JEE Main 2026 Results Scheduled for February 16 Release
The National Testing Agency has officially announced that the results for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 will be published on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic, on February 16, 2026. This confirmation comes through an official notice, setting the timeline for one of India's most anticipated engineering entrance exam results.
Examination Details and Participation Statistics
JEE Main 2026 session 1 was conducted from January 21 to January 29, 2026, spanning 10 shifts to accommodate the large number of candidates. Paper 2, specifically for BArch and BPlanning aspirants, took place on January 29. The examination witnessed massive participation, with approximately 13.5 lakh students registering and over 13 lakh ultimately appearing for the test.
In a related update, the NTA has already released the final answer keys on its official portal, allowing candidates to review and calculate their expected scores ahead of the results declaration.
Historical Context: JEE Main 2025 Performance
Looking back at the previous year, JEE Main 2025 session 1 results were declared on February 11, 2025. In that cycle, around 14 students achieved the perfect NTA score of 100 in Paper 1 for B.E./B.Tech programs. Out of 13,11,544 registered candidates, 12,58,136 appeared, resulting in an impressive attendance rate of 95.93%.
State-Wise Analysis of Top Scorers
Rajasthan emerged as the leading state in producing 100th percentile scorers in JEE Main 2025. Five candidates from Rajasthan—Ayush Singhal, Rajit Gupta, Saksham Jindal, Om Prakash Behera, and Arnav Singh—secured the top NTA score, showcasing the state's strong performance in competitive exams.
Other perfect scorers hailed from a diverse range of states, including Delhi (NCT), Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. This geographical spread highlights the nationwide talent pool competing in this prestigious examination.
Complete List of Perfect Scorers from JEE Main 2025
The following candidates achieved the 100th percentile in JEE Main 2025 Session 1:
- Ayush Singhal – Rajasthan
- Kushagra Gupta – Karnataka
- Daksh – Delhi (NCT)
- Harsh Jha – Delhi (NCT)
- Rajit Gupta – Rajasthan
- Shreyas Lohia – Uttar Pradesh
- Saksham Jindal – Rajasthan
- Saurav – Uttar Pradesh
- Vishad Jain – Maharashtra
- Arnav Singh – Rajasthan
- Shiven Vikas Toshniwal – Gujarat
- Sai Manogna Guthikonda – Andhra Pradesh
- Om Prakash Behera – Rajasthan
- Bani Brata Majee – Telangana
Global Reach and Accessibility
JEE Main 2025 Session 1 was administered across 618 centers in 304 cities worldwide, including 15 international locations such as Dubai, Singapore, Washington, Munich, and Doha. The examination was offered in 13 languages, enhancing accessibility and solidifying its status as one of the largest entrance tests globally.
As the 2026 results approach, students and educational institutions eagerly await the outcomes, which will shape the future of engineering admissions in India. The NTA's structured approach ensures transparency and efficiency in the result declaration process.
