JEE Main result 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to declare the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 results by April 20. Once released, candidates will be able to check their scores on the official website – jeemain.nta.nic.in. The Session 2 exam was conducted from April 2 to April 8 across 566 centres in 304 cities in India and 14 cities abroad.
Along with the results, NTA is expected to release the All India Rank (AIR) list and the cut-off required to qualify for JEE Advanced 2026. The final answer key is also likely to be published, and the scores will be calculated based on this revised key after reviewing the objections raised by students. Once the final answer key is released, no further requests for rechecking or re-evaluation will be accepted, as it cannot be challenged.
Earlier, the provisional answer key was released on April 11, 2026, and candidates were given an opportunity to raise objections by paying a fee of Rs 200 per question.
This year, around 11.23 lakh candidates appeared for the Session 2 exams.
How to Check JEE Main Result 2026
Follow these simple steps to check your JEE Main 2026 result:
-Visit the official website — jeemain.nta.nic.in — on your browser.
-On the homepage, click on the link that says “Result of JEE (Main)” or “View Scorecard.”
-You will be redirected to the login page. Enter your Application Number and Password.
-Fill in the security code (CAPTCHA) displayed on the screen and click on the “Submit” button.
-Your JEE Main 2026 scorecard will be displayed. Download it and take a printout for future use.
JEE Main 2026: Final answer key
Before announcing the results, NTA usually releases the final answer key. So, along with the result, the final answer key is also expected to be released soon on the official website.
Usually, JEE Main Session 2 results are declared about 12–13 days after the exam ends. Although April 20 is the official date, NTA has sometimes released results earlier in the past.
However, in the last two years, results have not come early. In fact, last year they were delayed by two days, while in 2024 they were announced exactly on schedule. So, this time too, the result is most likely to be released on April 20, usually in the evening or late at night.
The final answer key, prepared after reviewing objections raised by candidates, will be used to calculate the scores. The answers in this key will be considered final while preparing the result. Students can download the final answer key PDF directly from the website without logging in.
The final key will also mention any dropped questions. For each such question, candidates from that shift will be awarded +4 marks.
What after the JEE Main result?
After the results are announced, students have a few options. Those who qualify for JEE Advanced 2026 must register on its official website for IIT admissions.
Others can take part in JoSAA counselling starting June 2 for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Students can also apply for state-level counselling using their JEE Main scores.