The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (April) results on April 20, 2026. This covers Paper 1 for B.E./B.Tech courses. The final answer key was also released on the same day, and the results are now final with no provision for re-evaluation or re-checking.
Key Highlights of JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result
A total of 26 students achieved a perfect 100 percentile in this session.
Around 2,50,182 candidates have qualified for JEE Advanced 2026.
More than 11 lakh students appeared in the April session examination, which was conducted from April 2 to April 8, 2026.
The best NTA score (from Session 1 or Session 2) will be considered for the final All India Rank (AIR) and counselling purposes.
How to Check JEE Main Session 2 Result 2026
Candidates can download their scorecards from the official website:
Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in
Click on the link for “Score Card for JEE(Main)-2026 [Session-II] Paper-1 (B.E./B.Tech)”
Log in using your Application Number and Password (or Date of Birth)
View and download the scorecard in PDF format
Alternative direct links are also available on examinationservices.nic.in or cnr.nic.in.
The scorecard displays your NTA score, percentile, All India Rank (if released), and category-wise rank.
Next Steps After the Result
Candidates qualifying for JEE Advanced can register for the next stage.
JoSAA counselling 2026 is expected to begin soon for admission to NITs, IIITs, and other participating institutes.
For IPU BTech admissions (as discussed earlier), use your best JEE Main score during centralised counselling on ipu.ac.in.
Note on Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning): The Session 2 result for Paper 2 is expected in the first week of May 2026.
For the most accurate and updated information, always check the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Avoid any fake result links circulating on social media.
Rank-Wise Top Colleges
Rank Range | Colleges You Can Expect | Branch Chances |
1 – 5,000 | Top National Institutes of Technology (Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal), top Indian Institutes of Information Technology (Hyderabad, Allahabad) | CSE, IT, ECE (top branches) |
5,000 – 10,000 | Good NITs (Rourkela, Calicut, Jaipur), IIIT Delhi | ECE, EE, some CSE |
10,000 – 30,000 | Mid NITs, IIITs, GFTIs (PEC, BIT Mesra) | Mechanical, Electrical, Civil; CSE in lower IIITs |
30,000 – 50,000 | Lower NITs, newer IIITs | Mostly core branches (Mech, Civil) |
50,000 – 1,00,000 | New NITs, GFTIs | Limited options, lower branches |
1,00,000+ | Few JoSAA colleges | Private colleges / State counselling better |
What You Should Do Next
Check your percentile + rank
Compare with last year cutoffs
Prepare for JoSAA counselling (seat allocation process)
Shortlist colleges & branches realistically
Career Opportunities After JEE Main
1. Top Engineering Colleges
Qualify for JEE Advanced- Entry to IITs
Through JEE Main rank: National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs). Government-funded technical institutes (GFTIs)
2. Popular Engineering Branches
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
Electronics & Communication (ECE)
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Artificial Intelligence / Data Science (emerging fields)
3. Other Career Paths
State engineering colleges (via state counselling)
Private universities (like BITS, VIT, SRM, etc.)
Diploma → lateral entry to B.Tech
Drop year (only if you’re confident you can improve significantly)
4. Non-Engineering Options (if you change direction)
B.Sc. (Physics, Maths, Computer Science)
Defence exams (NDA)
Design (UCEED, NID)
Data science/coding through alternative routes
Career Scope After Engineering
After completing B.Tech, you can go into:
Software development / IT jobs
Core engineering industries
Startups/entrepreneurship
Government jobs (UPSC, SSC, PSU)
Higher studies (M.Tech, MBA, MS abroad)
JEE Teer 2 Result FAQs
What documents are required?
JEE scorecard
Class 10 & 12 marksheets
Category certificate (if applicable)
ID proof
Do I need to apply separately for JoSAA?
Yes. You must register separately on the JoSAA website after the results.
How many counselling rounds are there?
Usually 6 rounds in JoSAA counselling.
What is choice filling?
It means selecting colleges + branches in order of preference. Your order directly affects seat allotment.
What are Freeze, Float, and Slide options?
Freeze → Accept final seat
Float → Accept but want better college
Slide → Same college, better branch
Can I change my choices after locking?
No. Once locked, choices cannot be changed.
What if I don’t get a seat in JoSAA?
Participate in CSAB special rounds
Apply through state counselling
Choose private colleges
Is JEE Advanced compulsory?
No. Only needed if you want IITs via JEE Advanced.
Who conducts counselling after JEE Main?
Counselling is conducted by Joint Seat Allocation Authority for NITs, IIITs and GFTIs.