JEE Main Session 2 Result 2026 Date Out: Check Final Answer Key & Cutoff

Hello students, How are you??? Today I am going to explain the latest and most important updates regarding your JEE Main 2026 Session 2 results. The wait is almost over! After the successful completion of the April session exams, the National Testing Agency (NTA) is in the final stages of processing your scores. According to official notifications, the results are expected to be live by April 20, 2026.

Before the result, NTA will also release the Final Answer Key, which will be the basis for your final score. This is a crucial time for all aspirants as these results will determine your eligibility for JEE Advanced and your admission chances into prestigious NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result: Key Dates & Details

Event	Important Dates (2026)
JEE Main Session 2 Exam Dates	April 2 to April 8, 2026
Final Answer Key Release	By April 19/20, 2026
JEE Main Session 2 Result Date	By April 20, 2026
JEE Advanced Registration Starts	April 21, 2026
JoSAA Counselling Registration	June 2, 2026
Official Result Website	jeemain.nta.ac.in

JEE Main 2026 Expected Cutoff for JEE Advanced

The cutoff for JEE Advanced qualification is determined by factors like the difficulty level of the shifts and the total number of candidates appearing. Based on early analysis, here is the expected percentile required to qualify for JEE Advanced 2026:

General (UR): 93.5 – 95.0 Percentile
Gen-EWS: 80.0 – 82.0 Percentile
OBC-NCL: 79.0 – 81.0 Percentile
SC: 61.0 – 63.0 Percentile
ST: 47.5 – 50.0 Percentile
Marks vs Rank Analysis (Expected)

Knowing your raw marks can help you estimate your All India Rank (AIR) before the official announcement. Generally, a score above 180 is considered very strong for securing a seat in top-tier NITs.

280+ Marks: Rank 1 – 100
200+ Marks: Under 6,000 Rank
150+ Marks: 17,000 – 25,000 Rank
100+ Marks: 65,000 – 80,000 Rank

The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result will be announced on or before April 20. It will include your NTA score, All India Rank, and the qualifying status for JEE Advanced. Students should keep their application number and date of birth ready to check their scorecards on the official NTA portal. Following the result, qualified candidates must register for JEE Advanced promptly, while the centralized JoSAA counselling for NIT/IIIT admissions will begin in June.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. At what time will the JEE Main Session 2 result be released?

While NTA has not specified a time, results are typically uploaded in the late evening hours (after 8:00 PM) on the scheduled date.

2. Will there be a single rank list for both sessions?

Yes. NTA will consider the best of the two scores for candidates who appeared in both sessions to prepare the final All India Rank (AIR) list.

3. What happens if two students get the same percentile?

NTA uses a tie-breaking policy: priority is given to the higher score in Mathematics, followed by Physics, then Chemistry. If the tie persists, the candidate with a lower ratio of attempted incorrect answers is ranked higher.

4. How can I download the final answer key?

The final answer key will be available as a PDF on the official website jeemain.nta.ac.in. You do not need login credentials to download it.

5. Can I challenge the JEE Main final answer key?

No, the final answer key released by NTA is conclusive. No further challenges or re-evaluation requests are entertained once the final key and result are out.

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