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JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Results and Key Dates Announced

The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 examination has concluded, with over 11 lakh candidates participating. The National Testing Agency is set to release the results on April 20, 2026. Candidates can challenge the provisional answer key for a fee of ₹200. The 'Best of Two' system allows students to improve their rankings by considering their best scores from both sessions. Stay updated on key dates and prepare for the JEE Advanced examination following the results announcement.
By Ambika Singh Apr 10, 2026, 09:14 IST
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Results and Key Dates Announced

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Results Overview



JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has successfully conducted the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 examination, with around 11.23 lakh candidates participating. This examination took place at 566 centers across 318 cities, both in India and internationally. Candidates are now eagerly anticipating the announcement of the JEE Main Session 2 Result 2026. For the latest updates regarding the results, please visit the NTA's official website.


Important Dates for JEE Main 2026

Today, the NTA will publish the question papers for JEE Main Session 2. Candidates will have the opportunity to contest any discrepancies found in the JEE Main Answer Key by paying a fee of ₹200. This session introduces the 'Best of Two' formula, allowing candidates who may not have performed well in the first session a chance to improve their scores in Session 2. The results for JEE Main Session 2 are expected to be released on April 20.


Key Dates to Remember:



  • April 9, 2026: JEE Main response sheets and question papers will be available.


  • April 11, 2026: Provisional answer key will be released.


  • April 20, 2026: Final results for Paper 1 and All India Rank (AIR) will be announced.



Challenge the Answer Key

Submit ₹200 to Challenge:


After the provisional answer key is released, candidates who believe their answers were marked incorrectly can file an online challenge by paying ₹200 per question. If the challenge is validated, not only will the candidate's score be adjusted, but the answer key will also be revised accordingly.


Benefits of the 'Best of Two' System

Reduce Exam Pressure:


The NTA JEE Main examination allows candidates to take the test in both January and April sessions. The higher 'NTA Score' from either session will be used for final ranking, alleviating the stress of performing well on a single day.


Competition Overview

Over 1.1 Million Candidates Participated:


This year's JEE Main examination saw intense competition, with 1.123 million candidates taking part. To maintain transparency and manage logistics effectively, the NTA set up 566 examination centers across 318 cities. The exam was conducted in 10 shifts, and a normalization process will be applied to ensure fairness across different shifts.


Prepare for JEE Advanced 2026

Next Steps:


The results for JEE Main Session 2 will be available on April 20, 2026. The top 250,000 candidates will qualify for the JEE Advanced examination. Candidates should plan their preparation for the IITs immediately after checking their results, especially if they meet the cut-off criteria.


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