JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result Expected Tomorrow (April 20) — Scorecard Download, Cutoff & JEE Advanced Eligibility
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to declare the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 results by April 20, 2026. With the provisional answer key already released on April 11 and the challenge window closed on April 13, the final results along with All India Ranks (AIR) are imminent.
JEE Main 2026 — Key Timeline
- Session 1 Exam — January 21–29, 2026 ✅ Completed
- Session 1 Result — February 12, 2026 ✅ Declared
- Session 2 Exam — April 2–8, 2026 ✅ Completed
- Provisional Answer Key — April 11, 2026 ✅ Released
- Answer Key Challenge Window — Closed April 13, 2026 ✅ Closed
- Session 2 Result & Final Answer Key — Expected April 20, 2026 ⏳ Awaited
- JEE Advanced 2026 Registration — Opens after result 📋 Upcoming
- JEE Advanced 2026 Exam — May 17, 2026 📋 Scheduled
Expected Category-Wise Cutoff for JEE Advanced Eligibility
The qualifying cutoff percentile determines who is eligible to register for JEE Advanced 2026 (for IIT admissions). Here are the expected cutoffs based on previous trends:
How to Download JEE Main 2026 Scorecard
Once the result is declared, follow these steps to access your scorecard:
- Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on "JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result" or "Download Scorecard"
- Enter your Application Number and Password / Date of Birth
- View your scorecard — it will show subject-wise NTA scores, overall percentile, and AIR
- Download and print the scorecard for JoSAA counselling and JEE Advanced registration
What Information Will the Scorecard Contain?
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Application Number | Your unique JEE Main registration number |
| Subject-wise NTA Score | Scores for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics individually |
| Total NTA Score | Combined percentile score out of 300 |
| Overall Percentile | Your national-level percentile ranking |
| All India Rank (AIR) | Rank among all candidates across both sessions |
| Category Rank | Rank within your reservation category |
| JEE Advanced Eligibility | Whether you qualify to appear for JEE Advanced 2026 |
What's Next After JEE Main Result?
Frequently Asked Questions
When will JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result be declared?
NTA is expected to release the result by April 20, 2026 on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
How is the final JEE Main rank calculated?
The final rank considers the best percentile from Session 1 and Session 2. If you appeared in only one session, that score is used.
When is JEE Advanced 2026?
JEE Advanced 2026 is scheduled for May 17, 2026. Registration opens immediately after the JEE Main result.
What if my percentile is below the cutoff?
If your percentile is below the JEE Advanced qualifying cutoff, you can still participate in JoSAA counselling for NIT/IIIT/GFTI admissions. You can also explore state-level counselling (e.g., JOSAA, CSAB, state CETs).
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