JEE Main Session 2 Result LIVE: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is most likely to release the JEE Main Session 2 BE/BTech (Paper 1) results, scorecards, and the All India Rank (AIR) list today, April 20, 2026, as per its earlier announcement. Around 11 lakh students who appeared for the exam between April 2 and April 8 will be able to download their scorecards from the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in.
This year, approximately 11.23 lakh candidates appeared for Session 2 of JEE Main 2026. For Paper 1 (BE/BTech), about 11.06 lakh candidates registered, with an overall attendance of nearly 93 per cent.
Candidates who qualify in JEE Main will be eligible to appear for the JEE Advanced examination, scheduled for May 17, which serves as the gateway to admission into premier institutes such as the IITs.
The JEE Main cut-off is the minimum percentile required for candidates to qualify for JEE Advanced and participate in JoSAA counselling.
How Is the NTA Score Calculated?
As per the official notification, scores for Paper 1 and Paper 2 are calculated using the final answer key. Raw (actual) marks are first computed based on the JEE Main 2026 marking scheme - four marks are awarded for each correct answer, while one mark is deducted for every incorrect response.
Since the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, these raw scores are then normalised and converted into NTA scores to ensure fairness across all sessions.
Here Are The Latest Updates On JEE Main Session 2 Paper 1(BE/BTech Paper) Results:
JEE Main Session 2 Result 2026 LIVE; What Time Will BE/BTech Scorecard Be Out?
Based on past-year trends, the NTA is expected to release the Session 2 results in the evening.
JEE Main 2026 Result LIVE: Which Session Scores Will Be Considered?
According to the official document, the total NTA scores of candidates in both sessions will be merged for the compilation of the JEE Main 2026 result and preparation of the final merit list or the JEE Main 2026 ranking. Candidates who have appeared in both sessions of the JEE Main must note that the best of the two NTA Scores in total (and not in individual subject) will be considered for the final rank list.
JEE Main Result 2026 LIVE: What Does Scorecard Includes?
The Paper 1 scorecard will display the NTA scores for each of the three subjects (Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry) and the total in Paper 1 (BE/BTech) of JEE Main 2026.
NTA BE/BTech Paper 1 Result LIVE: How To Download JEE Main Session 2 Scorecards?
Visit the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Click on "JEE (Main) Session 2 BE/BTech Paper 1 Result 2026" under the "Public Notices" section.
Enter your application number and password.
Your scorecard will appear on the screen.
Download and save it for future reference.
JEE Main Result 2026 LIVE: How Is JEE Main Percentile Calculated?
The JEE Main exam is conducted in multiple shifts with varying difficulty levels. So to ensure fairness across all shifts, NTA use normalisation procedure to calculate the percentile.
Percentile formula :
Percentile = (Number of candidates with score <= yours / Total candidates in session) x 100
The difficulty level of shifts is balanced through normalisation
JEE Main Session 2 Result LIVE: Will There Be Re-Evaluation or Re-Checking?
Candidates must note that there will be no re-evaluation or re-checking of their scores, and no correspondence regarding the same will be entertained, the NTA has said. Those who were found using Unfair Means Practices (UMP) during the examination will not have their results issued.
JEE Main Results LIVE: Check Expected Category-Wise Cut-Off
Based on previous years' trends, the qualifying cut-off for the General category is expected to be around 93-95 percentile, while for GEN-EWS, it may range between 80-82 percentile.
Category-wise expected cut-offs based on previous trends are as follows:
- OBC: 79-81 percentile
- SC: 61-64 percentile
- ST: 48-50 percentile
- PwD: 0.001-1 percentile
JEE main session 2 result LIVE: Will NTA Release Paper 1 Scorecards Today?
Yes, NTA is most likely to release the BE/BTech paper scorecards today, April 20, 2026, as per its earlier announcement.
JEE Main Session 2 Paper 1 Result: Around 11 Lakh Students Appeared
11.06 lakh students await their JEE Main April session paper 1 result, which is most likely to be announced today, April 20, 2026.
