The JEE Main 2026 Paper-1 results were announced on February 16, 2026, sparking excitement among engineering aspirants across India. Students immediately checked their scores online, and top performers received nationwide recognition.
Top Performers and Highlights
This year, 12 students scored a perfect 100th percentile. Notably, three students from the Telugu states ranked among the best:
Narendra Babu Gari Mahit – Andhra Pradesh
Pasala Mohit – Andhra Pradesh
Vivan Sharad Maheshwari – Telangana
Out of 13,55,293 registered candidates, 13,04,653 appeared, marking a high attendance rate of 96.26%. These numbers reflect the enthusiasm and dedication of students despite the ongoing challenges.
Exam Details and How to Access Results
The Paper-1 exams took place on January 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28, 2026. Students can check their results on the official JEE Main website by entering their application number, password, and captcha code.
Meanwhile, results for Paper-2, conducted on January 29, are expected soon. Candidates should keep their login credentials ready to download the scorecards quickly.
Next Steps for Students
The second session of JEE Main 2026 is now open for registration. Exams are scheduled from April 2 to April 9. Students can use this opportunity to improve their scores and strengthen their final ranking.
Furthermore, the final ranking will consider the best score from both sessions. Consequently, the top 2.50 lakh students will qualify for JEE Advanced, which is the gateway to Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
After clearing JEE Advanced, students can participate in JoSAA counselling to secure seats in prestigious IITs. This ensures a transparent and fair allocation of engineering seats across India.
With proper planning and preparation, aspirants can take advantage of both sessions and maximise their chances for IIT admissions.
