JEE Main 2026: 7.7 Lakh Appear in Session 1; Why NTA’s Attendance Data Matters for Transparency
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Update: Over 7.7 lakh candidates have appeared so far, with 96.15% attendance, NTA reported. Check JEE Main session 1 statistics here
JEE Main 2026: 7.7 Lakh Appear in Session 1
JEE Main Session 1 Statistics: National Testing Agency successfully conducted ongoing JEE Main 2026 Session 1, reporting high attendance and smooth coordination with state and district administrations across country. As per latest update released by NTA on X plaform, a total of 8,01,326 candidates were scheduled to appear for JEE Mains 2026 session 1 till date. Out of these, 7,70,441 candidates have appeared registering attendance rate of 96.15 percent.
According to NTA data, 7,40,412 candidates were Aadhaar verified, accounting for 96.10 percent of total appeared candidates. JEE Main 2026 session 1 till Jan 23 also witnessed participation from 2,563 Persons with Disabilities PwD candidates, with necessary accommodations arranged at various centres.
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JEE Main 2026 January Session Statistics
Candidates can check table to know JEE Main statistics till today
| Particulars |
JEE Main Statistics Till Jan 23 |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Candidates |
8,01,326 |
| Candidates Appeared |
7,70,441 |
| Attendance |
96.15% |
| Aadhaar Verified Candidates |
7,40,412 |
| Aadhaar Verification |
96.10% |
| PwD Candidates |
2,563 |
Why JEE Main 2026 Attendance Data Matters?
Releasing detailed attendance data is a step towards transparency and accountability. High attendance indicate better coordination between NTA and state and district administrations, as well as good logistical planning at exam centres. Moreover, public disclosure of Aadhaar verification numbers helps build confidence among students and parents. In recent years, competitive exams have faced scrutiny over administration, making such data disclosures increasingly important.
NTA officials credited cooperation of state and district authorities, along with participation of candidates, for smooth and incident-free conduct of exam so far. Those seeking assistance or clarification regarding JEE Main 2026 can contact NTA through official email jeemain@nta.ac.in or reach out at helpline number 01140759000.
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