JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Results: Rajasthan Shines with Top Scorers
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Results Released
The results for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 have been officially announced, providing clarity to millions of engineering aspirants across the nation. The National Testing Agency has released individual results along with detailed lists of top performers categorized by state, category, and gender. This year's results have ignited discussions nationwide, particularly as Rajasthan emerged as the leading state, while no female candidates achieved a perfect percentile.
Rajasthan Leads in State Rankings
According to the official data on state-wise toppers, Rajasthan has the highest number of candidates achieving a perfect 100 percentile. Three students from this state—Kabir Chhillar, Chiranjib Kar, and Arnav Gautam—attained the maximum possible score, marking the highest from any state in India.
This impressive performance positions Rajasthan at the forefront of academic excellence in national-level entrance examinations.
Nationwide Perfect Scorers: A Select Few
Across India, only 12 candidates achieved a flawless 100 percentile in Session 1, highlighting the exam's competitive nature. Among these, Shreyas Mishra from Delhi-NCT secured the top position with a perfect score.
The January session of the exam took place from January 21 to January 29, with around 1,304,653 students participating. The limited number of perfect scorers emphasizes the exam's challenging level.
List of Candidates Achieving 100 Percentile
The following candidates scored a perfect NTA score:
- Shreyas Mishra — Delhi (NCT)
- Narendra Babu Gari Mahith — Andhra Pradesh
- Pasala Mohith — Andhra Pradesh
- Shubham Kumar — Bihar
- Kabir Chhillar — Rajasthan
- Chiranjib Kar — Rajasthan
- Arnav Gautam — Rajasthan
- Bhavesh Patra — Odisha
- Anay Jain — Haryana
- Madhav Viradia — Maharashtra
- Purohit Nimaay — Gujarat
- Vivaan Sharad Maheshwari — Telangana
Additionally, many students from various states scored above the 99 percentile, indicating a high level of competition.
Top Performers by Category
The testing authority has also published category-wise toppers:
- General Category: Multiple candidates, including Shreyas Mishra, achieved 100 percentile.
- General-EWS: Shreshtha Jasoria — 99.9992442
- OBC-NCL: Narendra Babu Gari Mahith — 100
- SC: Deva Srivedh — 99.9992271
- ST: Daksh Sehra — 99.9938620
- PwBD: Arsh Jain — 99.9100843
Absence of Female Candidates in Top Scores
A significant observation this year is that no female candidate achieved a 100 percentile in Session 1. While many girls scored high, none reached the top score bracket, raising concerns about gender representation in competitive STEM entrance exams.
Second Session: A New Opportunity
Students who are not satisfied with their Session 1 results will have another chance to improve. Applications for Session 2 are open until February 25 via the official portal. The second phase of exams is scheduled from April 1 to April 9 for both:
- Paper 1 — BE/BTech
- Paper 2 — BArch/BPlanning
Final Ranking Based on Best Scores
The testing authority has clarified that the final merit list will be compiled based on the best score obtained across both sessions. This allows candidates to strategically approach Session 2 to enhance their percentile and improve their overall ranking.
Conclusion
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results showcase fierce competition, with only 12 students achieving perfect scores and Rajasthan leading the state rankings. The lack of female candidates in the 100 percentile list is noteworthy, but thousands of aspirants will have another opportunity in Session 2 to improve their performance. Careful preparation and analysis of the first attempt could significantly impact their final ranking.