The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result has been officially declared today, April 20, 2026, by the National Testing Agency (NTA), bringing an end to the long wait of lakhs of engineering aspirants across the country. Along with the result, NTA has also released the list of toppers who have secured a perfect 100 percentile, showcasing exceptional academic performance in one of India’s toughest entrance exams.
This year, a total of 12 students have achieved 100 percentile in Paper 1 and 2 students have achieved 100 percentile in Paper 2, marking a highly competitive session with multiple top scorers across different shifts.
JEE Main 2026 Toppers: Highlights
The announcement of the toppers list has once again highlighted the increasing level of competition in JEE Main. Candidates scoring 100 percentile have demonstrated outstanding accuracy and consistency across Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. With the normalization process in place, these students have emerged as the top performers across all sessions of JEE Main 2026, securing the highest possible NTA score.
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JEE Main 2026 Toppers List (100 Percentile Holders)
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper 1:
Here is the complete list of candidates who secured 100 percentile
| Name of Candidates | State of Eligibility | NTA Score |
| SHREYAS MISHRA | DELHI (NCT) | 100 |
| NARENDRABABU GARI MAHITH | ANDHRA PRADESH | 100 |
| SHUBHAM KUMAR | BIHAR | 100 |
| KABEER CHHILLAR | RAJASTHAN | 100 |
| CHIRANJIB KAR | RAJASTHAN | 100 |
| BHAVESH PATRA | ODISHA | 100 |
| ANAY JAIN | HARYANA | 100 |
| ARNAV GAUTAM | RAJASTHAN | 100 |
| PASALA MOHITH | ANDHRA PRADESH | 100 |
| MADHAV VIRADIYA | MAHARASHTRA | 100 |
| PUROHIT NIMAY | GUJARAT | 100 |
| VIVAN SHARAD MAHISWARI | TELANGANA | 100 |
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper 2:
Here is the complete list of candidates who secured 100 percentile:
| Candidates Name | State of Eligibility | NTA Score |
| Surya Thejass | Kerala | 100 |
| Gowri Sankar V | Kerala | 100 |
State-wise Performance of Toppers of JEE Main 2026
As per initial trends, toppers have emerged from multiple states including Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Delhi, continuing the pattern observed in previous years. Rajasthan and Telangana, in particular, have consistently produced a high number of top scorers due to strong coaching ecosystems and focused preparation strategies.
| Name of Candidate | State of Eligibility (State of passing/ appearing 12th Class) | NTA Score |
| 1. SHREYAS MISHRA: | DELHI (NCT) | 100 |
| 2. NARENDRABABU GARI MAHITH: | ANDHRA PRADESH | 100 |
| 3. SHUBHAM KUMAR: | BIHAR | 100 |
| 4. KABEER CHHILLAR: | RAJASTHAN | 100 |
| 5. CHIRANJIB KAR: | RAJASTHAN | 100 |
| 6. BHAVESH PATRA: | ODISHA | 100 |
| 7. ANAY JAIN: | HARYANA | 100 |
| 8. ARNAV GAUTAM: | RAJASTHAN | 100 |
| 9. PASALA MOHITH: | ANDHRA PRADESH | 100 |
| 10. MADHAV VIRADIYA: | MAHARASHTRA | 100 |
| 11. PUROHIT NIMAY: | GUJARAT | 100 |
| 12. VIVAN SHARAD MAHISWARI: | TELANGANA | 100 |
| 13. UTKARSH: | UTTAR PRADESH | 99.9992497 |
| 14. A VISHNU SAI THEJA: | KARNATAKA | 99.9992454 |
| 15. AJAIY P: | TAMIL NADU | 99.999238 |
JEE Main 2026 Result: Key Details
The JEE Main 2026 result includes:
- NTA Percentile Score (Subject-wise & Overall)
- All India Rank (AIR)
- Category Rank
- Qualification status for JEE Advanced 2026
Candidates can check their results using their application number and date of birth on the official website.
What Does 100 Percentile Mean in JEE Main?
Scoring 100 percentile means that a candidate has performed better than 100% of the test-takers, effectively placing them at the very top of the merit list. However, due to normalization across multiple sessions, more than one candidate can achieve 100 percentile if they score the highest normalized marks in their respective sessions.
Cut-Off for JEE Advanced 2026: 2026 vs. 2025 (Previous Year)
The percentile required to qualify for the next stage has rise slightly compared to previous years due to a significant increase in the number of unique candidates.
| Category | Cutoff 2026 | 2025 Cut-off (Actual) |
| Unreserved (UR) | 93.41235 | 93.1023262 |
| Gen-EWS | 82.41645 | 80.3830119 |
| OBC-NCL | 80.92326 | 79.4313582 |
| SC | 63.91728 | 61.1526933 |
| ST | 52.01747 | 47.9026465 |
| UR-PwD | 0.002319 | 0.0079349 |
Only candidates meeting the cut-off will be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026, the gateway to IITs.
What’s Next After the JEE Main 2026 Result?
After the declaration of results, the next steps for candidates include:
- Downloading the scorecard
- Checking eligibility for JEE Advanced 2026
- Participating in JoSAA counselling for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs
- Shortlisting colleges based on rank and percentile
Students are advised to carefully analyze their rank and make informed decisions during the counselling process. The declaration of the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result on April 20, 2026, marks a crucial milestone for engineering aspirants. The achievement of 34 students scoring 100 percentile reflects the intense competition and high level of preparation among candidates. As the admission process begins, students should focus on strategic planning, keeping in mind their rank, preferences, and available options to secure the best possible college and branch.

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