JEE Main 2026 Paper 2: Session 2 Result OUT, Cutoff, Counselling

Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 ( JEE Main )

Mamona Majumder
Updated on May 5, 2026 22:44 IST

By Mamona Majumder, Deputy Manager

JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 exam: NTA has released JEE Mains Paper 2 results at jeemain.nta.nic.in. JEE Mains paper 2 is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate Architecture (BArch) and Planning (BPlanning) programs at NITs, IIITs, and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs).

  • Paper 2A (BArch): Focuses on Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Drawing. It features 77 questions for a total of 400 marks. While Mathematics and Aptitude are online (CBT), the Drawing test is conducted offline with pen and paper.
  • Paper 2B (BPlanning): This paper also focuses on the same subjects as Paper 2A, just the drawing section is replaced with Planning-based questions. It consists of 100 questions (all CBT) for 400 marks.
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Table of contents
  • JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Highlights
  • JEE Mains 2026 Dates and Schedule
  • JEE Main Paper 2 Result 2026 Session 2 OUT
  • JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Answer Key Session 2 OUT
  • JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria
  • JEE Main 2026 Application Form
  • JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern Paper 2
  • JEE Main 2026 Syllabus Paper 2
  • JEE Main Question Paper BArch and BPlan
  • JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Paper 2
  • JEE Main 2026 Counselling
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JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Highlights

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

Joint Entrance Examination (Main) or JEE Main

Mode of Exam

Computed Based Test except for Drawing section in BArch

Duration

  • 3 hours for BArch/BPlan

  • 3.5 hours for BArch and BPlan combined

Exam Frequency

Twice a year - January and April

Total Registrations

Around 1 Lakh (2025)

Official Website

jeemain.nta.nic.in

nta.ac.in

Papers

  • Paper-2A: BArch

  • Paper-2B: B.Plan

JEE Main Total Marks

B.Arch/B.Plan - 400

Total Questions Asked

  • B.Arch: 77

  • B.Planning: 100

Marking Scheme

  • 4 for each correct response

  • -1 for each incorrect response

  • No marks for unattempted questions

  • No negative marking for Non-MCQ questions

Language of paper

English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu

NTA JEE Main Helpline

NTA Telephone Number: 0120-6895200

NTA Email ID: jeemain@nta.ac.in

NTA Helpline: 8178359845 | 8287471852 | 9650173668 | 9599676953 | 8287471852

JEE Mains 2026 Dates and Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of JEE Main 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
06 Jul ' 26

JEE Main counselling round 3 allotment

10 Jul ' 26

JEE Main counselling round 4 allotment

16 Jul ' 26

JEE Main counselling round 5 allotment

DatesPast Exam Dates
30 Jun ' 26

JEE Main counselling round 2 allotment

13 Jun ' 26

JEE Main counselling round 1 allotment

02 Jun ' 26 - 11 Jun ' 26

JEE Main counselling registration

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JEE Main Paper 2 Result 2026 Session 2 OUT

NTA has announced the JEE Mains paper 2 result for session 2 on the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in. The score card has details of the candidate's percentile score, All India Rank, and cutoff score. 

How to Check JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Result:

  1. Open the official website
  2. Click on JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Result link
  3. Login using the Application number and password
  4. Results will be displayed on the screen
  5. Download and take a printout of the scorecard
  6. Check more details on JEE Main Paper 2 Result 2026 for BArch and BPlan Candidates need to keep their scorecard safe as it will be required at the time of counselling and the admission process.

Candidates need to keep their scorecard safe as it will be required at the time of counselling and the admission process.

Link to check JEE Mains 2026 paper 2 result

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JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Answer Key Session 2 OUT

The JEE Main Paper 2 answer key 2026 for session 2 is out on the official website. Candidates can download JEE Main Paper 2 Answer Key using the steps mentioned here. 

How to Check JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Answer Key

  • Open the website jeemain.nta.nic.in
  • Click on Paper 2 answer key link
  • Login using you application number and password
  • Answer key will be displayed on the screen
  • Download and take its printout 

Candidates can use the answer key to know correct answers to the questions asked in the exam and calculate their expected scores before the announcement of the result.

  • Download and Raise Objections in JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Answer Key - Here
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JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Particulars

Details

Age

No minimum or maximum age limit

Qualifying Exam

Candidates should have passed class 12 in 2024 or 2025 or appearing in the exam in 2026

Class 12 percentage

No minimum or maximum percentage required in class 12 for appearing in JEE Main 2026

Combination of subjects in the qualifying exam

For BArch

  • Mathematics

  • Physics

  • Chemistry

For BPlan

    • Mathematics

Number of attempts

Students can appear in the JEE Main for 3 consecutive year from the year of passing class 12

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JEE Main 2026 Application Form

The JEE Main 2026 Registration Paper 2 is now over for session 1. The JEE Main application form 2026 paper 2 was available online on the JEE Main official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Instructions to fill JEE Main Application Form 2026

Registration: Candidates have to fill JEE Mains 2026 registration form by providing basic details like name, mobile number, email ID etc.

Filling Application Form: In this step, candidates have to fill detailed JEE Mains 2026 application form by providing details of parents, education, paper for which appearing, exam centre, category etc.

Uploading Documents: Candidates have to upload scanned images of passport size colour photograph and signature. Candidates of reserved categories also need to upload category certificates.

