The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 results on April 20, 2026 . The results include a list of 12 students who achieved a 100 percentile in Paper 1. Two students scored 100 percentile in Paper 2.
JEE Main 2026 Top Scorers
Twelve candidates achieved a 100 percentile score in Paper 1 of the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam. This score indicates the highest possible performance. Two students also achieved 100 percentile in Paper 2.
Paper 1 100 Percentile Achievers
The following students secured a 100 percentile in JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper 1:
| Name of Candidate | State | NTA Score |
| SHREYAS MISHRA | DELHI (NCT) | 100 |
| NARENDRABABU GARI MAHITH | ANDHRA PRADESH | 100 |
| SHUBHAM KUMAR | BIHAR | 100 |
| KABEER CHHILLAR | RAJASTHAN | 100 |
| CHIRANJIB KAR | RAJASTHAN | 100 |
| BHAVESH PATRA | ODISHA | 100 |
| ANAY JAIN | HARYANA | 100 |
| ARNAV GAUTAM | RAJASTHAN | 100 |
| PASALA MOHITH | ANDHRA PRADESH | 100 |
| MADHAV VIRADIYA | MAHARASHTRA | 100 |
| PUROHIT NIMAY | GUJARAT | 100 |
| VIVAN SHARAD MAHISWARI | TELANGANA | 100 |
Paper 2 100 Percentile Achievers
Two students achieved a 100 percentile in JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper 2:
| Candidate Name | State | NTA Score |
| Surya Thejass | Kerala | 100 |
| Gowri Sankar V K | Kerala | 100 |
State-wise Performance
Top scorers emerged from various states. Rajasthan and Telangana showed a high number of top performers. This pattern aligns with previous years.
JEE Main 2026 Result Details
The JEE Main 2026 result includes:
- NTA Percentile Score (Subject-wise & Overall)
- All India Rank (AIR)
- Category Rank
- JEE Advanced 2026 Qualification Status
Candidates can check their results on the NTA official website. They need their application number and date of birth.
What 100 Percentile Means
A 100 percentile score means a candidate performed better than all other test-takers. Due to score normalization across different exam sessions, multiple candidates can achieve 100 percentile.
JEE Advanced 2026 Cut-Off
The qualifying percentile for JEE Advanced 2026 is expected to increase. This is due to a rise in unique candidates this year.
| Category | Expected Qualifying Percentile (2026) | 2025 Cut-off |
| General (UR) | 93.5 – 95.0 | 93.1023262 |
| Gen-EWS | 81.5 – 83.5 | 80.3830119 |
| OBC-NCL | 80.0 – 82.0 | 79.4313582 |
| SC | 61.0 – 63.0 | 61.1526933 |
| ST | 47.5 – 50.0 | 47.9026465 |
| PwD | 0.001 – 0.02 | 0.0079349 |
Only candidates meeting these cut-offs can appear for JEE Advanced 2026, the exam for IIT admissions.
Next Steps for Candidates
Candidates should:
- Download their scorecard.
- Check their JEE Advanced 2026 eligibility.
- Participate in JoSAA counselling for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
- Select colleges based on their rank and percentile.
Strategic planning is essential for choosing the best college and program.
