The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result on April 20, 2026; scorecards are available on the official JEE Main portal. The session’s exams were conducted from April 2 to April 8 across 566 centres in 304 Indian cities and 14 cities abroad. This article summarises the result release, exam details, answer key timeline, scorecard contents and next steps for qualified candidates.
Where to check the result and how to access the scorecard
Candidates can view and download their JEE Main Session 2 scorecards from the official JEE Main website using their application credentials.
- Visit the official portal: jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result link.
- Enter your application number and date of birth.
- Submit the details to view the scorecard, then download and save a copy.
Exam details and candidate statistics
The Session 2 exam was held in computer-based test mode across multiple dates and locations. Below are the core exam details and participation numbers provided by NTA.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam dates | April 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8, 2026 |
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Centres | 566 centres |
| Cities | 304 in India + 14 abroad |
Candidate registration and appearance figures for Session 2 are summarised below.
| Particular | Number |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 registrations | ~11.06 lakh |
| Total appeared | ~11.23 lakh |
| Paper 2 candidates | 54,953 |
Answer key and result timeline
The release and objection schedule for the answer key and the final result followed a predefined timeline announced by NTA.
- Provisional answer key published: April 11, 2026
- Objection window closed: April 13, 2026
- Final result declared: April 20, 2026
Note on All India Rank and cut-off
NTA is expected to release the All India Rank (AIR) list and the cut-off required for JEE Advanced eligibility along with the result, and the final answer key will be used to prepare the scores after considering objections.
Details mentioned on the scorecard
The following particulars are included on the JEE Main Session 2 scorecard for each candidate.
- Candidate name
- Application number
- Percentile score
- All India Rank (AIR)
- Category rank
- Qualifying status
What after the result?
Candidates who qualify based on the published result can pursue the next stages of the admission process and related applications.
- Apply for JEE Advanced 2026 (if eligible)
- Participate in JoSAA counselling for seat allocation
- Apply to NITs, IIITs and GFTIs based on eligibility and counselling outcomes
Important instructions for candidates
Candidates should follow these instructions after accessing their scorecards to ensure correct documentation and avoid misinformation.
- Download the scorecard immediately after viewing it on the official portal.
- Carefully verify all details on the scorecard for accuracy.
- Keep multiple copies of the scorecard for counselling and admission procedures.
- Avoid relying on unofficial websites for result information and downloads.
