At a Glance
- Post Name
- Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main) 2026 Session 2
- Eligibility
- Passed / Appearing 10+2 (PCM)
- Exam / Result Date
- 20 April 2026
- Application Last Date
- 25 February 2026
- Application Start Date
- 01 February 2026
- Conducting Body
- National Testing Agency (NTA)
Quick Summary
National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the Paper 2 Result for Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main) Session 2 April 2026. Check your B.Arch / B.Planning scores at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
NTA JEE Main 2026 (Session 2) – Overview
Lakhs of engineering aspirants. Multiple exam shifts. One highly anticipated scorecard. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the Paper 2 Result for the Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main) Session 2 April 2026 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The primary Phase II examination was successfully conducted online from 02 April to 09 April 2026. The initial application window ran from 01 February to 25 February 2026, with no upper age limit for candidates who passed or are appearing for their 10+2 intermediate exams in the PCM stream. Candidates can now log in to download their individual scorecards and check their All India Rank (AIR) for B.Arch and B.Planning admissions.
In the previous 2025 examination cycle, over 11.5 lakh candidates registered for the April session; the 2026 Session 2 maintains a similar high-volume competitive environment as students aim to maximize their percentile scores for top NITs and IIITs.
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main) 2026 Session 2 |
| Course Name | B.E. / B.Tech (Paper 1) & B.Arch / B.Planning (Paper 2) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 01 February 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 25 February 2026 |
| Paper 1 Result Date | 20 April 2026 |
| Paper 2 Result Date | 05 May 2026 |
| Min. Qualification | Passed / Appearing 10+2 (PCM) |
| Official Portal | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
Source: Official NTA JEE Main Session 2 Information Brochure, NTA. Download PDF
NTA JEE Main 2026 – Important Dates & Full Schedule
The NTA successfully executed the massive multi-shift examination timeline for Session 2. Candidates can review the complete timeline leading up to the final result declaration.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application Begin | 01 February 2026 | Done |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 25 February 2026 (upto 09 PM) | Done |
| Pay Exam Fee Last Date | 25 February 2026 | Done |
| Re Open Online Form | 12-13 March 2026 | Done |
| Exam City Details Available | 22 March 2026 | Done |
| JEEMAIN Session II Exam Date | 02-09 April 2026 | Done |
| Question Paper Available | 09 April 2026 | Done |
| Answer Key Available | 11 April 2026 | Done |
| Paper I Result Declared | 20 April 2026 | Done |
| Paper II Result Declared | 05 May 2026 | Released |
NTA JEE Main 2026 – Application Fee
The examination fee varied depending on whether the candidate applied for a single paper or multiple papers, and was categorized by gender and reservation status.
| Category | Fee for Paper 1 OR Paper 2 Only | Fee for Both Papers (1 & 2) |
|---|---|---|
| General (Male) | ₹1000 | ₹2000 |
| General (Female) | ₹800 | ₹1600 |
| EWS / OBC-NCL (Male) | ₹900 | ₹2000 |
| EWS / OBC-NCL (Female) | ₹800 | ₹1600 |
| SC / ST / PwD (Male) | ₹500 | ₹1000 |
| SC / ST / PwD (Female) | ₹500 | ₹1000 |
NTA JEE Main 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates appearing for the NTA JEE Main Session 2 exams were required to meet the following foundational criteria regarding age and academics.
Age Limit for NTA JEE Main 2026
There is No Age Limit for the candidates appearing in the NTA JEE Main April 2026 session. However, candidates may be required to fulfill specific age criteria set by the respective institutes (NITs, IIITs, CFTIs) at the time of final admission.
Educational Qualification
| Course Name | NTA JEE MAIN 2026 Eligibility |
|---|---|
| B.E. / B.Tech / B.Arch / B.Planning | Passed / Appearing 10+2 (Intermediate) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM stream) examination from any recognized Board in India. Candidates must have passed the qualifying exam in 2024, 2025, or be appearing in 2026. |
How to Check NTA JEE Main 2026 Result – Step by Step
With the Paper 2 results formally declared, candidates can access their scorecards exclusively through the official NTA results portal. Follow these steps:
- Visit Official Portal: Open the official NTA JEE Main results website at jeemain.nta.nic.in or the alternate NIC result servers.
- Select Result Link: Click on the active link titled "JEE (Main) 2026 Session 2 – Paper 2 Result" (or Paper 1 if checking B.Tech scores).
- Login Credentials: Enter your original Application Number, Date of Birth (in DD/MM/YYYY format), and the security PIN displayed on the screen.
- View Scorecard: Submit the details. Your NTA normalized percentile score and All India Rank (AIR) will be displayed.
- Download & Print: Download the PDF of the scorecard. Print multiple copies, as this document is strictly required during JoSAA / CSAB counselling.
Result Declared: 05 May 2026 | Session: April 2026
NTA JEE Main 2026 – Official Links & Question Papers
Access the direct links for your scorecards, official notices, final answer keys, and shift-wise question papers below.
| Download Paper II Result (B.Arch / B.Planning) | Result Link | Notice PDF |
|---|---|
| Download Paper I Result (B.E. / B.Tech) | Server I | Server II |
| Download Result Notice | Click Here |
| Download Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Question Paper (Exam 02/04/2026) | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
| Download Question Paper (Exam 04/04/2026) | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
| Download Question Paper (Exam 05/04/2026) | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
| Download Question Paper (Exam 06/04/2026) | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
| Download Question Paper (Exam 08/04/2026) | Shift 2 PDF |
| Download Session II Notice | Click Here |
| Download Syllabus | Click Here |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.nic.in (tinyurl link removed) |