Payment of Application Fee: After documents uploaded, candidates have to pay application fees online. The application form will be automatically submitted after fee payment.

Take Printout of Application Form: Candidates must take a printout of the filled application form and keep it safe.

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JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern Paper 2

The exam pattern of JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 has been released by NTA. As per the pattern, JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 will be conducted online except the drawing part of BArch which is offline as a pen-paper-based test. The BArch paper consists of 77 questions, 25 from Mathematics, 50 from General Aptitude and 2 from Drawing. The BPlan paper consists of 100 questions, 25 from Mathematics, 50 from General Aptitude and 25 from Planning. It is very important that students have a clear idea about exam before they start their preparation. Candidates have to select course choice between Paper 2A and 2B while filling application form.

 

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JEE Main 2026 Syllabus Paper 2

The NTA has released the JEE Main Paper 2 syllabus 2026 on the official website. Candidates can check here JEE Main syllabus for Paper 2 here to know the topics that are covered in the exam. JEE Main BArch syllabus includes topics of Mathematics, General Aptitude and Drawing. The syllabus of JEE Main BPlan consists of topics from Mathematics, General Aptitude and Planning. Students must prepare for the exam using the prescribed syllabus.

Download JEE Main Paper 2 syllabus

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JEE Main Question Paper BArch and BPlan

Candidates can download JEE Main paper 2a and 2b question papers from the website of NTA. They can check JEE Main paper 2 question papers to understand details of exam. Also, candidates can use JEE Main question paper with solution pdf download as sample papers. Students must also refer to JEE Main chapter-wise weightage to know topics that are important for exam. Along with practising from question papers, candidates must also take mock test regularly.

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JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Paper 2

NTA will release the JEE Main paper 2 admit card 2026 online on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates must download and take a printout of their admit card to appear in the exam. No candidates will be allowed to appear in the exam without admit card. JEE Main City intimation slip 2026 will be released before the admit card.

How to Download JEE Main Admit Card 2026

  • Open the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in
  • Click on JEE Main admit card link
  • Login using JEE Main 2026 application number and password
  • Admit card will be displayed on screen
  • Download and take a printout of it

Check more details about JEE Main Paper 2 admit card 2026

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JEE Main 2026 Counselling

The counselling for admission to BArch and BPlan courses will be organized by JoSAA. JEE Main 2026 counselling will be conducted online tentatively in June. Students will have to register online to participate in the counselling for seat allotment in NITs, IIEST Shibpur and GFTIs.

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No, JEE Main is not compulsory to get admission in BTech in BITS Pilani. Candidates should have passed Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum 75% aggregate to be eligible for getting admission in BTech at BITS Pilani.

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Raj Priya

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Answered 20 hours ago

Yes, Babu Banarasi Das University offer scholarship based on JEE Main scores. Check below table to know Babu Banarasi Das University JEE Main scholarship:

General Rank In Entrance ExamScholarship awarded
IIT-JEE up to 2500 General Rank100%
IIT-JEE up to 5000 General Rank50%
IIT-JEE up to 10000 General Rank25%

To get more information, students must visit the official website.

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Answered 21 hours ago

DY Patil Navi Mumbai considers JEE Main, MHT CET or SAT scores for admission in BTech course. Hence, JEE Main is not compulsory. Aspirants without any of these scores, can appear for entrance test conducted by DY Patil Navi Mumbai for admission in BTech.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 22 hours ago

No, JEE Main is not compulsory to get admission in BTech at MIT WPU. Admission in BTech course is offered based on different entrance exam scores such as: JEE Main, MHT CET, PERA CET,  MHT-CET-B, NEET (for bioengineering) scores.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

JEE Mains is one of the most competitive exams in our country. According to a press release by NTA, the total number of candidates that appeared in both sessions of the exam was 15,38,468. 

The time required is subjective for each student. Roughly One to two years of preparation should be enough. Som

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Bhavya Jain

Contributor-Level 6

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While researching the JEE Main cutoff for the B.Tech. Chemical Engineering programme at Institute of Technology, Nirma University (ITNU) provides a good foundation for your academic planning, Lovely Professional University (LPU) serves as an excellent alternative. LPU offers premier engineering prog

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Aston Martin

Contributor-Level 10

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IIIT Agartala CSE cutoff 2026 was 42200 in the first round for the General AI category.  IIIT Agartala JEE Main cutoff 2026 has been released for the first round for various All India quota categories for the BTech CSE course. 

Among all the categories, the toughest competition in round 1 was for the

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

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Yes, you can get into IIIT Vadodara - International Diu Campus in the first round with a rank of 40K if you belong to the General AI category. For this category, the round 1 IIIT Vadodara - International Diu Campus JEE Main cutoff 2026 ranged from 38883 to 41859. Check the table below to know which

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Neerja Rohatgi

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IIIT Vadodara Diu Campus JEE Main cutoff 2026 was published for the first round of admission to the BTech course specialisations for various All India quota categories. 

For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 38883 to 41859. As per this range, BTech CSE was the toughest course fo

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Yes, Adamas University provides scholarships for BTech based on JEE (Main) AIR as well as WBJEE rank. Details are provided below:

JEE (Main) AIR

Scholarship Amount

Upto 50000

100%

50001 to 100000

50%

100001 to 150000

25%

Details of scholarship based on WBJEE score are as follows:

WBJEE Rank

Scholarship Amount

Upto 900

80%

901 to 2000

50%

2001 to 5000

25%

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Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

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