JEE Main 2026 Result LIVE: Date & Time, Session 2 Final Answer Key @ jeemain.nta.nic.in
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release the JEE Mains session 2 result. Also, it is expected that NTA will release the final answer keys before or with the result announcement. As per the official notice, NTA is set to release the JEE session 2 result by April 20. Check live updates on JEE Mains 2026 result date, time, final answer key date, expected cutoff, marks vs rank analysis, JoSAA counselling and more here.
JEE Main 2026 Result LIVE: Session 2 Final Answer Key @ jeemain.nta.nic.in
JEE Main 2026 Result Session 2: NTA will release the JEE Mains result on or before April 20 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The JEE Mains session 2 results will have the JEE Mains cutoff percentile for JEE Advanced 2026 qualification and the All India Ranks of the students. The ranks will be used for seat allotments and admission to NITs/IIITs.GFTIs via JoSAA counselling.
However, NTA has not mentioned any date for the release of the JEE Mains session 2 final answer keys. The final answer key will include the revised answers to all questions after considering the challenges received from students with the provisional keys. The final keys will be used to calculate the candidate's score for the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 result preparation.
Usually, NTA releases the final keys within a few hours/days before the JEE Mains result is released. Therefore, not just the result, the final keys are also anticipated anytime soon at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result Date and Time
Historically, JEE Main Session 2 results usually come out 12 to 13 days after the exam. While the NTA has set April 20 as the official date, they sometimes release results earlier.
However, over the last two years, the NTA has stopped releasing results early. Last year, the results were actually two days late, and in 2024, they arrived exactly on the scheduled day.
Because of this, it is very likely that the results will come out on April 20, rather than any sooner. Also, usually the results are released in late evenings or late at night.
| Year | Exam Date | Session 2 Result Date | Set Result Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | April 1 to 8 | April 19 | by April 17 |
| 2024 | April 4 to 9 | April 25 | by April 25 |
How to Check JEE Main Result 2026?
Check below how to check the JEE Mains result 2026:
- Open your browser and visit jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Look for the link that says "Result of JEE (Main)" or "View Scorecard" on the home page and click on it.
- On the JEE Main 2026 login window, input your Application Number and Password.
- Type the security code (CAPTCHA) shown on the screen. Click the "Submit" button.
- Your JEE Main scorecard will appear; download it and take a printout for future reference.
JEE Mains 2026 Final Answer Key
The final JEE Mains answer key, released after reviewing the objections submitted by the candidates, will be used to calculate the result/score of the candidates. Note that the answers given on the final answer keys will be used for preparing the results of JEE Main 2026. To download the JEE Mains final keys, candidates have to visit the official website, and the final answer key PDF will be available on the home page. No login will be needed to download the final keys.
The NTA JEE final keys will also have the details of dropped questions. For each dropped question, all candidates of that particular shift will get +4 bonus marks.
JEE Main 2026 Expected Cutoff for NITs
Check below the average JEE Mains 2026 cutoff range expected for admission in NITs.
| NIT Tier | Safe Percentile Range |
Estimated AIR Range
|
|---|---|---|
| Top 5 NITs (Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal, etc.) | 99.5+ | Under 7,500 |
| Top 10 NITs (Rourkela, Calicut, Jaipur, etc.) | 98.8 - 99.4 | 7,500 - 15,000 |
| Mid-Tier NITs (Durgapur, Jamshedpur, Bhopal, etc.) | 97.0 - 98.5 |
15,000 - 40,000
|
| Lower/Newer NITs (Northeast NITs, Srinagar, etc.) | 95.0 - 96.5 |
40,000 - 80,000
|
LIVE UPDATE
JEE Mains Session 2 Result 2026 LIVE: When will Result Release, Final Key Date, Expected Cutoff, Safe Score of NITs
- 3:54 PM IST• 16 Apr 2026
When will JEE Mains 2026 Result be declared?
The JEE Mains 2026 session 2 result will be out by April 20.
- 3:38 PM IST• 16 Apr 2026
Is there any qualifying percentile in JEE Main result?
No. There is no qualifying percentile in JEE Main. However, the candidates who want to appear in JEE Advanced will have to get a minimum qualifying percentile in JEE Mains. This minimum qualifying percentile is announced with the JEE Main session 2 result.
