JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 Results Released: 12 Candidates Score 100 Percentile

The National Testing Agency has released the results for the JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 exam, revealing that 12 candidates achieved a perfect score of 100 percentile. With over 1.3 million candidates appearing for the exam, the attendance rate was an impressive 96.26%. The results for Paper 2 will be announced later, and candidates can download their scorecards from the official website. This announcement marks a significant milestone for aspiring engineering students across the country.

By Ambika Singh Feb 17, 2026, 08:27 IST

JEE Mains 2026 Results Announcement

JEE Mains 2026 Result: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the results for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 examination. Alongside the results, a comprehensive PDF containing the final answer key has also been made available. Candidates can access their scores by visiting the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Top Performers

12 Candidates Achieve Perfect Scores

This year, 12 candidates have achieved a perfect score of 100 percentile in the examination. This indicates that these individuals have secured the highest marks possible. In the Paper 1 (BE/BTech) category, the following candidates achieved a 100 NTA score (percentile):

Serial No. Candidate Name State (State of Eligibility)

1. Shreyas Mishra Delhi (NCT)

2. Narendrababu Gari, Mahit, Andhra Pradesh

3. Shubham Kumar, Bihar

4. Kabir Chhillar, Rajasthan

5. Chiranjib Kar, Rajasthan

6. Bhavesh Patra Odisha

7. Anyay Jain, Haryana

8. Arnav Gautam, Rajasthan

9. Pasala Mohith Andhra Pradesh

10. Madhav Viradia, Maharashtra

11. Purohit Nimay, Gujarat

12. Vivan Sharad Mahiswari Telangana

Examination Statistics

Candidate Participation

Total registered candidates: 1,355,293

Total candidates who appeared: 1,304,653

Attendance rate: 96.26%

Exam Dates and Format

The examination took place from January 21 to 28, 2026, across 658 centers in 326 cities nationwide, including 15 international locations. The test was administered in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format in 13 languages, such as Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, and Urdu.

Upcoming Results

Future Announcements

The NTA has confirmed that while the results for Paper 1 have been released, the results for Paper 2 (B.Arch./B.Planning) will be announced at a later date. Candidates can download their scorecards from the official website. The admission process and eligibility for JEE Advanced will be based on these scores.