JEE Main Result 2026: Major news is emerging for the lakhs of students preparing for engineering entrance examinations. The results for the JEE Main Session 2 examination are set to be released very soon. Preparations are underway to publish these results next week. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce the results on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
According to the official notification, the results are expected to be released by April 20, 2026. For candidates who appeared in JEE Main 2026, the better performance between Session 1 and Session 2 will be considered for the final score.
JEE Main Result 2026 – Major Key Highlights
Authority: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam: JEE Main Session 2, 2026
Result Release: Expected by April 20, 2026 (next week)
Official Website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
Result Status: Preparations underway; to be released soon
Announcement Mode: Official website (jeemain.nta.nic.in)
Scoring Rule: Better performance between Session 1 & Session 2 will be considered for the final score
Key Information Regarding the Examination
Exam Dates: April 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, 2026
Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Centres: Conducted across 304 cities in India and 14 cities abroad.
Attendance for Paper 1 and Paper 2
Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech)
Registrations: ~11.06 Lakhs (India) + 4,229 (Abroad)
Attendance: Approximately 93%
Aadhaar Verification: ~97%
Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning)
Registrations: 54,953 (India) + 270 (Abroad)
Attendance: Approximately 73%
Aadhaar Verification: ~97%
How to Check JEE Main Session 2 Results:
Visit the official JEE Main website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Click on the ‘View JEE Main 2026 result’ link.
Enter your Application Number and Password.
Click the ‘Submit’ button to check your result.
Your scorecard will now be displayed on the screen.
Download and print the results page for future reference.
Marking Scheme
Currently, there have been no changes to the marking scheme for the JEE Main examination. Four marks will be awarded for each correct answer, while incorrect answers will incur negative marking. No marks will be awarded for questions not attempted by students. Following the release of the results, students who have passed the examination can begin preparing for JEE Advanced 2026, the entrance exam for admission to the IITs. The registration process for this will also commence shortly.
