JEE Main Session 2 Result
📊 Cut-Off Marks & Merit List
Direct Link to Check JEE Main Session 2 Result 2026
Due to heavy traffic, the official NTA website may experience downtime. We have provided the direct server links in the Important Links section above. Follow these steps to download your scorecard:
- Click the "Direct Link: Check JEE Main Session 2 Result" button above.
- You will be redirected to the NTA Results portal.
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth / Password.
- Enter the security pin (CAPTCHA) shown on the screen.
- Click Submit. Your NTA Scorecard containing your Subject-wise Percentile, Overall NTA Score, and All India Rank (AIR) will be displayed.
- Download and print the scorecard for JoSAA counselling.
Expected JEE Main 2026 Cut-Off for JEE Advanced
To be eligible to appear for the JEE Advanced 2026 examination, candidates must meet the minimum qualifying percentile in JEE Main. Based on the official NTA data from 2025, here are the expected cut-off percentiles for 2026:
| Category | Expected Qualifying Percentile (2026) | Official Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| Common Rank List (General) | 93.50+ | 93.1023262 |
| GEN-EWS | 80.50+ | 80.38 |
| OBC-NCL | 79.50+ | 79.43 |
| SC | 61.50+ | 61.15 |
| ST | 48.00+ | 47.90 |
| PwD | 0.001+ | 0.0001 |
Note: In addition to meeting the cut-off percentile above, candidates must also secure at least 75% marks (65% for SC/ST/PwD) in their Class 12 board exams, or be in the top 20 percentile of their respective boards for JoSAA counseling eligibility.
How is the Final NTA Rank Calculated?
For candidates who appeared in both Session 1 (January) and Session 2 (April), the NTA will consider the best of the two NTA Scores to compile the final Merit List and All India Rank (AIR). Your scorecard will explicitly mention whether you have qualified for JEE Advanced.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Based on official NTA data, the General (CRL) category cut-off is typically around the 93.10 percentile. For reserved categories, the qualifying percentiles are approximately 80.38 for EWS, 79.43 for OBC-NCL, 61.15 for SC, and 47.90 for ST.
Generally, scoring around 150-160 marks in JEE Main yields a percentile between 96 to 97.5, depending on the difficulty level of your specific shift. To safely secure a 98+ percentile, candidates usually need to score above 175-180 marks.
General and OBC candidates must secure a minimum of 75% aggregate marks in their Class 12 board exams (or be in the top 20 percentile of their board). For SC, ST, and PwD candidates, the minimum requirement is 65%.
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