JEE Main Result 2026 Date: Session 2 Scorecard at jeemain.nta.nic.in – Cutoff, Toppers & Direct Link: The wait is almost over for over 11 lakh engineering aspirants across India. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced that the JEE Main Session 2 Result 2026 will be declared by April 20, 2026 on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. The Session 2 exam was conducted from April 2 to 8, 2026, and the provisional answer key was released on April 11.
Based on past trends, NTA is likely to release the final answer key just hours before the result — and the result itself is expected to go live late at night or in the early hours. Keep your Application Number and Password ready — do not miss the moment it drops.
JEE Main Result 2026 LIVE: Session 2 Scorecard Check Link, Final Answer Key, Cut-off @ jeemain.nta.nic.in: LIVE Update
Today’s Latest Update – JEE Main Result 2026
As of April 18, 2026, the result link is not yet active on jeemain.nta.nic.in. NTA has confirmed April 20 as the official deadline. Based on Session 1 trends — where the result came around 12 days after the answer key — the result window is April 20 to 23, 2026. NTA typically releases results late in the evening or at night, around 10 PM. Candidates are advised to keep refreshing the official website and also check their registered email for any NTA notification.
JEE Main Session 2 Result 2026 – Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Name | JEE Main 2026 – Session 2 (April Session) |
| Session 2 Exam Dates | April 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, 2026 |
| Total Candidates (Session 2) | 11.23 lakh |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | April 11, 2026 |
| Result Expected Date | April 20, 2026 (Official NTA Deadline) |
| Expected Result Time | Around 10:00 PM |
| JEE Advanced Qualifiers | Top 2.5 lakh candidates |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
Direct Links – JEE Main Result 2026 Session 2
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| NTA JEE Main Official Website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
| NTA Official Website | nta.ac.in |
| DigiLocker | results.digilocker.gov.in |
How to Check JEE Main Session 2 Result 2026
- Visit the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the “View JEE Main Session 2 Result 2026” link on the homepage.
- Enter your Application Number and Password or Date of Birth.
- Click Submit — your scorecard will appear on the screen.
- Check your percentile scores, All India Rank (AIR), and JEE Advanced eligibility status.
- Download the scorecard PDF and take a printout — you will need it for counselling.
What Will the Scorecard Show?
- Candidate’s Name and Application Number
- Subject-wise Percentile — Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
- Total NTA Score and Overall Percentile
- All India Rank (AIR) and Category Rank
- JEE Advanced 2026 Eligibility Status — Yes or No
Expected Cutoff – JEE Main 2026 (Category-wise)
| Category | Expected Cutoff Percentile |
|---|---|
| General | 93.5 – 95 |
| EWS | 80 – 82 |
| OBC-NCL | 80 – 82 |
| SC | 61 – 64 |
| ST | 47 – 50 |
Note: These are expected cutoffs based on past trends and expert analysis. Official cutoff will be released along with the result.
What Happens After the Result?
- JEE Advanced 2026 — Top 2.5 lakh qualifiers can register for JEE Advanced 2026 for IIT admissions.
- JoSAA Counselling — Qualified candidates will participate in Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling for admission to 32 NITs, 26 IIITs, and 40 GFTIs. Counselling begins in June 2026.
- Best Score Policy — NTA will consider the best NTA score between Session 1 and Session 2 for final rank calculation.
The JEE Main Session 2 Result 2026 is just 2 days away. Keep jeemain.nta.nic.in bookmarked and keep checking — NTA often releases results late at night without much prior notice. All the best to every aspirant waiting for this result!
