3 min readNew DelhiFeb 13, 2026 07:19 AM IST
JEE Main Results 2026: The results for JEE Main Session 1 are awaited after the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced a shift in the release date from the earlier scheduled February 12 to February 16. Once declared, successful candidates who meet the cut-off will become eligible to appear for JEE Advanced, the gateway to the IITs. Those falling short of the threshold will have another opportunity to improve their scores in the second session of JEE Main, scheduled in April 2026.
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According to NTA data, last year, a total of 12,58,136 candidates appeared in the January 2025 (Session 1) examination. The April (Session 2) examination saw 9,92,350 candidates. Additionally, a total of 7,75,383 candidates appeared in both sessions, reflecting the strategic use of the two-attempt format. The total number of unique candidates across both sessions stood at 14,75,103. For more updates on JEE Main final answer key, result, April application process, and top colleges, click here.
JEE Main Marks vs Percentile explained
While many candidates use the JEE Main April attempt to improve their percentile, 14 students who had already secured a perfect 100 NTA score in January chose to appear again in April — and scored 100 percentile once more.
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For some JEE aspirants, scoring full marks is a personal milestone; others choose to take the JEE again to stay prepared for upcoming entrance exams or to overcome exam-related anxiety. However, most students aim to improve their scores, especially since the best of four attempts will be considered when preparing the final JEE Main merit list.
Toppers, who sat for JEE Mains twice, scored a perfect 100 twice
These JEE toppers scored 100 percentile in both JEE Main Session 1 (January) and Session 2 (April):
The following 14 candidates achieved the rare feat of securing 100.00 percentile in both sessions of JEE Main 2025:
–Ayush Singhal — Rajasthan
–Kushagra Gupta — Karnataka
–Daksh — Delhi (NCT)
–Harsh Jha — Delhi (NCT)
–Rajit Gupta — Rajasthan
–Shreyas Lohiya — 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
These 14 students had already secured the highest possible NTA score in Session 1, yet, they opted to sit for Session 2.
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Going beyond 100 percentile-rs was the case of Devdutta Majhi from West Bengal, who narrowly missed a perfect score in January with a 99.99921 percentile. She returned in April and secured 100 percentile, becoming one of only two female final toppers that year.
JEE Mains are held in two sessions annually
The two-session format of JEE Main allows candidates flexibility — either to improve upon their January score or to solidify their standing before Advanced. With over 7.75 lakh students appearing in both sessions in the previous session.
As students now await the Session 1 results this year, the NTA has confirmed that while the results were initially scheduled for February 12, they will now be released by February 16 instead. The announcement will determine who moves forward to JEE Advanced and who prepares for another attempt in April.
