The JEE Main 2026 result has been declared on the official JEE Main portal by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Following the release of scorecards, lakhs of engineering aspirants can now access their All India Rank (AIR), category rank, percentile scores, and JEE Advanced 2026 qualification status.
Apart from individual performance metrics, the result signals the commencement of the undergraduate engineering admission cycle for National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs).
JEE Main 2026: Released Details and JEE Advanced 2026 Cut-Off Criteria
According to the official NTA notification, the JEE Main 2026 scorecard includes the following components:-
- Total NTA Score
- NTA Score (Percentile) in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
- All India Rank (AIR)
- Category Rank (if applicable)
- Qualification status for JEE Advanced 2026 ( for eligible candidates).
The results have been compiled using the prescribed normalisation procedure, as outlined in the official information bulletin, ensuring parity across multiple sessions. The NTA has also announced the category-wise percentile cut-offs required to qualify for JEE Advanced 2026. As per official guidelines:-
- Category-wise cut-offs are determined based on performance and reservation norms.
- The top 2.5 Lakh candidates (across various categories) qualify to appear for JEE Advanced.
- Only qualified candidates can register for JEE Advanced through the official Advanced portal as per the prescribed schedule.
Admissions to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs
Admissions to participating institutions will be conducted solely through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) 2026 counselling process. Under the official JoSAA structure, seat allotment for National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) is executed in a centralized online format.
For candidates seeking admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, seat allocation will be determined by the All India Rank (AIR) secured in JEE Main 2026, subject to eligibility conditions, category-based reservations, and institution-specific criteria as per the officially declared seat matrix.
As stated on the official JoSAA website, students applying through JEE Main 2026 results should note:-
- Seat Allocation based on JEE Main 2026 AIR.
- JoSAA Conducts counselling for 31 NITs, 30+GFTIs, and 26 IIITs.
- The process includes choice filling, registration, mock allotment, and multiple rounds of seat allocation.
Below is the list of participating institutes in JoSAA counselling offering admission via JEE Main 2026 Results:-
National Institutes of Technology (NITs):-
Given below is the list of National Institutes of Technology (NITs) participating institutes in JoSAA Counselling 2026, along with NIRF 2025 Rankings:-
| Institute Names | NIRF 2025 Rankings |
|---|---|
| National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) | 9 |
| National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal | 17 |
| National Institute of Technology Rourkela | 19 |
| National Institute of Technology Warangal | 21 |
| National Institute of Technology Calicut | 25 |
| National Institute of Technology Silchar | 40 |
| Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur | 43 |
| National Institute of Technology Durgapur | 44 |
| National Institute of Technology Delhi | 45 |
Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIITs):-
Given below is the list of Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) participating in the JoSAA Counselling 2026:-
| Institutes Name |
|---|
| Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Kota, Rajasthan |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology Guwahati |
| Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management Gwalior |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Kancheepuram |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology, Sri City, Chittor |
Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs):-
Given below is the list of Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) participating in the JoSAA Counselling 2026, along with the NIRF 2025 Rankings:-
| Institutes Names | NIRF Rankings 2025 |
|---|---|
| Assam University, Silchar | 97 |
| BIT Mesra, Ranchi | 92 |
| Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Longowal, Punjab | 90 |
| Mizoram University | 82 |
| School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi | 8 |
| School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal | 11 |
| School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada | 19 |
Branch allocation will depend on the candidate’s rank, category, seat availability, and the preferences submitted during the counselling rounds.
With the announcement of the JEE Main 2026 results, attention now shifts from exam outcomes to strategic decision-making regarding college selection and active participation in counselling. Admissions to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs will be processed strictly through the JoSAA mechanism based on official rank data. Candidates are strongly advised to refer only to the official portals of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) for verified and timely updates.