The results will be published in the form of a scorecard, which will include candidates’ All India Ranks (AIR) along with the qualifying cutoff for JEE Advanced. Additionally, the final answer key for JEE Main 2026 will either be released alongside or just before the results. Stay tuned for live updates on the JEE Main 2026 results below.

JEE Main 2026 Result Session 2 LIVE Updates

As per official updates, the NTA is set to release the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 results on or before April 20. Candidates will be required to log in to the official portal www.jeemain.nta.nic.in using their application number and password to access their results. This year, approximately 11.23 lakh candidates appeared for the Session 2 examination.

The Session 2 results will display the cutoff percentile required to qualify for JEE Advanced 2026, along with candidates’ All India Ranks. These ranks will play a crucial role in the admission and seat allocation process for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs through JoSAA counselling. The top 2.5 lakh candidates will be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026 for admission into IITs.

Typically, the NTA releases the final answer key a few hours or days before the announcement of the results. Hence, candidates can expect both the results and final answer keys to be released anytime soon on the official website.

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result Date and Time

Historically, the JEE Main Session 2 results are declared around 12 to 13 days after the exam concludes. Although April 20 has been set as the official result date, there have been instances when results were declared earlier.

However, in recent years, NTA has avoided early releases. In fact, last year the results were delayed by two days, while in 2024, they were announced exactly on the scheduled date.

Considering this trend, it is highly likely that the results will be declared on April 20. Moreover, results are generally released during late evening hours or late at night.

Steps to Check JEE Main 2026 Result

Follow the steps below to access your JEE Main 2026 scorecard:

• Open your web browser and go to www.jeemain.nta.nic.in.

• On the homepage, click on the link labeled “Result of JEE (Main)” or “View Scorecard.”

• Enter your Application Number and Password in the login window.

• Input the security code (CAPTCHA) displayed on the screen and click on “Submit.”

• Your JEE Main 2026 scorecard will appear on the screen. Download it and take a printout for future use.

JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key Details

The final answer key for JEE Main 2026 will be released after reviewing all objections submitted by candidates. The scores and results will be calculated strictly based on this final answer key.

Candidates can download the final answer key PDF directly from the official website. It will be available on the homepage, and no login credentials will be required to access it.

The final answer key will also mention any dropped questions. For each dropped question, candidates appearing in that specific shift will be awarded +4 bonus marks.

What Happens After the JEE Main Result?

Once the JEE Main 2026 results are announced, candidates can proceed with one of the following options:

• Candidates who qualify for JEE Advanced 2026 must register on jeeadv.ac.in to participate in the IIT admission process.

• Candidates who do not qualify for JEE Advanced can apply for JoSAA counselling starting June 2 for admission into NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. They may also explore state-level counselling processes that accept JEE Main scores.

Expected JEE Main 2026 Cutoff for NIT Admissions

Below is the anticipated cutoff range for admission into various National Institutes of Technology (NITs):