In a landmark year for JEE Main, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the JEE Main Session 2 Result 2026 on April 20 at 7:40 PM and with it came a record-breaking toppers list. A total of 26 students scored a perfect 100 percentile in Session 2, making this the highest number of 100-percentilers ever recorded in a single session.
Aarush Singhal from Chandigarh has emerged as the AIR 1 holder for JEE Main 2026, followed by Jonnala Roshan Mandeep Reddy from Andhra Pradesh at AIR 2 and Shreyas Mishra from Delhi at AIR 3. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana dominated the toppers list this year, reflecting the strong preparation culture in South India’s competitive coaching ecosystem. The complete official JEE Main Toppers List 2026 PDF is available for download at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
JEE Main 2026: Result at a Glance
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Result Declared | April 20, 2026 at 7:40 PM |
| AIR 1 | Aarush Singhal – Chandigarh |
| AIR 2 | Jonnala Roshan Mandeep Reddy – Andhra Pradesh |
| AIR 3 | Shreyas Mishra – Delhi (NCT) |
| 100 Percentile – Session 2 | 26 candidates (record high) |
| 100 Percentile – Session 1 | 12 candidates |
| Top States | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan, Delhi, Chandigarh |
| Total Candidates Appeared (Session 2) | 10,73,255 (out of 11,65,452 registered) |
| JEE Advanced Qualifiers | 2,50,182 candidates |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
AIR 1: Aarush Singhal, Chandigarh
Aarush Singhal from Chandigarh has topped the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam with All India Rank 1. Aarush achieved a perfect 100 percentile score, securing the top position among all 10.73 lakh candidates who appeared for the April session. With this rank, Aarush is among the strongest contenders for Computer Science at IIT Bombay the most coveted undergraduate engineering seat in India after clearing JEE Advanced 2026.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Toppers- All 26 Candidates with 100 Percentile
A total of 26 candidates achieved a perfect 100 NTA score (percentile) in JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.). This is a new record surpassing the 24 toppers in JEE Main 2025 and matching the spirit of the 56-topper year of 2024. The complete list with application numbers is available in the official NTA PDF at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Notable names confirmed from the official list include:
| Rank | Name | State | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR 1 | Aarush Singhal | Chandigarh | 100 |
| AIR 2 | Jonnala Roshan Mandeep Reddy | Andhra Pradesh | 100 |
| AIR 3 | Shreyas Mishra | Delhi (NCT) | 100 |
| + 23 more candidates with 100 percentile — full list in official NTA PDF at jeemain.nta.nic.in | |||
The final tie-breaking rules applied by NTA to determine AIR among candidates with identical percentiles are: higher marks in Maths first, then Physics, then Chemistry, then fewer incorrect answers, and finally older age.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Toppers: 12 Candidates (January Session)
JEE Main Session 1 was held in January 2026 and 12 candidates scored a perfect 100 percentile. Here are the confirmed Session 1 toppers:
| Name | State | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Shreyas Mishra | Delhi (NCT) | 100 |
| Kabeer Chhillar | Rajasthan | 100 |
| Chiranjib Kar | Rajasthan | 100 |
| Arnav Gautam | Rajasthan | 100 |
| Shubham Kumar | Bihar | 100 |
| Bhavesh Patra | Odisha | 100 |
| Anay Jain | Haryana | 100 |
| Pasala Mohith | Andhra Pradesh | 100 |
| Narendrababu Gari Mahith | Andhra Pradesh | 100 |
| Madhav Viradiya | Maharashtra | 100 |
| Purohit Nimay | Gujarat | 100 |
| Vivan Sharad Mahiswari | Telangana | 100 |
Category-wise JEE Main Toppers 2026 (Session 1 Reference)
| Category | Topper Name | State | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (Open) | Multiple candidates — 100 percentile | Various | 100 |
| OBC-NCL | Narendrababu Gari Mahith | Andhra Pradesh | 100 |
| SC | Deva Srivedh | Andhra Pradesh | 99.99+ |
| ST | Daksh Sehra | Rajasthan | 100 |
| Female Topper | Ashi Grewal | Haryana | 99.99697665 |
| EWS | Shreshth Jasoria | — | 99.99+ |
Note: Session 2 category-wise topper names will be updated from the official NTA PDF. Download the complete list at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Year-wise JEE Main 100 Percentile Trend – 2022 to 2026
| Year | Total 100 Percentile Scorers | Top States |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14 | Rajasthan, Telangana, AP |
| 2023 | 43 | Rajasthan, AP, Telangana, Delhi |
| 2024 | 56 | Rajasthan, AP, Telangana, Maharashtra |
| 2025 | 24 (combined) | Rajasthan, AP, Telangana, Delhi |
| 2026 Session 1 | 12 | Rajasthan, AP, Delhi, Bihar, Odisha |
| 2026 Session 2 | 26 (Record High) | AP, Telangana, Chandigarh, Delhi |
Which States Dominated JEE Main 2026?
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have dominated the Session 2 toppers list, with the maximum number of 100-percentile scorers coming from these two states. This continues the strong trend of South Indian coaching hubs particularly in Hyderabad producing high concentrations of JEE toppers every year. Rajasthan, powered by the Kota coaching industry, continues to produce multiple toppers from Session 1. Delhi, Chandigarh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Gujarat also featured prominently in both sessions.
How Is JEE Main AIR 1 Determined When Multiple Students Score 100 Percentile?
When multiple students score a perfect 100 percentile, NTA uses this tie-breaking hierarchy to determine AIR 1 and subsequent ranks:
- Higher marks in Mathematics — given the highest preference
- If still tied — higher marks in Physics
- If still tied — higher marks in Chemistry
- If still tied — lower proportion of incorrect to correct answers across all subjects
- If still tied — the older candidate gets the higher rank
This is why Aarush Singhal secured AIR 1 despite 25 other candidates also scoring 100 percentile his subject-wise performance in Mathematics was the deciding factor.
What Happens Next for JEE Main 2026 Toppers?
For all 26 students with 100 percentile and the top 2.5 lakh qualifiers, the next step is JEE Advanced 2026. Registration for JEE Advanced will open shortly at jeeadv.ac.in. Historically, nearly 90% of JEE Main toppers who score 100 percentile opt for Computer Science at IIT Bombay or IIT Delhi after clearing JEE Advanced. For those targeting the NIT+ system, the top choices are CSE at NIT Trichy or NIT Surathkal. JoSAA Counselling for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs begins from June 2, 2026.
Download Official JEE Main Toppers PDF 2026
| Document | Link |
|---|---|
| JEE Main Result + Toppers List | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
| NTA Official Website | nta.ac.in |
Congratulations to Aarush Singhal and all 26 students who achieved the perfect 100 percentile in JEE Main Session 2 2026! Download the official toppers PDF from jeemain.nta.nic.in for the complete combined list of all toppers from both sessions.
