JEE Main 2026 results could be released anytime. Know how percentiles and ranks are calculated

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exams have concluded, and millions of candidates are now awaiting the results. However, uncertainty remains. It is expected that the final answer key will be released today or in the coming days. The exam was conducted between January 21st and 29th. Over 1.35 million students appeared for the exam. The objection period has now ended after the provisional key, and the NTA will now prepare the percentile results along with the final key.

JEE Main 2026 results could be released anytime

In the general category, qualifying for JEE Advanced is expected with 90-100 marks (approximately 93-95 percentile). Only the top 2.5 lakh students will be able to advance. The application process for Session 2 has already begun. Candidates can check their results and apply for Session 2 by visiting the official website, ntaresults.nic.in.

Scoreboard provides the following information:

• NTA percentile score

• All India rank

• Category-wise rank

• Qualifying status

How is percentile calculated?

To calculate the raw score, each question is worth four marks, and one mark is subtracted for each wrong answer. For example, Physics 70 + Chemistry 60 + Math 40 = 170/300. It's also worth noting that JEE Main rank isn't determined directly from your raw score. It's calculated as the number of students who scored equal to or less than you / total students × 100. It's important to note that this isn't a percentage. If you score 95 percentile, it means you scored higher than 95% of students in your shift.

How is rank determined in JEE Main?

The All India Rank in JEE Main is determined based on percentile scores. NTA considers the percentile of both attempts, and the attempt with the highest percentile is considered final. To calculate rank, calculate (100 - percentile) / 100 × total candidates.