The results are officially on the horizon As of today, April 20, 2026, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the final answer key, and the scorecards for JEE Main Session 2 are expected to be available on the official website shortly (typically by late evening).
🚀 Quick Steps to Check Your Result
Once the link goes live on jeemain.nta.nic.in, follow these steps:
- Visit the Portal: Go to the official NTA JEE Main website.
- Click the Link: Select “JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Scorecard.”
- Log In: Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth (or Password).
- Download: View your percentile and All India Rank (AIR), and save the PDF.Note: Print a few copies immediately; the download link usually expires after July 31, 2026.
📊 Expected Qualifying Cutoffs for JEE Advanced 2026
While the official cutoff will be on your scorecard, here are the estimated qualifying percentiles based on this year’s trends:
| Category | Expected Percentile |
| General (UR) | 93.3 – 95.0 |
| Gen-EWS | 80.5 – 82.0 |
| OBC-NCL | 80.0 – 81.5 |
| SC | 61.0 – 63.0 |
| ST | 47.0 – 50.0 |
🗓️ Important Upcoming Dates
If you’ve cleared the cutoff, the grind doesn’t stop here. Mark your calendars:
- JEE Advanced Registration: Opens April 23, 2026 (10:00 AM).
- JEE Advanced Exam: Scheduled for May 17, 2026.
- JoSAA Counselling: Registration and choice filling are expected to begin on June 2, 2026, for admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
💡 What Should You Do Now?
- Qualified for Advanced? Start your registration on the 23rd and dive back into your revision.
- Targeting NITs/IIITs? Begin researching branches and colleges. Your final AIR from this session is what determines your seat in the JoSAA rounds.
- Keep Documents Ready: Ensure you have your Category Certificate (if applicable), Class 10/12 marksheet, and now, this Session 2 scorecard.
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