The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to declare the JEE Main Session 2 result on April 20, 2026, around 6:00 PM, based on trends from previous years and the timeline officially communicated by NTA.
The Session 2 (April) exam was conducted from April 2 to April 8, 2026. Following the exam, the provisional answer key was released on April 11, and the final answer key — which already factors in objections raised by candidates — was published just ahead of the result.
Notably, two Physics questions were dropped in the final answer key, and marks have been awarded to all candidates accordingly.
Where to Check the JEE Main 2026 Result
The result will be published on the official NTA website. Here are the steps to access it:
- Visit jeemain.nta.ac.in
- Click on the “JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result” link
- Enter your Application Number, Date of Birth, and Security PIN
- Click Submit to view your scorecard
- Download and save a copy for future use
What the Scorecard Will Show
Once the JEE Main Result 2026 is declared, each candidate’s scorecard will include the following details:
- NTA Score (subject-wise and total percentile)
- All India Rank (AIR)
- Category Rank
- Qualifying status for JEE Advanced 2026
The Session 2 result is the final result for JEE Main 2026. Since NTA considers the best of both sessions, candidates who also appeared in Session 1 (January) will have their best performance count toward their final AIR.
JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Starts Immediately After
Students who qualify the JEE Main 2026 cutoff percentile will become eligible for JEE Advanced 2026. NTA has indicated that JEE Advanced 2026 registration is set to begin immediately after the Session 2 result is declared. Candidates are advised to keep their login credentials ready to avoid missing the registration window.
Tie-Breaking Rule: How NTA Decides Your Rank
With lakhs of students appearing in the same exam, identical NTA scores are common. To ensure every candidate receives a unique All India Rank, NTA applies a defined tie-breaking policy in the following order:
| Priority | Criterion |
| 1 | Higher NTA score in Mathematics |
| 2 | Higher NTA score in Physics |
| 3 | Higher NTA score in Chemistry |
| 4 | Lower ratio of incorrect-to-correct answers (overall) |
| 5 | Lower ratio of incorrect-to-correct in Mathematics |
| 6 | Lower ratio of incorrect-to-correct in Physics |
| 7 | Lower ratio of incorrect-to-correct in Chemistry |
| Final | Same rank awarded if tie still persists |
This system prioritizes subject-wise accuracy over total raw score, meaning a candidate who has fewer wrong answers in Mathematics gets an edge even if the total percentile is identical. If the tie still cannot be broken after all seven criteria, both candidates are assigned the same rank a rare but formally acknowledged outcome.
Key Dates at a Glance
| Event | Date |
| Session 2 Exam | April 2–8, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | April 11, 2026 |
| Final Answer Key | April 20, 2026 |
| Result Declaration (Expected) | April 20, 2026 |
| JEE Advanced Registration | Immediately after result |
Important Reminder for Candidates
The official website for the JEE Main 2026 result is jeemain.nta.ac.in candidates should avoid third-party links to protect their login credentials. Given the volume of traffic expected at the time of result declaration, it is advisable to keep the page ready and try multiple times if the server is slow.
