JEE (Main) 2026 indicate a robust interest in engineering programs across the nation. A total of 16,04,854 unique candidates registered for the examination, with 15,38,468 candidates actually appearing for the test. The April session alone saw 11,10,904 registrations and 10,34,330 candidates appearing, resulting in an impressive attendance rate exceeding 93%.
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is recognized as India’s largest engineering entrance test, serving as a crucial gateway to undergraduate programs in esteemed institutions such as the National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs). Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the exam is administered in two sessions each year, allowing candidates to appear in one or both sessions, with their best scores being considered for ranking.
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Repeat Performers in JEE Main
Among the standout candidates this year are Pasala Mohith from Andhra Pradesh and Shubham Kumar from Bihar, both of whom achieved a perfect score of 100 percentile in both the January and April sessions. Their consistent performance underscores the dedication and hard work required to excel in such a competitive environment.
