JEE Main 2026 Results Declared
Short Information: JEE Main 2026 Results have been declared by the National Test Agency (NTA) for Paper 2A (Bachelor of Architecture) and Paper 2B (Bachelor of Planning) examinations. The results cover candidates who appeared in Session 1 (January 2026) and Session 2 (April 2026). A total of 1,00,913 candidates registered across both papers, with 71,423 candidates appearing for the examination.
JEE Main 2026 : Short Details
- Authority
- NTA
- Total Posts
- 35,662
- Qualification
- 12th Pass
- Information last verified
- · Admin
- Source
- Official NTA notification · tier 1
- Status
- Verified
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JEE Main 2026 : Overview
| Organisation | NTA |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancy | 35,662 |
JEE Main 2026 : Vacancy Details
| Total Posts | 35,662 |
|---|
JEE Main 2026 : Category Wise Vacancy
| Post Name | UR / General | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 16,832 | 7,155 | 3,662 | 51,601 |
| Female | 18,830 | 5,489 | 2,361 | 49,312 |
| Total | 35,662 | 12,644 | 6,023 | 1,00,913 |
| Male | 10,854 | 4,534 | 2,474 | 35,531 |
| Female | 13,547 | 3,725 | 1,614 | 35,892 |
| Total | 24,401 | 8,259 | 4,088 | 71,423 |
Details from the Notification
| Examination | Session | Paper | Date of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Entrance | Session 1 | Paper 2A (B. Arch.) and Paper 2 B (B. Planning) | 29 January 2026 |
| (Main)-2026 | Session 2 | Paper 2A (B. Arch.) and Paper 2 B (B. Planning) | 07 April 2026 |
Examination Sessions and Dates
| Paper 2A (B. Architecture) & Paper 2B (B. Planning) - Session 1 | 29 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Paper 2A (B. Architecture) & Paper 2B (B. Planning) - Session 2 | 07 April 2026 |
| Result Declaration | 05 May 2026 |
Candidate Registration and Appearance Statistics
| Paper | Registered | Appeared |
|---|---|---|
| B. Architecture (Paper 2A) | 94,513 | 67,139 |
| B. Planning (Paper 2B) | 45,729 | 30,050 |
| Total | 1,00,913 | 71,423 |
Category-wise Registration (All Papers Combined)
| Category | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 16,832 | 18,830 | 35,662 |
| General EWS | 5,104 | 4,166 | 9,270 |
| OBC-NCL | 18,848 | 18,466 | 37,314 |
| SC | 7,155 | 5,489 | 12,644 |
| ST | 3,662 | 2,361 | 6,023 |
| PwBD | 240 | 107 | 347 |
| Total | 51,601 | 49,312 | 1,00,913 |
About this recruitment
The National Test Agency (NTA) has declared the results of JEE (Main) 2026 for Paper 2A (B. Arch.) and Paper 2B (B. Planning). The examination was held in two sessions: Session 1 on 29 January 2026 and Session 2 on 7 April 2026. Session 2 was conducted on 7 April 2026 in one shift in 13 languages.
A total of 1,00,913 candidates registered for the examination across both papers. Of these, 94,513 registered for B. Arch. And 45,729 registered for B. Planning. The examination saw 67,139 candidates appear for B. Arch. And 30,050 for B. Planning.
Examination Format and Languages
JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Session 2 was conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode for most sections, with the Drawing Test for B. Architecture held in pen and paper offline mode. The examination was available in 13 languages: Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. This multilingual approach ensures accessibility for candidates across different regions of India and abroad.
Top Performers in Paper 2A (B. Architecture)
- Meera Krishna R S (Kerala) - NTA Score: 100.0000000
- Suryathejus S (Kerala) - NTA Score: 100.0000000
- Sushilnarayan S (Tamil Nadu) - NTA Score: 99.9977999
- Anshitha Suresh Mallyot (Karnataka) - NTA Score: 99.9974302
- Nivandathi Venkatesh (Tamil Nadu) - NTA Score: 99.9955998
Top Performers in Paper 2B (B. Planning)
- Gowri Sankar V (Kerala) - NTA Score: 100.0000000
- Sarthak Agarwal (Uttar Pradesh) - NTA Score: 100.0000000
- Arnav Shukla (Rajasthan) - NTA Score: 99.9952532
- Yuvraj Singh Sandhu (Jharkhand) - NTA Score: 99.9936119
- Soham Sharma (Karnataka) - NTA Score: 99.9905065
Session-wise Candidate Participation
In Session 2 (April 2026), a total of 51,729 candidates registered for B. Architecture, of which 38,914 appeared for the examination. For B. Planning, 22,051 candidates registered with 15,654 appearing. Among candidates who appeared in both sessions, 17,227 common candidates took the B. Architecture examination while 6,671 common candidates appeared for the B. Planning examination, providing them the opportunity to improve their scores.
How to check the result?
- Visit the official JEE Main website at https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/
- Log in using your application number and password
- Navigate to the result or scorecard section
- Download and save your NTA score card for future reference
- Contact the helpline at +91-11-40759000 or email [email protected] for any queries regarding your result
“The JEE (Main) – 2026 Session 2 was conducted at 584 unique examination centres in 319 Cities (including 15 cities outside India in Manama, Doha City, Muscat, Riyadh, Sharjah, Singapore, Kuwait, Kuala Lumpur, Kathmandu, Abu Dhabi, West Java, Washington, Lagos, Munich and Dammam).”
What is NTA Score?
The NTA Score is a normalized score calculated by the National Test Agency to ensure fair comparison of performance across multiple examination sessions. It accounts for variations in difficulty levels across different sessions and is used to rank candidates for admission to architecture and planning programmes.
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JEE Main 2026 : Important Question
When were the JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 results declared?
The NTA declared the final scores for JEE Main 2026 Paper 2A (B. Architecture) and Paper 2B (B. Planning) on 05 May 2026.
How many candidates appeared for JEE Main 2026 Paper 2?
A total of 71,423 candidates appeared for JEE Main 2026 Paper 2, comprising 67,139 for B. Architecture and 30,050 for B. Planning.
Who scored 100 in JEE Main 2026 Paper 2A?
Two candidates scored a perfect NTA score of 100.0000000 in Paper 2A (B. Architecture): Meera Krishna R S from Kerala and Suryathejus S from Kerala.
In how many languages was JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 conducted?
JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Session 2 was conducted in 13 languages: Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
How many examination centres were set up for JEE Main 2026?
JEE Main 2026 was conducted at 584 unique examination centres spread across 319 cities, including 15 cities outside India.
What is the difference between Paper 2A and Paper 2B in JEE Main?
Paper 2A is for Bachelor of Architecture and includes Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing Test, while Paper 2B is for Bachelor of Planning and includes Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Planning sections.
Can candidates appear in both JEE Main sessions?
Yes, candidates can appear in both sessions, and the NTA considers the best score for ranking purposes, as evidenced by the 17,227 common candidates who appeared in both sessions for B. Architecture.
How many female candidates topped the JEE Main 2026 Paper 2A examination?
Meera Krishna R S from Kerala was the top female scorer in Paper 2A with a perfect NTA score of 100.0000000, followed by other high-performing female candidates.
Where can I download my JEE Main 2026 score card?
You can download your score card by visiting https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/, logging in with your application number and password, and accessing the result or scorecard section.
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