JEE Main Session 2 Result 2026 : Date, Percentile Formula, Scorecard Link and FAQs

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Results Expected Today, April 20

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to declare the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 2 results today, April 20, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the April session exams, held between April 2 and April 8, can access their scorecards online. This result is particularly crucial as it includes the All India Rank (AIR) and the final qualifying cut-off for the JEE Advanced 2026 examination.

Around 11.23 lakh candidates registered for this second session, and the evaluation process is in its final stages following the review of provisional answer key objections. To check the scores, candidates will need their application number and date of birth or password.

Quick Overview: JEE Main 2026 Results

How the Percentile Score is Calculated

NTA uses a normalisation process to ensure fairness across multiple shifts with varying difficulty levels. The percentile score is not your raw mark; it represents your relative performance against other students in your specific session.

The official NTA Percentile Formula:

Percentile Score = (100 × Number of candidates in the session with raw score ≤ your score) / Total candidates who appeared in that session.

The final merit list is prepared by taking the best NTA score for those who appeared in both the January (Session 1) and April (Session 2) attempts.

Expected Cut-Off for JEE Advanced 2026

The cut-off for qualifying for JEE Advanced is the percentile required to be among the top 2.5 lakh candidates. Based on preliminary trends, here are the expected category-wise cut-offs:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Where can I download my JEE Main 2026 scorecard?
A: Scorecards will be available on jeemain.nta.nic.in and ntaresults.nic.in.

Q: Which score is considered if I appeared in both sessions?
A: NTA will consider the best of your two NTA scores to determine your final All India Rank.

Q: Is there any provision for re-checking the JEE result?
A: No. As per NTA guidelines, there is no opportunity for re-evaluation or re-checking of the scores disclosed in the results.

Q: How can I estimate my rank from my percentile?
A: You can use the probable rank formula: (100 – your percentile) × (total candidates appeared / 100). With roughly 11 lakh candidates, a 99 percentile would place you around rank 11,000.

Conclusion

Once the link is live, expect heavy traffic on the NTA website. If the page doesn't load, wait a few minutes before trying again. Candidates who meet the qualifying cut-off should immediately begin registration for JEE Advanced, as the application window typically opens within days of the JEE Main result.