- 3:30 PM IST• 16 Apr 2026
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result Date LIVE: State-level counselling process via JEE Main scores
State BTech Admission Process
Based on scores of
Uttar Pradesh
UPTAC Counselling or AKTU counselling
JEE Mains only
Haryana
HSTES Counselling
JEE Mains only
Delhi
JAC Delhi Counselling
JEE Mains only
Chandigarh
JAC Chandigarh Counselling
JEE Mains only
Jharkhand
JCECE Counselling
JEE Mains only
Goa
Goa BE Admission Counselling
JEE Mains only
Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand BTech Admission Counselling
JEE Mains and Class 12 marks
Rajasthan
REAP Counselling
JEE Mains and Class 12 marks
Madhya Pradesh
JEE Mains and Class 12 marks
Bihar
Bihar UGEAC Counselling / BCECE
JEE Mains and BCECE
Odisha
JEE Mains and Special OJEE
- 3:12 PM IST• 16 Apr 2026
After JEE Mains Session 2 Result 2026
- Those candidates who will qualify for JEE Advanced 2026 have to register for JEE Advanced 2026 at jeeadv.ac.in.
- Those candidates who do not qualify for JEE Advanced can apply for JoSAA counselling that will be held in June for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
- Candidates can also apply for the state-level counselling process via JEE Main scores
- 3:02 PM IST• 16 Apr 2026
JEE Mains Session 2 Result 2026: Details Needed to Check Result
To check the JEE Mains result 2026, candidates have to use:
- Application number
- Password
- 2:53 PM IST• 16 Apr 2026
JEE Main session 2 result LIVE: Websites to check
The JEE Mains 2026 session 2 result link can be tracked at:
- jeemain.nta.nic.in
- nta.ac.in
- examinationservices.nic.in
- 2:43 PM IST• 16 Apr 2026
JEE Mains 2026 NIT Admission Process
After the results of JEE Mains session 2 are out, candidates can participate in JoSAA counselling for admission to the NITs. The seat allotment in the NITs and other JoSAA participationg colleges will be based on JEE Mains 2026 all India rank of the students only.
- 2:38 PM IST• 16 Apr 2026
JEE Mains session 2 result LIVE updates: Expected cutoff for JEE Advanced
The expected JEE Mains cutoff for JEE Advanced qualification is as follows:
Category
Cutoff 2026 (Expected)
Unreserved (UR)
93.3045326
Gen-EWS
81.4387917
OBC-NCL
80.7456432
SC
61.3526948
ST
48.2456783
UR-PwD
0.0082349
- 2:35 PM IST• 16 Apr 2026
When will the JEE Mains 2026 final answer key release?
The JEE Mains 2026 final answer keys will be out a day before the session 2 result. Or the final keys can also come on the day of the result, a few hours before.
- 2:33 PM IST• 16 Apr 2026
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result Live: Will NAT announce the result before April 20?
NTA has officially stated that the result of JEE Main session 2 will be out "by April 20". This indicates that the result can be expected on or before April 20.
- Register for JoSAA counselling for admission to NITs, IIITs and GFTIs.
- Register for state-level counselling like UPTAC, Bihar UGEAC, JAC Delhi, etc.
- If qualified for JEE Advanced, register for JEE Advanced exam at jeeadv.ac.in
Commonly asked questions
A good score in JEE Main 2026 will be the score that either qualifies you for JEE Advanced or for admission to NIT/IIIT/GFTI of your choice.
Candidates can check their JEE Main ranks with their JEE Main session 2 scorecard. To check their ranks, candidates have to download the scorecard from their respective logins.
CRL stands for Common Rank List in the JEE Main result, representing a candidate's overall rank among all test-takers nationwide, regardless of category.
Commonly asked questions
After the JEE Main result is out, candidates can:
No, you cannot request rechecking of the JEE Main result. NTA will not accept any request from candidates in regards to re-evaluation of the scores.
The qualifying marks in JEE Main mean the minimum percentile needed to qualify for JEE Advanced exam. Check cutoff from 2025 below:
Category |
Cutoff from Previous Year |
|---|---|
Unreserved (UR) |
93.1023262 |
Gen-EWS |
80.3830119 |
OBC-NCL |
79.4313582 |
SC |
61.1526933 |
ST |
47.9026465 |
UR-PwD |
0.0079349 |
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